Restaurant
Union Bridge on Franklin
233 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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233 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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House-crafted hard sodas and small-batch spirits set the pulse at this Franklin Street brewery and distillery. Settle onto the upstairs balcony, claim a spot by the street, or drift out back to the beer garden. Regulars make a beeline for the sparkling soda paddles—tasting flights poured with nostalgic creaming soda, hard sarsaparilla, and pine lime. The kitchen delivers alongside the taps, dishing out rich mushroom parfait, freshly shucked oysters, and slow-cooked beef ragu.
- House-Crafted Hard Sodas: In-house fermented alcoholic sodas poured on tap, spanning nostalgic creaming soda, hard sarsaparilla, and tasting paddles.
- Multi-Zone Historic Space: A characterful multi-level layout featuring a front bar, dining room, upstairs balcony, and an open outdoor beer garden.
- Kitchen Classics: Elevated pub plates including mushroom parfait, oysters, and slow-cooked beef ragu paired with house beers and spirits.
What's On at Union Bridge on Franklin
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Union Bridge on Franklin
House-crafted alcoholic sodas, versatile historic spaces, and elevated dining in Adelaide's CBD
Craft In-House Alcoholic Sodas
Guests sample house-made sparkling hard sodas and tasting paddles, including nostalgic creaming soda and hard sarsaparilla crafted directly on-site.
We had the sparkling soda paddle and it bought us back to our child hood just with added alcohol!!
Katrina Zamperin House-Brewed Beers and Small-Batch Spirits
Patrons enjoy exploring a distinctive rotation of in-house distilled spirits, craft beers, and proprietary sodas brewed on Franklin Street.
Awesome little pub/brewery/distillery serving a variety of alcoholic sodas, beers, and spirits - all made in house and no more expensive than the big brands.
M Carter Laid-Back Setting for Casual Conversations
With an unhurried, welcoming atmosphere, the venue provides an easygoing meeting ground for catching up over drinks and shared plates.
The atmosphere is awesome, ideal for a laid-back convo.
SAROM (Saromeat_in_adl) Multi-Level Spaces for Every Gathering
The venue's historic multi-room layout allows groups to tailor their visit, choosing between indoor spaces downstairs and an upstairs balcony.
Great spaces upstairs and downstairs and a great little balcony upstairs.
Ben (South Australia Vibes) Elevated Dining and Standout Kitchen Plates
The kitchen pairs house craft beverages with refined pub-style dining, serving dishes such as slow-cooked ragu beef cooked to perfection.
We had oysters to start then the special ragu beef which was cooked to perfection.
Maree G Knowledgeable Staff Guidance and Recommendations
Attentive bar staff guide visitors through the venue's extensive house-brewed drinks and food menus with tailored suggestions.
The bartender was awesome, he was happy to explain every drink and food item.
Darius Rattey
Most popular items
Beloved house-crafted sodas and standout kitchen specialties
Creaming Soda
The creaming soda is amazing, and their own lemonade is brilliant for a warm day!
Daniel Zimmatore Mushroom Parfait
He checked in after every drink to see if we liked them and recommended the mushroom parfait (which was amazing).
Darius Rattey Sparkling Soda Paddle
We had the sparkling soda paddle and it bought us back to our child hood just with added alcohol!!
Katrina Zamperin Hard Sarsaparilla
People are loving the boozy sodas, especially the hard sarsaparilla, creaming soda, pine lime.
SAROM (Saromeat_in_adl)
Beyond the menu
Distinctive hospitality touches and thoughtful service details at Union Bridge on Franklin
Sparkling Hard Soda Paddles
Guests can explore house-brewed hard sodas through tasting paddles featuring nostalgic flavours like creaming soda and hard sarsaparilla.
Guided House Brew & Distillate Walkthroughs
Staff and bartenders take time to explain each in-house brewed drink and check in on beverage selections to guide guest choices.
Curated Dish Recommendations
The team actively recommends signature standout plates such as the mushroom parfait to complement custom drinks.
Multi-Zoned Ambience Selection
Guests can choose their preferred setting across varied historic zones including street tables, the front bar, dining room, upstairs balcony, or outdoor beer garden.
Before you head over
Helpful tips on beverage flights, seating spaces, and menu choices at Union Bridge on Franklin.
Sample House Sodas with a Flight
Sample house specialties such as hard sarsaparilla, creaming soda, or pine lime, or opt for a tasting paddle to sample multiple alcoholic sodas across one sitting.
Choose Your Seating Zone
With street tables, a front bar, dining room, upstairs balcony, and an outdoor beer garden, select the setting that matches your gathering.
Check Dietary Options Ahead
While vegetarian diners are catered for, there is no dedicated vegan main dish on the menu, so check ahead or ask the attentive bar team for compatible sides and recommendations.
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