Common House

Common House did an excellent job for our winter wedding of about 60 folks. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and they worked closely with us to personalize the day so that it reflected who we are and some of our creative ideas. The venue has the perfect mix of a fun dance floor area as well as several lounge spots for folks who need a breather. Many guests came up to us to rave about the food and how the entire staff were amazing. Dalton as the event lead brought so much positivity and enthusiasm, answering many of our questions and coming up with ideas on how to make the event even more great. He prevented us from any stress. The actual staff day-of were also wonderful and many of our guests came up to us to rave about everyone from servers to bartenders. Highly recommend Common House for your events! And don’t sleep on the chicken biscuits.

Shannon and the Common House team are incredible. We held our after-party on the rooftop in September and it was the perfect venue. Shannon was a great partner every step of the way in the planning and the day-of execution was perfect. I didn't have to think about a thing and all of my guests commented on how fantastic the space was. The burgers were a hit!

I recently hosted my first event with Common House, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The team was incredibly responsive and easy to work with, ensuring that everything was well-organized. On the day of the event, every detail was perfectly in place, and my guests thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful venue and delicious food. I’m already looking forward to planning my next event at Common House!

We recently hosted a company party at Common House Charlottesville in the Library room, and it was perfect for our group of 27. The event ran seamlessly, with delicious food—especially the street corn dip and ginger steak rice balls—and a special drink request accommodated, which was a delightful touch. The thoughtful setup ensured easy access to food and drinks, and the staff’s professionalism made the planning and execution stress-free. A minor parking validation issue was quickly resolved, leaving us completely satisfied. Highly recommend Common House Charlottesville for hosting events—it’s a fantastic experience all around!

This is hard to find. The exterior signage is almost an afterthought with little to stand out. You ring a doorbell to get in. I only had a soft drink costing $5. The bar decided to add a gratuity, which I think doubled the price. I can appreciate people making a living, but tipping is optional. Either call it a service charge or raise the price. The interior is attractive and conducive to small gatherings. The next time I go, it will be easier, and I will be better prepared for the pricing.

Common House is such a gem! We’ve been going to CH for dinner and events for the past year, and Brandi, Aaron and Will always take such great care of us. The space has a great ambience and beautiful design, and the food is delicious (especially the short rib!). We recently got married and had the ceremony in vinegar hall, reception on the second floor near the bar. Couldn’t have asked for a smoother event and fun evening! We had a blast.

I have been a founding member of Common House Charlottesville since 2017, and it continues to be my absolute favorite place to work, relax, and host friends and family. The vibe here is unmatched—it’s truly one of the coolest spots in Charlottesville. Whether I’m starting my day with breakfast and coffee or holding one of my many business meetings (90% of them happen here!), the service is always exceptional. The Concierge team is incredibly supportive and quick to act, making every visit seamless and enjoyable. Common House isn’t just a co-working space; it’s a community hub where creativity and collaboration thrive. The ambiance is perfect, the service is stellar, and it always feels like a home away from home. I couldn’t recommend it more highly!

My (new) wife and I just had our reception at Common House and it was INCREDIBLE! From the very first meeting to clearing out at the end of the night, Common House was absolutely incredible in every respect and I HIGHLY suggest taking a look at them if you're interested in hosting a wedding reception, or any similar gathering! To start, Shannon Kontalonis (the Director of Private Events) was an absolute delight. She was always highly organized, super kind, and incredibly helpful. She was always available for any questions and details, and made sure that every random small detail we wanted, like a special plate of pigs in a blanket for my father, came to be exactly as we had hoped for. She even stopped by to say hi when we had brunch there on her day off! And, very importantly, she was attentive to our guests dietary needs and made sure that everything was well handled and prepared so that all of our guests could enjoy themselves. Then, the night itself! Common House is an incredible, beautiful space. We rented the whole club for a Sunday and it was really amazing. It's a truly unique and lovely venue. Dalton was the manager on duty, and did an excellent job making sure everything ran perfectly on the day of. We had cocktail hour on the second floor, which has tons of excellent seating, and then dinner on the first floor (Vinegar Hall), which was perfect for our 70 guest reception. And the dinner, wow! It was absolutely delicious, and all our guests raved about how good it was! Common House also rolled with a non-standard table arrangement we wanted without any issues at all. Then it was back upstairs for dancing, where they have a great little dance floor with the perfect setup area for a DJ, and the aforementioned great seating for guests to relax when not dancing! Then lastly they have a gorgeous roof area, which was perfect for guests looking for a quiet place to chill and talk. Truly incredible and unique, and more than one guest told me they thought it was "the perfect venue"! And to add to all of this, I have to say that Common House was also one of the most affordable venues out of the dozen we looked at in the area! For a Sunday wedding, to be specific. Seriously, it was the second lowest venue fee of all the places we visited, and was only about $200 above the cheapest! Add to that the very reasonable food and beverage minimum (which we handily met with dinner alone) and the fact that the in-house kitchen was very affordable, especially given the incredible food and excellent bartending, this is truly an amazing deal on top of being an incredible venue with fantastic staff. Overall, I can confidently say that going with Common House was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I highly, highly recommend looking into them for your event, especially if it's on a Sunday! To Shannon, Dalton, and the whole staff there, thank you so much!

