City BowlRestaurant, Contemporary sharing plates
Upper Union
- 4.6 out of 5 on Google (527 reviews)
- Price band RRRR (unconfirmed)
- Good for groups
Spice-led sharing plates in a Victorian building on Kloof Street.
Tier 2Special occasion & wine-farm lunchRank 25 of 45 in Tier 2
Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2026: 1 star
Eat Out ★ 2026
- Price band RRRRCheck before you go
- Ask about children
- Book 1–2 weeks ahead (estimate)
Why it’s worth it
Upper Union is the first restaurant of the MORE Collection, serving seasonal dishes inspired by South Africa, North Africa and the Middle East. Choose from two sharing menus, Pasture and Garden, or build your own with small plates. The rooms run over two levels, with a courtyard, balcony and cocktail bar.
Highlights
- Pasture and Garden sharing menus
- Small plates option
- Wine list of small South African producers
- Courtyard and balcony
- Private dining room for eight
Good for
- ToddlersNot suitedGoogle marks this as unsuitable for children; confirm the current policy.
- PushchairsNot yet checkedNo specific evidence found.
- Less mobileNot yet checkedNo specific evidence found.
- WheelchairPartlyGoogle reports an accessible entrance; the full visitor route is unconfirmed.
- CouplesNot yet checkedNo specific evidence found.
- GroupsGoodThe official site offers a private dining room for eight and a customised shared lunch menu for groups of 15 or more.
Where it is
3 Upper Union St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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Pair it with
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Iziko South African Museum
City Bowl meal for a museum outing: Upper Union · Iziko South African Museum -
Company's Garden
Lunch nearby after the garden: Upper Union · Company's Garden -
District Six Museum
City Bowl meal for a museum outing: Upper Union · District Six Museum
Times are estimates from straight-line distance.
