I recently had my 40th party here and the staff went over and above to ensure we all had a great time! The food was outstanding and the attention to detail was fab! They even decorated the area for me so it was one less thing I had to do! � A massive thanks to the wonderful staff! We also had our Christmas work do here last night and even with a completely full house, the staff were absolutely awesome and the guys enjoyed all of the food!! So overall great atmosphere, awesome staff and delicious food!
Today was the second visit to Northern Union OMG the food is delicious, generous portions fresh and yummy. Succulent salt and pepper squid and slow cooked brisket nachos with the sauces on the side - my kind of food. I totally recommend you try eating here.
Awesome food, great selection of beers on tap, great environment and nice place to take the kids as well as watch the rugby or romantic dinner for two!
Thanks for the birthday lunch it was fantastic. Kitchen staff looked like they enjoy their jobs. Great place - Thanks :-)
Great food and fun atmosphere, ourvtable booked was originally by the door and the cold was going through us every time the door opened , we was moved to another table. I had the steak special and fully enjoyed it. A great customer service is they have a courtesy bus and they picked us up and took us home . Highly recommend.
Amazing staff, great food. We had my husbands 30th there tonight with about 20 adults and a bunch of kids running around. Was an awesome night, highly recommend this place, the staff made everything so easy for us.
Nice food love the Thai salad , been there twice 1st time was Mother's Day with no prior booking , it was so packed but they found us a spot outside, as it was soo busy in there food took over an hour but when it arrived it was delicious, while waiting all of us were quite cold so they brought us blankets and the heater over to us which was great
We pop in here occasionally with the kids, always a great time chicken wings and pizzas are fantastic and good value for money!
The courtesy bus is also a great idea so we can all have A few drinks and relax and not have to worry about driving.
Absolutely would recommend NU.
I had my 18th at the Northern Union and I couldn't have imagined it to be any better!! The service, food and drinks were incredible. The staff so lovely and such a stunning set up!! Thank you so much for making it a night to remember :)
Excellent food, great presentation and such friendly staff. We'll be back for sure!!
Beer was cold, service was quick and efficient and the food was excellent and perfectly to order. And not to expenceve either in comparison with the superb quality. Never had a bad meal or experience here.
I ordered a few things to get for take away,
Fried chicken and a margarita pizza.
I love the fried chicken here, the house bbq sauce is super yummy and the chicken tastes fresh. The margarita pizza was so good, it was very large and I was having the leftover the next day.
Only problem was when I picked it up it wasnt very warm. This isnt a huge problem tho, heated it up a bit when I got home.
Will get some takeaways here again.
Went here for an early lunch via first table, so the place was pretty empty. The owner is very professional and helpful. The food was fresh and well cooked, did not walk away feeling very thirsty or with a tummy ache unlike most chinese restaurants. The BBQ pork ribs are falling off the bone, fries are ok (fairly certain they were cooked in canola oil, not lard or duck fat so weren't too flavourful,) and family members who ordered the fish & chips and seafood chowder were very happy. Would come back.
Excellent food quality , fair prices , great environment to relax & enjoy yourself. The staff were very helpful & polite. I would definitely be going here again.
it was an good meal. We ordered steak which was quite nice. we also ordered meat lover pizza and the pizza was absolutly delicious. The waiting time was long in busy hour but its the same thing for any pubs. over all i think the experience was pleasant.
We shared the buttermilk chicken nibbles to start with and found them a little bit on the dry side. The lamb shank however was tasty and tender. The pork burger was also a winner. Nice decor inside and plenty of seating outside. Extra parking can be found behind the building.
Came in for dinner last week for a catch up with a friend and can highly recommend this pub. It has a great atmosphere and the food was great. The staff member who served us (he seemed to be a manager as he was wearing a formal shirt; if I remember rightly his name was Josh) was exceptional. He helped pick out something that met my dietary requirements, made sure our drinks were topped up and we were well looked after throughout our visit; its nice to finally go somewhere with genuine and attentive service; especially with the price of eating out these days. As someone who has worked in hospitality for a long time I appreciate being catered for when I go out. We will definitely be coming back here on our next catch up!
