Commonwealth is one of those bars that you're either going to really love or really going to hate because there is a scene. What that scene is, is that of your average downtown hipster: same hair, same ironic glasses, just a little older, a little more likely to turn their nose at non-craft beer and willing to pay more than $6 for a PBR.\n\nThat being said, I like this bar. I really, really like this bar because I like people watching and I like drink menus that have silly names on them. Great Odin's Raven? SIGN ME UP. I don't remember what's in it, but any bar that isn't above making an Anchorman reference is OK in my book. The menu here is really unique, and is broken down by shots, hot drinks (only served on the patio upstairs), classics (like side cars and Manhattans) and another category I can't remember. They use a lot of alcohols that I can't pronounce or haven't heard of, but I've yet to have a bad or poorly mixed cocktail here, and in my two visits, I've had a lot to drink here. The bartender made me a mean French 75 on my first visit here which pretty gives them a place in my heart forever.\n\nI wouldn't call the decor cozy, but there are plenty of places to sit inside and outside on their rooftop patio/beer garden. The view up there is like none other, whether you like to see the neon from up top or you like to people watch-trust me, there is plenty to see. The outdoor seating is made bearable by heat lamps in the winter and like I mentioned, they serve drinks from their hot beverage menu outside. The decor inside is a mix of funky modernism- big arm chairs, art that is probably too high brow for me on the walls, exposed beam ceilings. It's a pretty effortless look for a place like this, but you can tell they put a lot of attention into the detail. \n\nThe drinks are relatively cheap as far as drinking in Las Vegas goes, so if you are looking for the $10 yardlong margarita experience then I beg you to turn away and head west on Fremont towards the bright lights and sensory overload experience you are seeking. Beers are a little more pricey than your average bar and when some guy ordered a Coors light the bartender practically laughed in his face and said \"We don't serve that here.\" Ok, I laughed too.\n\nAs mentioned, there is a certain crowd that comes here and I'll leave it at that-if you've been downtown, you know. If you haven't, well it's best that you just come down and take a look for yourself. Commonwealth is a great place to grab a drink, feel a little fancy and scope out the scene.
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