We had our wedding here on 9/26/25 and everything was PERFECT! From the moment we walked into Union Trust for the first time while touring venues we knew this was where we wanted to get married. The building is an old bank that was built in the 1880's. It has so much character and the architecture is gorgeous. Perfect for an elegant, black-tie wedding. The first day we met with Chelsea who was bubbly, personable, and professional. She made sure everything went smoothly with negotiations and the contract. From then on, she did a fantastic job with communication throughout the next year leading up to wedding day (we missed her on the night of our wedding, unfortunately!). I really love how cocktail hour is on the 2nd floor overlooking the rest of the venue -- it makes for great views and great pictures. The venue comfortably held and accommodated our 125 guests. The food was also fantastic. I've had some pretty below average and mediocre food at weddings, but not here. For cocktail hour, Finley Catering offers 8 passed Hors d'Oeuvres (the steak tartare and lamb chops were the star of the show in my opinion!) and 3 stations (we went with a hot seafood station, a cold seafood station, and an Italian station). The offerings that came with each station were great and had remarkable variety. Lobster tail, crab claws, oysters, to name a few! The filet mignon entree was also one of the better filets I've had. Throughout the night we were treated so well by every single employee we encountered. Everyone that was working at Union Trust was respectful, gracious, professional, and would go out of their way to make us or our guests happy. From the night of our wedding still to this day, we had and still have friends and family members coming to us telling us how much fun they had. Comments to us about how beautiful the venue was and how spectacular the food was were common coming from our guests. I keep telling my wife to convince someone to get married at Union Trust so I can experience a wedding here as a guest. I couldn't have imagined a better day and much of that is thanks to not only my wife for all of her meticulous planning, but also to Union Trust and Finley Catering for being such an incredible venue. I am so happy and thankful we toured Union Trust and made the decision to have our wedding. read more

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Great place to host a formal venue like a gala or wedding.. Bar is upstairs to mingle and socialize before the main event. Hors d'oeuvres are served upstairs with some tables and chairs. Some is passed around, my favorites are the lamb chop and shrimp coconut. Food is pretty good. Salmon is perfectly cooked. Yuca fries is addicting. My only criticism is the rice and beans that is clumpy and overcooked. . Dessert: cute and small cups of tiramisu, key lime meringue,panna cotta, there are some small cupcakes as well. All staff members are courteous and nice, clean up the dirty plates right away read more

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Cool venue to hold an event. Big "pit" of a main floor and balcony on three sides around. Food was fantastic

Came here for a wedding and Alisha was an incredible server! Awesome and attentive. My boyfriend has a severe allergy to dairy and she made sure he was able to eat properly which we greatly appreciated. Venue was absolutely stunning and extremely elegant. read more

I never, ever, leave reviews but this place is great. I just had my daughters wedding and everything was great. Guests raved about the food (and at least on member of the bridal party changed their mind and a new dish was brough out right away). Thomas and staff did a great job taking care of me (and everyone). This place checked everyones boxes. The bride like ambiance, the groom like the bar, and I like the acoustical panels. The bride is part of a string quartet that plays at wedding venues all around the area, and she would not have chosen any other place. The turn over from ceremony to dinner hour was seemless. Unless you really wanted to look you would not notice what was going on (many guests were surprised when they looked down and saw how quickly the tables were set). Yes, they have a minium but it is a business and need to keep their lights on. We knew going in we may have to pay for a couple of unused people, however being close to hotels, and not having to hire shuttles for the guest made up for that cost. A big thank you to all the staff at Union Trust. They made my daughters day very special. read more

I truly can not say enough amazing things about this venue!!! Everything from the beginning of hiring them until the wedding was over. I had a lot of questions that needed to get answered, and they were answered quickly. I never felt that I was bothering them at all. They helped to accomendate certain meals that we needed, and it worked out perfectly. The employees there are incredibly attentive! I felt so pampered and I was just the Mother of groom. They treated my son and daughter in law so well as well. The venue is so beautiful and unique. The brides room was so big and it was stocked with hot and cold hor dorves, beer, soda, water etc. We were asked if we wanted anything from the bar. They truly make you feel like royalty. Everyone raved about the cocktail hour and their meals...it was so delicious. Thank you to everyone that helped make this day run so smoothly and made everyone feel so special. I highly recommend this venue!!! read more

