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new bar: washington commons — Brooklynian

new bar: washington commons

bobbybrummel
bobbybrummel
edited November -1 in Prospect Heights
apologies if i missed a prior thread on this topic. has anyone checked out the new bar on the SW corner of washington and park? met the owner (maybe?) jacob this afternoon. really nice guy, said they just opened last night (still looks a bit under construction, but with quite a few beers already on tap).

really nice looking place that i plan to head back to very soon! huge back yard!
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  • candicissima
    candicissima
    Did it go into the old Utopia/PK's space? Might have to check it out!
  • carnivore
    carnivore
    Sounds like we need a happy hour!
  • brooklynred87
    brooklynred87
    Any idea what time they're opening today?
  • theindecisionpigeon
    theindecisionpigeon
    great post about it with pix- doesn't look like it's the old Utopia / PK's space - looks like it's across the street.

    http://ilovefranklinave.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-bar-on-washington-and-park.html

    looks great and can't wait to try it!
  • brooklynred87
    brooklynred87
    Just got back from an exploratory visit. Good staff, very friendly. The space isn't quite finished yet, but it's serviceable. OK prices (every round for two of us seemed to be $12), but they were kind with buybacks.

    About 12 taps, most of which are interesting choices. Decent scotch and bourbon selection; most of the rest of the spirits are standard. Wine is questionable -- they had a basic pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc, but didn't have reds in stock yet. I'm willing to forgive this for the first weekend -- easily fixable (note: I'm a wine and spirits gal -- beer doesn't sit well with me).

    First impression is that they're a good add to the neighborhood, but my instinct says it will be as crowded as Franklin Park in about 2-3 weeks, especially on the weekends with that (HUGE) backyard.
  • sir_eccles
    sir_eccles
    Further to the dear wife's comments...

    16 taps, I'd try to name them all but I had a glass of Absolute bastard ale, a Scuttlebutt then a Weinsenstephen (sp?) so can't remember the rest. There was also Kwak, Abita, six point, stella, something with a monk on it, and eight others (they were on the other side of the bar so I can't remember and I was drunk because I hadn't eaten anything).

    Same owners as 4th Ave Pub which apparently has twentysomething beers.
  • quig
    quig
    I came upon it after a museum visit.

    Adding to the chorus, huge backyard. Great selection of beers. Friendly staff. I had Dupont and 6 point sweet action.

    This place should be hopping on a day like today.
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    quig wrote:

    This place should be hopping on a day like today.
    Beer place hopping. I don't know if it was intentional, but good pun.
  • bobbybrummel
    bobbybrummel
    does anyone recall seeing any sort of TV yet? i need a place to watch the MLB opener.

    WFC!
  • sir_eccles
    sir_eccles
    bobbybrummel wrote: does anyone recall seeing any sort of TV yet? i need a place to watch the MLB opener.

    WFC!
    I think I saw cables in place for TVs but nothing there yet. You might try Plan B for some baseball.
  • raisedeyebrow
    raisedeyebrow
    whisch days are they open?
  • izisharp
    izisharp
    WOO-HOO!!!! So excited to have this spot a block from my apartment. Excellent beers on tap. A cozy, simple and slick decor. And a patio with loads of chairs just in time for good weather, and for smokers. That's what's up.
  • izisharp
    izisharp
    And they better not get TVs!!!! Want sports, go to a sports bar.
  • kaggers81
    kaggers81

    Subject: So excited!

    Seems like this is a great addition to the hood. Can't wait for some happy hour specials.
  • whatchuwant
    whatchuwant
    Can't wait for a drink RIGHT NOW. Stuck at work....
  • poppy13
    poppy13
    Fell upon it yesterday on my way to get ice cream. Looks great... will be stopping by this weekend for sure. Any food or just beer?
  • sir_eccles
    sir_eccles
    poppy13 wrote: Any food or just beer?
    No food. But I recall over hearing the bartender saying you are welcome to bring food in/get delivery.
  • raisedeyebrow
    raisedeyebrow
    this is great. kind of a dead corner. best part is if I fall down after leaving, I'll hit my doorsep. :D
  • brooklynleather
    brooklynleather
    how exciting! i hope to check it out soon
  • lo kee
    lo kee
    any intel on what it looks like in there?
  • modoki
    modoki
    Exposed brick, dark beams, an owl painted on the ceiling. Spare, but classy. I loved the Coney Island Albino Python from the tap! The bartender says they will serve food at some point in the future.
  • sweet tea
    sweet tea
    was there tonight. nice joint.
  • jack krohn
    jack krohn
    Me, too. Great addition to the area. I'm sure they will do well. The bartender said they plan to add bar food by the summer.
  • bobbybrummel
    bobbybrummel
    i love that big front window! nice view of serpico station. and what do you think, is that back lot about the same size if not more than franklin park?
  • hexatron
    hexatron
    pretty sure the music was from an ipod somewhere, but it was really good.
    beach house!
  • xlizellx
    xlizellx
    went last night as well. the space is big - but the bar itself seems to take up 50% of the front room - it is weirdly huge behind the bar. the outside seems very big but it wasn't set up with tables or anything. the space also, somehow, seemed 1/2-done. Not sure what it was - but there was no specific atmosphere or vibe there. It was just a room that served beer. Great tap selection though.
  • sir_eccles
    sir_eccles
    xlizellx wrote: It was just a room that served beer.
    Sometimes that is all you need.
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    sir_eccles wrote: [quote=xlizellx]It was just a room that served beer.
    Sometimes that is all you need.

    Wait, I can drink beer AND be protected from the weather? This is excellent.
  • hexatron
    hexatron
    xlizellx wrote: went last night as well. the space is big - but the bar itself seems to take up 50% of the front room - it is weirdly huge behind the bar. the outside seems very big but it wasn't set up with tables or anything. the space also, somehow, seemed 1/2-done. Not sure what it was - but there was no specific atmosphere or vibe there. It was just a room that served beer. Great tap selection though.
    agreed... it doesn't know what it is yet. there's a frame on the wall with a blank blue canvas in it. and i think that's it.
  • dayman
    dayman
    That frame with the blue canvas is plastered on the wall which I thought was kind of weird. Also, that bar is also enormous. The bartender has to take at least a couple of steps to get from the bar to the shelf, which I can't imagine will bode well for really crowded nights.

    If anything else, hopefully all of the bar-with-an-outdoor-space seeking residents of the CH/PH border area will subconsciously collectively divide themselves up equally between Washington Commons and Franklin Park on any given night as to avoid over crowding at either place.
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