Ginger's

Ginger's
Map
Interactive map of Ginger's
Address363 5th Ave, Brooklyn, 11215
New York City
U.S.
OwnerSheila Frayne, Brendan Donohoe
TypeBar
Public transitNew York City Subway:
"D" train​"N" train​"R" train​"W" train​"F" train​"G" train at Fourth Avenue/Ninth Street station
Bus transport NYCT Bus: B63, B61, B103
Construction
OpenedMarch 17, 2000 (2000-03-17)

Ginger's is an Irish dive and lesbian bar in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York City.[1][2] It is one of the two queer-oriented bars in Park Slope, with the other being Good Judy.[3] The bar was opened by Sheila Frayne on Saint Patrick's Day in 2000 and is seen as both a lesbian bar and a woman-friendly neighborhood bar.[4][5][2][6]

History

Ginger’s was opened by Sheila Frayne on March 17, 2000.[7] The bar shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic and reopened on October 28, 2021, after a 19-month closure.[7] In late 2021 Frayne brought on hospitality professional Brendan Donohoe as co-owner to help with the bar’s relaunch; fundraising efforts, landlord forbearance, and pandemic relief also supported the reopening.[7]

Donohue opened Mary's Bar in 2023, a sister bar to Ginger's located in Greenpoint; the bar closed temporarily in November 2024, according to an Instagram post.[8][9]

In February 2025, Ginger’s marked its 25th anniversary with a three-day festival over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, highlighting the role of lesbian and queer bars amid ongoing anti-LGBTQ+ pressures.[10]

Pool table at Ginger's.

Description and programming

Sources describe Ginger’s as an unpretentious, dive-style neighborhood bar with a front room and a pool table in back; the space also features an enclosed garden/patio.[11][12] Regular programming has included karaoke, DJ nights, drag king shows, and other events aimed at lesbian and broader queer communities.[7][12][1]

Reception

Ginger’s has been included in New York magazine’s "Thousand Best" list and in multiple roundups of notable LGBTQ+ bars in New York City.[11][12][13] The bar is frequently cited as a longstanding lesbian-focused space in Brooklyn nightlife coverage.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Silver-Willner, Arielle (March 15, 2022). "Inside Brooklyn's last lesbian bar". Brooklyn Magazine. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Carmel, Julia (April 15, 2021). "How Are There Only Three Lesbian Bars in New York City?". The New York Times. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  3. ^ Hudson, David (November 22, 2021). "#SaveOurSpaces: The history behind the name of NYC's newest bar: Good Judy". Gay Times. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  4. ^ Gieseking, Jen Jack (September 15, 2020). A Queer New York: Geographies of Lesbians, Dykes, and Queers. NYU Press. ISBN 978-1-4798-0300-2. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  5. ^ "Addresses Project | Gwen Shockey". map.addressesproject.com. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  6. ^ Ryan, Hugh (March 5, 2019). When Brooklyn Was Queer: A History. St. Martin's Press. p. 273. ISBN 978-1-250-16991-4.
  7. ^ a b c d e Cassell, Heather (March 23, 2022). "Drinks Flow Again at Ginger's Bar, a Lesbian Mainstay". Gay City News. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  8. ^ Conlon, Erin (April 4, 2023). "Ginger's Bar is Opening a Queer Irish Pub in Greenpoint". Greenpointers. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  9. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  10. ^ Kumamoto, Ian (February 28, 2025). "Ginger's Bar is throwing a 25th anniversary festival on St. Patrick's Day weekend". Time Out New York. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  11. ^ a b "Ginger's". New York Magazine – The Thousand Best. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  12. ^ a b c "The Best NYC Queer Bars and Restaurants". Eater NY. June 3, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  13. ^ "Ginger's Bar — Review". The Infatuation. May 29, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.

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