the commons

32 Burton St
Darlinghurst, NSW
www.thecommons.com.au

There’s nothing like discovering a new bar on the way home from a big Saturday night dinner. Especially when said bar is run by a really lovely crew who are keen to share some live tunes and good vino with a couple of stragglers in off the street.

What was the pop-up restaurant known as Pond has become The Commons. Same folks, new name. And I must say I’m keen to return here to check out the food. If the wine list and bar vibe are anything to go by it should be a real treat.

loved

the cool underground cellar bar
friendly proprietors
the casual decor
the interesting wine list
the sydney sandstone walls
intimate live music – a young bloke named Darren Sylvester

didn’t love

having too much fun and ending up staying out way too late.

ate

nothing on this occasion but the menu looks interesting

drank

2007 Printhie Chardonnay (Orange)
2009 Mesh Riesling (Clare/Eden blend)
White Rabbit dark Ale – aromatic, hop driven, but surprisingly refreshing for a dark ale.
2008 Jed Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina)

value

fair

reservations

taken but not critical

perfect for

a night cap