Union Club

The Club has a rich history and is located nr the State House and on the Boston Common. As a reciprocal club member I jumped at this opportunity because Boston hotels are expensive. Beautifully furnished with period antiques, dark wood, and lithos, the Club takes you back to an era of 2 generations ago. That being said, I can’t recommend the overnight bedrooms. Our was very large with a non-​working fireplace and an enormous ensuite bathroom. Unfortunately noise from Park street at all hours, the clanging of the radiators, and sound from the adjoining room made for terrible sleep. The walls are so thin I could hear the fellow next door coughing. Not his fault!
If you simply want to dine there, go! The DR is handsome, as is the bar. Service and food top notch. Traditional menu items which are perfectly cooked and presented. Quiet. I would actually give 5 stars for the food and dining.
So go if you only want to eat!

I am a reciprocal club member and decided to visit the union club for dinner one evening. The service was spectacular our waitress made sure we had everything we needed and even gave us complimentary appetisers. The Osso buco was one of the best i have ever had and the bottle of wine our waitress recommended paired really well with our meal. We had a one of a kind view of boston commons from our table. The entire club does a good job of exhibiting the history of Boston through the eyes of this institution. The only thing better than the service was the elegance of the building. We both thoroughly enjoyed our evening a the union club.

This is a member only club, but membership is well worth it to access the wonderful views, great friendly staff, and delightful food. I have been a member for abotu 20 years, and the food just keeps getting better and better.

Came here for an alumni dinner for Suffolk University. The entrance to this place, which is right near No. 9 Park, is super discreet. You would almost think you were entering a old back bay apartment building. Once inside I went up the elevator to where the alumni event was being held. I was really impressed with the service as well as the food. Almost everything that came out of the kitchen was great.

Had the pleasure of being here for a luncheon. It was an AMAZING brunch. Everything I tried was delicious. The pancakes, eggs, french toast, chocolate mousse, crème brûlée, and cesar salad to name a few, were divine! The staff here was very attentive. The view of Boston Common is gorgeous!

I love the Union Club.
You have to be a Member, or be WITH a Member in order to even eat here. On the menu, there are only a handful of items, each more delicious than the next.
Soft Shell Crab? Yes please.
Five Cheese Tortellini Pasta? Yes please.
Veal Steamship? Oh my God, Yes PLEASE.
Fontina and Prosciutto Stuffed Wood Grilled Veal Chop?
(The writer of the review has stepped away for the moment to satiate his growing hunger. He will return momentarily)
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Anyway,
That’s JUST the food. The real charm of the Union Club is from it’s history and architecture.
It was founded in 1863 to help raise support for the Union soldiers and political agenda during the Civil War. It was formerly the house of Edward Everett, who was a President of Harvard. If you are ever lucky enough to set foot in the amazing establishment, be sure to check out as much of the place as possible. It’s a wonderful, wonderful conglomeration of historical paintings, photos, sculptures and even furniture from the 1860’s through today.
All sorts of famous Bostonians have been members throughout the years, including people like Ralph Waldo Emerson, John Murray Forbes and Oliver Wendell Holmes. Neat, huh?