The Ginger Man

12/16/2017

Been on my short list for years.  Was pure coincidence that I was in Manhattan and met a buddy who lives around the corner.  Was piggy heaven for me: beer choices galore; quiet afternoon crowd; knowledgeable waitress; and a fresh cask conditioned option - two.  German sausages went perfectly with our selections.  

To say much more would be redundant given earlier posts.  Just settle in and feel like a regular.

11/12/2017

• 1 check-in

A beer bar with a fantastic rotating selection of brews on tap, a decent food selection, and a roaring atmosphere.

If my visits were any indication, it can get pretty crowded here the later it gets, particularly after midnight on weekends. The entire venue wasn't all that big to me in retrospect, but it seemed much larger than it really was because so many folks were packed inside, whether at the bar or at their tables and booths.

As for the beer, they must have at least 50 brews on tap at any given time, and perhaps over 100 in bottles and cans. That's how serious the variety is here - and it spans all styles and geographies. If you want to kick it up a notch, they've got a full bar as well. Their food offerings only run till midnight, but from what I saw of the menu, it looked like reasonably priced, beer-friendly fare that included sliders, salads, sandos, pretzels, and sausage platters.

Best of all, service was super friendly, fast, and on point. Whether you're here on your own or with friends, this is a lively venue that's welcoming to all.

11/3/2017

This is my go to spot for drinks when you opt out of the nearby K town venues.

There's a lounge type area in the back. It's a casual spot for quick drinks and a meal. I had a team lunch here and it wasn't bad.

It gets very crowded and loud in the evenings.

12/13/2017

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We had a private party in the back. The selection of appetizers were not the greatest but the drinks were good. We asked our waitress to suggest a good appetizer and she said " I really can't think of anything right now, just drink your beer!" Hello, don't you work here?!? Listen the place is cool if you like all sorts of lagers but for me I'm a wine drinker so it didn't impress me. I'm just being honest.

12/15/2017

I've been here several times and continue to be impressed. Firstly, the atmosphere here is great. It's not too loud and gets a great mix of people. You can come here with your parents to just have a nice place to sit and talk. You can come here with your friends to have a few drinks. Or you can come here on a date for dinner. This is quite a versatile bar. It's also huge! There's always plenty of seating which I love. The beer selection is tremendous and I really like their food, particularly the salads. Service is always on point as well. This is such a solid bar.

11/18/2017

Fun bar. So many beers available! Very clean. Darker place. Bathrooms have pay phones which was cute and different. Check the back there are some really nice chairs and tables in the back so see if there is spots available for you. Best pretzel I have ever had. We tried the honey mustard that was spicy. We tried the beer batter hat was sweet and delicious. And finally with the second pretzel (we needed more!) we got the batter homemade version and it was deliciously sweet! They did not have specials which was disappointing. Overall, delicious beer and snacks.  The picture has a funny sentence can you spot it?

10/11/2017

• 1 check-in

Just gonna leave a short and sweet review for ginger man.  Have come several times for happy hours / bdays.  

Solid liquor selection and with limited options in this part of the city, TGM becomes a good choice.

8/3/2017

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This place has a great beer selection! I have coming here for over 10 years! The back section is totally chill!

The reason why it's missing a star:

1. Pricing is pretty high. There are a few $8 beers. It you will pay $9+ for everything else.
2. Friday night after work crowd is crowded after 6 and filled with suits. Come on a Saturday afternoon or during the week for a great chill vibe.

10/29/2017

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A nice bar with an excellent craft beer menu. The food, however, left something to be desired. The extensive beer menu earned The Ginger Man this 3-star review, but my chicken sandwich was dry and not very flavorful.

Would return for drinks or happy hour, but probably wouldn't order an entree.

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  The Ginger Man sandwich

  The Ginger Man sandwich
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  Beer flight

  Beer flight

6/8/2017

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Most everything about The Ginger Man is perfect. Its charming name alludes perfectly to the quaint and un-Midtown like feels you get the moment you walk in, and the beers on tap are enough to keep you satisfied for weeks. It's like going to your grandma's house, if your grandma collected classy, vintage antiques and sold lots and lots of beer.

Everything is priced incredibly well, including the food (for which a lot of bars tend to jack up the price). Definitely definitely do a flight here; you won't be disappointed! They have a rotating beer list, so you know that really obscure beer you have been craving? They probably have it. Beers range from $6 to $9 each.

