Union Bridge on Franklin

In the heart of Adelaide CBD, Union Bridge on Franklin serves up a confident meeting of coastal freshness and pub-style indulgence. It is a place where familiar comforts get a contemporary nudge, with bright sauces, playful textures and a clear nod to South Australia’s seafood heritage.

The kitchen’s sense of fun comes through in signatures like the Union Bridge Cherry Cola Fried Chicken, its crisp coating offset by chips and smoked paprika aioli, and a prawn roll brimful of South Australian prawns, seafood sauce, crispy onions and a sparkle of salmon roe in a soft brioche bun. Seafood stays centre stage with salt and Szechuan pepper calamari alongside tempura oysters, the latter paired with seaweed crackers and a lick of kewpie mayo for a savoury lift.

To begin, marinated mixed olives and corn ribs dusted with nori salt invite sharing, while beer-battered steakhouse chips with your choice of sauce keep things satisfyingly classic. It is flavour-forward fare, built on crunch, zing and a touch of umami.

Easygoing and city-smart, this is a spot for quick bites, after-work catch-ups or a leisurely graze that meanders into the afternoon. Drop by for a taste of Adelaide on a plate and let the good times roll; take the bridge to bold flavour, one delicious crossing at a time.