John Askey’s side headed to the Hive hoping to make a positive start on their return to the National League but would find themselves three down midway through the second half.
Adebola Oluwo, Nicke Kabamba and Danny Collinge all converted for the Bees as Dean Brennan's side eased into a comfortable lead in North London.
Askey’s side did make a fist of things with two goals in the closing stages with substitute Jake Hastie and striker Josh Umerah making the scoreline a little more respectable.
Hastie converted well in the area before winning a penalty – a spot kick he would take himself and miss only for Umerah to turn in the rebound.
But despite a late fightback, Pools were unable to find an equaliser meaning it was an opening day to forget on their return to the National League.
Askey’s side did make a fist of things with two goals in the closing stages with substitute Jake Hastie and striker Josh Umerah making the scoreline a little more respectable.