WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN

Union Pool

A Williamsburg institution: patio tacos, a photo booth, a DJ and a live-music back room.

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The original Williamsburg meeting-people bar, in three parts: a main bar with a black-and-white analog photo booth, a pinball machine and a DJ most nights; a big patio with a taco truck run by El Diablo Tacos; and the Back Room, a proper live-music venue.

Come for tacos and a drink on the patio, catch a show in the back, or stay late and dance. It gets a line after eleven on weekends, so arrive earlier if you can.

Editor’s tip

Check the calendar for a Back Room show, and use the photo booth before you leave.

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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 14, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.