If you are from out of state, please recondsider choosing this venue if your coordinator is Brooke. As the venue is georgeous, our coordinator dropped out and the ball during our wedding. She did not show up and left the arrangements to others which resulted in them not being exsucuted as planned. My partner and I choose this place because it had everything in one. Nothing always goes as planned, but when you have a coordinator drop out the day of your wedding, things will of course not go as planned. Ours and our parents meals were messed up and incorrect. How can that happen!Which resulting in us eating after everyone else did. From the restroom basket not being placed for our guest to the wedding hashtag not being placed within on the screen to the lights not being adjusted. To also someone doing a tour of the venue while we were getting ready and filming. It was overall disheartening as you can redo a day like your wedding. I wish I could have wrote a magical review on how lovely the day was. But for our wedding to go as it did and for the Brooke to dropout the day off, is completely unprofessional and unacceptable. For the money we spent and to think the ball was dropped with less than the minimum in attendance. I could only image how worse it could of been if everyone was there. If you are set to work with Brooke, please reconsider. I was told I would get a call from the owner by Thomas about this and a month later, nothing. Just goes to show how they value their clients and there is more I can note. read more

My wife and I attended a lovely wedding reception here. The once former Union Trust Company Bank now serves as a wedding venue. Firstly I must say that the architecture and decor is grande and elegant. The Catering and staffing is managed by Finley Catering. I have no complaints about the staff they were all very personable and attentive. Chef Frank who prepared the brisket for the carving station was a standout. Christopher my bartender made the perfect Cosmopolitan. For the most part the food was good. The calamari separated from the breading as soon as you touched it and it was chewier than it should've been. The clams and lobster tails were good but the mussels had no flavor. The oysters Rockefeller, Kobe sliders, brisket and lamb chops were all good. The sliders, baby lamb chops and the buffalo chicken pastry were the best of the passed apps. The venue itself wasn't bad. It has a main floor with a small bar and a long but narrow ballroom. Incidentally the ladies room is on the first floor by the front door and the men's room is on the second floor all the way in the back. The main floor has some large square pillars that obstruct your view and the dance floor is not that big. There is also a second floor mezzanine with a large bar and some additional seating. I don't know if Union Trust is a good value but it definitely was above average. read more

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"Oh, my, my. Oh, hell yes!" sung in my best Tom Petty voice. This place is GORGEOUS!!! Absolutely breathtaking! Brides, run here! If this place were around 9 years ago when I was planning my Philly wedding, I would've picked it to follow my Waterworks ceremony in a heartbeat, although our caterer was pretty incredible. This is the place where unforgettable nights are had, no doubt. This former bank is so incredibly grand and striking. No detail was left untouched in the two story space. The architecture and design...wowza! It's really magnificent! I spent much of the evening just staring up admiring it all! We attended a fab realtor event here and right from the red carpet at the entrance, I had a feeling we were in for a special, really great time. We certainly were! The entire staff, waitstaff and bartenders were very friendly and efficient m. There was a bar at either side of the main floor as well as one upstairs by the lounge and high tops. Great floor plan. I thought the band sounded awesome from everywhere in the space, but another guest, a dj, pointed out that he would've placed speakers throughout the entire venue and not just two large ones one either sides of the dance floor. He said it focused the sound too much directly on the dance floor and that it was too loud there and would've been too much for some guests such as grandparents. Perhaps ask your entertainment if you're hosting here? This is the newest location for the popular Finley Caterer. Besides the passed hors d'oeuvres which I saw to include a tuna tartare and coconut shrimp, this particular menu seems to be more casual than I imagine most are...buffet style with various flatbread pizzas, cheesteaks, sliders, soft pretzels and Tastykakes! Loved that nod to Philly! This was right after the Super Bowl win and I felt it was oh so appropriate and I feel the connection didn't go unnoticed or unappreciated. I sure hope I'm invited to another event here! Really wonderful time and incredible venue! 5 Star for ambiance, location, layout and service. Have to go with 4 for lack of veg options. read more

