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The Commons Ale House

(Now Closed)

Bar, Gastropub, and Pub$$$$

Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica

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Eoghan GeogheganMay 24, 2015
Commons 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
Jojo R.January 14, 2013
Been here 5+ times
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.
Connie ChiuMay 31, 2015
Great craft beer selections and free popcorn! There are some weird folks that come in to bother you though...
Nicole FerrisMarch 27, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Make you sure you try a beer taster before you commit! Chips & dip rocks for a snack & pizza available next door. :)
Tom McKeeverDecember 4, 2014
Connect four and jenga! Pretty cozy spot, a lot less crazy then some of the other spots by the promenade.
David DeBordFebruary 13, 2015
The habenero IPA is magic on your lips. And fire.
Becka BSeptember 12, 2013
They typically have Omission in bottles, and a cider or two on draft. Great cozy digs in SM.
Angus PerkersonApril 6, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Bartenders know there stuff and are eager for you to try the beers out.
Tom HallDecember 21, 2012
Super Nice Staff. Ask for a tester if you are unsure what to order!
Mike ScottApril 4, 2015
Good beer selection friendly staff. Fun atmosphere.
Scott BuckwalterFebruary 2, 2014
Just head inside, plenty surprises!!! Great place to just chill...
Courtney MotaAugust 1, 2014
Good place for beer and games (Connect 4, Jenga) but acoustics are bad if it gets too crowded.
Steve HillJuly 18, 2015
This place is rowdy and fun - very gregarious bartenders
Berenice LimonJuly 16, 2013
Nice small bar, friendly staff. Had a strawberry beer ;)
Andy GuinigundoFebruary 13, 2015
Like craft beer? This is one of THE places in Santa Monica. Atmosphere. Beer.
Álvaro V MMay 30, 2014
Great beer selection & Jenga! 'Nuf said
Kat SparkletteMarch 25, 2016
Use 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.
Lucas KingOctober 12, 2013
Cool little bar and drink out of a mason jar
Marco GuzmanApril 22, 2013
Make sure to meet Beth. She is amazing!
Scott EllerthorpeOctober 19, 2013
Just says Ale House on the outside. You want to go in here
Lucia MancusoMarch 15, 2014
Connect 4 - need I say more?
Pon LertsakdadetFebruary 24, 2014
Chile Ale is great!
LeBurch AnthonyJanuary 6, 2014
Try the California Creamin!
Joe RussoApril 10, 2013
Get pizza at Joe's Pizza and eat it here!
AdraDecember 14, 2012
Been here 10+ times
They use Square Wallet!
Colin RichDecember 9, 2012
Good people, great beer
Jose VictoriaMarch 21, 2014
Great Beer
Diogenes BritoMay 27, 2016
This place closed down. 😭
Max LeonardJune 20, 2013
No AC or ventilation, yuck!
Eoghan GeogheganNovember 6, 2013
Poor service.
Debora RothAugust 29, 2014
Ótimas opções e cerveja e gente bonita. Wifi grátis. U$ 7 o caneco.

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