A Brooklyn classic. A corner bar with swagger. A place where fried chicken meets frozen drinks and nobody questions it.

If you’ve spent any time in Williamsburg, you’ve likely crossed paths with The Commodore, holding it down at the busy intersection of Havemeyer and Metropolitan like it owns the block (because, in a way, it does).

From the outside, it’s got that perfectly gritty, no-nonsense dive bar look. Step inside, though, and things get delightfully weird in the best way: strong drinks, legendary frozen cocktails, and shockingly great food — we’re talking fried chicken and fish sandwiches that punch way above their weight. Oh, and yeah… there’s a backyard patio. Now you KNOW.

This piece is my love letter to that exact contradiction — the rough-around-the-edges exterior and the unexpectedly joyful, flavor-packed experience waiting inside. It’s a place that doesn’t explain itself. It just delivers.

Perfect for:

Brooklyn locals & expats
Williamsburg regulars
Dive bar enthusiasts
Fried chicken believers
Cocktail lovers
Anyone who appreciates “don’t judge a book by its cover” energy

About The Commodore

Since opening in Williamsburg, The Commodore has become a neighborhood staple — equal parts dive bar, comfort food haven, and late-night institution. Known for its laid-back vibe, standout frozen drinks, and cult-favorite fried chicken, it’s the kind of place where industry folks, locals, and in-the-know visitors all end up sooner or later. No frills, no pretense — just consistently good times.

Available Print Details

9" × 12" Signed & Numbered Limited Edition Fine Art Print
Museum-quality, 100% cotton rag, acid-free archival paper (230 gsm)
Signed & numbered by the artist
Limited edition of 100
8" by 10" signed prints

Ships FREE in the USA in a sturdy flat mailer

Fits standard frames — perfect for kitchens, bars, studios, offices, or anywhere that could use a little Brooklyn flavor.

Why You’ll Love It

Pure Williamsburg corner-bar energy
A cult-favorite NYC spot, captured right
Signed, limited edition collectible
A conversation starter with personality
Feels like a frozen drink on a hot night

Commission Your Favorite Place

Got a bar, restaurant, bodega, bookstore, or neighborhood haunt you love? I take requests for original custom-made art — and I’d love to draw yours.