We recently visited the Union Bear in Denton, we had been to the Frisco/Plano location before but we really like the quaintness and decor of the Denton location. Our server Daisy was AWESOME! she was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Especially in giving good recommendations when we were between items. We got the pretzel bites to start, which were really good! The salad with blackened salmon on top and I forget what they were called but similar to a "dynamite shrimp" type dish were both really good too! Drinks were also great (my husband got a few different beers all of which he said were nice! He drinks mostly IPA drinks and is super picky so for him to find good beer is saying alot! I had a few different cocktails all of which were super refreshing on the hot day it was) we would recommend anything to eat or drink from there for sure! Next time you go be sure to ask for Daisy, she will greet you with a smile and make sure you have a wonderful experience! read more

This was our second time in, first time wasn't the best but decided to give it a second try and Daisy helped completely flip our experience around!! So helpful with options on food and super knowledgeable about everything, cannot say enough good things about her!! will definitely be coming back soon and will be requesting again! Amazing food, drinks, and the vibes were amazing! read more

We had a wonderful time here great food and drinks and service! Kate was awesome at the bar while we waited for our table. Then we had excellent service as well with Camilla. The food portions were huge! We definitely will be back! read more

Service was great! It was a slower night, tasty options / first visit. I liked the vibe- clean, casual. I had the Rueben, I did not care for their sauce- it's their version of thousand island. It was a little spicy for me...but I'm spice averse, lol. I would recommend! read more

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Beer is very good and a nice variety, not overloaded with IPA like most craft breweries. Our server was great. High-energy and he knew the menu very well (food and beers). The food missed the mark a bit. The Reuben has their own sauce instead of a good thousand islands dressing and it wasn't great. A Reuben doesn't have interchangeable ingredients. It came with "salt and pepper" fries but these completely tasteless fries had neither (as in not a sprinkle of either). A salad was described as "OK". The atmosphere is casual, a little more upscale feeling inside compared to the look of the building's exterior. read more

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I've always enjoyed Union Bear brews and since I was in town we weren't far from the brewery. The place was packed so you know they're doing something right. The food was great and so were those icy cold suds they are pushing out. Glad I could support a local brewery! read more

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You just can't go wrong with anything here!! I've had the cocktails, beer tasting, everything is great! The chicken wings were great today, the pretzel bites are always a hit. I've had the fish & chips and pizza which were great. Today I have the adult chicken fingers which are juicy and crispy!! Service is always great!!! Chill vibe and great place to hang!! read more

We had stopped by to try the beer glad we did, this is now one of our local places. Good food, excellent staff very friendly. We enjoyed sitting by the kitchen We got a glimpse of everything coming out and are excited to head back soon. Tried many of the beer some were good and some fantastic. Great experience here are a few pictures. Travis read more

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I'll start off saying the food here is surprisingly good for a bar. The pork rinds and shrimp tacos were great, I'd skip the pizza though. The service amazing. There's plenty of seating and super chill. I'd comeback again when I'm in the area. read more

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Location Downtown Denton-near transit center Parking Large open lot Atmosphere Local brewery/restaurant Seating "Lounge" with couches, comfy seats, games, hi tops, tv's, and games/pool tables. General seating-bar, tables, booths. Covered patio low tables and seats. Service Very attentive and friendly-so many servers! Menu Appetizers, burgers, pizza, salads, desserts. Happy hour menu with food and beverages. Full bar-so many beers. We had the wings and Brussel sprout slaw. The wings are AMAZING-have a sweet flavor-like honey-slightly spicy. Best wings in the DFW. The slaw was such a generous serving-sliced finely-light dressing-not saucy. The dessert menu was so tempered ting. We had the brownie with rocky road ice cream-delish! Soft and warm. Really good-topped with a rolled cookie. Summary Our first time at Union Bear. Fantastic from start to finish. Friendly and attentive service, outstanding atmosphere, great food-lots of choices! See you there! read more

Union Bear Brewing - Wings, hot sauce ( also comes with ranch), brussel sprout slaw - Breweries Near Me - Denton, Texas

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UB continues to be the best spot in Denton. It's great for family dinners, great for happy hours, great for watching a game. The service is unmatched - friendly, fast, fun, personable. The food is always good - high quality, well made, always the same high standard. The beer is, of course, the best thing about this place! Try all the draft beers you can! read more

