Common Ground Reviews
Reviews from Citysearch
Overall Rating
- Great Bar for any occasion
Read More On Citysearch by LuckyBro at Citysearch 1/10/2011 - A Great FindExcellent roast beef panini, friendly service, good prices, fun boardgames. I'll definitely be back!
Read More On Citysearch rcgoodhue 2/16/2009 - GREAT FOOD, REALLY BAD SERVICE
Great happy hour? You'd never know it from the indifferent bartender we encountered at our first visit to Common Ground. She didn't see any reason to inform us about any happy hour specials whatsoever. She was more inclined to pay attention to the people at the bar who seemed to be regulars. This shouldn't be a quiz night where we have to extract information from an amazingly lax bartender one c...
Read More On Citysearch screww 12/30/2008 - mich d.We each split the Prime Rib which came with a huge loaded Backed Potato, amazing creamed spinach, a Salad, and cornbread. we could barely walk out of the place!
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 12/4/2008 - Chill hangout in the East VillageMy friends recommended this place because they live in the neighborhood and they''re there all the time. So I gave it a shot. What a compfy place to hang out and relax with a cocktail. The red velvet couches are great for chilling on with drinks, food, and boardgames. The music is excellent and not so loud (I could actually hear myself think). The happy hour is amazing. We ate and drank a t...
Read More On Citysearch jamesondrinker 7/25/2008 - Love it allThis place is great. The food rocks, and during happy hour it's practically free. Excellent beer selection. I'm not really into board games, but my friends are, and they love playing them at Common Ground (supposedly they have all the classics). I just drink the fine booze and watch sports on the HD TVs. The staff really make you feel welcome at this place, which is why we continue to go. T...
Read More On Citysearch lovethebooze 6/23/2008 - The bar and prices are fair/average. The downpoint are the downright cranky waitresses.
The bar and prices are fair/average. The down point are the downright cranky waitresses. They don't smile or provide good service. I understand that they are very busy but they are obviously angry about something and take it out on the customers. They make it their business to tell you off as if it gets their rocks off. I experienced this twice from the same waitress that is there on pub trivia n...
Read More On Citysearch remarkable 6/18/2008 - An okay time, so long as no one else is thereCommon Ground has a really great happy hour with some delicious foods, and they have a pretty good beer selection. As long as you go when it's not crowded, you'll probably have a good time, especially if you're just looking to hang out with friends and play a game of Clue. But when it gets crowded, the place is a mess. The crowd is generally obnoxious, but not oppressively so. They have a juk...
Read More On Citysearch ejcalvert 3/30/2008 - Great Time!First off: I do not work at Common Ground. I have lived in the neighborhood for a few years now and went here for the first time last night. I was very, very happy that I did. It was trivia night, which was a lot of fun. The crowd was perfect: people in their late 20s and early 30s. Not snooty, not too hipsterish, but definitely cool. People would smile and make a space for you if you wante...
Read More On Citysearch phishyeel 2/14/2008 - Best birthday everBeen here a few times with friends for their parties. Loved the place, so I had my 30th birthday here. The space in back is awesome. Had about 45 friends and they all loved it. The jukebox is great (when you finally get to hear your songs). Staff was attentive and extremely friendly. Food was delicous. Thanks Common Ground for making my 30th wonderful. I'll recommend you often.
Read More On Citysearch dlearner79 2/6/2008 - Agree with Flawed Review PostingIt's true that the beer selection is good here. You might like this place if you like board games, let's say a Tues night or something. However, in general this place is not cool. I've lived on 14th street for years, before this place first opened. There are much better bars in the area. Don't get too crazy about this one because of the over-rated, staff made posts.
I'll also admit that...
Read More On Citysearch georgieo33 12/28/2007 - Very nerdyI went here with my boyfriend for trivia night, and it was easily one of the worst places we've ever been. It was full of very nerdy, very competitive players. I mean people were covering their answers with their hands and whispering to each other. Very odd for a bar. This place is nearby so many better bars... we left early and went across the street. I suggest you skip it altogether.
Read More On Citysearch allgoodusernamesaretaken 7/19/2007 - Excellent TVsI just moved into the East Village. I popped into Common Ground for the first time yesterday to catch the Yanks/Sox game. I really like this bar. The bartender was extremely friendly. The other customers I chatted with were also down to earth and real nice (even the Sox fans). I didn't taste the food, but it certainly looked delicious. To top it off, two fantastic HD plasmas for watching th...
Read More On Citysearch danthemanthers 5/22/2007 - Great party placeJust had my 25th birthday party here this past weekend. They reserved a huge space in the back for about 50 of my friends for free. The service was excellent. Even though the place was packed, I never saw the bottom of my glass. I highly recommend this place for birhtday parties.
