Union Hall

"The Park Slope old favorite bar, it attracts locals and visitors alike, often busy yet never hectic. A large spacious bar is right at the entrance and a specious seating area in the library style, including shelves with books, soft lightning, a beautiful brick fireplace, and a number of leather couches and comfortable chairs. However, Union Hall is famous for having two bocci lanes right in the middle of the bar. One should not forget to put their name down on the list to play a game or two. A wall of trophies is a clear reminder of frequent competitions of various leagues. Last but not least, an open space downstairs is where live performances take place." - Anna Griniuk

"If you have a brownstone in Park Slope, then enjoy your tumbler of Japanese whiskey while watching the snow fall through your living room window. For everyone else, there’s Union Hall. This two-floor bar feels kind of like a very nice brownstone, with some bookcases, couches, and even a functional fireplace. But unlike the majority of houses, this place gets loud and packed, especially by the full-size bocce courts in the back." - bryan kim, matt tervooren

"For a low-key drink in Park Slope, you have many choices. For a high-key drink? Not so much. But the next time you find yourself post-dinner or Prospect Park day drinking excursion (not that we’ve done that) and want to keep the party rolling, head to Union Hall. It’s a big space, with cheap drinks, bocce ball courts, an outdoor courtyard, a downstairs venue that hosts dance parties (or comedy shows on weeknights), and a cozy, leather-chair covered section for hanging out by the fire. This place has you covered no matter what kind of drinking experience you’re looking for." - katherine lewin, matt tervooren

"Did you drag your crew all the way out to Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club only to be told the wait for a court is three hours? Be the hero and lead your people to Union Hall (a few blocks away), where you can play bocce ball instead of shuffleboard. When you need to take a break to drink and eat bar food, you can do so on the big leather couches in front of the fireplaces." - bryan kim, katherine lewin, neha talreja, kenny yang

"Maybe you’ve seen pictures of people rolling balls in a town square in Italy. That’s bocce. Union Hall, which looks like a library in a hunting lodge, has two indoor bocce courts, and they’re first come, first served (unless a bocce league is using them). So go ahead and learn how to play. It isn’t hard, and it’s a good activity for groups, because everyone will be equally bad at it. The courts might be full when you get here, but you can always just grab a cocktail and wait on a couch." - bryan kim, neha talreja, kenny yang