Ginger's Bar

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Ginger's is Brooklyn's beloved lesbian dive that has somehow stayed charming, cheap, and effortlessly real through every trend cycle. It's cash-only, proudly scrappy, and low-key feels like stepping into a queer time capsule. There's a pool in the back, karaoke that's more passionate than polished, and a jukebox that serves up the exact song you didn't know you needed. 

The drinks are classic (hello, $8 whiskey gingers), and the backyard patio is the unsung hero of Park Slope summers. But Ginger's isn't just about the drinks—it's a safe, no-nonsense space where queer couples, chosen families, and solo cuties can exhale. It's the kind of place where you come in for one drink and end up talking about astrology with strangers by midnight. Ginger's is a living love letter to Brooklyn queers—and it's written in strong pours, big laughs, and glittery eyeliner.