The Union Bank
A hatted restaurant in a historic bank building, with shared plates and local Orange wines. The courtyard bar has a great atmosphere.
Located in a historic bank building on Byng Street, known locally as 'UB'. Its sister restaurant The Schoolhouse received a Good Food Guide chef's hat in 2023 and 2024 and appeared on the 2025 hat list. The menu is built around shared plates. Frequently mentioned dishes include Farmer Doug potato cakes, Mexican chilli fritters, beef tartare with potato cakes, charred octopus and sirloin steak. There is also a set menu at about AUD 75 per person, and the wine list features plenty of local Orange wines. A fireplace warms the dining room in winter, and the courtyard is a summer spot. Food is served all day from midday. Booking is recommended, though walk-ins are welcome. Expect to spend about AUD 70–110 per person.
Opening hours
Daily from 12:00 until late. Some sources say it closes on Tuesdays; check the website
Nearby sights
- Orange Regional Museum
- Cook Park
- Orange Botanic Gardens
- Orange Wine Region
- Lake Canobolas
- Mount Canobolas
- Borenore Caves
- Ophir Goldfields Reserve