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    The Commissioner

    4.7 (192 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs
    Closed 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE COMMISSIONER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Peter D.

    I love this bar. I wish it was my local. It's that welcoming, fun spot where it doesn't matter if you're a bunch of rowdy guys (occasionally me), or my septuagenarian aunt who lives up the block on Garfield...everyone is equally welcome and equally happy to be there. The Commish has got all the things you need in a bar: Good beer on tap. Good music. Good vibes. Good games (darts, shuffleboard, assorted board games). All the booze. Good prices. Good food. It's bar food, but it's good bar food. You can just rock chips and queso to snack on, or you can go heavier with a burger, wings, hot chicken, chicken fingers and all the sauces. Quite literally they asked my friend which sauces he wanted, and brought him like five different dipping sauces when he said all of them. He was very happy, because who doesn't love dipping fried shit in sauce. I deeply, deeply appreciate the friendly bartenders, and the endlessly patient server who very recently had to deal with us standing in her path during playoff football when it was too crowded for everyone to sit down. I love that they put a mezcal and soda in a pint glass, because I need that hydration, and the ratio is just better. The owners and staff are all laid back, and obviously don't take themselves too seriously, as evidenced by the review they had printed up on shirts for the staff to wear: "The Chevrolet rental car of Park Slope bars." Really, there are no downsides to The Commish, unless you lament the demise of Pork Slope...but I've been here more than I ever went to Pork Slope, so I think it's for the best.

    Was in from Boston looking for a good place to watch the Red Sox Yankees wildcard game after a long day at Methodist Hospital. Went to a few places recommended on Yelp which were all pretty bad. This was by far the worst. The place was packed. The game was on with no sound, obnoxious music was blaring and not a single, not one single person was watching the game. The vibe was and experience was not that of a sports bar, just an obnoxious local place for Brooklyn hipsters and young professionals. I love New York and I love Brooklyn but as sports fan this place is garbage and not a place to go enjoy a big game.

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    Jason F.

    Poor service. Poor food. Came in on a Tues afternoon. Almost no one there. Took forever to get served and the food was inedible. Buffalo Chicken sandwich. Only one bartender working. Disappointing because I thought this place would scratch that 5th Ave park slope gastropub itch.

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    Isabelle P.

    Love this spot. Service is always great and we love the ambiance & prices! We stopped in here for a quick lunch and a couple beers and we were both really pleased with our meals! Our favorite neighborhood spot.

    Chris B.

    Very solid bar overall. Laid back atmosphere, plenty of TVs that show all football games, great prices, solid beer list and extremely good bar food. Split a burger and the Nashville hot chicken and both were amazing. Will be back for sure.

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    Lina F.

    Super friendly staff and quick service! I stopped here to grab a quick beer on the sidewalk and a hotdog. They have an assortment of booze - tap, can, well drinks - pick your poison ;D The seating outside was taken at 6 pm so be prepped for that! I didn't mind ... I got my drink on!

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    Earl C.

    Lively and friendly, even to this country-come-to-town Arkansas hillbilly . I enjoyed the vibe and the cider!

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    Solid place to grab an after work beer or weekend patio cocktail. Service is good. Definitely has a divey feel to it

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    Love these guys! We were in town for a few nights, ended up pre-gaming here twice. Super friendly owner, good food, good vibes!

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    Great neighborhood bar with friendly bartenders and good food. Nice vibe. The Nashville hot chicken is legit

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    Came to visit my daughter in Brooklyn... Great bar great music great service. I'll b back from LA

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    Solid pub food until 2 am?? What else do you really need. Solid ambiance and cool music.

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    The ambiance is unmatched and they play every NFL game on Sunday's! An amazing bar with great service and prices can't be beat

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