Read More On Citysearch lucygradschool 5/14/2007 - Flawed RatingSo I dropped by here the other night because of all the curiously positive remarks. Upon arriving a noticed the bartenders were pretty average, not as hot as other posts said. The layout is pretty cool and a good selection of beers, but a very nerdy crowd. What's up with the board games?
After being extremely dissappointed from this place not being awesome (since it is rated so high) I deci...
Read More On Citysearch jfrund 5/10/2007 - favorite bar EVER!I find it funny that I actually signed up for this website just to write a review for this place...and I only did it because they undoubtedly deserve it. I've been frequenting this bar for after work drinks and have discovered after eating several of there amazing paninis and apps that they undoubtedly have the best caesar salad in town. If I had to compare this place to anything, as cheesy as ...
Read More On Citysearch iltsdatt 4/4/2007 - Used to Love...Still Do..But the Service is Horrible!I used to love this place! I would recommend it b/c it has the best happy hour. Great specials, awesome food.
But lately every time I have gone in there, the service was horrible! I never write reviews, but I love this place so much and each time it was bad. so i felt it necessary....Every time it has been a different girl, and each time they have been horrible.
They don?t smile, have a ba...
Read More On Citysearch martagirl28 4/3/2007 - Great venue for private partiesHad a surprise birthday last night for my girlfriend. This is a place that I've walked past several times but have never popped in to check out. I wish I had done so sooner because this place is great. The staff was very helpful in assisting me with the food selections for my party, based the number of people that arrived. They helped me pick the perfect amount of food, as there was not much ...
Read More On Citysearch stickboy3 3/15/2007 - Perfect party venue. Everyone had a great time!I hosted my party at Common Ground on a Friday night. It was an ideal venue and everyone had a blast! I found Common Ground online, and met with Dan, who reserved me the back couch area for my party of 30 (for free!). Everyone was comfortable, it was easy to socialize and talk, the waitress was great, it was easy to get drinks at the bar and the place got busy, but not sardine-packed like so m...
Read More On Citysearch zelny 2/27/2007 - Awesome party place!!!I had my birthday party at Common Ground this past weekend, and the staff there could not have been better. Dan took care of everything and made me feel right at home and our server, Yale, was incredible!! The food was great and I got a ton of comments of how much my guests enjoyed the party. I most definitely will be back. Between the service, the atmosphere, the food, and just the way this ...
Read More On Citysearch lorax2024 12/6/2006 - Amazing Experience, All-Around!I stumbled upon Common Ground a few months ago when scouting locations for a friend's birthday. I decided I HAD to have a Halloween party at this pretty, funky but chill bar/lounge. I am so glad I did. Think of the space as one party chill downtown lounge, one part neighborhood bar, and one part spooky library. This past Saturday, my two friends and I hosted a huge Halloween bash in their "back a...
Read More On Citysearch colleeniebean 10/30/2006 - Best bar in the East VillageSpend most of my time in the East Village. Now that I found this place I'll spend all my time in the East Village. Great crowd, fun staff, and amazing food. With all the dirty dives on Ave A, this place is such a great find.
Read More On Citysearch rebeccaw24 8/21/2006 - Definitely the best bar in the neighborhoodAvenue A has so many dive bars and run of mill establishments. This place really stands out as a unique find. Even though it looks trendy and hip, it's totally chill and fun. The employees are totally cool, and the food is great. Only drawback is that it can get really crowded on the weekends and on Wed. for trivia. Oh yeah, the jukebox is amazing!!!
Read More On Citysearch lisablume76 8/16/2006 - Lame Attempt
Fell into Common Ground and could only stand to remain at the bar for 1 drink-- doesn't do justice to Ave A and a far cry from a "cool hangout." Not sure if the previous reviews were posted by the owner and employees, but find such enthusiastic reviews of this place hard to believe. Decor is way to clean and fancy for neighborhood. board games seem to destroy the concept of a bar-- who wants to p...
Read More On Citysearch barillanto 8/15/2006 - Best Open Mic in the East Village!If you frequent open mics, you know that there is alotta garbage out there. Hey, they're open mics, that's what happens. But this one is definitely a cut above the rest. The quality of musicians is extremely high, and they actually let you play more than three songs. That is not common. Out of all the open mics I've attentended there so far, there was only one sucky performer, and I only saw him ...
Read More On Citysearch accordingtowendy 7/30/2006 - affordable, quality food and nice mix of guys/girlsgreat addition to this up and coming neighborhood (the next chelsea?). nice/interesting menu with panini, which you dont normally see as bar fare (i'm sick of buffalo wings). exotic drink menu (they even have grapefruit juice in individual cans - quality!!) and great staff. i mostly go there for the board games (and to get drunk), but its a good pick-up place as well.
