Common Ground

Owner

Come check us out. If the decor doesn't pull you in off the street, the staff, the food, the specials and the boardgames certainly will. Blending the creature comforts of a lounge with the friendly atmosphere of a neighborhood pub, Common Ground stands out as a unique destination in the bustling East Village. The large bay windows in front open to reveal cozy suede banquettes, antique mirrors and exposed brick. Wooden shelves stocked with leatherbound books are lit by crystal chandeliers, giving the feel of a classic library tucked within a 19th Century mansion.

Contributor

Citysearch

In Short – Were it not for the inherent modesty of the neighborhood, the crystal chandeliers, chocolate woods and shelves of leather-bound books might make this East Village bar seem high-falutin'. Instead, a warm, comfortable air permeates a room filled with low-maintenance, young professionals--think publishing, not banking--perched at the bar or at elevated tables along the wall, taking full advantage of a stash of classic board games like Connect Four. Quick to befriend the neighborhood, Common Ground is welcoming--though, retaining some class, not to rowdy bar-hopping revelers.…