Commonwealth: $4 Drafts and a Back Patio in Park Slope
Commonwealth runs a straightforward, generous happy hour — Monday to Friday, 3 to 7pm, drafts $4 or less and everything else $1 off — at a no-frills South Slope corner bar that’s exactly the neighborhood default it sounds like.
The draws are simple: a stacked jukebox, a pinball machine, free popcorn, and a big back patio with a giant umbrella. The honest read: this isn’t a scene, it’s a friendly local that stays open till 4am, and the four-hour weekday deal is the reason to make it the first stop.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour is Mon–Fri, 3–7pm: draft beers $4 or less, and everything else $1 off — stated right on the bar’s own site. The beer list is solid and the cocktails get quiet praise, but the real value is the four-hour window plus free popcorn. In warm weather, the move is the back patio, open till about 11pm on weeknights and midnight on weekends. One aggregator lists different prices; trust the bar’s own page.
The Room
Commonwealth is a long-running corner bar at 5th Avenue and 12th Street in the South Slope — unpretentious, with a famously deep jukebox, a pinball machine, free popcorn, and a spacious back patio under a giant umbrella. Bartenders are attentive and the crowd is regulars, not a scene, and it stays open until 4am every night, which makes it a reliable last call. It’s near 4 Av–9 St (F/G/R). Reviews through 2026 keep ranking it among the nicest casual bars in the area.
Who Commonwealth Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Cheap first round | $4 drafts and $1 off everything, 3–7pm, five days a week. |
| Back-patio afternoon | A big umbrella-covered patio is the warm-weather move. |
| Jukebox-and-pinball night | A deep jukebox and a pinball machine, no scene attached. |
| Last call | Open till 4am every night when you need somewhere to land. |
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Commonwealth FAQ
Does Commonwealth have a happy hour?
Yes — Monday to Friday, 3–7pm: drafts $4 or less and everything else $1 off.
Does Commonwealth have a patio?
Yes — a spacious back patio with a giant umbrella, open till about 11pm weeknights and midnight on weekends.
What is Commonwealth known for?
A deep jukebox, a pinball machine, free popcorn, cheap drafts, and a friendly neighborhood vibe.
Where is Commonwealth?
497 5th Ave at 12th St in Park Slope (South Slope), near 4 Av–9 St (F/G/R).
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Commonwealth before visiting for a specific deal.