Read More On Citysearch bajarusa 7/26/2006 - Fun place, great drink list.Was here the other night with some friends and had a great time. The food they have is real good and the drink list is intereesting too. It's a nice change for the area and I'll bring people here again. Good mix of people.
Read More On Citysearch bobby_tamrone 7/20/2006 - Decent.Not a bad place, though not great. Trivia night is fetid; avoid it because the crowd is completely lame. Otherwise, it's a good place to go on off hours as the bartenders are good and prices extremely reasonable.
Read More On Citysearch asodkk 7/19/2006 - Great Neighborhood Bar!!!I can't believe it's taken me so long to write a review on what is my FAVORITE bar! I'm probably a bit biased, being that I live very close, and this is a very comfortable and inviting neighborhood bar. The staff is amazing. Again, I am now biased since I've proudly made friends w/ them all, but even the very first time in there I couldn't believe how friendly everyone was. The owner will sit at ...
Read More On Citysearch gfunkdesign 6/13/2006 - Chill place, good drink specials, nice vibeCool place for a few (or a lot of) drinks with friends. Usually has a good crowd and good looking girls. Each day has different drink specials too, good for keeping the tab within reason. They've got a couple of flat screens for games as well.
Read More On Citysearch oldfoghorn 5/19/2006 - What an excellent placeCame across this place last Friday for my friend's birthday. Excellent place to have a party. The waitress was an angel, the food was fantastic, and this is probably the best jukebox I've seen in town. I think I found my new favorite bar.
Read More On Citysearch jennygl 5/18/2006 - Great hangoutLoved the mood - classy decor - good sounds - attractive crowd - delicious paninis and salads (not expensive). This is a great place to hang out in the east village.
Read More On Citysearch stogie1000 5/17/2006 - Finally a great new East Village barThe place looked beautiful, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the staff was fun and personable (and gorgeous), and the food was inexpensive and delicious. I'll definitely frequent this place.
Read More On Citysearch stanleyj7 5/17/2006 - I hate this place more than any other in NYThis is the worst place in the East Village. A total meathead kind of bar with the worst jukebox known to man. The owner still can't get it right.
Read More On Citysearch thinkbh 5/15/2006 - Check out this great neighborhood hangoutJust tried this but don't think it worked. Was just here on Thursday night and had a great time. Great food and drinks (expertely prepared by my new favorite nyc bartender Sara...gorgeeous too) They even have bored games if sara gets busy back there and can't joke around with you. Everything was reasonably priced and the music was good too. Will be back for many Thursdays to come
Read More On Citysearch eastvlger 5/5/2006 - Just okayThe staff here is really great and REALLY attractive. The owner came on a little strong. He should take a day off now and then. Deceptively expensive. I've walked out of there broke and sober many a time.
Read More On Citysearch oldblueyes 4/25/2006 - Plenty of board games
Came here on a Thursday around 10 p.m. with my girlfriend. The place was pretty empty. They do have a lot of board games to play if that's your thing although the music can get pretty loud trying to hear the other person. They have a couple of flat screens for sports viewing and they have the MLB Package. The staff is for the most part friendly. Drinks are affordable and they have numerous...
Read More On Citysearch yukster11 4/24/2006 - Perfect - for a suburban bar located in a NJ mallHow on earth did Common Ground ever end up on Avenue A? That's got to be one of the greatest mysteries of 2006.
The bar itself is nothing more than a glorified sports bar. Very clean, very new- it wouldn't be out of place in the corner of the Garden State Plaza. Not exactly your dad's Alphabet City.
I stopped in on a Saturday night, and it was crowded, but not annoyingly so. We found a tabl...
Read More On Citysearch the_mantis 4/14/2006 - Comfortable Weekday GemStopped by Wednesday night. Front of the bar was filled with about 15 people and a bit loud. But headed to the back and was able to find comfortable seating and was much more quiet. Our cocktail waitress was v. nice and attentive (rare in nyc), even the barback/bus boy was v. nice - esp. greeting us. The design is beautiful and nicely out of place for Ave. A. They also have all sorts of boa...
Read More On Citysearch manhattan25 3/30/2006 - fanstasticI went to common ground with 13+ friends for my birthday (I won't tell how old!) and it was awesome. The food was great, the atmosphere perfect, the music great. We all had a lot of fun and it was exactly what we wanted.
Read More On Citysearch wisteriahousewife 3/26/2006 - Common Ground, not soo common to see in NYCFirst of all this is my first review and this bar was the main reason i signed up! After going there this past weekend I just had to sign up and write a review! Very friendly service and the atmosphere so much fun. It was St. Patty's day so a bit crowded but that's to be expected. Drink prices didnt kick you in the butt either. Finally I liked the menu; a break from the normal bar food that...
