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The Commons Ale House
(Now Closed)Bar, Gastropub, and Pub$$$$
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica
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Great place, great owner. Awesome beer selection and they also have PBR in a brown bag. Get the chips and dip, or go next door to Joe's for some of the best pizza in town. They let you take it in.
Eoghan GeogheganMay 24, 2015Commons is great casual few drinks and the table games are my favorite thing about the place. However, watch out for the staff. By mistake, I left my card behind the bar overnight and they helped them
Connie ChiuMay 31, 2015Great craft beer selections and free popcorn! There are some weird folks that come in to bother you though...
Tom McKeeverDecember 4, 2014Connect four and jenga! Pretty cozy spot, a lot less crazy then some of the other spots by the promenade.
Make you sure you try a beer taster before you commit! Chips & dip rocks for a snack & pizza available next door. :)
Andy GuinigundoFebruary 13, 2015Like craft beer? This is one of THE places in Santa Monica. Atmosphere. Beer.
Becka BSeptember 12, 2013They typically have Omission in bottles, and a cider or two on draft. Great cozy digs in SM.
Bartenders know there stuff and are eager for you to try the beers out.
Courtney MotaAugust 1, 2014Good place for beer and games (Connect 4, Jenga) but acoustics are bad if it gets too crowded.
Kat SparkletteMarch 25, 2016Use to be the beer but the service is terrible! Was one of my favorite places but I will never go back and do not recommend this place to anyone that wants to be treated with respect.
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A Place to Drink Beer
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- Tue–Thu, Sun
- 2:00 PM–Midnight
- Fri
- 2:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- Noon–2:00 AM
(310) 451-6700
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