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Union Local 613

89/100 (2456 ratings)

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"Beautiful place, excellent food. It just might be the best fried chicken I've ever tasted, juicy, savory and crispy. The cocktail list seems pretty..."

Mémé Frappier

"We had a great time at Union last night. Excellent and super friendly servers. Menu was varied and delicious (Popcorn Duck Hearts, Buffalo Tartare..."

Mike Sobol

"I love it here. I live around the corner and come often. I don’t mind paying more when I know that union pays all of their staff a living wage,..."

Jennifer van Oosteroom

"The kind of place that will make fun of vegans (as any self-respecting meatcentric southern inspired joint should), but will happily make a kickass..."

Cyndi Dyan Mayhew

"Loved the original and tasty choices of cocktails. It's a bourbon and whiskey amateurs' heaven. The food was AMAZING, excellent service... Worth..."

Marie-France Martel

"Excellent service, food and drink. Beautiful patio space but indoors is great..."

Laura Gauthier

"We had a wonderful meal last night at Union. Highlights were Cornbread, shrimp and grits and fried chicken but everything was delicious. Service-..."

Aoife Ni Shiochain

"Went for some drinks and food with my buddy on the weekend and love both the staff and atmosphere. Cocktails, deviled eggs and fried chicken were all..."

Rémi Thériault

"I had the duck special tonight and wow. It was beautifully presented a and positively delectable. It was a great first-time..."

Mélanie Brunet

"Our first visit last night. Awesome. The customer service is above and beyond what you would expect. The fried chicken, grits and cornbread were..."

Niamh P Joyce

"Loved the food and drink!!! Gluten free options on the menu and the staff were so accommodating and overall amazing! Only one suggestion, a gluten..."

Mélanie Duquette

"What a great place. Just went for drinks but the atmosphere was amazing. The owner was awesome. He made sure to talk to us and ask us what we..."

Wendy Pugsley Hawthorne

"Good food and service. Prices are a little too high for the portions though. Probably a better place if you're in to having a drink with..."

Kevin Cleroux

"I just deleted my 5* review from 2014 so i could write a new one...Chicken and Waffles, amazing! Brought my mother in law out for Mother's Day brunch..."

DustinandSam

"Came to Union613 for the first time to host my fiancee's surprise birthday party. Right off the bat they were friendly and accommodating for my..."

Steven.wu.work

"We attended Union after my sister's wedding ceremony, and couldn't be happier with the food or hospitality. Our waitress (April) was congratulatory,..."

Kristen Shier

"Love this place. Awesome food, cocktails, vibe. One of my favourite spots in Centretown.You can't go wrong with the fried chicken. Union613 serves..."

Erin Morrissey

"Great Ottawa "hipster" haunt. Was not aware they had a brunch. Unique and flavourful breakfast. Good service - lots of coffee top-ups. Very..."

Marc Aubin

"First time we came here and it was for brunch. The vibe here is really awesome. The food is fantastic. Highly recommend the chicken and..."

Juliecung

"The drinks are expensive but definitely worth it. They put a lot of effort and artistry into them. They tasted fabulous. The food was southern style..."

Ana Belle

"Awesome restaurant and bar, with chic clientele, and attentive and knowledgeable wait and bar staff.Food is southern with a twist, with..."

Cpjh

"Best fried chicken in town! Nuff' said. Oh and grits that taste like macaroni & cheese. I think that violates the laws of flavour but who cares. So..."

Nael Hajjar

"Went for dinner with my boyfriend one evening while we were visiting the city. So glad we went! Eclectic pub atmosphere, great service, and the food..."

BonVivant

"It was fun to try Union 613 for brunch and I really liked that when they could possibly make something in house, they did. Even the little things,..."

Robyn

"This place is AMAZING. Went with a buddy for a nice meal and drinks and I was blown away by this place. We had a table for 2, but asked to eat at..."

Chunny

"Restaurant decor is cool. Service is fine to why-are you-in-the-service-industry-if-you're-so-grumpy?. Bar and bartenders are really good and..."

Sebastian O.

"When my boyfriend described it as comfort, soul food I can't say I was entirely excited to go but knowing how much he loved it, I decided to give it..."

Lauren Jane M

"What a cozy little gem. We went for dinner before a yukyuks show. We started with the steak tartare, which they made into 2 portions so we could each..."