Joshua Searell | Sous Chef
+4.5
Food was amazing, service was spot on, atmosphere was upbeat and friendly, decor and design of the bar is awesome and I recommend for anyone for dinner or even a few drinks
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We went for the first time on the steak special night and will probably go back again to try the pizza and curry specials. However, it’s a noisy place so it’s maybe best to go with a group of friends rather than as a couple – quiet and intimate it ain’t! Too much glass and hard services as is commonly found in most NZ pubs/bars. Maybe this is why so many of us (and not just Poms) complain that you can’t get the English pub experience in many places. Someone could make a killing if they got this right on the Hibiscus Coast.
Of course, there were the regulation two large TV screen above the bar, with the sound turned down and pumping out sport no one was interested in watching. There was also the drone of music that nobody could possibly hear over the general hubbub of chatter. Why do so many bars/pubs do this? Is it an obsession with trying to be all things to all people? Why not switch TV’s and sound systems off when the place is full of people out to enjoy a feed? Perhaps they’ve lost the remotes.
My house merlot was good. The wife’s request for a drier brand of cider resulted in her being offered a brand called Kilin (?) which tasted like a strange concoction of ginger beer and cider. Clearly, the bar staff haven’t been trained to know the range of drinks they are serving.
Was the steak special? Well, the $20 price was but the meal was a bit average. 300gms is a lot of meat. We would appreciate it if establishments didn’t assume everyone is happy to sacrifice taste over quantity. If they offered a smaller eye fillet at the same price, we think it would have a wider appeal. The chips (not fries thankfully) were tasty but they were soggy after a few minutes because they were served on top of the jus, with the steak on top of them. We would have preferred them separate.
Service was friendly and attentive but our waitress was confused by our request for mustard. She returned with a small bowl but wasn’t sure if it was English, French or Dijon.
We didn’t order desserts as we were too full up from the main but the usual array were on offer.
Would we go back? Yes, probably to give the pizza or curry night specials a go. Next time it will be with a bunch of friends so we can compete with the noise from everyone and everything else.
Been here previously and have enjoyed but must admit probably had the best service this time. The wait staff were attentive and didn't hesitate to assist. If you want a place with food you'll be happy with, good service atmosphere and music I would say northern Union is an easy choice.
Friendly staff and a great variety of food and beverage. A real all year round place due to a large deck. That was covered due to the rain when we went. Nice and cosy under the heaters though!
Wicked Gastro Pub! Exactly what Silverdale and the Coast needed! Food was 10, service 10, we were made to feel very welcome as soon as we stepped through the door. Their outdoor deck and courtyard was the perfect spot to spend our Friday night! DJ started and we ended up staying for a lot longer than expected!
Fantastic Pub, new local for us!
Popped in Thursday night dinner on my way back to Auckland City from up north.
I heard about this new place from work colleagues who recommended it as a fab place to grab a great steak and a beer.
Well I wasn't disappointed at all. The place was humming and I was served at my table very efficiently by a lovely waitress. (can't recall the name sorry) Music wasn't too loud but at a nice level for that dinner moment. Thanks Northern Union for a memorable evening. Will make it back in a couple weeks when up north again.
We've been to UN many times since it opened, for drinks and snacks and for dinner several times. Love the $20 steak night...one night some joker had 'booby trapped' our salt shaker resulting in me tipping about a tablespoon of salt onto my dinner. We spoke to management and they were lovely and provided me with a replacement meal within about 10 mins...awesome service. PS: love those new fat chips!
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We came here last Wednesday, it was an awful night outside but inside Northern Union it was warm, cosy and welcoming. Just what we needed. Staff were welcoming and we were seated quickly. After browsing the menu and having a bit of difficulty trying to decide which yummy thing to choose we went for the spiced cauliflower fritters first off followed by the sharing board at $49 for two which we thought was excellent value. The fritters were awesome and I would rush back many times for those tasty morsels with the delicious curried mayo. Sharing platter consisted of S & P squid which was succulent , yet crunchy and just the right size to pop in. My honey reckoned they were the best he's ever had. The sticky pork ribs were sweet and moreish. Crispy fish sliders great too but my absolute favourite were the crispy chicken wings, just the best flavour. We washed this all down with a bottle of Tatachilla from Aussie. We were too full for desert but we will be back. Well done team at Northern Union, we will recommend you now too all the neighbours.
