August 2025 by Malachi Thomson
The Union Tavern ? Craft Beer, Canal Views, and Comfort Food Done Right Tucked away on Woodfield Road, The Union Tavern is a hidden gem perched beside the Grand Union Canal. With its industrial-chic interior, warm lighting, and spacious terrace overlooking the water, it?s the kind of place that feels both laid-back and quietly stylish.
Food & Flavour: The menu is a thoughtful blend of British pub classics and modern gastropub fare. Highlights include:
Spatchcock chicken with parmentier potatoes and creamy mushroom sauce ? rich and satisfying
Pan-seared gnocchi with sundried tomatoes, wild rocket, and feta crumble ? light yet indulgent
Union beef burger ? generous, juicy, and served with hand-cut chips
Sticky Toffee Pudding ? a must-try dessert, warm and comforting
Drinks: An impressive selection of craft beers from names like Beavertown, Siren, and Kernel. There?s also wine, cocktails, and quality coffee for slower afternoons.
August 2025 by William Gibb
On a city break and staying in the area and this was my local for 3 days.
Absolutely brilliant pub with amazing food and the most perfect location beside the canal.
Staff are extremely friendly and welcoming and if you have the chance of a Sunday lunch please do have it because it was delicious.
Excellent choice of beers and wine of offer .
It can get busy because it's such a good pub but don't let that put you off because you will always find a table after a short wait
10 out of 10
August 2025 by andi james
Great amazing pub fantastic location right on the canal Great for a chilled sunny Sunday afternoon lunch.
Roast beef amazing must ask for extra portion of roasties
August 2025 by Diana
they run out of the local tap beer which was the most interesting option and the alternative lager was also finished and so waited a little to change the keg. Not an issue but, the overpriced Chardonnay by the glass tasted stale and was andundrinkable. Total waste of money and time. Otherwise it's a lovely spot. Maybe we were just unlucky this time.
August 2025 by Sophie Williams
Really lovely pub with an outside space right on the canal. Also a really lovely bright inside space too. Perfect for summer days. Not bad prices too
August 2025 by S. Gordon
Great pub by the canal with amazing beer garden, but price of the beer is like in Central London (£7+) or even higher, which is little bit too much
August 2025 by Sara Grauso
One of the best burgers I?ve had in London, and the mezze was delicious too
August 2025 by bruiza11
Poorly ran expensive pub
July 2025 by Kaother Aïssa
Came here with friends on a Monday night. Atmosphere and decor is really nice, had a good selection of drinks available. Loved sitting by the canal on a summer evening, and I?m sure it would also be lovely in the winter too as they have heaters.
We did order some nibbles for the table which unfortunately took 30+ minutes to arrive. When they did arrive, they weren?t the best. The pork skewers were dry and overall I wouldn?t order food here again as price to quality ratio just doesn?t cut it. Drinks are also pretty expensive, I think my (Gordon?s!!) gin tonic was £16 which is kinda crazy even for London.
They desperately need to clean the downstairs toilets, I believe they?re gender neutral as they didn?t say who it?s for on the door but they were filthy when I went and I ended up just going upstairs as I couldn?t bear the smell.
July 2025 by Fernanda Guimarães
Staff is fabulous, the quiz is fun too and the terrace shines in the summer. The food is overpriced for what it delivers but it's all one mold for pubs managed by large pub companies, isn't it? Expensive menu but lots of frozen and pre-made stuff. Nothing that brings you to eat there, you eat there if you have no choice. I wish they offered better flavour for the price. Not their fault of course, just the people who own/manage them.
July 2025 by Alfie Hobbs
Love this pub by the canal. Lots of seating available and a good selection of drinks! Great for a pit stop!
July 2025 by annie eggleton
Lovely pub overlooking canal warm atmosphere friendly staff was on my own and felt very relaxed didn't order food but themenu shows great variety which wasn't evident on my initial search
July 2025 by Arne Julien
It took a long time to get the food, - and 18.50 for the small burger and the cips(fries) and the pickles. No further comments....
July 2025 by maurizio mallia
Highly recommended for a good night out. Friendly and attentive staff. Excellent atmosphere and food served delicious. What more can you wish for?
July 2025 by Callum Lees
The beer garden is a lovely warm spot on a sunny day, quiet enough despite being in a busy area.
Unfortunately they sell 'pizza' on the menu but it doesn't come with cheese which was somewhat disappointing.