I was a Common House member for about a year and a half. As you can see from my prior review, I initially really loved it based on the events and perks and I thought I would stay a member for a long time. However, this past year things really started going downhill. There has been a huge staff turnover, including several staff members who were really the life and soul of the place. Common House has not been able to keep a chef for more than a few months, which has lead to a lot of hit or miss dining experiences. The free coffee, which was a big perk during coworking days, is no more. There have also been several private events that caused full house closures to members. The final nail in the coffin for me was having my membership fee raised not once but twice over the course of a year. The first time ($25 increase) I was given ample notice. The second I was given no notice and just saw an additional $35 on my credit card. When I inquired about why my monthly membership fee had been increased I was given no response. With this, I decided my time at Common House has run its course and canceled my membership. This has seemed like the perfect "third space" for remote young professionals like myself, but it seems that in the last few months several others have had the same thoughts I had and decided to leave. It will always be a cool space, but the current management leaves a lot to be desired.

All I can say is WOW! My boyfriend and I are members of the Common House and Richmond. We've always wanted to visit another Common House and finally checked out the Charlottesville location on his birthday. When we entered we were warmly welcomed and given an orientation. We learned that this location has more service than the one we're familiar with. They'll fill your water for you vs self service. There are two floors to work on and a rooftop. We chose to work in the kitchen space on the second floor. The design and decor here is gorgeous. I found myself wishing I could take some of the artwork home. Just like our Common House back in Richmond, they offer member events. They sounded so fun I considered driving back to Cville just to experience them. While we were there, we ordered some food. The food we got was beyond delicious. I'd argue even better than the RVA food. The menus vary based on location. I got a delicious miso salmon bowl. My body was craving something like it and I was thrilled when I found out how delicious it tasted. My boyfriend got a grilled cheese and loved each bite. When you're a member you usually get a $25 credit for your birthday (which we used towards lunch), however this location went above and beyond and brought Richard a complimentary chocolate cheesecake without blinking twice. The service and food here are immaculate. I cannot wait to return.

*PSA* The Common House kitchen is open to the public for carryout orders during Virginia's COVID-19 stay-at-home orders! For under $40 we got a burger, mushroom pappardelle, beet salad, and Mac and cheese--and they even threw in a surprise apple pie on the house! Winners by far were the mushroom pappardelle (they make delicious homemade pasta in-house!) and Mac and cheese! All food was still hot and fresh by the time we got it home, and most (if not all) meat and produce were locally grown and raised! Thanks to all the chefs and staff at Common House for working through these tough times and for making it such a seamless curbside pick-up process. We hope to order again soon!

What treat! This amenity was part of our hotel package around the corner from The Townsman Hotel. We decided to check it out before heading to dinner. Exceptionally nice and pleasant people and bartenders! This cocktail was called "Sweet Bitter". It had tequila,Montenegro Amaro, Grapefruit, Lime and (my favorite as of late) Egg White. $11. Fiance had a Ketel One up with olives (imported, very nice touch). Tax & gratuity already built in. Delicious drink. Atmosphere: like we were in one of our friends homes that hit the Lotto. Couches very comfy. We steered away from one black chair because the cushion was so deep and compressed, there is no way you would be able to lift yourself. Nice fire going too. Cool spot; really enjoyed coming here.

