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The Union Hotel

Pub and Beer Bar$$$$
Newtown
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    Simon W.
    "Fantastic and always-changing range of craft beer and cider on tap."(13 Tips)
    Andrew F.
    "Best local craft beer selection in Sydney."(5 Tips)
    Punit J.
    "Great craft beers on tap."(5 Tips)
    Peter W.
    "family friendly bistro"(2 Tips)
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  • Simon W.heart icon on user image
    Simon WrightOctober 30, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Fantastic and always-changing range of craft beer and cider on tap. But make sure you time your visit to the beer garden out the back to make sure there’s shade.
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    amanda youngestchildDecember 3, 2015
    check out the new restaurant, Big Arties. Try the chicken, the glaze is well decent!
  • Red F.
    Red FozNovember 22, 2013
    Craft beer selection is good when it comes to session beers with 18 taps (and stout or two). Couldn't see a Tooheys or Carlton Draught, so that's good. Shame that pint glasses aren't offered though!
  • Andrew F.
    Andrew FarrellJune 26, 2014
    Best local craft beer selection in Sydney. They also do tap takeovers once a month with 20 new local beers for the night!
  • Ben M.heart icon on user image
    Ben MitchellAugust 10, 2015
    Arrogant staff and average decor are forgiven by the best blackboard (pricey) craft beer around, sport on TV, late opening, pool tables and a decent bistro
  • Punit J.heart icon on user image
    Punit JagasiaAugust 22, 2014
    Great craft beers on tap. Surprisingly, they have a decent collection of single malt, for a reasonable price.
  • Cassady M.heart icon on user image
    Cassady MaddoxApril 30, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    2 for 1 cocktails is great, times vary on weekdays and weeknights. The goldfinger rocks (they set it on fire!) and they do a mean long island ice tea
  • James M.heart icon on user image
    James MorrisonJune 6, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Best choice of craft beers in Sydney. A must see for any beer lovers
  • Neffie V.
    Neffie Von VlaanderenJanuary 14, 2014
    The (scotch) whisky selection is surprisingly for its good selection with reasonable prices.
  • Tom W.heart icon on user image
    Tom WMay 6, 2021
    Amazing beer selection. Well worth the march out of the main Newtown stretch.
  • Robert C.
    Robert CrannyJanuary 6, 2013
    Fancy beer and folk on a Sunday. If you feel suffocated by anguish, as the super-friendly staff for a wee taste.
  • Daniel J.heart icon on user image
    Daniel JonesJanuary 5, 2016
    New menu offers poor selection in an attempt to be hipster. No longer a family place, only junk food options for kids, limited options for adults. I ordered the Ruben but got a thick cheese sandwich.
  • Peter W.heart icon on user image
    Peter WellsSeptember 4, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great range of craft beers, family friendly bistro if that's your thing...
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    Accesshair ahdSeptember 16, 2012
    Food not great but nice staff, good service and comfy couches. And after a few beers, who cares about the food!
  • Joel S.heart icon on user image
    Joel SavitzkyFebruary 25, 2015
    Tons of choices, get the paddle so you can try them all!
  • Derek W.heart icon on user image
    Derek WilsonJune 8, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    All the craft beers. All the time.
  • amanda y.heart icon on user image
    amanda youngestchildDecember 3, 2015
    eat at Big Arties! try the chicken
  • Duncan P.heart icon on user image
    Duncan PJMay 24, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    There's plenty of places here to talk loud annoying shit without doing it around the stage while the live music is going down, show some respect.
  • Daniel H.
    Daniel HritzkivFebruary 11, 2017
    Extensive tap list, but the place has a weird vibe.
  • Lenka R.
    Lenka RacanovaMay 17, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The lentil and halumi salad is sooo yummy
  • Simon Xuan S.heart icon on user image
    Simon Xuan ShenAugust 14, 2016
    For bar standards, great food!
  • Luke
    LukeFebruary 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    If you like craft beer come here. So many to choose from
  • Christopher D.heart icon on user image
    Fav spot - a decent local
  • Sam M.
    Sam MaitlandSeptember 28, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome Craft selection! Try a VALE/IPA
  • TOAST
    TOASTJanuary 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Monteith's sparkling ale (currently on tap) is quite good.
  • Aram
    AramFebruary 10, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    What happened to the food?! :( Used to be great, but think they've changed the kitchen. Beer list still great, but the food.. disappointing.
  • Helen H.
    Helen HenryJuly 26, 2012
    Quality quality beers for craft beer nuts
  • LJ S.heart icon on user image
    LJ SilverNovember 30, 2017
    17 craft beers here.
  • Jesse D.heart icon on user image
    Jesse DoddsJune 12, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Free pool on Tuesday's.
  • Zoe C.
    Zoe CNovember 21, 2012
    The food here is terrible, don't get the beef cheeks or the ravioli. Too many salty, gritty lentils in the salads too.
  • Stella G.heart icon on user image
    Stella GrigorianJanuary 7, 2019
    🍺 beeeeers
  • Duncan P.heart icon on user image
    Duncan PJApril 14, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    I really love the new menu and back bar. Much better value. Try the mac and cheese balls and burgers.
  • Nate R.heart icon on user image
    Nate RNovember 1, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    chorizo linguine is fantastic
  • Cassady M.heart icon on user image
    Cassady MaddoxJuly 20, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Live music on Thursday nights, free!
  • Lu W.
    Lu WilsonFebruary 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    mmm ... beer!
  • Byron C.
    Byron ConynghamApril 29, 2011
    $4.60 Local beers
  • Callan
    CallanAugust 1, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Mexican jungle fries!
  • Daniel L.
    Daniel LinnetSeptember 24, 2010
    Great food but the cocktails suck!
  • Mel W.
    Mel WolfendenSeptember 16, 2010
    Only come here for the trivia!
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