4 stars for the taco truck! Bypass the bar & head straight out the back to taco heaven... read more

Union Pool is awesome! It´s my favourite place in the neighborhood. Good music, lovely atmosphere. Nevertheless this place has a really unpolite ladywaitress. Yesterday I tried to order 3 brooklyn beer and she gave me in can format, I´ve just asked if she doesn´t have draft beer and she answered no throwing me the menu. Finaly there was. Afterwards, we tried to order but she did not want to, so we changed the side of the bar.. My friend tried to pay in coins and she denied in very unpolite way, It is a pitty that great venues have this service! read more

Amazing venue. One of a kind atmosphere with an outdoor sitting area, Taco Truck, fantastic indoor concert stage and a separate indoor bar with a DJ. read more

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I always end up here late at night but recently started working in the area so I decided to come during the day. It was great! There was a live band and a DJ spinning some old school disco and funk on vinyl. There was also a delicious, frozen, grapefruit drink available outside which I loved. Overall, it was a nice experience for a summer day and I would definitely go back with more friends. read more

This dive bar behemoth is a Williamsburg institution. Go for free Reverend Vince on Mondays and thank me later. It's hopping outdoors during the summer. Taco trucks and all. Good bottled beer selection and surly bartenders. Love it. read more

Union pool is a great place to hang out with friends on the weekend. Decently priced drinks, but strong so watch out! I love the taco bar. It's great you can get a (strong) margarita and enjoy a fish taco as well! I also really love the ambiance of each part of the bar. Definitely a place I'd suggest to people to experience. read more

Honestly 5 stars for the fire food! I got a torta from the foodtruck in the back, which is a mexican sandwhich and let me say it was amazing! I loved the photobooth in there and the backroom that provides a diff vibe. read more

We waited in line for 15 minutes to get in only to wait in another line... and then to be grabbed by a bouncer who said I wasn't allowed to go on the patio yet.... Also the coat check wouldn't take coats? I would give this place 0 stars if I could. read more

If you're not hung up on who the crowd is--are their too many hipsters here? Is she a hipster? Am I a hipster? Then, this is a great bar. The patio fire during the winter is badass and their music venue is intimate with a relaxed vibe. I saw Frightened Rabbit play their last week with Right on Dynamite and it was the perfect size venue for that show. And, they always play good music over between sets. I say, get over yourself and just relax...enjoy your life. Grab a beer at Union Pool. read more

Believe me, I want to give this place 5 stars, but I just can't. It really is great - between the outdoor space with its very own taco truck, the big dance room, and the insanely cheap drinks, fun is something that comes easily here. But the bartenders seem to easily ignore you and a decent amount of the fellow bar-goers are too much. Not to mention, plan your pee's. If you think you'll need to go 45 minutes from now, then I suggest you get in line because that is how long you will be waiting. read more

2 budweisers for $5. That was a plus. Music was upbeat and fun. DJ had champion style. Met some cool people. Food truck on the patio kicked ass. One of the most laid-back bars in New York. _S read more

This place is the Chipotle of bars. If you're looking for a consistently good time and decent prices, Union Pool is your place. It never fails to be a good time. The 2 for $5 Bud Light deal kept me coming back every weekend this summer. There's even an AMAZING taco truck in the back (I recommend the pork) I've had such good nights here this past summer. It's an absolute Brooklyn must. Union Pool is the best bar in Brooklyn if you're 21, hands down. Best outdoor patio in the city. The only downsides to this bar are the long lines outside and the line to the women's bathroom. Oh, and some of the annoying hipsters. But otherwise, my favorite bar ever. read more

I came to this bar on new years a few years back and I fell in love with the taco man! I'm from az and to me there is nothing like a good taco! I was super glad I was able to have some tacos and dance my butt off just like home! Cheap drinks and a pretty cool spot! read more

