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A moment to be shared
Upper Union invites you to enjoy the moment. To escape, indulge and connect around good food, fine wines and bespoke cocktails. It is an experience to be shared.
Located within a heritage building in the bustling and eclectic Kloof Street Neighbourhood, Upper Union is the MORE Collection’s first foray into restaurants. Upper Union’s style of dining encourages the enjoyment of a shared moment.
That point in a day, when people come together around a table, the food has arrived, the drinks have been poured, the conversation is flowing, and for that moment, it seems that time stands still.
Unbridled by a singular cuisine, our globally inspired, concise and somewhat rebellious menu features indulgent dishes split into big plates and smalls.
At Upper Union, it’s all about striving for the perfect bite – the hours of research and creativity, the beautifully sourced produce, and the bold, vibrant, yet balanced flavours that come together to create it. The result: plentiful, punchy flavours packed into dishes that are hearty when it’s cold and flavourful when it’s not.
At Upper Union, it’s all about striving for the perfect bite – the hours of research and creativity, the beautifully sourced produce, and the bold, vibrant, yet balanced flavours that come together to create it. The result: plentiful, punchy flavours packed into dishes that are hearty when it’s cold and flavourful when it’s not.
Upper Union’s mixologists are slinging, stirring and shaking a host of cocktails conceptualised for the space by the award-winning Just Short team.
In addition, we have a carefully curated wine list available, which features small scale and boutique local wineries and winemakers.
In addition, we have a carefully curated wine list available, which features small scale and boutique local wineries and winemakers.
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Our Space
Upper Union has two levels. On the ground floor we offer both interior and exterior seating on the terrace, together with a pause lounge.
Upstairs is our private dining room which seats eight, our cocktail bar and limited restaurant seating with an accompanying balcony.
Upstairs is our private dining room which seats eight, our cocktail bar and limited restaurant seating with an accompanying balcony.
CHEF Amori Burger
Chef Amori Burger is the Executive Chef at Upper Union. Amori’s cooking style comes from her love of hosting friends and family at her home, in particular, Sunday lunch. With Upper Union, she recreates that simple yet beautiful moment: when people escape, indulge, relax and connect around good food, fine wines and great conversation.
Food has always been a big part of her family and almost everyone in her family loves cooking and hosting people. She is particularly inspired by the women in her family. One of her earliest memories of cooking was making sandwiches with her sisters, on the weekends, at home.
They’d painstakingly layer the sandwich fillings and then cut off the bread crusts to ensure that each mouthful would have a bit of everything. And so, from a young age, began the chef’s passion for achieving the perfect bite.
Over the years, her culinary style has evolved into something bold and vibrant. She cooks with flavours that pack a punch – interesting spice combinations, the heat of chilli and the tang of acidity.
This amalgamation of flavours, textures and temperatures is what creates magic, and it’s something she strives for at Upper Union too. At the restaurant, she relishes the hours of research and creativity, the beautifully sourced produce, and the bold, vibrant, yet balanced flavours that come together to create it.
Her love for cooking saw Chef Amori graduate from the acclaimed Silwood School of Cookery. She later opened a restaurant in Linden, Johannesburg called Van der Linde. In 2021, she joined MORE Family Collection to run the kitchens at two of their lodges in the Sabi Sand – Lion Sands Ivory Lodge and Lion Sands River Lodge. Upper Union opened in 2022.
Food has always been a big part of her family and almost everyone in her family loves cooking and hosting people. She is particularly inspired by the women in her family. One of her earliest memories of cooking was making sandwiches with her sisters, on the weekends, at home.
They’d painstakingly layer the sandwich fillings and then cut off the bread crusts to ensure that each mouthful would have a bit of everything. And so, from a young age, began the chef’s passion for achieving the perfect bite.
Over the years, her culinary style has evolved into something bold and vibrant. She cooks with flavours that pack a punch – interesting spice combinations, the heat of chilli and the tang of acidity.
This amalgamation of flavours, textures and temperatures is what creates magic, and it’s something she strives for at Upper Union too. At the restaurant, she relishes the hours of research and creativity, the beautifully sourced produce, and the bold, vibrant, yet balanced flavours that come together to create it.
Her love for cooking saw Chef Amori graduate from the acclaimed Silwood School of Cookery. She later opened a restaurant in Linden, Johannesburg called Van der Linde. In 2021, she joined MORE Family Collection to run the kitchens at two of their lodges in the Sabi Sand – Lion Sands Ivory Lodge and Lion Sands River Lodge. Upper Union opened in 2022.
Awards
2023: Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards – One Star
2023: JHB Gourmet Guide – One Plate
2024: Spirited Awards® Regional Top 10 Honoree for Best International Restaurant Bar for the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region
2024: Luxe Restaurant Awards 2024 – Hotel Restaurant of the Year
2024: JHB Gourmet Guide – One Plate
2025: Luxe Restaurant Awards 2025 – Contemporary Restaurant of the Year
2025: Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards – One Star
2025: JHB Gourmet Guide – One Plate
2026: Luxe Restaurant Awards 2026 – One Star
2026: Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards – One Star
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Exclusive dining. Bespoke Functions.
Private Events
Let us treat you, your friends and colleagues to the perfect celebration.
Our 120-seater restaurant features an outdoor terrace, elegant interior, enclosed conservatory, and an intimate, private dining room for eight. You can also book our entire venue exclusively or reserve an individual table. Groups of 15 or more can enjoy a customised menu for a shared lunch experience, while smaller groups dine à la carte.
With Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel right next door, you can overnight with us and continue your celebrations in the vibrant Kloof Street Neighbourhood.
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Our 120-seater restaurant features an outdoor terrace, elegant interior, enclosed conservatory, and an intimate, private dining room for eight. You can also book our entire venue exclusively or reserve an individual table. Groups of 15 or more can enjoy a customised menu for a shared lunch experience, while smaller groups dine à la carte.
With Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel right next door, you can overnight with us and continue your celebrations in the vibrant Kloof Street Neighbourhood.
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