The DOPEST spot around. Came from out of town and got to chop it up with the owner Kevin, who's super chill. Gave us some great recommendations for what to do with our two days in the city, plus was an all-around great guy. ALSO THEY HAVE COOZIES FOR ALL CANS SO YOUR FINGERS STAY WARM AND YOUR BEER STAYS COLD. A+++ read more

I've only been here once, but The Commissioner left a great first impression. I came here on a Tuesday evening with friends who were visiting from out of state and they also agreed that this was their favorite place and wished they had visited sooner. The atmosphere, drinks, and service exceeded all of our expectations by far. To start this place is super cozy and would be perfect for date night or for catching up with friends as they have a big T.V and bigger space towards the back. The music playlist was amazing and gave it a great vibe. Together we tried almost all of their specialty drinks and each of them were really good and fairly priced, but the winner of the night was the Poncho Villa. As a tequila fan, this drink easily won me over and tops my list at number one. Even my friends who prefer whiskey voted the Poncho Villa as their favorite. The barista was super friendly, attentive, and provided great service. I can't wait to come back here again! read more

A very chill bar with a group of awesome Bartenders . I give them a five stars because they definitely know what they're doing and are very cool people. My bartender was CK. When I went with a friend the other night, I ordered the jungle juice cocktail, and my other friend ordered a blueberry cocktail. However while the bartender was making a drink , he accidentally flip the cup and knocked out my drink and spilled it on my colleague at night. Obviously we laughed, and luckily we had a few sips in. They were very kind to us to give us free whiskey shots. They definitely know how to treat their customers well. This is the place to go to after work, to celebrate your pre-parties and pre-birthday celebrations, and definitely an awesome dive bar to watch sports and the Tony awards! Ha ha. The food here is great. I recommend the tater tot's, and a buffalo wings. I will definitely come here again! read more

This is, without a doubt, THE best bar in Park Slope. By chance, I wandered in here on the bar's first night with two friends, and we were welcomed immediately. The 3 owners are probably the nicest guys in the business--very engaged with their customers and always provide a welcome and fun environment. The food and drinks are great. I've lived in the neighborhood for a long time, and I can honestly say, that this bar is the best thing to happen to Park Slope. I highly recommend that you, and all your friends, check them out, you will not be disappointed. Cool space for events, after-work, late night. read more

The Commissioner is a fun, low-key bar with great beer and food prices. We sat in the window on a Friday night, people-watching and listening to the great classic rock they were playing. There are dartboards in the back and a TV at the bar to watch the games. Our server, Amanda, was super friendly and chatted us up about the bar and neighborhood. I saw the bartender doing the same with a few people at the bar. We ordered food, too - the pulled pork sandwich and the crispy pork tacos. Note that the tacos and accompanying chips/guac were ok but pretty small - the pulled pork sandwich and tots combo was the clear winner between the two options. Such a fun, friendly, welcoming vibe. We will definitely be back soon. read more

Batman's best friend was Commissioner Gordon. I'm not Batman but this commissioner is my best friend. Great beer, better atmosphere, classic food and games. This is the first bar in Park Slope that feels like Park Slope. Adult but fun. Meet me here on a a Friday night. I'll buy you a drink and we can take pictures in the photo booth. Top notch staff. The Commissioner is in charge...OF FUN! read more

Granted I have only been here once and it was random, but this was one of the most fun bars I have ever been to in the city. It's awesome that they have darts, shuffle board, AND A PHOTOBOOTH. Not to mention, some of the beers come with a coozie. The mixed drinks my friend and I were sipping on were perfect, and our boyfriends were enjoying the beer selections. The music made for a fun atmosphere, and I loved singing The Backstreet Boys with the bartender, Brendan, who did an amazing job of being hospitable the entire evening. There was not a single member of the bar staff that were dismissive or rude, and that is super important to me. Seriously so fun. read more

This place was amazing! I had my birthday party here for 20 people and not only did they easily accommodate this request, they set up balloons and happy birthday signs for the celebration! Brendan was friendly, efficient and genuinely interested in helping me celebrate (as if we were old friends). He introduced himself to all my guests and learned all their names. Drinks were great and the food was very well done. :) Thank you to all the staff at this bar who truly make you feel welcome and special here. Will definitely be coming back! read more

We went about a month ago the day they opened, and ended up being the first in the door! The super friendly owners were so welcoming and we had a good time checking out a few of their listed cocktails and just relaxing during happy hour. I also asked for a particular spirit, which they didn't have, but promised to get. We were back a few days ago and greeted by name when we walked in - which instantly sold me on this place. Being from a smaller city, I appreciate the familiarity and relaxing vibes of this bar. We also tried the fried pickles (super thin shaved pickles fried crispy in a light batter and served with ranch -- addicting!) and had the tots with cheese, which went well with a couple beers and the post work pre dinner munchies. And -- bonus: they had bought the bottle I had asked for on our first stop! It helps that we live just a couple blocks away, but this is going to become a regular stop for us. The friendly service, good prices, and good feels are worth the stop. read more

A great place to hang out and sip on something. No pretense, no frills, just a super chill vibe. Bar snacks to munch on... Nashville Hot Chicken which seems to be super popular these days and get the tater tots. Crunchy, crunch and a simple, but delicious old school burger. Last time in, even bought a T shirt. Super cold Other Half on tap read more

Great place to gather for a drink or celebration. Nice vibe with well curated music. A definite must visit when in Park Slope. read more

The Commissioner - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

OK. I'm not gonna beat around the bush, I love this bar. It's not my "favorite bar in the neighborhood" it's my favorite bar in AMERICA! (There's this great little pub in Galway, Ireland called Taaffes, but let's not get into that...) Listen, I'm not a picky fucking guy. All I really look for in a bar is 1.) a place to sit. 2.) a cold beer in a clean glass. 3.) a friendly, competent staff. The Commissioner takes care of these needs and then some. The owners and bar staff do such a wonderful job at making their patrons feel welcome and making sure their drinking needs are met. Whether I come here with friends or by myself I always end up having a great time. The Commissioner is clean and spacious. There's usually a place to post up at the bar, and if there isn't they'll try their best to squeeze you in. Great selection of local beers. They have shuffleboard, darts, board games, several tv's and a screen/projector in the back for sporting events and award shows. They have trivia on Wednesday nights. They serve pub fare until 11pm. They have this guy, Scott, who works behind the bar. He's a goddamn national treasure. The owners Brendan, Kevin, and Jonny have really made something special with the Commissioner. May it live forever! read more

I came in on a late sleepy Wednesday afternoon in Jan. It's a nice looking establishment. The bar staff was very friendly and laid back. They have a nice selection of tap beers. I had the Commissioner burger and it was quite tasty and affordable. I'll be back for more soon. read more

Long day. Winter is coming. And what makes it ok is a impromptu stop in a little bar called the Commissioner, filled with super cool creative patrons and a dynamite bartender named Brendan who will knock your socks off with his friendliness and laughter. What a hidden gem! read more

Wanted to write a review and give this place 5 stars, but had forgotten I reviewed this place earlier in the year already! It was great back then, and continues to be great. Their branded swag shirts are also pretty sweet. read more

Came here with my husband last night for after work drinks. At first the place seemed small by as you walked further into it you realized there was much more to it. We ordered drinks and found a tabletop by the darts area and figured it was meant to be. If you give them your id they will give you house darts to use. Ended up ordering food (amazing hot wings) and a few more drinks before heading home. Definitely plan on visiting this place again real soon! read more

Stopped at the Commish for the first time. Nice mix of music playing (80s and 90s). Slight sports bar vibe with a couple of TVs, but a nice albeit small cocktail list. Friendly service with small apps to share. The chips and guac were fine, nothing too special. Overall I would come back for a quick drink and maybe a game of darts. read more

Great neighborhood bar. Friendly people, terrific location, don't skip the burger (and fries)

So chill it's basically an ice cube. This place is incredibly unpretentious, which is saying a lot in this neighborhood. There's a full bar, friendly bartenders, and a decent selection of music. There's plenty of open space in the back so if you want to bring a larger group, it's pretty comfortable. There's a few tables if you want to sit down and nosh and a long extended bar (did not try the food here so cannot confirm quality but people seemed to be enjoying it). They made the whiskey sours I ordered a bit stronger than I was expecting so three knocked me on my ass but they were delicious, which is always a plus. read more

Great new local bar, laid back vibe with shuffle board and darts! Stop in for happy hour for $1 off draughts. The bartender/owner is great, super friendly and lives just down the street. read more

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Lovely time. Waiter brought water without being asked, we had several people checking on us through the night. A-plus service. Including recommendations for when it was time for us to move on! Fried pickles, omg. Thin shaved, tempura-style batter. The wings had a gorgeous crust on them, though they're definitely a "take on", and not an attempt to re-create, genuine buffalo wings. Cocktail menu has a very distinct and somewhat narrow fochs; they hit the upper end of the light side with vodka and gin based cocktails. However, the skill put into the cooking made me wish I had more of a taste for rye drinks, which have a strong presence on the menu. Oh, and the music rocked. Adding this to my list of reasons why friends staying in Manhattan should trek out to park slope. read more

Probably the friendliest staff I have ever seen. They are so happy and helpful. Great drink selection as well. Honestly, these wizards found the nicest people in Manhattan and store them all here. How did they find happy people in New York? Magic. Magic, I tell you. read more

Came here with my buddy for some beer and food. Good vibes and friendly staff. I'm generally overwhelmed with the vast beer selections at bars but this place saved me by having my beloved Downeast Cider. For bar food, this place was great. My friend and I ordered wings, fish tacos, and nachos. The wings and tacos were delicious and fresh. The nachos were fresh, tasty, and appealing to the eyes but flavor wise it could've been elevated alittle more with pickled jalapeños and maybe some beans. Nonetheless still a pleasant experience in my book. read more

LOVE this bar. The beer selection is great and the food is fantastic for bar food. The service is excellent, the owner is a great guy who makes for a very welcoming experience. They have darts and a shuffle board table. Go here if you're looking for a great local neighborhood bar. read more

We hosted a party here the night before our wedding. Brendan was extremely helpful leading up to the event and made sure we had everything we needed. They have a good beer and drink list and the staff is great. The sidewalk seating and window access was also very convenient. Looking forward to hanging out here again soon! read more

It took me a long time to write a review for this bar because I wanted to keep it all for myself. Part of the charm is that it's never over crowded. I've been here about 5-10 times over the last year when I'm in the area. It's has a cute ambiance and is very clean. Added plus is that it has some games in the back like darts and some table games. An excellent first date bar, date bar, or anything kind of bar. read more

Walked in to celebrate and found the bar ridiculously empty. There may have been 3 people in total at the bar. We had 3 groups of 5+ people walk in and pretty much brought life to the bar (not to mention a lot of money.) And after two rounds of drinks, we were told to be quiet. There is music playing, conversations and darts, and photo-booth and shuffle board action and we (at different parts of the bar) were told to keep it down. It is a bar. Never in my life have I been told to keep it quiet in a bar. And it was a very stern and ugly way to react to 90% of your bar patrons. Even the 10% of the people that we didn't know were surprised by the bar-keeps action. Just an awkward way to go about a night... So I guess I'd recommend for people to go, but not have too much fun. Or at least do not express yourself as you would do normally at a bar. read more

Last night I lost my wallet and Ryan (barback), one of the employees, who was working the floor returned it to me in it's original form. I couldn't thank him enough. The Commissioner ALWAYS provides a great vibe and his honesty didn't surprise any of us last night. read more

Welcoming from the moment you walk in. Great food. Great service. Super friendly and personable service. A must.

A great addition to the neighborhood. Affordable drinks, nice atmosphere (where you can actually communicate with the people you're with), friendly service, good food. The best part - beyond the big pours - they don't constantly annoy you to order more drinks. I'll be back. read more

I love this bar so much. Best bartenders, shuffle puck, tater tots, and vibes. Great spot to have your birthday or other fun events too! Highly highly recommend checking it out. read more

I had my birthday there and it was wonderful. The care and TLC they gave me and my guest was exceptional! Thank you so much!!!

My second review ever (and my first positive one ... don't go to Glory Cleaners in LA). I found myself in Brooklyn for work recently and stumbled upon this new gem - it was a great experience from beginning to end. The owners/bartenders are great people - there is nothing like a bar where the proprietors seem truly passionate about making sure customers have a good experience. The food was delicious and the drinks were strong....nothing bad to say. Next time I find myself in NYC, I will make a point to come to Brooklyn just for this place. Well done, Brendan et al. read more

Came here on a Sunday to watch football with about 10 friends. Great bar food (tots, wings, tacos) and service was amazing. The owner or manager was awesome, service was great even though the place was pretty busy. Lots of TVs practically placed throughout. Will be back! read more

Updating to a full 5 stars. I still wish they had Other Half beer on tap, and hopefully it's coming soon, but what a fun bar. Trivia night was great, Brendan is the man, and the food is affordable and great for bar food! This is one of my new go-to bars, along with old standby Owl Farm. read more

Great local bar! Scott is a super chill guy and one of the friendliest bartenders I've ever had. Def give this place a chance if you're in the area! read more

I came to The Commissioner for both my engagement party and the super bowl and it was a completely awesome experience both times. The TVs are absolutely prime time for watching sports, it is never uncomfortably crowded and the music, food and drinks are fantastic. The owners Brendan and Kevin are all time guys and make you feel at home. This bar is a Brooklyn gem! read more

Came here for happy hour and it was absolutely amazing. The bartender was full of personality, knowledgeable about the menu, made great suggestions for us to try new things, and the prices were very reasonable. This is now one of our favorite spots to come to. The atmosphere is so free spirit. Oh yeah, and there were kids here dining in with their families. Not in an awkward way, the place is just that versatile! read more

I had a good night here once when I danced. Tater tots are good, also. He put black pepper in my spicy margarita, it truly spiced things up. read more

This is the kind of bar you want to make into "your" neighborhood bar, even if you don't live in the neighborhood. Cozy atmosphere that makes you feel at home, with darts, shuffle board, and a photo booth for the restless folks in your crew. The drinks and food are top notch, but the service is what really makes this place - everyone is super nice and attentive. I hosted my husband's birthday there recently and was blown away by the warm reception we received. I asked Jon (one of the owners) to reserve some space for a casual hangout of friends. I was just expecting a few tables to be reserved, but Jon and The Commissioner team rolled out the red carpet - reserving the back part of the bar with funny signs with the hub's nickname, a happy birthday banner, and even a balloon (something along the lines of "my husband's bday" and the tied it around my wrist...it was pretty hilarious). Seriously, guys, this place is the best. Go there. read more