New bar staff suck - at least the two women working the bar tonight. Such a disappointment. Have been coming to this bar for 15+ years. Drop my card at the bar, between my buddy and me we order 12 drinks. The shots they poor are short. We're thinking after 12 drinks they will at least buy us a round. Ask for the check to close out, and BIG SURPRISE no buy back whatsoever. We ask the bartenders, "12 drinks and you don't buy us a round?" The bartender, chubby wearing a wool hat, smirks 'Nope, have a good night dude'. Seb, you need to get your house in order dude! So fucking lame. read more

I'm offended and disappointed by how rude the bouncer treated my friend on Saturday night. I've been coming here for years, and I live around the block, but don't think I'll be coming back again. read more

Decent scenery but the service sucked! Staff was rude, food and bar service could have been better. This won't be a place I'll consider on my next outing. read more

Because my three roommates and I are all single we spent the night of the 14th here. It's a short and cute walk from the L train to the front door of Union Pool. To be honest I don't get the theme here. It has all the makings of a classic Brooklyn pub/bar, but with a pool theme? Like, swimming pool. The only indicator of this is a giant distressed mirror on the wall that says, "Swimming Pool". The coolest part about this place is all the outdoor space. I've been here in the summer and there is a big crowd, but in an enjoyable way. There are all these picnic benches set out where all the cool kids sit and eat these barbie-sized tacos from a food truck in the corner. The food is actually way good. I got a quesadilla that was hella delicious until about an hour later when I remembered why I don't eat dairy. This is such a cool spot to go with your friends. We just got a new roommate so it was fun to go out with all of us. He's awesome. He's 6' 8" so I think he's technically a giant. And the doors at Union Pool were tall enough for him, so it's an incredibly inclusive environment. A lot of people will probably come here because of the concert venue! There are a bunch of cool local performers and even though I was late and left early so I only saw the end of one song and the next band set up, I was glad to support to local artists. But screw that ATM machine, damn. Union Pool saved my Valentine's Day so I really like it here and I'll likely be back. Another cool heads up, they have a phone charging station! This was a blessing because my friends were an hour later and my phone was at 1%. Thank you Union Pool! read more

Union Pool is a sweet spot! I went here recently to see a Xylouris White show. It was great because after the show, the other bar was open and jamming great tunes. If you start getting hungry- no worries, there is a taco truck in their outdoor area! Drinks are fairly priced and they also have complimentary filtered water available (self-serve) throughout the night, and a fun photobooth. This place is an awesome spot, great aesthetic, friendly staff. read more

This place is awesome went on a Saturday night with a couple of friends visiting from Italy and they fell in love with the vibe it's super cute, super affordable the drinks are great and the service is awesome, they have a little outdoor space we're you can chill and relax! we will return for more. read more

I've heard great things about this bar and let me tell you it did not disappoint! The place is huge with a front bar area, an outdoor patio that's massive and a separate room with an additional bar and stage. Each area has a bit of a distinct feel with the outdoor area containing a taco truck and umbrella tables. The indoor room with the stage has a really cool vibe with live DJs and lots of dancing! The drinks are decently priced and the wait at the bar wasn't long at all despite the large crowds. I would recommend bringing your friends here if they want to see an authentic Williamsburg bar! read more

This is the hot spot. For sure I'm BK. Iv read nothing but good things. It lived up to it. I was skeptical as Brooklyn is its own planet.

