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The first of its kind in Washington, DC, CommonWealth is a British-inspired pub that offers a variety of British “modern classics” prepared with local ingredients. It is located in Columbia Heights in the new shopping and entertainment district.
Pros
- good food at moderate prices
- unusual menu of British inspired cuisine
- extensive beer and wine list
- outdoor dining available
Cons
- decor is nothing special
- menu requires interpretation
Description
- Address: 1400 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC
- Phone: (202) 265-1400
- Metro: Columbia Heights
- Public Parking: A garage is available at 3100 14th St NW.
- Prices: Appetizers range from $4-$13, Entrees range from $12-$19, Sunday Roast price per person ranges from $17-$23
- Hours: Sun, Tues–Thurs 5–11 pm, Fri-Sat 5 pm-midnight, Closed Mon
Guide Review - CommonWealth Pub - Restaurant Review - Washington, DC
The menu at CommonWealth features a variety of traditional British starters and main dishes such as fish and chips, bangers and mash, and a selection of pots and pies. Some unfamiliar items such as Scotch eggs, roasted bone marrow with parsley shallot salad, deviled sweetbreads and house-made Wiltshire-style pork belly. The menu requires some interpretation, but the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. We especially enjoyed the London Broil w/Worcestershire & Maldon Smoked Salt and the Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert.
Every Sunday CommonWealth honors the British tradition of the “Sunday Roast” (the British version of Sunday afternoon supper) featuring a selection of roasted meat served family-style and paired with seasonal sides made from local ingredients. CommonWealth also imports British condiments including teas, oat cakes, beer, and cheese.
The decor is very casual with a dark wood paneling, concrete block walls, stained concrete floors and leather seating to create a traditional pub atmosphere. A glass enclosed private dining room is located in the center of the restaurant. The bar area seats 40 and the outdoor patio seats 35.
Reviewed September 2008 - Prices are subject to change
As is common in the industry, the writer was provided with a complimentary meal for the purpose of the review. While it has not influenced this review, About.com believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest. For more information, see our ethics policy.
Every Sunday CommonWealth honors the British tradition of the “Sunday Roast” (the British version of Sunday afternoon supper) featuring a selection of roasted meat served family-style and paired with seasonal sides made from local ingredients. CommonWealth also imports British condiments including teas, oat cakes, beer, and cheese.
The decor is very casual with a dark wood paneling, concrete block walls, stained concrete floors and leather seating to create a traditional pub atmosphere. A glass enclosed private dining room is located in the center of the restaurant. The bar area seats 40 and the outdoor patio seats 35.
Reviewed September 2008 - Prices are subject to change
As is common in the industry, the writer was provided with a complimentary meal for the purpose of the review. While it has not influenced this review, About.com believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest. For more information, see our ethics policy.
