Union Hall

New York City


Anyone seeking an authentically Brooklyn night out should look no further than Union Hall. This bar and event space is located in a converted warehouse and boasts a double-sided fireplace, towering bookshelves, leather couches and two full-size indoor bocce courts (a ball game similar to boules). Head to the basement for live music and comedy.

It's mostly first come, first served at the bocce courts but they're reserved for league games between 1pm and 5pm on weekends and 6pm to 10pm on Mondays.


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