Brewery Profile

The Union Taproom

For visitors looking at Pocatello’s craft beer scene, this stop reads first as a downtown taproom and casual bar and grill rather than a production-focused brewery destination. It operates inside the historic Hotel Yellowstone, putting it in one of the more visible pieces of the city’s downtown revival. Walk in expecting a social dining room built around food, drinks, and conversation, not a place defined by a published roster of house beer names or brewing statistics. Its role is tied to its location and to the wider hospitality group that also includes The Yellowstone Restaurant and the 313 Whiskey Bar, making it part of a small cluster of downtown places where visitors can eat, drink, and spend time without leaving the central district.

Travelers through Southeast Idaho often look for straightforward regional food, a local bar setting, and a beverage list that gives them something beyond the most generic options. The Union Taproom fits that pattern by pairing craft beverages with a menu that includes elk and bison burgers, along with fish and chips. Those dishes place the visit closer to a regional dining experience than a taproom visit built solely around beer tasting. For someone passing through Pocatello, attending an event downtown, or using the city as a base for travel in the region, it can serve as an easy stop for a meal and a drink in a setting connected to local history. Beer-focused visitors should treat the craft selection as part of the experience rather than assume a fixed lineup or a long list of house-made releases.

Practical expectations are simple: plan for a casual bar-and-grill visit in downtown Pocatello, with food service and craft beverages as the known anchors. Because specific tap lists, beer styles, brewing details, hours, reservations, patio availability, and event schedules are not established here, the taproom itself is the place to confirm the day’s pours and current service details before making a special trip. Its connection to The Yellowstone Restaurant and 313 Whiskey Bar may be useful for visitors comparing nearby options in the same downtown orbit. If your priority is a full brewery tour or a documented production brewery experience, verify that directly in advance. If your priority is a downtown meal, a drink, and a local gathering place inside the Hotel Yellowstone, The Union Taproom is a fitting Pocatello stop.

The Union Taproom operates as a casual bar and grill located within the historic Hotel Yellowstone in downtown Pocatello, Idaho. While primarily functioning as a restaurant and community gathering spot, it also features a selection of craft beverages. The establishment is part of a group that includes The Yellowstone Restaurant and the 313 Whiskey Bar, contributing to the revitalization of the downtown area. Menu offerings include regional specialties such as elk and bison burgers and fish and chips. Positioned as a local dining option, the Union Taproom serves as a focal point for social and dining activities in Southeast Idaho.

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230 W Bonneville St, Pocatello, ID 83204, USA, Pocatello, Idaho, 83204

Phone: 208-234-7000

Website: http://theuniontaproom.com/

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 11:30 am to close Sunday, Closed