Chantz85

"There for a gentlemen's gathering, meaning beer, beer, and food. Now we have all heard about their boiled peanuts, their cozy atmosphere, and their..."

Eli

"This place has an AMAZING brunch. I went out here with a couple of friends who had never been here before. I've never had chicken and waffles for..."

PleaseStandUp

"Great food. Excellent service. Extraordinary cocktails and drinks selection. The only suggestion I would make is to expand the food menu..."

Pierrot

"Great hidden bar in basement. Love the ambience, staff are friendly and helpful. Fried green tomatoes, steak and chicken are winners. Cocktails are..."

Costa

"On our first visit, we had the good fortune of being led downstairs to the speakeasy, which, true to its name, offers a jaunt back through time to..."

Alex Angelico

"Have only experienced brunch, but if that's a sign, I'll be back!. I went to Union Local 613 last week for brunch. I had phoned a week ahead of time..."

Commeah

"Grad dinner, New Years...just all important events can be had here ;D. I'm tempted to write a bad review so I'll get some fb fame. ;D However, I..."

Emtowsley

"Speakeasy Indeed!. Some districts in Toronto still had prohibition of spirits right up until 2000. You read that right. But the provinces of Ontario,..."

Theresa Albert

"Funky and Yummy. We have been here on a regular basis, and the food quality is consistently very good. We have enjoyed the corn bread, Louisiana..."

Twoeaters

"The food, drinks, decor, and service were amazing! I honestly can't wait to go..."

Coppertop

"On our 1st visit my partner had the chicken with a side of greens. I had the oyster appetizer followed by the catfish & a side of greens. Only one..."

Lulufoodie

"My new favourite restaurant! Great food and very attentive service. The fish cakes as an appetizer are a great choice. I had the southern fried..."

Kelly

"Amazing!. I've been going here this year for dates, it's so cool! It has that 1890's feel and is so sexy!The food is always great with an..."

Comelon

"It was deadly hot outside and there was no air conditioning in the restaurant but we didn't care. They sat us at the back of the restaurant at a..."

Gina Ferraro

"Delicious food and drinks, great service, warm and inviting atmosphere. One of my favourite places in..."

Kimby

"Good food, great atmosphere, extraordinary service. Went for dinner last night with my husband and kids (2 teens), and had a great time.Everyone..."

Mabrazeau

"Union Local 613's culinary victory!. So last night I decided to meet my wife at her work and take her out to have a lovely dinner. We've been to..."

Dominic C

"So good. If you order a drink, appy and meal, and split a dessert, it'll likely be at least $50, but this restaurant is one of the few places I've..."

Magdalena

"We went to celebrate a birthday on 18 April. All I can say is fabulous.....fabulous food, fabulous atmosphere and most of all fabulous..."

Chad

"Good food, better atmosphere. The food here is very good depending on what you order. The potato and mushroom side was incredible and the catfish was..."

Julia.no.1

"Bourbon & Bacon? Yes!. First time here after a Bourbon tasting this past Monday. The nibbles we had during our tasting, provided by the kitchen, were..."

Jojo

"Great Evening. Stopped by yesterday afternoon for some beers and a meal. Bride and I had never been and was looking forward to a new experience. They..."

Ginger Brick

"Creative food, fabulous service. This restauant is a gem in Ottawa. I was treated to a birthday dinner and enjoyed the whole experience. The..."

Blinkingbison

"Very cool place! Great food, drinks and service!. I've been wanting to try Union Local 613 for a long time and finally made it in last night. Loved..."

BrittneyY

"Come for the service, stay for the speakeasy, skip the chicken n' testes. I'll probably write a longer review at a later date, so let's stick to..."

Jabber Wock

"Nice location, good music and drinks! However I didn't like the food at all. Ordered the fried chicken and didn't even finish..."

YJ Chouinard

"I liked just about everything about this restaurant. We had the boudin meatballs, fried green tomatoes, the fried chicken, the cornbread and the..."

Chris

"Best for lunch. I realize that some folks quibble that the dinner menu is pricey, given the relaxed ambience. My advice is to visit for lunch..."

Thirstyrobot

"Cozy, delish. If you are looking for a cozy, casual place with friendly service, this is a place to go! Don't be put off by the weird sayings on the..."