This place is a definite hidden gem in the middle of Center City! One that I had never heard before! It was the most perfect wedding venue! First of all, the parking lot is right there! No walking down blocks, no trying to find a parking space! So you can sport those 5 inch heels without regret! When I walked through the doors, I was IN SHOCK at the ambiance! It was incredible. The ceilings were at least 50 feet and yet it felt quaint and comfortable. The room was set up into the main floor for the actual ceremony. When I looked up, there was a glass terrace on another floor, over looking the main floor. Then, there was a wrap around dining loft and bar which were on the second floor, but wrapped mostly in glass; which ended with a full service bar along the back wall! Now, to the food!!! OMG! The food was extravagant! From the tender cuts of premium filets, delectable seafood, to the al dente pastas! Topping it off with a full dessert bar! #weddingflow read more

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"Great" does not even give justice to the description I would give for Union Trust. I'd say more like... outstanding...magnificent...exceptional!! We had our daughter and son-in-law's wedding there this past Friday, and I couldn't wait to express my gratitude to Michelle, Thomas, Lisa and the incredible staff of Union Trust who went above and beyond to make their day memorable! The venue is beautiful...the abundance of food during the cocktail hour was insane...our dinner was delicious and the selection of desserts was the cherry on top of the evening! Our guests raved from the minute they walked in until the minute they left! I would highly recommend Finley Caterers and the venue at Union Trust to anyone looking for an amazing wedding experience! read more

Eli eve this used to be a restaurant but it's now a venue for events. I attended a photography workshop her. The space is amazing with high ceilings and beautiful architecture. There are 2 floors. The first floor is an open space with room for a large dance floor and tables. There's a bar area with space for food set up. The second floor is more like a mezzanine but is spacious with another bar. Rest rooms are gender neutral. I'm not sure if there are additional rest rooms on the 2nd floor. The first floor is handicap accessible. The lighting was excellent. The area was dimly lit so the photography stations could be highlighted. The photos taken were amazing. I can imagine how creatively the lighting could be used for different parties. The snacks provided were very good. A cheese tray had several varieties as well as some fruit and nuts; the roasted veggie tray had a good variety and was perfectly cooked. There were several salads that were also good. The presentation of the food was done well. The bartenders were very nice and helpful! read more

Holy fancy batman! This place took atmosphere to the extreme in the best of ways. Make no mistake, there is more than just Union Trust's good looks to talk about. During the sneak peak event, they were packed but still put out great eats and kept bar service smooth. read more

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Planning a wedding from across the country is stressful enough, but working with Michelle at Finley Catering (Union Trust) has made it so easy and actually enjoyable because we were in such good hands. I'm happy we were patient through the pandemic delay because It was truly worth the wait. I didn't have to worry about a thing leading up to our wedding on 2/20/22 and was able to fully soak in every minute of our gorgeous reception. My husband and I had the wedding of our dreams; everything was absolutely perfect and our families and guests were blown away by the venue, bar and food. Tom the maître d' and our bridal attendant were incredibly helpful and attentive during our event. Do not hesitate to book any event with Finley - they are extremely professional, and run a well-oiled, tight ship. Their all-inclusive rates are a steal for the elevated level of food, service and luxury that you get. We are so grateful to the Finley team for giving us memories that will last a lifetime! PC: @avonnephotography read more

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Finley Catering has done it again. As a fan of the Crystal Tea Room, I was excited to check out their new venue Union Trust during their sneak peak, charity preview party. To start, the venue is gorgeous. While more recently it was a steakhouse, the building was originally a bank. They don't build banks the way they use to anymore because this historic building was decked out with great architecture and high ceilings. Add some modern lights to mix and you've got yourself a regal atmosphere. We were able to sample some appetizers throughout the event. There were both passed hors d'oeuvres and tables with food. One table had various sliders (pesto chicken, cheese burger & pulled pork) and crab cakes, while the table upstairs had a pasta station. I sampled a little of each slider and could see myself enjoy them during a wedding or fancy event. There was one bar on the main floor and two upstairs. At one point one of the bartenders had to ask for new glasses and more ice and seemed a little frustrated, so I guess there were some new venue growing pains. They were a little slow to clear used dishes from the tables, and the trays started to build up if you tried to bus yourself. I'm sure they'll get this worked out. They were offering tours but I didn't have a chance to take one. I'd be curious to see how a wedding would be set up between the two floors. The way everything was laid out, one would think the dinner tables would be on the main floor. I'm wondering what use the second floor would have during a wedding. Perhaps a space for cocktail hour? Anyone want to have a wedding there and invite me? From my experience at the sneak peak, I'd be happy to go back as a guest. read more