Great location, amazing vibe and rooftop bar- what's not to like..... Considering this as a work location and for events....

We had a lovely first time visiting Common House. The servers were kind, food was great, and the ambiance was delightful. Thank you for a wonderful evening out!

The food was very nice. We had a table of 5 and so we got a nice mix of items from the menu. Service was quite poor! The dining room had few tables but we had about 40 minutes between appetizer plates being picked up and dinner arriving. Wait staff was standing around chatting for 20 minutes 15 feet from table after we signed the check. With their backs to us we couldn't get their attention. For a private club I would have imagined better service even for the casual atmosphere that they project in the decor. Love the space! Liked the food! The service fell flat!

Several days ago I had drinks at Common House. The location is unique and the vibe is casual yet upscale. Definitely a great place for working professionals looking to unwind in the afternoons or hang out in the evenings.

I come to Common House about 4-5 times a week, mainly to use it as a co-working space. But they also have great breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus with brunch menus on the weekend. They occasionally rotate some of the items on their menu, but most dishes you order are great quality and cooked to perfection. For me, the portions are kind of small at times, but that's a bit to be expected. They also have a full bar as well as an espresso bar, where you can order Mudhouse-roasted drinks. The employees are great and super friendly. They're quick to serve, and always make sure that you have everything that you need and want. I haven't been to many of the programmed events, but the ones that I have been to have been a great opportunity to meet and get to know other people in Charlottesville. I would highly recommend getting a membership here!

***Food/Dining specific review*** I have already reviewed CH itself, and have no changes regarding the overall club, ambiance, aesthetics, etc. (all great) so this review will focus entirely upon the food and dining experiences I have had. Service: Five stars for service. All servers, bartenders, managers, front desk staff, etc. are always polite, attentive, and generally wonderful (Marisa - you were a delight, thank you!). We appreciate what you do. Food: Ooffffff...where to begin? Let's begin with one star, shall we? Let me tell you the many reasons why. First, keep in mind that this is a social club - gather with friends or colleagues and have a relaxing, fairly casual meal. One would think there would be items that could be shared, but not a cheeseboard, charcuterie plate, snack item in sight (heck, nachos even, come on, something). Instead, diners are left with overly fancy, overthought dishes that aim to impress but fall incredibly flat. The $16 fried oyster appetizer appeared with three (!) measly, small oysters. Not much to share there, much less enjoy by oneself. Of the three burgers that were ordered at one meal, not a single one was cooked as ordered (and all were quite small, with dry, too-firm meat). Each was overcooked. Fries? Hey you could actually sort of share those...if they were cooked well. Instead, the fries were likely once-cooked, limp, and mushy (three orders all like this). Ok fine, let's try something else. Caccio e pepe! Overall, this was the best(ish) thing ordered. But, sadly, there's a catch. Served with black truffle for added fanciness of course, one could not taste any of the bland (stale?) truffle. The pasta was nicely al dente, however, and the creamy sauce fairly tasty. The kicker though was that, for $21 (their website says $21, so I'll go with that, but I believe it was $22 in person) you are served a laughably child's size portion. Pasta is cheap, no need to skimp. Overall, diners can quickly realize the kitchen is trying to make dishes feel as fancy and impressive as possible, but obviously cutting every corner possible to save money. With member dues coming in and a new club location opening, you wouldn't think CH would take this tack. Members do not pay any discounted rates for drinks or food (not even close), so one would think that the kitchen would do their best to provide...the best. Unfortunately, this is nowhere near the case. If you're looking for a quality meal downtown, pick literally anywhere else. You'll get more for your money, in taste, quality, and quantity. Please CH, just present diners with simple, quality dishes, in normal adult-sized portions. If you're looking for money-makers...shared plates! There are so many good options for "snack" dishes that would easily up the ticket amounts each time members visit to have cocktails. Think of all of the options for snacks to be shared on the rooftop this summer.

Spent 4th of July celebration twice at Common House. A private club, in which members can also bring guests along with them. I was attending a private event: a painting and the color purple lesson. It was a really informative class. The organizer mostly help the attendee. We had an opportunity to check out the club house, i did my tour when i came for 4th of July. The club house itself held popup street food every Sunday benefiting good cause.

Would have been helpful if they wrote on the website that the restaurant is for members only... to spare us the trip and trouble