Usually like this place, but just had a pretty shit experience there. Ordered two whiskey and cokes and a gin and tonic. The bartender mistakenly made two gins and one whiskey - when we asked him to correct it, he refused, said we had to pay for the drinks he'd poured or he would get security to throw us out. Completely over-reacted, stupidly aggressive - tried to reason with him and he just ended up shouting at us until we left. If you like your night out with a side of angry and crazy, go here! read more

It is a pretty chill spot for people to have a drink and talk I wish they didn't charge for the dance floor.

seeking paris hilton in joan jett's jacket? i have come pretty close to cutting someone in this place. i have come even closer to slitting my own wrists. this place is like a torture chamber on the weekends, for anyone over the age of 25. the fashion is well hip in that broke ass artist kind of way. but shhhhh turn down the music and hear them speak. a depressed creative type one is not. "ohmagawd! it is like totally cyuht!" read more

You have a campfire, but no marshmallows. WTF. Tacos? When was the last time you sat around and toasted f*n tacos on a stick? ¿Cuándo? ¡Quiero saber!!! read more

There's a bouncer named CECE who is a total bitch. I accidentally knocked over a drink and broke some glass so she threw me out. I apologized but apparently that wasn't good enough. Some bouncers get really drunk with power. I respectfully left and calmly explained my situation to the outside bouncer. He then took a picture of me to show to management. Been going here for years and have never been antagonized like this and treated so poorly. Last time I come to this place. Congratulations Union pool. You have lost a loyal customer of 5 years over a broken glass. I hope it was worth it. read more

Went here for a show once a few years ago. This spot is dope. I had a great time and the drinks were fantastic :) keep up the great work Union Pool! read more

This place LOOKED rad but the male bartender with white hair was rude as hell. Literally told him that I heard great things about this place and his response: ok so? Hey jerk, you work in HOSPITALITY. If you don't like it, get a new job. Female bartender was ok though. Drink was fine, made well. Still, way too rude don't need to feel awkward for being nice to someone serving me. read more

ok. They have a taco cart in the backyard. Need I say more? Really I needn't, but I shall nonetheless... Lets just say that I have frequented this dingy, dark establishment several times, mostly after stumbling off the L at 1:30 AM several drinks in and no where to go but down. I've met everyone here from 22-year-old starving mixed-media artists, to 43 year-old Long island divorcées- and even one madras wearing kid who claimed to be named Bobby Kennedy. And for all these reasons, I love union pool. Yes it is extremely raw. Yes, it is extremely crowded, and yes, you should not go there if you want to do more with your night then drink $2 beers at the bar. But, if you have a special love for sweaty hipsters and cheap drinks in the wee hours of the morning, then by all means, go go go. However, beware. The low price of drinks might lead to high levels of drunken ridiculousness. Last time I was here I met a Chilean man in the bathroom (co-ed by the way) who asked to borrow my eyeliner. (hmm, yes) So after talking to him for 5 min I asked if he would give me a ride to hell's kitchen. Yes, I got into the car of an eyeliner-wearing, six foot three, ssssstranger. And oddly enough, I did not end up dead in a gutter somewhere, but made it safely to my friends apt by 2 AM. The next morning I woke up slightly dazed, with visions of Ted Bundy drifting through my head. Sooo, the moral is: Enjoy Union Pool. Enjoy the bevy of cheap alcohol, the taco truck, and the dual sex bathrooms- but, do not accept rides home from large foreign men, no matter how harmless their use of eyeliner may make them seem... read more

oh by golly, it's a real life new york city watering hole! for the kids to enjoooooyyyy! union pool was totally good-ish! i mean, it didn't blow my mind with radicality, but it seemed like a good bar. it's pretty big and the patio's killer, right? not that much character, i'd say, but fun enough. this has been helpful. enjoy. read more

This place has been on my Bookmark list for so long, but I finally stopped by for a friend's birthday last week. I was really impressed with the outdoor seating area, friendly staff and cheap, stiff drinks. Although I really dig the fact that they have a food truck parked right inside the venue, this is where I took a star off. I had a chorizo taco with was pretty tasty, but honestly it was so small that I don't even think it was worth getting, especially at 4 bucks a pop. I finished the thing in two bites. Other than that, I had a really good time here and would definitely come back. read more