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If I could give more stars I would. I can't say enough about Michelle, Thomas, and the entire team. The venue is gorgeous, the food is fabulous, the service impeccable. We had my daughter's wedding there 2 nights ago, and we would not have done anything differently. Our guests raved about the entire experience. Highly recommend. read more

Went to a great wedding here. Expertly administered-- the ceremony quickly gave way to an upstairs reception, and the way they transformed the downstairs ceremony space into a dining room while we were upstairs was nothing short of magical. Food was excellent-- there was a seafood spread that you'd be happy to have any place, and the bartenders were knowledgeable, quick on their feet, and attentive. I have no complaints at all-- a great place for any wedding or equivalent funciton. read more

Really pretty space for events, came here for a showcase of sorts that I randomly found out about. The catering was pretty good, highlights were crab cakes, and a short rib passed appetizer. The bar was well stocked with Yards beer and all types of booze. Staff was great, bartenders were fast. There is an entrance to the bar from the women's bathroom, so twice while I was in the bathroom a man walked through with alcohol. read more

The balcony works better in theory than in practice for a cocktail hour. The balcony is sort of like a long hallway, and I thought it was hard to move through all of the guests during the cocktail hour. It made it so people were forced to bunch up when trying to get to the bar or the food. The meal wasn't my favorite, but I would definitely recommend the steak over some of the other options. The sides on the plates seemed to be the same no matter what dinner was ordered. The venue room is very nice, especially the ceiling. I think the biggest draw of Union trust is the look of the place, it's a unique looking place. All of the staff that I interacted with were pleasant and helpful. read more

Best Venue Ever!!!! We had our wedding there last month and I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about it. The staff, venue, food and overall experience was absolutely superb. Michelle and Thomas helped us with everything we needed. Kid you not, all of our guests said it was by far the best wedding they had ever been to. I highly recommend this venue to anyone who is looking into it for their wedding (or any special event). It was the BEST day of our lives and we are both eternally grateful for them. 5 stars... 5 thumbs up... 5 high fives.... 5 of everything. Thank you Union Trust for making our wedding the most memorable night ever. Susie and Frankie read more

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Just went to our sons Friday night wedding here. This was a great venue, very very sharp looking. The staff was about the best that I've experinced at a wedding, really helpful and nice. The food was phenomenal as well with the hors d'oeuvres being delicious and a seemingly endless supply and variety. The cost on a Friday was an amazing value too. read more

beautiful venue, wonderful food and bar service! I usually find up-lighting to be tacky but it works in this place to create soft lighting and intrigue. Excellent food spreads for the benefit that I attended here. The oysters, pasta dishes, and Mediterranean appetizers were nicely executed. Friendly bartenders and excellent cocktails! read more

Was there for a wedding in June of 2015. Stunning venue, excellent food, all around great atmosphere. The staff and Maitre D' were very pleasant and attentive to the guests. An all around great experience. Only thing I didn't care for was the unisex restroom on the main floor next to the bar. I personally prefer separate men/women restrooms, which the second level did have. read more

I went to tour the venue as a possible wedding location. I was extremely disappointed with the way I was treated as my 15k venue budget for 80 guests was not enough for them to be bothered with. I didn't like where the ceremony is and during cocktail hour you would see them switching the room over and that wasn't appealing to me anyway. With all the venues in Philadelphia you would think you would be treated nicely and not have them ask don't you have more people you can invite? I would not recommend them. read more

Union Trust provides an extremely sub par catering and dining experience that I believe will never be far from my mind. Not only was I thoroughly underwhelmed by the low class and inferior service, I was frightened and fearing for my life when confronted by several aggressive staff members. Not only will I never be attending Union Trust again, I will make it my personal duty, nay, my life's dream to see they never throw an event again. read more

We had our wedding at Union Trust on 12/3/16 and WOW, it was the most perfect day! Right from the beginning- Stacey, the wedding coordinator, was so easy to work with. She was professional, responsive, and offered suggestions throughout the whole planning process. The tasting they offer was very delicious and helped us narrow down our food ideas. On the day of, Stacey and her team put together an amazing day. Everything was set up exactly the way we wanted and our timeline was respected, so we had plenty of time to dance. There was delicious food galore! Thomas, the Maitre d', and Lisa, the bridal attendant, made sure the wedding party was taken care of before and during the reception. Lisa helped figure out my bustle, which saved the night! I also have a dietary restriction and they accommodated me with no problem. I even had my own special bread. The venue itself is GORGEOUS! Our guests still are commenting how beautiful the venue was and how much they enjoyed the food! read more

