I would've given Commonwealth another star had I not gone to Velveteen Rabbit first. They cocktails were good but more expensive and not at the level of craftsmanship compared to Velveteen Rabbit.
But I was pleasantly surprised by Commonwealth after reading some of the more negative reviews. Having happily suffered through years of drunken crowds and disgruntled bouncers at more night clubs than I could remember, I like Commonwealth. It wasn't so crowded that I needed a post coitus cigarette after navigating through the throngs of people. But it was crowded enough for a good vibe and people watching. It's an interesting crowd. Definitely not touristy. But a mix of lawyers, Zappos people, hipsters, and just locals wanting another fun drink hole. Upstairs was awesome. It had a great urban vibe that downtown has been starving for. Hum, after writing this, I think I'm going to give it 4 starts instead of the 3 I initially chosen at the start of my review.