Union Hall at 306 Sinatra Drive has permanently closed after a decade in business, with the owners of Metropolis expected to take over the space. Separately, Duo Donuts & Matcha founders Nathallie and Ruth earned a unanimous ruling from the Zoning Board to open a shop on 12th Street after months of community opposition.
Key Takeaways
- Union Hall at 306 Sinatra Drive closed permanently on April 26 after 10 years, with owner Joseph San Phillipe confirming the news exclusively to The Hoboken Girl.
- The owners behind Metropolis are expected to take over the Union Hall space with a new concept, while San Phillipe turns his full attention to Brass Rail, which he has owned for 21 years.
- Duo Donuts & Matcha founders Nathallie and Ruth won a unanimous Zoning Board ruling to open a shop on 12th Street in Hoboken after months of community opposition.
A Decade on the Waterfront Comes to an End
Union Hall, the bar and restaurant at 306 Sinatra Drive in Hoboken, has permanently closed. Owner Joseph San Phillipe confirmed the news exclusively to The Hoboken Girl, with the venue’s final day of service on April 26. The space first opened in 2015 and was one of the larger bar and restaurant venues in Hoboken.
The address has a long hospitality history. Before Union Hall, Trinity Bar occupied the same space for 11 years. The waterfront stretch has also seen other departures: House of Que, a nearby spot, closed just one year prior. San Phillipe said he will now focus his energy on Brass Rail, where he has been the owner for 21 years this year.
Metropolis Owners Set to Take Over Sinatra Drive Space
According to local reports, the team behind Metropolis is planning to bring a new concept to the former Union Hall address. Metropolis launched in downtown Hoboken in 2023, converting the former Dubliner space into a multi-floor restaurant and cocktail bar that includes a rooftop. Full details about what is planned for the Sinatra Drive location have not yet been released.
Donut Shop Duo Clears Zoning Hurdle After Months of Opposition
Nathallie and Ruth, the founders of Duo Donuts & Matcha, had been selling their donuts and matcha drinks in Hoboken parks before applying to the city’s Zoning Board for a variance to open a permanent shop. The space they targeted on 12th Street previously served as an architect’s office. Neighbors on the residential side street raised objections to having a food business operate there, pushing the matter to a final hearing this past Tuesday…