Beautiful historic building with great architectural features. Meeting rooms and halls available as well as several different dining options. You can also obtain your badger gear from a gift shop.
Keith Frasier
It was an awesome experience!
Abbi B
wow! great place! loved it! aroma and atmosphere is so great and yas
Sho R.
I was here on a Friday evening. The place was very lively. There was live music. Everybody was cheerful. All the colorful chairs were occupied very early. The Brat Stand had the longest line for food. Their brats were the best. I also went for a spotted cow. I couldnt get the Friday special Jerk chicken sandwich, so had to be content with regular chicken sandwich. Smokehouse bbq was another stand. Burnt ends from this place was not good though. Barbeque chicken mac n cheese was ok. I was everything with a capital amber.
Austin B.
My partner and I took our host son from France to explore the state capital last weekend and had to visit the iconic Union Chairs! At first he didn't want to sit in the chair but he came around and actually enjoyed the experience! Teenagers don't love their pictures taken but boy do they look adorable when they do! Next time I'll need to stop in the Union and get a bite since I haven't done that yet! Recommend all Wisconsinites and out of staters to visit this spot!
Vivian W.
It's super nice sitting on the colorful chairs watching the lake and people. Weather is nice today, we got some Thai food from the food truck, everything taste yummy with the water view. We were told dog are not allowed at the terrace with the colorful chair. But it's ok on the black chair near the lake, so we end up moving there. No complains.
Kent Kirchstein
Memorial Union is the best hang out spot at the greatest University. Terrace is a great place to study during summer session or relax and check out Lake Mendota. Great options for food and drink including Spotted Cow on tap. During the winter der Ratscheller is a strong option
Aaron Stern
They scanned my (valid) Iowa ID when I was trying to purchase alcohol and it would not scan. They got the manager over, and he told me that I could either admit it was a fake or get the police involved. He would not give me back my license until I showed him my birthdate in my phone settings.Super unprofessional, rude, and a waste of my time. I don't think my incident is one-off as multiple of my friends from out of state have had similar experiences when using their out-of-state licenses.It's a nice location but it has is bad service, overpriced drinks, and mid food. Would recommend going elsewhere for a meet up.
John H.
We had a great time here. The terrace is an awesome place to sit outside in front of the lake and hang out with friends. There were also some pretty good food and drink options inside the Union.We'll be back if we're ever in the area again!
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Beautiful historic building with great architectural features. Meeting rooms and halls available as well as several different dining options. You can also obtain your badger gear from a gift shop.
It was an awesome experience!
wow! great place! loved it! aroma and atmosphere is so great and yas
I was here on a Friday evening. The place was very lively. There was live music. Everybody was cheerful. All the colorful chairs were occupied very early. The Brat Stand had the longest line for food. Their brats were the best. I also went for a spotted cow. I couldnt get the Friday special Jerk chicken sandwich, so had to be content with regular chicken sandwich. Smokehouse bbq was another stand. Burnt ends from this place was not good though. Barbeque chicken mac n cheese was ok. I was everything with a capital amber.
My partner and I took our host son from France to explore the state capital last weekend and had to visit the iconic Union Chairs! At first he didn't want to sit in the chair but he came around and actually enjoyed the experience! Teenagers don't love their pictures taken but boy do they look adorable when they do! Next time I'll need to stop in the Union and get a bite since I haven't done that yet! Recommend all Wisconsinites and out of staters to visit this spot!
It's super nice sitting on the colorful chairs watching the lake and people. Weather is nice today, we got some Thai food from the food truck, everything taste yummy with the water view. We were told dog are not allowed at the terrace with the colorful chair. But it's ok on the black chair near the lake, so we end up moving there. No complains.
Memorial Union is the best hang out spot at the greatest University. Terrace is a great place to study during summer session or relax and check out Lake Mendota. Great options for food and drink including Spotted Cow on tap. During the winter der Ratscheller is a strong option
They scanned my (valid) Iowa ID when I was trying to purchase alcohol and it would not scan. They got the manager over, and he told me that I could either admit it was a fake or get the police involved. He would not give me back my license until I showed him my birthdate in my phone settings.Super unprofessional, rude, and a waste of my time. I don't think my incident is one-off as multiple of my friends from out of state have had similar experiences when using their out-of-state licenses.It's a nice location but it has is bad service, overpriced drinks, and mid food. Would recommend going elsewhere for a meet up.
We had a great time here. The terrace is an awesome place to sit outside in front of the lake and hang out with friends. There were also some pretty good food and drink options inside the Union.We'll be back if we're ever in the area again!
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Very unique place with a great view of Lake Mendota. They also have a dock and a small area that you are able to swim in.
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The Union is part of my morning exercise routine, when I can walk outdoors. Always a welcoming place with a great view.
Grrwt place to be in the summer Cant get more iconic than the union! Dont forget to pick up ice cream!
Don't have to be a student to enjoy this area near the lake. Just a perfect atmosphere to relax and hangout