Union: Local 613

We are a Canadian take on southern hospitality. Seating is predominantly communal. Our bar features southern cocktails with a focus on bourbon.

8 / 10
179
ratings
  • Phone

    (613) 231-1010

  • Website

    union613.ca

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  • Type

    Southern Food Restaurant

Address

315 Somerset St W (at O'Connor St) Ottawa ON K2P 0J8 Canada

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 45


Keywords:

Southern food grits cornbread trendy fried chicken good for dates flank steak catfish casual bar red velvet cake great value breakfast food music dinner good for special occasions town moonshine crowded tunes
Marie Amante

Coffee is delicious. Basic breakfast and the trout with grilled romaine was excellent! Would highly recommend it.

Steve Johnston

This place was incredible. Some great southern fusion food on offer, excellent list of bourbons , staff that really know their shit - and even a speakeasy in the basement !

Colin Brown

Relaxed ambience where Ottawa's elite can let loose. If you dare to learn what's lurking behind the bookcase , you're in for a treat. Are you bold enough to break the rules? If so, you know where to go

Chester H

Great cocktails / great tunes and great vibe!!! One of the best spots in the neighbourhood.

Sabrina S.

Mixed feelings: v small main floor + cocktails/beers, they offer complimentary roasted peanuts , the menu is limited but delicious and considered by some as overpriced. Good for specific tastes

Charles Hinds

Had the fried chicken and grits , which were fine - nothing to write home about. Drinks are solid - had the after midnight, which was awesome. Service was a bit slow but with knowledgeable servers .

Kendrick Coleman

So rad. Great mixed drinks . The fried green tomatoes had a flavor kick with pimento cheese and the catfish was more flaky than trout . Fantastic food.

Nuff

Great cocktail menu . Lovey staff . Fried chicken and grits on point, as are the progressive values of this old school joint.

Anne-Sophie

Come from the cocktails but not for the food. Love the owner’s belief and work for better working conditions and gender equality in the dining industry, 100% support!

Josh Labove

It's all about the spicy maple syrup--pour that goodness all over your chicken and waffles .

Aubri Elaine

Amazing fried chicken , grits and cornbread ! Also, the bourbon lemonade blew my mind. Nice staff . Intimate atmosphere.

Patrick Devaney

What ever you do, don't look behind the bookcase in the basement . If you do and its after 5:30pm, enjoy this rare hidden Speakeasy gem!!!!!

Marissa Carver

Amazing atmosphere and service. The food was delicious. Had the ribs . So good. My boyfriend is now addicted to the pepper vinegar.

Anne-Sophie

Best cocktail place in town . Both upstairs and downstair. Arrive early and check out the library ...

Paul Sweeney

It was amazing. Catfish , flank steak , grits , cornbread ...just delicious.

Sig Jamison

Flank Steak and Grits are incredible, don't forget to try the beer on tap ... incredible first dinner in Ottawa!

Cassie Slack

Super awesome and interesting drinks ❤️ Love the music they play as well .

Marie

A very good service ; congrats to the waiters . And the cocktails are delicious :)

Eric Wu

Ginger beer and southern chicken ! Cornbread was closer to a pancake-like consistency, but still tasty.

Doug W

Food is great, but make sure you also try one of the beers they brew in house.

David Ramalho

Friendly and knowledgable staff with simple and adventurous entrees, plus great craft beers to match.

Jon

Interesting mixed drinks and a lot of whiskey/bourbon to try.

Mark Blevis

Don't leave here without having a ginger beer . Out of this world!

Stray - Cris Ruggiero

I love the grits ! Also, you should really try the buttermilk lavender pie

justaguyinhk

Amazing southern food . One of the best places in Ottawa to eat!

Gino Ndanga

Drinks are really good

Tawfik Mohammed

Atmosphere, craft beer , food

Lauren Simmons

Really great vibe (okay, bearded and plaid, but good) and cocktails .

David Janes

Go to the speakeasy , downstairs behind the bookshelf

j o a n n e

The best speakeasy in town

Kabi

Great food and the red velvet cake was to die for!

Myriam D.

Love this place but the late night menu is not terrible.

Capa Diplomacy

The cornbread here is life-changing.

Paul Legomski

Check out the speakeasy behind the bookcase .

Xander S

Awesome, masonjar moonshine vibe.

Nadia Doucet

If you get a side, get the grits !

Janet B.

Great cocktails !

Stephen

Love it great food and wonderful staff .

Kendrick Coleman

Forewarning: AMEX is not accepted for all you business travelers

Ghaida Yalla

Please get rid of the racist poster on the bathroom door!

Robin Johannsen

Great beer selection .

Jennifer June

Ask them why they use brown paper towel.

Mikey Little

Try the everything

Chloé Fedio

Yard bird, corn bread and bourbon .

William Johnson

The pastrami is ridiculous.

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