Washington Commons — Restaurant in New York

The entrance always seems to bum me out. There's always some odd feature that I interact with within 5 steps of walking through the door. Examples: funky 'beer spilled over a few hours ago' smell, sticky somethings at the bar (could have been the cause of the previously stated smell but this was a separate time) though it was a slow night and the bartender was too busy with their phone rather than tidying up, busted tables (this was about 20 steps in, via the back yard).

Beer selection is pretty legit but I just can't get past the constant funk I run into. Perhaps it's bad luck but after 3 times I'm thinking there's a...

Washington Commons is absolutely wonderful. Located on the border of Prospect Heights and Crown Heights, this chill bar offers a variety of beers on draught and in bottles, as well as a fully stocked well and liquor selection. Bar tenders are friendly and knowledgeable both of their selection and the area. The place is absolutely packed with regulars -- I know folks who swing by for a pint of Guiness twice a week -- and the crowd tends to be in the mood to sit and talk rather than rip shots and get into fights.

If you're looking for a chill spot for a few drinks on Washington Ave., look no further than...

A bar that has a decent draft beer and cocktail selection. However, it is simply one of the dirtiest places I've ever been. In one of the bathrooms the soap is leaking and is rotting the wood right below it, creating a soap crater. The whole place looks like it has been given the care of an awful dive bar even though it appears to be going for a modern/club feel with low light and loud music.

The bar itself looks dirty and seems to be understaffed.

I would avoid this place if you can, you're better off...