What more can I say other than it was a great experience for our entire family. We chose Union Trust based on the reputation of Finley Catering combined with the venue being so over the top. It has been almost two weeks since the Reception and I'm still getting texts, emails, and phone calls from those who attended saying it was the "Best Wedding Reception They Have Ever Been To". A truly unique location. Great food, Great service, and Great people to work with. Do yourself a favor. If you are in the 180 attendee range PLEASE do not miss out on a night you will NEVER forget. read more

We just got married there a week ago and I have been receiving nonstop text messages and phone calls raving that ours was "the best wedding I've ever been to!!" I never order filet mignon at weddings because it's never up to standard, but it was melt-in-your-mouth delicious at Union Trust. Michelle Finley and Thomas Fowler are true professionals and everything was seamless from start to finish. I didn't even find out until the next day how much they helped my mom. One of my friends showed up in the same dress as her and she wanted to go back to her hotel room since she had a backup dress. She forgot her room key, had no license on her and isn't from the area so didn't have a clue what to do. Someone on staff (I have a feeling it was Thomas) called the Loews Hotel to have a room key waiting for her, negotiated car fare to/from the hotel AND gave her $20 to cover the ride when she realized she didn't have cash on her. This is one example of how they completely exceed expectations. I wish I could re-live the day/night over and over. read more

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I HIGHLY recommend Union Trust and Finley Catering! We held our 3/19/16 wedding at Union Trust and it was such a great experience! From the start, we felt welcomed in the space and enjoyed working with the Finley Catering team. On our wedding day, we had absolutely nothing to worry about. Michelle and Thomas at Union Trust were so helpful in making sure everything ran smoothly. Numerous people have said that it was the most unique venue they have been to and that the food was excellent! read more

I wish there were more stars to rate our experience with Union Trust! My husband & I just had our wedding here on the 4th of July, 2015 & it was hands-down the best party ever. Friends & family had an outstanding time & not a single thing went wrong. From day one, Tom Finley & his team led by Thomas Fowler & Stacey Mullen were beyond professional, kind, patient & flexible. Our contract was the best of about 10 places we checked out for a summer wedding in the city. The food was outstanding & the service was the best I've experienced at any event. Thomas & Stacey will bend over backwards to help you & make you feel like you are the only priority. We were able to lock in a pre-wedding meeting with each of them, we had a free tasting months prior to make the best selections we could, a rehearsal run-through, a 2 hour after-party, etc... I cannot speak highly enough about our experiences here. This venue is stunning, new & nothing like you've ever seen. The building provides for the most perfect pictures & your guests will be stunned by the ambiance. Finley Catering & Union Trust made my wedding the absolute best it could have been - we strongly recommend Union Trust to anyone thinking about a CC wedding! read more

We were lucky enough to snag this venue in July after a couple cancelled last minute, and we are so glad that happened! From the moment we met Stacey, she was super helpful in assisting us with planning out the details of the wedding. She was perfect! Thomas, the maitre d' , was absolutely incredible and literally made our wedding perfect. Our wedding has zero hiccups. We're so happy we were able to have our wedding at Union Trust, because although slightly pricey, what you get for the cost is unbelievable. We met with other venues who had a bunch of costs and add-ons. Union Trust had no add-ons, what you saw is what you received. Their options at the bar was one of the biggest steals because the bar has selections from craft beer to top shelf liquor. Also included in the cost was 8 passed hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, 3 stations of your choice (we chose a carving station along with a seafood martini bar and an italian station), and two dinner choices (a vegetarian option was also offered). The Union Trust intrigued us because originally it used to be an old bank, and it still looks like one; the basement still has old bank vaults! As soon as we arrived at the venue, a waitress greeted us, introduced herself, and followed us (kindly) throughout the night to be sure we were eating, drinking, and staying hydrated. The service here was impeccable and exceeded our expectations. I would recommend this venue and this catering company to anyone! read more