Read More On Citysearch retepn 3/20/2006 - Warm on A Cold NightWe only needed to wait awhile before we could find a nice table in the back. Table? Well, not exactly. It was a trunk. The waitress was a bit cold at first, seemingly beat from the rag-tag crew just leaving. She warmed up as our bill got larger. The busboy-- maybe the only one in New York whose first language is English-- was extremely friendly right from the get-go. Maybe it had something to do ...
Read More On Citysearch Drink_Club 3/4/2006 - What Surprise!I was here the past Friday for a bday party and was so pleasantly surprised that a place like Common Ground exsisted! Miller Lite on tap, among other great tap beers, board games, jukebox that actually plays your songs, comfortable atmosphere, great prices, quality service and interesting crowd! Gotta hand it to the owners, you've got it down pat! Will be back! Thanks for a great Friday night!
Read More On Citysearch rikkilevy 2/27/2006 - I'll be backNot to sound redundant on the previous reviews, but this place is definitely worth a look. The ambiance is perfect for a relaxed Friday night, when you're not looking to fight for 20 minutes to get a drink. Very good service, nice social scene, and overall a good experience. I'll definitely check Common Ground out again in the future.
Read More On Citysearch srg1983 1/13/2006 - I'll be backDear Citysearch,
I never thought this would happen to me...but I came across a bar in NYC that had good drink prices, reasonable food, and a good jukebox. There was no cover, no pretension, and no sawdust on the floor. I reccomend the Tomato, Mozzerella and Prosciutto panini.
Read More On Citysearch jimsneakers 12/30/2005 - check it out--I bet you'll have a good time.common ground is extremely comfortable bar with good food, friendly service, warm and tasteful decor. A friend and I decided to stop in to this new place in the village and ended up having a great time. We selected beers from the wide selection on tap and Bogle from the collection of games in the book shelf. and in no time we had met some new friends that wanted to play with us. The bartenders...
Read More On Citysearch treesearcher 12/4/2005 - New Favorite Local BarDon't let the gorgeous, lush interior turn you away -- this is NOT an overpriced, overhyped "lounge." Common Ground is simply a great East Village bar with the good sense to not look and smell like the bathroom at CBGB's. (It looks like a late 19th century American mansion, replete with canvas-bound books and chandeliers.)
The staff is awesome (the beauty of the interior is only rivaled by tha...
Read More On Citysearch csteib 11/19/2005 - chill spotBasically a dive dressed up without the yuppie amateur drinkers that are taking the area. Worth a pint or 5. Good place to decompress, maybe catch a game. No pretention, fun staff (owner Dan is a riot) and a good juke.
Read More On Citysearch pwillcox 11/18/2005 - A welcome addition to the EV bar sceneFirst review was so exuberant that citisearch wouldn't even publish it. That's how good this place is.
Great new bar that's got everything you could ask for - great drink selection, good food, pleasant ambience, etc.
Highly recommended.
Read More On Citysearch dba455 11/18/2005 - what a gem!stumbled across this bar last week and fell in love...
... with the bartenders. and the bar! it's just a great, relaxed bar in the east village. great food, board games to keep you busy, cute bartenders. overall, just a perfect bar experience. can't wait to go back!
Read More On Citysearch aaronbenor 11/18/2005 - Will I Go Back? Hmm...Plasma screens with HD - yup, and they play 'Canes games
Friendly & Hot bartenders/staff - hell yeah!
Good music - check
Lively, fun crowd - usually
Good food - mmmm, panini's
Reasonable prices - Bling, bling!
Extra bonus points - very cool, relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable seating with great banquets and beautiful black marble bar. Oh yeah, and you can play the games - Battleship, Conn...
Read More On Citysearch bobgarrett 11/17/2005 - Just May Be The Perfect NYC Bar!I've lived in the East Village for almost 5 years now, and I've been waiting for a bar like this the whole time. Comfortable but not dive-y, sophisticated but not pretentious, fun and social but not overbearing... In less than a month since its opening, this bar really found a way to strike a perfect balance. Add the best juke box in town and delicious options for food, and I don't see a reason t...
Read More On Citysearch russkahn 11/15/2005 - Mirror, mirror on the wallAwesome new kid on the block. One of the best juke boxes (though I'm waiting for Cash), flat-screen TVs fit for the MOMA, paninis and those buttery/garlicky walnuts (oh my!), Clue and Connect Four for my competitive edge and that mirror (sadly, too big to steal) -- perfect after my 5th Guinness when I can squint and pretend I measure up to the off-the-runway, fairest bar staff of them all. Defi...
Read More On Citysearch swillx 11/15/2005 - my favorite new bar!It's so hard to find a place in the East Village that isnt too crowded, too loud, or too expensive. This place is everything I always want in a bar, and can never find under one roof. Great food, great jukebox (but you can still hear yourself think), and great friendly atmosphere. And Scrabble! What more could you want?
Read More On Citysearch meladsit 11/15/2005
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