Ginger's has neither the sleekness of a scene from L-Word nor the dinginess of a butches-only meat market. It is what it is: a lesbian bar full of down-to-earth lesbians - mostly late 20s through 40s - just trying to hang out, watch some sports, and have a drink. The music's awful, but that's kind of part of the charm. Went to watch Game 3 (or was it 4?) of the World Series on Halloween, and had a blast eating free candy, watching all the ladies in their awesome costumes, and having a drink with the gf. You don't have to look your best. There's no sizing each other up. There's no drama. I'd go back just to hang. read more

While bar-hopping in Park Slope on Halloween, we heard some awesome dance music coming out of Ginger's Bar. Not until we'd ordered a drink did we realize it was a gay joint. Mind you, I was dressed as a sailor. Within minutes, I was approached by a man in a banana costume attempting to grind on me. I politely declined, as I was a bit still in shock mode. Don't get me wrong - I'm a straight, while male, but I'm not homophobic. That being said, I was, for the most part, comfortable here. I love dive bars. And, if I was gay, Ginger's might be right up my alley. While waiting for my girlfriend outside the bathroom, a trans-gender male asked me of my relationship with the girl in the toilet. When I said we were a couple, the lesbian bartender asked if I knew he was a boy (the trans-gender dude, not my girlfriend). As trite as this sounds, I was well aware, and the inquiry was respectful, never pandering. Who knows if I was being hit on, but I don't think that's the point. The point is if you hear awesome dance music, and your first inclination is to think it isn't coming from a gay bar, you're sorely mistaken. It was Halloween - you really think I knew better? Anyway, if you're gay, this place could be a fun bar. If you're straight, Ginger's won't pass judgement. Drink your drink, beat up the beat, and know you're being welcomed here with open arms. You should be so lucky to have a gay joint so hetero-friendly. read more

Such a disappointing experience. The bartender (a woman in a red flannel shirt tonight) was so rude to us and others. We were a group of gay men and also felt completely judged by the mostly lesbian crowd. I have never experienced this at other lesbian bars and was so bothered by how unwelcome we felt. I wouldn't recommend this bar to anyone. read more

There is no better place than gingers when all you want to do is make out with your girlfriend in the middle of your favorite song in a crowded bar. I'm not sure why you'd ever want to do that, but I would't judge! Serious though, the outdoor seating is really nice, but besides that, this place is just a dirty bar with dirty people. I still love it though. I wouldn't change it for anything. read more

Went on a Sunday night, I dug that they had happy hour even on Sundays. I loved that there was a jukebox. That's what made the place fun. I heard it's poppin on a Saturday night. As far as I know it's suppose to be a lesbian bar, but I saw men there. That was weird, but it was cool. I'd go back. read more

I want to like this place, I really do. But in the end its nothing to write home about. The bartender are hard working and the crowd is eclectic and diverse (big plus). But, meh, sadly it's nothing special. It's deserted during the week. I dig coming here on a Thursday to grab a beer with a buddy-but its in a neighborhood littered with better bars that are all by default queer friendly. Everytime of come on a weekend I'm disappointed and wind up heading into Mahattan or Billyburg for lesbian events. There's no dancing (save the drunk girls in line for the bathroom) but also not really much room for you and your entourage to post up comfortably. I hate, hate, hate to say it....but there are never many hotties at Gingers. The hot lesbians of BK collectively go to Manhattan for ladies nights. This weekly exodus is ridiculous considering how many attractive dykes live in Park Slope/Bed Stu, but thats how it goes I guess. BK never really recovered from Catty Shacks closing. I'm pulling for Ginger's, fingers crossed it continues to get better! read more

If you're a lesbian in Brooklyn, Ginger's is the place to be. The drinks are generous, the pool table is always full of sexy dykes, the back patio is spacious and cozy. I've been there for my birthday and just to meet with friends over drinks. Being in the middle of Park Slope is great because the local crowd is hot, but it is a little bit of a walk from public transit. The bartenders are friendly and everyone seems to know everyone, but unlike some places, I didn't feel too much of a clique atmosphere. A couple of things to keep in mind: on weekends, the place is packed (we went for Pride couple of years back and it was impossible to get IN the place!), and there's always a line to the bathrooms, though they're clean and well stocked. Other than that, it's a fab spot. read more

I went to Ginger's once, and I'll probably never go back. The feeling I got from this bar is if you aren't a regular you are ignored. I tried really hard to start conversations with people (I'd like to think I'm a pretty normal person) and they completely ignored me. When I ordered a beer the bartender was pretty rude to me and got upset when I asked her to repeat the price (too much chattering in the background). I'm giving this review 2 stars since the bar itself is OK. There is a nice patio area in the back and they have lots of lesbian literature you can pick up and read. I personally didn't fit in with the crowd, but maybe you will. If you are new to town give it a shot, but don't expect too much. read more

