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| - I came here for the first time shortly after opening night, and I was really pleased with a lot of things about this bar. It's location, it's decor, and a few of its unique characteristics have enticed me into returning many times since its opening.
First, its located in downtown east Fremont st, a new hub of independent bars rivaling for the attention of the Vegas nightlife. I've been a supporter of this area for years - since it was just two or three lonely bars on a nearly deserted street corner. Since then, its exploded into a culture scene for those looking to avoid the small culture and high drink prices of the strip. The Commonwealth is a welcome addition here.
It's exterior and interior are really unique, and a high selling point for the bar. When inside or outside on the patio upstairs, you don't necessarily feel like you're in Las Vegas at all. Just a really cool pub. The photos on the walls, the paint and furniture, and even the peacock them all over the wallpaper, really bring this pubs classic feel together.
That brings up the patio - one of the bars best attributes! It features a large outdoor patio with its own bar that overlooks East Fremont. You can party with your friends and have some entertainment watching those below. It really increases the bars draw.
Another plus is its speakeasy hidden inside, which really offers a unique experience.
There's only one major negative - its large crowd. This can sometimes be a good thing, with a happening crowd having a great time and creating a wonderful party atmosphere. But this can also be a bad thing. On one Friday night, there was a DJ indoors that attracted a very sketchy crowd that didn't seem to fit the bars vibe at all. And there was a huge line out the door causing a lot of commotion.
Still, overall, great place to hang out and a lot different than the strip atmosphere.
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