URBAN LIST, 18 APRIL 2023
“If you love gin, you’ve come to the right place. Union Electric specialises in the botanical-heavy spirit, and frankly, their huge selection proves it. An unassuming exterior leads into the walls of the laneway and rooftop bar where every nook and cranny is typically brimming with eager revellers.”
THE AUSTRALIAN, 30 MAR 2023
“The team… are constantly evolving their drinks offerings to reflect seasons, trends, and their own tastes, rehashing classics and highlighting the best of Australia’s talented food and beverage suppliers.”
BOOTHBY, 16 JULY 2021
“Are there too many gins out there? Owner of Melbourne gin bar Union Electric, Huw Griffiths, answers those questions and more.”
GQ MAGAZINE, 14 APRIL 2021
“The general consensus will tell you that Union Electric is one of the coolest laneway bars in Melbourne. It’s sleek and modern, with exposed-brick walls and fascinating props and ornaments shrouding its walls. But the team at Union Electric also serves up a mean, tasty cocktail.”
BARS & CLUBS, 15 OCTOBER 2019
“Stepping onto the rooftop of one such small bar off Heffernan Lane, you’re greeted warmly by the team, wearing tropical shirts and contributing to the bright summer vibe of the upstairs area. This is the Rooftop Gin Garden of Union Electric, where these super friendly staff are finalists for Best Bar Team at ALIA 2019.
Union Electric has collected quite a few categories of nominations this year, with Venue Manager Alex Brown also being a finalist for Bartender of the Year and Best Bar Manager.”
CONCRETE PLAYGROUND, 3 MARCH 2019
“Union Electric has secured its spot as a firm favourite among cocktail bars in Melbourne’s CBD for years now. But the laneway bar is always serving up something new, including an ever-changing drinks offering and a new rooftop gin garden.”