I've never been to this bar during peak/busy nights, but the times I've been I've enjoyed myself. Granted, I've been with my "ladies who like ladies" friends, but I've never felt any type of "us vs them" vibe, as I've experienced at some other places. The drinks are good and cheap - and they have drink specials that are actual deals! The bartenders I've experienced there (men on every occasion) have been a little on the slow side, casually chatting up "regulars" at the end of the bar, even though new folk have entered. The jukebox is fantastic, as is the big garden in the back. This place is great for groups - with cute nook seating in the front, small tables around the bar, and ample bar stools. There's also a pool table. There is something about the lighting in this place that doesn't seem quite right to me, and gives the place a slight dingy, dive feel, which may or may not be the look they're going for. It doesn't quite work for me, aesthetically speaking and could lighten things up just a tad. Still, you can't really go wrong here. It's a great neighborhood spot with more than a few friendly faces - whether you're gay or not. read more

Ginger's is just OK. First of all, I'm not sure if this was a random fluke the one night I was there, but the crowd was definitely OLDER. Like 35+. Which is obviously fine, but not really my thing. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong and tons of young people hang out at Ginger's... it was a decent bar and I'd definitely go back if I knew anyone in their 20s was going to be there. The bar itself is fine... a big front bar area with a jukebox, a little back room with a pool table, and a decent-sized back yard with picnic tables and a little tent thing in case of rain. Oh, and there were lots of plants out back. If you have unwanted plants I'm sure you could take them there and no one would notice because there were literally potted plants everywhere. which was kind of weird. The drinks are strong, and the specials are decent. A different $5 drink each night of the week, and $5 blueberry martinis every night. However, the blueberry martini tastes like everclear and a melted grape jolly rancher. Would I go back? Yeah, if I'm in the area and I want to start my night with a strong drink or two. It's fairly cheap and very laid-back. But then I would go somewhere else... pretty quickly. read more

Great ambience. Even on a weekend night, it wasn't too packed and was full of fun people who seemed like regulars - chatting at the bar, playing pool, hanging out, and just enjoying themselves. I would've loved to play a round of pool with the girls at the pool table - almost everyone seemed like someone i'd like to hang out with. It was like walking into a brand new world with a vibe that you'd never find in manhattan. Decent amount of space, seats here and there, but I didn't see anyone pushy who was really there on their own or looking to pick up girls; seemed like a place that you'd go to with friends or girlfriends. Drinks were alright, but I'd highly recommend going up to the bar with a drink in mind rather than choosing one of the specials. read more

Ginger's has a quiet, neighborly vibe and reasonably-priced drinks, so it's a great place for to start off on a bar hop or catching up with old friends. However, if you're looking for a bar to party it up and/or pick up other chicks, then this is definitely *not* the place for you...I basically just came by, had two dranks and left a few minutes later for a grub run... I'd probably come back if I was in the area, though. read more

I absolutely love this place. They have super cool bartenders (although this might vary by night...I went for Brooklyn Pride and they were incredibly rude...but last night they were the coolest bartenders ever). The car bomb deal is 2 for $10 and you really can't beat that. My friend wanted to order the house brew (Ginger's apparently started out with their own home-brewed ginger beer), but was told they no longer have it. I still see the tap for it, so that confused me. Maybe my friend misunderstood? If not...please bring the ginger beer back! The garden area in the back is great, too. They let you bring food back there, but they also let people smoke back there so....it can be hit or miss. The only down side is that it's cash only, but if you come prepared then that's no biggy. There are also plenty of ATMs in the area. I think the leather seats (near outlets!), jukebox, pool table, awesome artwork, cool bartenders, and ample space make up for the extra trip to the ATM. read more

OK, so I absolutely love Ginger's. It's very chill and has a comfortable semi-divey decor. The bartenders are AMAZING and the drinks are cheap. The crowd is basically exactly what you would think it would be, though there tends to be more boys than I've seen in other girl bars. Male presence is a complete non-issue, which I like, except when they try to pick you up, which is just weird (and there are a few semi-regulars who go with the express purpose of doing so). It's got a really nice open yard area and a pool table (which is always taken on weekend evenings). It stays open late, and the juke box is awesome in a totally cheesy "I don't admit that I know all the words to Oops I Did It Again" kinda way. read more

