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.