Great Local just what the area lacked ...Popped in on Wednesday for a beer after work with some mates great atmosphere stayed for pizza which was great best Ive had for a while will make this our local for sure
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Went to the Northern Union last night for the first time. For a Wednesday Night they were actually not that quiet, I thought. The girl managed to get us a table for our party of 4, which was great. They had early bird Mains for $18, which is a good idea on a midweek night. Our waitress informed us that the special only runs until 6:30pm, we got in at 6:20pm, so we quickly placed our order. I thought that was very thoughtful of her. We ordered 4 different mains and a side salad, which was huge by the way and we all picked on it. Steak Sandwich, Beef Burger, Salmon Risotto and Bangers and Mash. The Bangers and Mash were my favorite, the sausages tasted fresh and I found it good that they complimented the dish with vegetables: Carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. At least I didn't feel like a fatty after finishing the whole plate. The atmosphere was nice and warm despite the terrible weather outside. The 2 waitresses were very friendly and there when needed. I will def come back, Silverdale needed a place like this. Well done guys.
My husband and I recently visited this new edition to Silverdale and we were so pleased we walked through those doors! Firstly the staff were attentive and very friendly. For such a busy place we were so pleased to get a table. My husband had the Chicken Burger, which had plenty with accompanying fries, and I had the Chicken Breast which was cooked perfectly. For dessert we shared a sticky toffee pudding which was divine. Defiantly will be back and we will recommend to our friends. Well done Northern Union, the region has needed a pub like this for a long time.
Had dinner at The Northern Union tonight and I think they have found a niche. For a pub that has only been open a few days and tonight their busiest yet the service and time of food delivery was great. Fish and chips did the job and my main of bangers and mash was very tasty, just needed a bit more gravy. The host was very friendly and talked to every table that he could. Will be even better once they get into their routine.
The steak is delicious. My son likes it very much. The environment is very good. The staff are very enthusiastic. Try other dishes next time.
Northern Union is about as close as you can get to a British pub in that, unlike most NZ pubs that only cater to one demographic, The Northern Union has people from all walks of society, from tradies, professionals, families and pensioners. It achieves this, (I feel) by having the best service and by bending over backwards to be accomodating to their customers.
A great spot to come for a beer or meal, or to watch the footy, or all of the above. Glenn is a great host, and the Northern Union is a great local venue.
Great food, lovely service, atmosphere was great though was loud inside outside is beautiful though.
Such a lovely place. The food was excellent, and the staff were very friendly. My Scotch fillet was perfectly cooked. Loved the charcoal flavour. Highly recommended.
Great menu, great food, great service, and plenty of beers on tap! We had lunch here with friends and enjoyed our time together. Their menu has plenty of choices, even for vegetarians or vegans. (Many things on the menu can be made vegetarian or vegan on request) Gluten free options are also available, and prices are reasonable
Amazing place for a table of 13 all good got served at same time. Food was top notch! Staff were very friendly and accommodating. They were very pleasant when the place got busy for rugby - defo be back! Well done guys!
His hamburger (the Union Burger) was HUGE he couldn't finish it.
I had the brisket tacos.
When they arrived they looked a bit small but I can tell you 3 of them were more than plenty. The flavours were subtle and delightful.
Cheers guys for a great evening.
One of the best family orientated restaurants in Silverdale. Good Food, Awesome Vibe, Friendly Owners/Manager, Well Priced ----> 10+ for Sure! P.S - I would still like to try the "Deconstructed Long Island Iced Tea" on the cocktail menu. The LAMB SHANK is a winner everytime.
Nice vibe and friendly service. We did have to wait a while for our food.
We ordered the Slow Roast Lamb Shank ($30) and the Grilled Haloumi burger ($23.50).
Big portion of lamb but I wish they provided more vegetables.
The burger was nice but the bun to filling ratio was off. Definitely not worth $23.50. The fries were nice though.
The meal was on the pricier side, but I believe that’s what you pay for pub food these days.
Nice setting and pleasant staff.
Food was tasty and well presented.
The staff were so helpful and the food was really good. We arrived just as a veryvery large group was being seated and our order was pushed through ahead of theirs so we didn't have a big wait.
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