Its 1889 building retains signage for its original tenant, the Spring Garden Farmer's Market.

Union Transfer is a smallish, independent venue that hosts bands, comedy, and performing acts.

Acts that have played there include Pond, Mischief Brew, M83, Diplo, Frank Ocean, The Murder City Devils, Cold War Kids, Jim James, Dinosaur Jr, The Tallest Man on Earth, Best Coast, and Cock Sparrer.

[citation needed] Union Transfer sells beer from Yards Brewing Company and other local products.

The coat check is named for Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner, who worked there in the 2010s.