Sh1Rl3Y

"Wow. Second visit to Union... started with a Sazerac - intense taste of the South! Loved our hidden location... cozy (although a bit stuffy on a hot..."

Locomocodef

"One of the best restaurants in Ottawa. If you want a proper cocktail in Ottawa, this is the place to come. If you want delicious food, this is the..."

Foodie_Amanda

"We found this place by mistake, but this is th best mistakes we've done. Food is delicious and so is th ambience and the waiter. Will recommend it..."

Steve R

"Amazing!!!. By far one of the best meals we have had in a very long time. The service, food and atmosphere are outstanding. Definitely in the top 3..."

Adele M

"Awesome restaurant!. Dropped by Ottawa for several hours, and headed to this place since it was the "hottest" in town according to Urbanspoon. We..."

ReviewRestosIWill

"What a show!. Thought we'd pull in last night after having dinner around the corner, to see if there was a chance at a table for two. Even better,..."

Jennyran

"A fun experience. Atmosphere is great! Food is good, and the drinks are high quality. I didn't love my experience in the speak easy in the basement..."

Emily Mays

"Super cool spot food was bang on service was great and really cool hidden bar in basement behind a bookshelf. Ill be back next time I'm Ottawa for..."

Raisedbywolfes

"I went in for a friends birthday a few weeks ago & all in all, I think it went well. I was disappointed in the food, but I'll definitely go back..."

Coco

"Yummy and cool interior..."

Jannit

"Best restaurant in town. Don't listen to the negative reviews about Union, they have great food (I highly doubt anyone who's not a chef could make..."

Dave

"I like this place.. Union Local 613 is a nice restaurant with friendly staff and good food. I particularly enjoy their sandwiches, like their spicy..."

Brian Ghattas

"Changed my mind, love this place. Was much better a year after opening, I wasn't blown away when I went in 2012 but after trying again for lunch I..."

WiseKoala

"Place was busy and as soon as we got there I could tell why. Drinks were clever and tasty. The Nashville chicken sandwich was amazing. Fries were..."

Thomas Welden

"Ordered the shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles and the breakfast and it was delicious. We were so happy as the food hit the spot. For drinks we..."

Elaine Lewis

"Very nice service and atmosphere. We really enjoyed the southern cuisine. The fried green tomatoes are awesome! Grits Excellent! And I would..."

Raymond Moffatt

"Wonderful!! The food was all fantastic - definitely get yourself a side order of that cornbread it is delicious. Everything was so yummy, I'm not..."

Emily CPY

The Senate Tavern On Clarence

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"Incredible sports atmopshere with excellent food and service. Right in the centre of the market, there is no better place to catch a big game;..."

Ian Cahill

"First time there last night and have to say I would highly recommend this place! Both food and service were great, wonderful friendly atmosphere! And..."

Sue Broeders

"This place rocks! Great staff, great drinks and not a bad seat in the house where you can catch the sports on one of their..."

Alan Currie

"Fantastic sports bar! Great food, great beer and great service..."

Jeff Musgrave

"My local watering hole. Best staff who put up with all kinds of people and their..."

Phil Landry

"Great place. Caters to all fans. Son got to watch basketball while playoff hockey ( Sens game) was on. Great..."

Alastair Neill

"Goose Island is great and the fish and chips are the best this side of the South Saskatchewan..."

Philip E. Labossiere

"Had a blast on Saturday night Ottawa and Leaf rival night! Great fun. Highly recommended checking them out on game night. Also the peanut butter,..."

Denise Gordon

"Excellent pub with much sports, good food and drink with a classic staff! Kev..."

Kevin McCarthy

"The venue is perfect for watching the big game. It does not have a corporate feel, and the food and beer are decent. Great site lines with an..."

Chris Wong

"Great food, staff and vibe. Fav sports bar in the..."

Christie Hugman

"Im not a too big fan of fish and chips but i love their fish and chips, 'are amaziiiiiiiiiiiing!!! Definitely go back for..."

Jen Chan

"Amazing Sports Game atmosphere! Speedy and Friendly Staff! Reasonable..."

Marie Catherine Bretin

"Great place to meet friends and enjoy sports events - great staff and a good time for all.. Sens best bar in town . Now lets Go Redblacks..."

