Union Pool: Cheap Beer, a Taco Truck, and a Williamsburg Backyard
Union Pool runs a cheap, generous happy hour — daily 5–9pm, with $3 High Life, Yuengling and shots, $4 wells, and $5 Guinness-or-PBR-and-a-shot — and you drink it in one of Williamsburg’s great backyards with a taco truck parked in it.
It’s a converted pool-supply store (hence the name) near the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge, with a main bar, a photo booth, a back-room music venue, and the El Diablo taco truck out back. The honest read: the deal times vary by source, so confirm the full window; but the room and the price are the real draw.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour is daily, 5–9pm: $3 Miller High Life, Yuengling and shots; $4 well drinks and white wine; $5 Guinness or PBR with a shot. Those times come from happy-hour listings rather than Union Pool’s own site, and a couple of sources disagree on the exact window (some say it ends earlier on weekdays), so confirm before you plan a late one. The taco truck out back runs late, so eat while you drink.
The Room
The draw is the big backyard — picnic energy, the permanently parked El Diablo taco truck serving a rotating Mexican menu, and a photo booth — plus a main bar and a back-room venue booking bands and DJ nights (21+). It reads as a laid-back, slightly divey neighborhood institution and a longtime Williamsburg date and singles spot. No reservations, ever. Closest trains are the Lorimer L and Metropolitan G.
Who Union Pool Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Backyard hang | The patio and taco truck are the whole point — go when the weather’s good. |
| Cheap beer and a shot | $3–$5 covers most of the menu from 5–9pm. |
| Tacos with your drinks | El Diablo’s truck is parked out back and runs late. |
| Bands and DJs | The back room books a steady 21+ calendar if you want more than a drink. |
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Union Pool FAQ
Does Union Pool have a happy hour?
Yes — daily 5–9pm: $3 High Life/Yuengling/shots, $4 wells and white wine, $5 Guinness or PBR with a shot (confirm the exact window with the bar).
Is there food at Union Pool?
Yes — the El Diablo taco truck is permanently parked in the backyard with a rotating Mexican menu, and it runs late.
Does Union Pool take reservations?
No — it’s first-come, first-served at all times.
Where is Union Pool?
484 Union Ave at Meeker in Williamsburg, near the Lorimer St L and Metropolitan Ave G.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Union Pool before visiting for a specific deal.