Been here twice (and I'm not a bar-repeater), both times I had a BLAST! So fun fun. 3 different areas, one being a traditional bar scene inside with not too much dancing more chilling, then another outdoor area with a bar and food truck that serves great queso and tacos (pro tip- outdoor area is cash only), then a dancing area bar inside in which everyone gets wild dancing. I love it! The dancing room is where it's at. Great music, and everyone dances like a clown. You can catch me hitting the grocery cart in the middle of a dance off at Union Pool, it's that kind of place read more

this review is specifically for that bartender last sat, in the back room, i think it was a blond girl. WORST BARTENDER IN THE HISTORY OF ALL BARTENDERS. and believe me you, i've been drinking for a long time. and a lot. there were exactly 2 people at the bar besides me. i made direct eye contact with her at least 2 times, and still was not acknowledged with a "hi, what can i get you? after all, it's my JOB to get you a drink." instead, she started going through credit card receipts, then emptying the dishwasher, reloading the dishwasher, saying "hi" to some dude who came up to the bar after i did (to her credit though, she didn't get this guy a drink either). after LITERALLY FIVE MINUTES at an empty bar, she finally got me a beer but only after i more or less shoved my hand in her face. writing this review got me all riled up again. i hate this bitch, first for leaving me thirsty for an unacceptable amount of time, and second, for making me capitalize. read more

THE BOUNCER AT THIS PLACE ITS A RACIST, cant believe what happened.. When he asked for my I.D i showed to him and since Im not from U.S he said that was a Fake I.D and to go back to my county and more very rude stuff. Its unavailable that this has happened to me and since that im not e 1st person. I said to him how sorry I feel that he was so hungry and rude for no reason. read more

The incompetent door man and woman denied my ID because they didn't recognize my state's hologram. When I showed him my other forms of identity, he told me to fuck off. Great business practices. Will not be returning and will tell everyone I know about this douchebag. read more

Large place. Has both inside and outside seating. The taco truck outside is always there and smelled amazing. They also have water coolers sitting inside and out so you can stay hydrated easily which was very nice especially on a hot summer night. There are also a lot of restrooms which was incredibly nice and something most bars don't have. read more

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Eek! Methinks not is RIGHT! So I go to this bar last night after a going away party for a buddy where we had 100+ heads on a roof not too far from Union (yes we gets it in) so we sent some heads to Union long story short I go outside to smoke with my girl at 3:22 come back at 3:30 and there is a bouncer at the door first he's giving her a hard time about coming back in but as SOON as I approach its an absolute NO and we explain to him we have bags inside and he's being unfathomably inhospitable (perhaps its b/c my president is Black and my girlfriend is blonde I dunno). Either way I ended up leaving my bag and luckily it wasn't the most valuable items in it but I DAMNED sure will not return to Union Pool. read more

I don't drink and I hate hipsters so this place may just be my worst nightmare. maybe. Jury is still out. It actually wasnt that bad. A friends band played there and there was about 15 people there....then around the bar was a madhouse. I like the idea of the patio outside...its rather large. I guess its just the pretentious trying to look dirty to be cool people that I cant stand to be around. p.s. i like bars....or pubs more so. Im keen on the atmosphere...I dont drink but I know how to have a good time. I just really hate hipsters. hahaha. sorry. read more

I don't know how I've gone this long without reviewing Union Pool. Oh, probably because I'm wasted every time I go there. It's a big bar, set apart by its gigantic backyard complete with a taco truck. There's a small room with "live" music (usually just DJs) that gets pumping. The beer selection is fine. Bathrooms aren't terrible. And the crowd skews young/pretty. Really all you need to know. read more

call it what you will. the night was flowing. i rather be around a bunch of "hipsters" than a crowd of yuppie dingbats. it was a Tuesday and i danced, drank, loved, ate a second dinner ( delicious vegetarian tacos) and saw a band play. in which i had no idea were even playing until half way through the evening. surprise! i had fun at union pool. also, the joy of conversational comics, a speaker series sponsored by the comic book legal defense fund on some Saturday afternoons is awesome!! read more

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