So far, this only counts for the karaoke on Thursday nights. The host Anna is surprisingly disrespectful of the clientele who are not her friends. A group of friends and I came in for beers early on a Thursday night and promptly put names in for karaoke - not only were we forced to wait over an hour to have our song come up, but the hostess put herself in the lineup at least twice and had jet friends sing multiple songs in a row. We finally got sick of waiting and left. It could have easily turned into a night out with lots of drinking and fun - If this is how Gingers expects to draw folks in and keep the locals happy this is not the way to go. We would have stayed longer and spent more $ on beer, but it became painfully obvious that we didn't matter. There were 6 of us. Bummer for Gingers - that could have been at least $60 in cash. ((shrug)) We'll go to Bar Reis next Thursday instead. read more

drinks were fairly priced and the crowd was fun, wish more people danced but the dj was really good

It's a Saturday night in Park Slope. What to do, what to do. Oh, I know. Let's go to Ginger's Bar. Ethan F. and I step in, not knowing what to expect. We were both virgins. And we reeked of it. Fresh. Meat. We make our way towards the back and take a peek on the outdoor back patio area. After I get attacked by lezzies, we fight our way to the bar. I order Blue Moon. He orders Woodpecker...but I swear I heard Pecker as the beer name. Perv, I know. The outdoor back patio area is well lit and strangely decorated with metal, rectangular plates with beer names, along with hub caps. Huh?! It starts to get cold out so we make our way inside, only to witness a hot mess of Ginger's Bar patrons. Great people watching in the room with the pool table. The ladies are, well, on the older side. Thirties/forties plus. And not cute either. I may make a return trip but I don't think Ginger's Bar will be the first bar I think of going to. read more

Terrible beers on tap. I can deal with this if there are halfway decent mixed drinks. I had the worst Tom Collins ever here. Everyone who is here seems to be older and wearing hawaiian shirts. What's the deal Ginger's? As a queer in this neighborhood, I had higher expectations for our gay bar. Disappointed. read more

Weird scene and gross chairs Dive bar prices and clothing Elder owners, sir. read more

I went here years ago on a date and couldn't for the life of me remember the name of the place, so I was glad when I found it again. It was uncomfortably crowded and a smidge intimidating on the Saturday night when I went recently. The bartender was disdainful & they no longer had the blueberry martinis that other yelpers had referenced, but my beer was okay. The place was indeed chock-full of lesbians of all ages and I was flattered when a young butch complimented my shoes. I'm planning to investigate their happy hour sometime soon. read more

Love this place. Bartender is super friendly! Good spot to get drunk. They have a pool table and a jukebox. Best night is Friday.

I was here Saturday afternoon. I stopped in for a quick drink after looking through Next magazine. This was the one that was open at the time. Even though it said lesbian bar, it did say it was guy friendly and since it was rather early I figured there wouldn't be a crowd. I came in and I was the only one there. The nice bartender asked my order. I saw they had Yeungling on tap so that's what i got. While I was drinking a few girls did come in. They did not make anything of me being a guy in a lesbian bar. As I was about to finish my beer, I asked about the location of the restroom and was directed to the back of the bar. After I finished my business I came out to finish my beer. A very nice patron handed me my wallet. Apparently I had dropped it. I thanked her. I finished my beer and skedaddled, but not before thanking the bartender and the nice customer. read more

I don't get to go here as much as I'd like, but I've never had a bad time at this place. It's the laid back, juke-box and pool table kinda vibe that keeps me going back though. Whether you're meeting someone for casual drinks after work or going out to have a blast with your girls, this is the place! read more

I love Ginger's! It's a dive bar, but that's part of the charm. It's a very inclusive space. Service is prompt and friendly

I love it is a great place to hang out have a few drinks and people are very friendly just be yourself

See my friend Dave P.? Insult him through the Compliments section for going up to the bartender here and saying, "Do you know LoGo TV?" What an idiot. Anyhew, this is a great bar to really have some unpretentious fun. Yes I'm a straight man. Yes this is a lesbian bar. Yes that looks stupid on my part. But really, who gives a flying fuck. I'm not there to hit on anyone, to me it's just another bar on 5th ave, and a good one at that. Plus I can lure my Manhattan lesbian friends to Brooklyn for once using it. There's a pool table in the back with overhead light and with enough space to play (fancy that, enough actual room for a pool table), there's darkness everywhere else, some rowdy dancing, clean toilet seats (kind of a given) some kissing, some smooching, some hilarious dark humor, some really good dance music, and just a great overall vibe to the place. Everyone's happy, and you can't go wrong with that. Certainly beats dealing with machismo, even though Arnold is truly numero uno. read more

