Commonwealth
(718) 768-2040
497 Fifth Ave
Brooklyn,
NY
11215
40.6673
-73.9878
Neighborhood: Park Slope
Last updated 4.01.09
What People Are Saying About Commonwealth
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Scene
Dedicated south Slopers have been waiting for this bar a long time; so long, in fact, that most of them are in their 30s and have mellowed from the wild days of youth. Despite its clean-cut atmosphere--wooden bar, red walls and modern light fixtures--the space gets enough of an edge from the framed concert posters.
The Draw
The lights are kept low, and the genial crowd fans out around wooden tables and a sizeable bar. The jukebox is the prize, though, as underscored by the presence of its very own stool. Filled to the gills with all relations of indie rock, plus a healthy smattering of soul, it has such oft-played gems as the Travis cover of "Baby One More Time" and "Papa was a Rodeo" by the Magnetic Fields. Find Brooklyn Brewery beer on tap; mixed drink fans should try the spicy ginger kamikaze.
User Reviews
Anonymous
September 12, 2008
this is by far my favorite bar in the slope, the only problem is that i can never seem to leave before 3!! great prices, the staff is lovely and there's even a patio out back for those lazy summer afternoons
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July 24, 2008
I like this place. It's not too fancy, not too trashy, not too hip, not too lame. It's just a comfortably place to have a few pints and listen to music off of one of the city's better jukeboxes. The bartenders are all friendly as well.
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July 14, 2008
great neighborhood bar. just crowded enough, but you still have some room to breathe . friendly staff and reasonably priced drinks. they even have a decent wine selection which is a lot to ask for a neighborhood bar.
read full reviewThe Details on Commonwealth
When to Go:
Happy hour runs from 6pm to 8pm daily, with $1 off everything. If you like mind games, stop by on Sunday at 4pm for Scrabble.
The Extras:
Check out the quirky message wall, which reads like a personals page joke. Ask the bartender for a slip of paper and pen and join the fray.
On the Menu:
During winter the bar offers up two types of cheese to snack on.
Save Money:
The jukebox selections are only 25 cents each, so play away.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars
