Washington Commons

Spacious backyard and extensive beer selection give it the beer garden feel. Crowded at night and the barkeeps seem overwhelmed, but you can still find a seat and enjoy your finely crafted ale . Kwak.

This bar has a constantly-rotating selection of terrific beers , friendly bartenders who are happy to chat, and a perfect weeknight atmosphere.

This cozy pub serves specialty beers (like Mother’s Milk and Houblon Chouffe) to a youthful crowd. Perks include free popcorn and a spacious outdoor area . Read more

Too-bizarre-to-be-cool Hannah refers to this beer mecca as a place she likes in “grown-up Brooklyn”. Perfect for you and your girls to get a little less trendy , but I’m not talking Park Slope. Read more

Our first time here, we made friends with the bartender . Friendly staff , great rotating beers on tap , and FREE unlimited soft pretzels if you ask the bar back. And the backyard is perfect in the summe

Great bar...at some point you'll need to use the restroom and then you'll be disappointed but whatever you'll be distracted by the great bar again.

Cool place - more on the dive-y side. Good selection of beer (lotsa strong stuff) and overall chill atmosphere.

Lovely patio , cozy interior , friendly staff . Be forewarned - the Pauwel Kwak comes in an absolutely ridiculous glass that looks like a science project, but you can ask for it in a pint instead.

happy hour until 8! great vibe, awesome music , and friendly staff . I'll definitely come back.

Love this place. Nice bartenders , big backyard . Only downside is the very small awkward bathrooms .

In the winter - cozy dive bar , great beer selection ! Close by the Brooklyn Museum .

If you're in the neighborhood , go. If you smoke, light up. If you have a dog, bring 'em. Everything goes at Washington Commons.

The split-level watering hole and backyard patio joint specializes in local drafts and post-brunch Bloody Mary drink specials .

Friendly staff who will help you identify beers meeting your tasting needs. We had a blast.

Great place to hang out in Prospect Heights. Definitely a beer bar , so leave your fancy cocktail orders at home. Garden is awesome in warm weather.

One I the best outdoor areas in Brooklyn - mellow lighting and a cool atmosphere.

Great beer selection . We made it a meal by ordering pizzas . Nice dark atmosphere inside, big backyard if you need some room to breathe.

Tiny bathroom in the middle has best ever graffiti . See if you can find the witty response to the question ”what's the opposite of too clever for his own good?”

Good beer selection (strong ones!). outdoor area . can order food from outside. i recomment maya taqueria .

This happy hour is legit and goes til 8. Also, bartenders are very nice.

Great chill had for getting a drink and catching up with friends

Great place to hang out with friends or alone. They have a great selection of beers , but don't get too attached they swap beers .

Best backyard in Brooklyn! Perfect hang out bar .

Nice outdoor area in the backyard makes it a fun experience. The TV at the bar always has an interesting movie playing subtitled only.

Great and frequently updated list of drafts . Also one of the best backyard gardens in the neighborhood .

Great tap list and a large back patio too.

Girls happened here. On a job interview, Hannah explains that she likes a bar “where the average patron would be described as crotchety… in our modern society, crotchety is undervalued.”

I recommend coming here all the time and having fake nicknames for the (great) bartenders whose real names you'll never remember. Except Pablo.

Staff Pick! Stephanie (Education): Darkish dive bar with a good selection of beers on tap . They also have an outdoor patio area in the back for when the sun is shining.

Cozy booths . Friendly crowd and bartender

They have Kwak, with the right glasses *and* the right tap.

Thoughtful and rotating beer selection . Same can be said for the films played above the bar in the background

$4 Bloody Marys from 1 - 4 on Sundays. And they're good too! Also, always got classic movies playing on the TV in the bar area.

The Kwak is very recommendable. And, if you're in luck you'll even get it in this amazing glass which is held by a wooden clamp!

lots of beers at this place and a good outdoor space as well .

Washington Commons has an excellent always-rotating draft list of quality beers and has great cult films playing most nights.

Beer , backyard

Staff Pick! Jenny (Exhibitions ): One of the best back-patios in Brooklyn and good hefeweizen on tap . Celebrated my last birthday here.

Good beer in an completely unpretentious setting

Cozy seating and a good beer list

Love this place. Great back yard .

Check out the backyard , weather-permitting.

I was disappointed, asked for a good bourbon recommendation, was told Bulleit. Which is fine, but at least toss me another option too.

Bring your dog. They have a huge outdoor area with picnic tables .

Dogs are NO LONGER allowed here. They changed the rules recently. Leave your pup at home.

The booze is exceptionally wet.

They have gluten free beer !!!! I love this place :)

$4 bloodies til 4pm!

Lots of craft beers . No food.

Bloody Mary happy hour ftw