A new restaurant self-described as a “five-star dive bar” will cut the ribbon at its new location in Old Town on Thursday.
The Commodore (220 N. Lee Street) is the second location for business partners Rob Van de Graaff and Steve Kim, who also own The Commodore in D.C.’s Dupont Circle. The space was previously home to Mystic BBQ & Grill, which closed last fall after being open for a year and a half. Before that, it was home to Myron Mixon’s Pitmaster BBQ.
The ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday. The pub will offer its own twist on the ribbon cutting, trading in oversized scissors for a trident to cut the ribbon.
“We’ve had so many neighbors popping their heads in over the past few weeks asking when we’re opening,” Van de Graaff said in a release. “People have been peeking through the windows and checking on our progress almost daily, which has been really fun to see. We’re excited to finally open the doors, meet everyone properly, and become part of the Old Town community.”
The Commodore’s menu focuses on pub fare like Chicago tavern-style pizza ranging from $20 to $26, burgers, pasta dishes and chicken tenders. The drink menu features draft and canned beers, beer-and-shot combos, house cocktails and wine. Happy hour and brunch service will be added at a later time.
The restaurant features a main bar and dining room, as well as a game room with a pool table, three dart boards and a second bar. There’s also a room for private events and a family-friendly room with free arcade games. There are 114 seats inside and 32 seats in the street-facing outdoor patio.
Once open, The Commodore’s planned hours are Monday to Thursday, from 4 p.m. to midnight; on Friday, from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.; on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight.
