(718) 768-2040
497 Fifth Ave
Brooklyn,
NY
11215
40.6673
-73.9878
Neighborhood: Park Slope
Commonwealth
Last updated 8.24.09
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…
07/15/09
Great on a war summer evening
by ehanson at Citysearch
The interior is nice, if a bit generic for Brooklyn bars, but the real draw for this place is its sizable patio, complete with a number of tables for gatherings of many sizes.
- Pros: Nice atmosphere, the large patio in back
- Cons: Bigger beer selection would be nice
01/18/06
Beer and Bourbon
by deuputyandy at Citysearch
This is a great place with an elcectic jukebox, a magnificent selection of bourbons, an entertaining assortment of regulars and a great patio during warm months. The crowd may be 30-something, but that just means they have had more time to fortify their livers and cultivate a taste for great music and conversation.
- Pros: regulars, staff, outdoor space
10/31/05
brody rocks
by ditmar at Citysearch
went to commonwealth sunday afternoon and boy did it rock .new bartender brody had the place relly going,gouls and goblins aside i had a ball. thank you brody for introducing me to what i think is my future wife,we single guys need more bars and bartenders to not just sort out our drinking needs but help putting our social lives in order.one happy camper today at least.
- Pros: great jukebox, comfortable, friendly
- Cons: , more food needed
The 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
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
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