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We went to UB on a Saturday for lunch. The parking lot was packed, so we were excited to try this place out. Walking in, we were greeted and sat pretty much instantly, with a party of 7, which honestly, was amazing since it was so busy. The server came over immediately and was friendly, conversing with me and my family. Love the vibe from the server, so I knew it was going to be a great experience. The restaurant was VERY clean and even though there were a ton of people there, it was still very quiet and we did not struggle to have a conversation with the entire table. The bathrooms were also very clean and tidy, which is always a plus. I got a Hef to start off my meal as I am a big sucker for for a good Hef. It was VERY good, so I had two ;) We got some chips and queso and some pretzel bites for an appetizer. The chips were seasoned well, but the queso was just ok. I had the burger, my wife had the falafel burger, and the kids had pizza. Our friends had salads. All the food came out VERY quick. It was VERY good and fresh. The pizza looked and tasted amazing. I really enjoyed the burger and the fries were also very tasty. The other food also looked really good and my friends said how much they enjoyed it. We finished out the meal with some brownie and lemon blueberry cakes. Both were really good, not too sweet, although the brownie was teetering on the side of too sweet, I still enjoyed it. Overall, this place was excellent and a DEFINITELY must go if you are in the area. I will be coming back to this place for sure! read more

Fabulous vibes, great beer selection, and the BEST food. There hasn't been a single item I've ordered that hasn't met my top 3 favorites ever. Chicken tenders? The absolute best. Reuben? BEST. Pretzel? 2nd favorite. Burger? 3rd favorite. Seriously. And their staff is so kind and welcoming! read more

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Went to the place on a Sunday night for dinner and it was pretty impressive overall. First off the service that night was great, our server knew what he was doing and was great with us. Food wise you can tell everything is made fresh and overall was delicious. This place was great especially for dinner since the ambiance was nice but also chill. read more

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The outside is unassuming but don't let that fool you. The food inside goes hard. There were a few things I would definitely recommend above others- like the Mediterranean plate and the fish and chips. The Korean shrimp tacos were also delicious but the side of chips and queso throws off the plate a little bit. The service is awesome and the staff really knows their menu and beers well so the recommendations are top notch. read more

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Another great visit at union bear in Denton! This time we ordered sweet and spicy shrimp, drinking snacks, meat and cheese board and built our own pizza. We asked for an EVOO base, mozz and roasted garlic topped with pepperoni and red onion. We also ordered alcoholic drinks, brut sparkling wine for me and beer for my husband. The waitress misheard and brought me a blueberry golden root ? mule they have but took it off the bill and let me keep it while also bringing back the correct drink. I don't normally like blueberry but the drink was actually tasty, it made me feel bad for asking for my original order. The waitress was really nice and made sure to check on us at appropriate times. We sat outside this time because the weather was so nice and Id love to do it again really soon. read more

Food was phenomenal! Service was quick and friendly. Aline was the best! Great food and drink recommendations. We loved everything about our visit! Super busy- it's Dance Nationals weekend! A little loud like a pub, but fun! Inside and outside seating. We sat inside at a high top table that was split with another party. Worked out just fine. read more

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Such a great location - so spacious inside & options to sit outside & enjoy the fresh air. Heaters avail too. Great service & fresh, delicious food & bev options. Chose a Falafel Burger & Chicken Sandwich (added bacon) both were huge & came with fries. Also enjoyed the Skinny Bear & a cold tasty ale. Both were so good & we'll most certainly be back! read more

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Service was great with a fun atmosphere. We ordered the OG Hot Honey pizza and it did not disappoint. Will definitely return during college visits!! read more

This is my favorite date night spot to get food and drinks. The restaurant is beautiful and the ambiance is amazing. The staff are always helpful and friendly. The drinks are always hitting and don't get me started on their holiday ones . Definitely order a pizza, don't question it. If that's all you get, I promise it won't disappoint. I personally don't care for pineapple on a pizza but my husband loves this pie. It can be busy but when the weather is just right, I would sit outside. Eat here and check out the rest of Denton afterwards. read more

I think I owe you a personal visit: I am sure that I have contacted you when you bought our Original Denton beer brewing company: I think it's basically a matter of financial backing take over, by purchase on the old Armadillo Ale Works Brewing Company; I applaud you on the vital acquisition and hope that your business is safe in Denton business community and pledge to support your own operations our Dallas, Fort Worth and other Metroplex Area. Stay cool and be blessed, in Jesus's holy name, Amen Cheers, Mark C. Fearing, Ph.D. read more

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Food was great the Mushroom appetizer was fantastic! We enjoyed the drinks and the atmosphere. Service was fast and servers were all very courteous. read more

Union Bear Brewing has quickly become one of my go‑to spots in Denton. The beer menu is superb -- I'm still working my way through all the different brews, and every one I've tried has been excellent. The cocktail menu holds its own too, which is rare for a brewery. The food is another standout. This is not pub‑style filler; it's genuinely good, thoughtfully made, and pairs perfectly with whatever you're drinking. Add in the cool atmosphere and the consistently great staff, and it checks every box that matters to me. Those are non‑negotiables in my selection, and Union Bear nails them every time. read more

Wow! My husband and I were in Denton for an event, and we decided to go to Union Bear Brewery afterwards for dinner. We were so happy that we did! The reimagining of the previous brewery was beyond our wildest dreams! Union Bear's atmosphere was lively and fun! The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Their beers were flavorful and with lots to choose from. And the service was exemplary! Even on a busy Saturday night! We loved it here, and we can not wait to return soon! A couple of hints...you can join their seating wait list on Open Table ahead of time. Also, be sure to check out their cool merchandise like tin signs and six packs to go! read more

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The vibe of this restaurant is so good! We were lucky to have Jodi as our waitress, she was so kind and attentive! Offered great suggestions and took such good care of our table!! The wings are phenomenal! Will definitely be back! read more

Overpriced. Ok beer. Ok burgers, lack taste. Small appetizers. Go to BWW or WS instead.

Found this treasure in Denton while shopping with a friend! We enjoyed our appetizer, the pork rinds! They were so crispy but also melted in the mouth! And the accompanying sauce was delicious, also. I enjoyed the Brussels-Slaw with grilled shrimp and am already looking forward to returning and enjoying it again!! Our waitress was very patient and helpful!! read more

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The nicest people, great food and a free photo booth. What more could you ask for! Totally awesome place!! Loved it! Highly recommend!

Stopped in for a quick bite after walking the square, we got a few apps and drinks and had a nice time. Service was quick and friendly. Will go back. read more

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Nice restaurant. Our last night visiting our daughter and son in law. We like to try new places when we visit them in Providence Village. Pizza looked awesome, I had Cesar salad, hubby and daughter had the pasta. I tried it. I liked it and I'm picky. World definitely go again. Wait staff was great. read more

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Good food. Good service. We will definitely be back. They have happy hour appetizers as well as drink specials. read more

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Excellent service and very friendly. Located in downtown with both indoor and outside seating. Casual and clean. They have a private parking lot but it can get pretty full. The Korean shrimp tacos were delicious as was the slaw. Great place to meet up and can accommodate both large and small groups. read more

We came here after Graduation. We had about 20 people. Blake, the server killed it. He was amazing. Food was great. Highly recommend the Pineapple Express pizza. 5+ stars to the service and those that helped our larger party. I love seeing when other staff help out. read more

First off We Love this place! Blake our waiter took extremely great care of us. When our apps came out before our beer he made sure our beer was comped! What a nice surprise. Service was excellent even though the bartender was dogging it. Our meal was spot on and very tasty. . Blake recommended the October Fest beer and we enjoyed that with our meal. Whenever we are in the area we always stop at UBC. You should too! read more

Union Bear Brewing - Great beer and pretzel bites! Yum! - Breweries Near Me - Denton, Texas

Really nice place w good food and prices. Inside is super nice and they have patio seating read more

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We used the private room space over the weekend and had a great experience. The room was nice and had a TV inside as well. Service was also great. Between those there, we had pizza, wings, shrimp starter, tacos, chicken straps, and other items. Everything was great and I heard the drinks were as well. I definitely want to come back here soon. read more

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I have been to the Union Bear in Plano and loved it. I was excited to learn that there is now a location in Denton. We went with a large group of friends and the Union Bear staff took great care of us. Everyone received their orders and their correct bills. The beer selection is huge and includes not only their beer but other brewery's beers. I like to try a variety, so I had a flight. Union Bear's Belgian Dubbel was my favorite of the 4 beers I tasted, but they were all good. The food is delicious. I had the spicy chicken sandwich. The sandwich and the fries that it came with were perfect. I was also able to sample a chicken wing and a pretzel bite from friends' orders. They were both very good, but the chicken wings were the best I have ever had. From the friendly, efficient service to the cool, party atmosphere Union Bear is a place I plan to go back to. read more

Union Bear Brewing - Crispy Chicken Sandwich & beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Denton, Texas

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Such a great spot for dinner, drinks, or just some snackies! I loved the pretzel bites, sweet & spicy shrimp, tempura beech mushrooms, and the pizzas. If you've got room, definitely get both desserts--the chocolate caramel brownie situation and the lemon blueberry cake are seriously delicious! ENJOY! read more

Visiting Denton on another work trip, I decided to stop in Union Bear for a dinner. It was quite a bit of a wait for seating but that typically is a sign that the food is really good. Once seated, we were greeted by the very bubbly waitress and ordered a bbq chicken pizza, Woodsman Pizza, Falafel Burger, craft beer, and blueberry lemon cake for dessert. The cake was by far the best part of the meal in my opinion. We loved the BBQ chicken pizza and the craft beer as well. The Woodsman pizza was a miss for me. It was a bit too heavy in terms of sauce and cheesiness and not what I expected from reading the menu description. But others may love it. Just wasn't for me. The falafel burger was pretty decent. Overall, I give this place a 3.5 out of 5. Very good. I will definitely try some of their other items in the future. read more

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I've been to Union Bear twice now and both times were great. Highly recommend reservations because both times we've waited for a table but we ended up sitting in the bar our first time and the bartender was delightful. The cocktails are awesome and the food was great. The shrimp appetizer is a personal favorite, it's actually the reason the went back the second time! Pizza was great; we had the Pineapple Express and it was delish! read more