Commonwealth
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone: (718) 768-2040
- Cross Street:
- 12th Street
- Directions:
- F; M; R at 9th St-4th Ave
- Best of Citysearch:
- Jukebox 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 6pm-4am, Fri-Sun 3pm-4am
Editorial Review for Commonwealth – by Erin Behan
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.
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Insider Tips
When to GoHappy 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 ExtrasCheck 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 MenuDuring winter the bar offers up two types of cheese to snack on.
Save MoneyThe jukebox selections are only 25 cents each, so play away.
User Reviews for Commonwealth
01/18/2006 Posted by deuputyandy
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
10/31/2005 Posted by ditmar
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
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