The Union Bank Orange

4.6

1114 Reviews

$41 to $100

Australian

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

The Union Bank—affectionately known as "The UB" to locals—is a unique dining destination in the heart of Orange. With its rich heritage charm, it offers a variety of spaces to explore and enjoy.

At the Schoolhouse Restaurant, our flagship dining space, we take all bookings. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, our stunning courtyard connects all areas and offers the perfect casual setting. While we don’t take bookings for the courtyard, you’re welcome to request it in your booking notes, and if the weather cooperates, we’ll be happy to seat you outside!

For group dining, The UB offers several private spaces, ideal for gatherings of 8 to 40 people. Whether you're hosting a business meeting or celebrating a special occasion, we have the perfect setting for you.

No matter the event, The UB has you covered!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Australian, Modern Australian
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 6311 1770
Website
http://www.theub.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dom Aboud
Private party facilities
The iconic and heritage listed Union Bank building is spoilt for private event and dining spaces. Whether you're after an intimate private dining room, or the whole Schoolhouse restaurant, we have plenty of options. Spaces include: The Lobby is a small and intimate private dining room for up to 8 guests. The Bank Room is a large private dining room for up to 18 guests. The Vinery is a large indoor/outdoor area adjacent that seats up to 40 guests or larger numbers for cocktail-style events. Email enquiries@theunionbank.com.au to find out more

Location
84 Byng Street, Orange, AU-NSW 2800
Neighborhood
Orange
Cross street
Sale Street
Parking details
There is a council car park with all day parking 4 doors down in Sale Street
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

UB EXPRESS
A$30.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Introducing Our New Express Lunch Menu! Perfect for those with busy schedules, our specially curated Express Lunch Menu offers dishes that are both quick and satisfying. Whether you're on a tight lunch break or simply in the mood for a speedy meal, you'll find a variety of mouthwatering options that deliver the quality and flavor you love. Join us for a weekday lunchtime experience that's as efficient as it is delicious. Our menu features individual meals with your choice of protein or a vegetarian option, accompanied by a seasonal UB signature side of your choice . Enjoy a quick and delicious meal without compromising on taste!

What 1,114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New South Wales
Great for fine wines
New South Wales
Australian
New South Wales
Most Booked
Central West
Most Booked

Review summary

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The Union Bank Orange is a delightful dining destination offering a "fantastic" share-style menu, perfect for sampling diverse dishes. Guests rave about the "amazing" food, attentive service, and charming atmosphere. Highlights include the croquettes and sirloin, complemented by a "great" local and international wine selection. Ideal for relaxed lunches or special occasions.

1,114 Reviews

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Chris
New South Wales
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
A very disappointing experience from start to finish We were excited to dine at Union Bank but right from the start the signs weren’t good, as it took 25 minutes to get a wine list, and a further 10 mins to get a bottle served … and on that topic, I regularly buy the bottle of wine we ordered from the winery here in Orange so I was a little taken aback at the 140% markup The food was ‘good’ but not on a level that I was perhaps, mistakenly, expecting The octopus was overcooked, the paté was noticeably bland, the steak tartar a mishmash of confusing flavours Which brings me to the wait staff … preoccupied, inattentive and slow, really slow As a dining experience, it most certainly wasn’t a good one
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OpenTable Diner
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic location, atmosphere and food. We were sat in the outside area, which was simply the best place to be when the sun's out.
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Devon
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
lovely place and ambience.., truly a beautiful old and historical building. .. such a wonderful backdrop for a drama.We had recommendations from locals of Orange, from people at the Tourist Information and wonderful local wine bar called Ferment where we met a charming and eclectic group of wonderful local ladies before our meal. The attention at The Union Bank was very slow and after having said that the beef and accompanying dish were not to my liking, the service became surly and uncomfortable. The beef was a fabulous cut of St Thomas beef to share but it was hugely OVER SALTED & so were the accompanying fries, so much so that they were inedible. I also would have liked to have been asked how well I would like the beef cooked as it was incredibly raw and I would have preferred a little more cooking.. a minute or two more but no one asked asked us how it was during the meal. IT was a very disappointing meal in what was a theatre well set at the outset. We could not recommend despite the delightful backdrop and charming guests also eating there. It feels like such a shame as we only had 3 days in Orange.
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DonnaG
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in Orange. Our favourite. You’ve hit your hi!
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Vanessa Lansdown
Sunshine Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious, great service and comfortable chairs and not too noisy despite it being full
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Sarah
New South Wales
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always fantastic! Great staff, food, wine list and beer on tap makes it perfect. Nothing else to add
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Clare
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful setting for a catch-up with family friends. Meals are essentially designed to share with the table, and the food was lovely. The staff were wonderful assisting with my dietary allergy. Across the whole evening the staff were lovely, professional yet friendly. We would all highly recommend.
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Trixi
Sydney
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Th service was outstanding. Was our anniversary so we received a free sparkling wine to start. The chicken liver pate was delicious as was the flank steak. The octopus was a little chewy but still enjoyable, the ambience is lovely and feels so warm and inviting. This is my 2nd visit and very enjoyable. We’ll definately be back
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Emma
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Mediocre. Which is unfortunate as I’ve been previously during the mid-week and I had a much better experience. It wasn’t a great (Saturday) night option, unfortunately. They were too busy to give that personal service that you’d expect for the $300+ bill. Food was not innovative or pretty looking, it was thrown on the plate, and the waitress we had literally threw it on the table. We had our sparkling water mixed with normal water. Our starter bread was the third thing to arrive at the table, after we assumed it was forgotten. It was mediocre.
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Juss
Gold Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The venue is so beautiful and what a dining experience. We had the octopus and it was so tasty and then it got better with the pork neck and fennel salad. The staff were lovely and really knowledgeable.Can’t wait to go back !
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FAQs

The Union Bank Orange is rated 4.6 stars by 1114 OpenTable diners.

The Union Bank Orange does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.