Paul Cochrane

"We only stayed for a few drinks but their drink menu was excellent. They had a great selection of wines and well priced drinks. We did enjoy the..."

Allie

"I have eaten at this place twice and very pleased with the food I ate. I first ordered the buffalo chicken wraps, which I very very spicy, a little..."

Crackerjacker

"Best sports bar in the city by far. Perfect feel and the food is way better than what you'd expect at your average sports bar. Try the fish and chips..."

Buddyryanfromottawa

"Typical bar food, small town sports bar vibe. Ottawa needs more places like these and less generic sports bars like boston pizza. Had a burger and..."

Henry Burton

"This is my favourite spot to watch a game in Ottawa. Not as busy or overpriced as Real Sports. As a Jays fan, I love the fact that they play all the..."

Nael Hajjar

"I moved to Ottawa about a year ago and live close to the market. I regret not finding this place sooner. I've visited a lot of the pubs in the area..."

Trugoy

"First time, It won't be the last.. I had to show a friend around town and we decided to eat somewhere in the Market in the evening and The Senate was..."

MySecretHideout

"Just what I needed!. I went on my birthday in December, it wasn't a Sens game night so it was pretty quiet. I was very excited to see that I could..."

MjstcLsk

"Fish chips was great. Good service. Hockey on the French channel for Habs bruins game - good..."

Daniel Cayouette

"Been a loyal customer on a regular basis. Excellent food, fantastic friendliness, beautiful servers always impressed. Owners are fantastic and I will..."

Geoffrey

"Senate. Amazing steak sandwich!! Great staff... Feels like home. Tons of TVs and unreal..."

Teej

"Loved it. Yummy food! Fun..."

Liser Gagne-Hohner

"Great place! Definitely recommend it. Try the burger with the peanut butter, so tasty! Plus super friendly and attentive..."

Foooooodmaniac

"Great Game Nights!. Our group of friends typically make it out to the Senate Sports bar for Senators game nights. Even on hugely busy event nights..."

Kristie Dunlop

"Great food, great service and definitely try turducken..."

Matt

"Great Eats!. Amazing food, at a fair price. Great game day specials, amazing atmosphere, and friendly staff! Will definitely go..."

Evan Grainger

"Great Sports Bar!. The food was really good (Buffalo Wrap and Tequila Pulled Pork) and the staff was very friendly and attentive. Even if we hadn't..."

Becky

"A Real Sports Bar. The best sports bar in Ottawa. If you are a Sens fan, this is the place to..."

Rex89

"It was about time!. Finally a Sens sports bar in the heart of Ottawa!Great location, nice place, gorgeous waitresses, very good service, many..."

Max Kiasso Magi

"The place to be for Sens games!. Everything a sports bar should be. Affordable food, great atmosphere and fan- and customer-focused service. Try the..."

Lewy Smith

"Warm, Friendly and Fun.. I’ve been twice with a group of friends and had a great time the service was fast and the Food is very good and the beer..."

Markusdilligaf

"Friendly, Great Food, Good Beers!. I've been to The Senate a few times now and the food has been the most outstanding thing I've noticed. It's..."

Naugs

"Awesome spot with great atmosphere and good food..."

Cryan

"Check this place out. I must say, what a great overall experience. The food, staff, atmosphere, everything was terrific. Only thing missing was..."

Chris Burns

"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Had a great time!!! Staff was fantastic, friendly and attentive. Owners were in the building and enjoyed meeting the customers...."

Fred

"Popped in here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised! Great food, quick and very friendly..."

Snacktime

"Great Spot!. I wouldn't call my mother and I sports fans but we saw that the Senate was new in town and thought we'd test it out for the fun!I'm..."

Dream Job

"A Great Find!. I recently went to the Senate for lunch with some friends from out of town and thanks to the recommendations from our server we tried..."

ToriaLeigh

"More then just sports!. Found a great new sports bar to enjoy the other day. It has a warm and freindly feeling that you don't find often in a..."

Therealdeal

"Great Food Great Atmosphere. Had the pleasure of dining at this locally owned and run sports bar. They offered a variety of traditional pub foods..."

Blondie

"Finally an awesome sports bar in..."

OttCity613

"Turducken!!!. Stopped by to watch the College Football game last night with buddies and was pleasantly surprised. They have an impressive collection..."

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