I came to Ginger's for the first time on a recent Saturday night and it was packed. It was really only overcrowded out back on the patio, but it was like...miserably packed. There was a rowdy game of flip cup going on outside and the ladies had to be yelled at by management to keep it down because neighbors had been calling 911 to complain about the noise. I think, though, I would enjoy this place on a more low key night. The night I happened to go there were a couple different birthday parties going on so it was a little nuts. I give three stars with the definite potential for more. read more

If you are not a lesbian like me being a guy am not. You can also have loads of fun at Ginger's. I went there to wathch one of Argentina's soccer match and I had loads of fun with Ivette the bar tender and with Jerry from COnney Island. I am definitely going back. Actually I went back to watch semifinals o fthe same championship but there was a Lesbian Pride event or something, and I think it was a wise desition not to go in asking to change the chanell of the TV. So i went accorss the street and was NOT as funa as Ginger's a few days before. read more

this place is my favorite. it's divey enough to remind me of home and to usually be void of hipsters. affordable prices, jukebox, usually dykes and TGNC folks, which is important and rare in the "gay bars" of NYC. lovely beautiful backyard. and Gary is just THE BEST and sweetest bartender. feels like family and home at Ginger's. read more

Mad gay I love this place never been inside but there is always mad old ladies smoking outside and they always say funny stuff

Ok, the truth is that when I went to this bar, there were approximately four other patrons. It wasn't what one would call "booming". But! I loved the garden and the pool table and the relaxed vibe. I loved "tagging" the chalk board. I will definitely be back on a busy night to check out the scene, but it wasn't bad for a Monday night hang out. read more

This is a place where if you want to just relax over some beers and music, it's perfect. We decided to check it out on a Thursday night and it happened to be karaoke night. I love karaoke and there were some pretty good vocalists! Everyone was super friendly and just having a good time. I would definitely go back. Love that it's laid back, friendly and cheap. read more

Looking for a night club? Not the place. Maybe for a drink to chill and play pool. Vibe was okay. Wishing it wasn't so dead on a Saturday night. read more

The worst gay bar I have ever been to as a gay person. I did nothing and they kicked me out as I was hitting on a guy. read more

Ginger's Bar - Gay Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I went here last month on a Friday night for the first time with a friend. The place was virtually empty with the exception of a few people (mostly AGs) around the bar and a few more in the back room playing pool. Other than that, they played really good music (hip hop and old school) and the drinks were strong. I would definitely like to see this place with a bigger crowd. read more

I want to give this place more stars but the rudeness of the bartender Friday night and Saturday night was unbearable. I believe her name was Ivette and I couldn't believe the way she was speaking to not only me but to other guests. I am not a child and was not causing any problems. I wanted to spend money and have a good time with my friends (all in our 39s) and this was quickly taken away due to the lack of professionalism. The bar was barely full when we arrived around ten pm on a Friday night. No welcome no hello, just a plain old " what do you need" I was so turned off that another young bartender saw this and quickly came to our rescue. This being the only gay bar in park slope I suggest a little more customer service training on her part because it seems that you are loosing a lot of business due to the rudeness of the one bartender Good music, ok drinks poor service from one bartender which left a sour taste in our mouths. Will not be back. read more

We've been going to Ginger's for the last few years and it's one of our favorite spots. Happy hour EVERY SINGLE DAY UNTIL 8PM! $2.50 domestic bottles during happy hour. It's so nice to be able to go to a queer space that is chill, casual, and divey (compared with city bars or LGBT dance parties). They have a cute backyard and a pool table. It's fun to mix it up with queer women of all ages. read more

They told me I needed to "calm down" when my gf danced on me. I was sitting down and she straddled me for a few minutes (one song.) Nothing frisky ..I didnt even touch her. Manager told us we needed to calm down. I will never go back. I would be told that In a straight or gay boys bar..so why here? No one was even dancing...ON HALLOWEEN WEEKEND!!!!!! NEVER GOING BACK. NOT EVER . BASTARDS.. read more

Jerry is the best! If I owned a bar I would recruit him in a heartbeat. He does it all with a great attitude, and he remembers everyone's name. read more

As a patron of Gingers for many years, i can only say that Sheila, the bars owner, is a credit to the neighbourhood. As a lot of bars have come & gone over the years, Gingers has withstood the test of time (having recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary!). The barstaff are a great bunch of characters, always friendly, and generous in both their banter & buy backs. I support Sheila & Gingers wholeheartedly.... and wish them 10 more fun filled years. Cheers!! Gingers also features a pool table, a garden in the back of the bar, a really fun karaoke night (alt. Thurs), a cool jukebox, and sometimes the one & only DJ Crissy P will honor us with a hot, jumpin' dance night... Just a great place to hang out. Dig it... read more

Ginger's Bar - Gay Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York