They sort the exhaustive beer list down to types, as well as ciders and even Kombucha. I say come here for a beer instead of a cocktail, because it's their specialty. Wait staff is very attentive if you manage to grab a table, even on the busiest of days.

They typically are very busy during post-work happy hour, and the clientele tends to be a little bit on the older side (late 20s and up), which I really like for a Midtown bar. It gets pretty loud here, but if you saunter over to the back, they have really comfy couches and chairs. Just like at grandma's house.

I always grab a beer or two (their Sour Beer collection is awesome!), and the last time I was there I had the

- Garlic Parmesan Pretzel with spicy mustard ($5.50): came out super warm and it tasted just like a bread stick, but even better (excuse the low-qual photo).

Bring your beer aficionado friends here, bring a date (when it's not so loud), or just come post work-- you are sure to leave happy and will probably return again pretty soon.

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  Garlic Parmesan pretzel with spicy mustard and their house dipping sauce, featuring a Saison

  Garlic Parmesan pretzel with spicy mustard and their house dipping sauce, featuring a Saison

9/19/2017

In an area where there are slim pickings for happy hour, The Ginger Man is a diamond in the rough.

Large, casual yet charming space for groups with plenty of beers on tap. Bar seating is plentiful and our bartender was exceptionally friendly.

Would love to return after work one day!

4/25/2017

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• Listed in A weekend in NY City (and Brooklyn!)

This old school bar just turned 20 years old. Inside, it looks like a Parisian brasserie, I guess at some point they decided to make it a craft beer bar. The vibe is definitively odd here, not a true craft beer joint. On the other hand, they have lots of tap handles, easily over 30, but most with very generic stuff. Drinking beer here is not really exciting, plus the crowd is a bit ... full of.

I must say though, if you haven't had many of these beers, this is a great place for you because they offer beer flights. Great way to taste your way around.

The kids behind the bar are cool though, although the personality of the patrons reflects on them. Sometimes they are cool, sometimes they go crazy, sometimes obnoxious. It's all good.

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9/27/2017

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The Ginger Man is a craft beer focused bar in midtown Manhattan. I popped in for a pint after dinner at Keen's Steakhouse, which is on the same block. On draft, was a delicious wheat wine by Firestone Walker, which was outstanding. I only had one of these though because it is a potent beer.

I quickly took up conversation with the patron next to me visiting from England and had a good time over a few pints. Service was great, the atmosphere is classic and clean, and the beer is delicious. What more could you ask for? I'll visit again.

8/13/2017

I really think they need to get fries on the menu. Every time I come here, I want fries!!!!

But great beer selection, very roomy. Good to go for occasions when your group is big.

The cinnamon sugar pretzel is also amazing.

4/1/2017

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Came here for a few drinks . When you walk into the bar there is your typical bar and tables and booths where you can sit and grab a drink . When you walk further down the bar in the back is a room with sofa chairs and dim lighting which really gives you a whole different take on the bar. It's a more relaxed atmosphere and feels more private .

This is the one place that has my favorite German beer . The Hefeweizen is something I order here whenever I come and it never disappoints . I've tried this beer in other bars and can't say it comes close to this one .
Also got a Duvel it was a bit more stronger in taste however can't go wrong .

Also ordered a soft pretzel for only $4.00! Hands down no comparison to any regular pretzel that I have had . Forget street cart pretzels ! This place has amazing pretzels and beer .

3/11/2017

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This is a really cool bar with a great beer selection. I came here on a Saturday afternoon with some friends post brunch. The back room with the couches was a nice surprise! It was a very chill setting to hangout with some friends to eat and drink some beer. The bar was not packed around 5/6 pm, but I am curious to see the vibe of this bar on a Saturday night or one day for Happy Hour.

I suggest trying their pretzel with beer cheese - it was so yummy!

10/29/2017

If ya love craft beer, this is your place. No happy hour specials, but ales, lagers, sours, and stouts as far as the eye can see! Back room has comfy couches and the space is simultaneously loud and casual, while also intimate and cozy. Little bit pricey at $8+ per beer, but I'll definitely be back soon and often for good beer, good service, and good vibes all around.

1/10/2017

• 2 check-ins

Great spot for craft and unusual beers right in the heart of Manhattan? Virtually impossible to find, so I'm grateful to fellow Yelper Mark T. for pointing me towards this place a few months ago. With a menu that is printed new (on recycled paper, no less) daily, tons of draft choices at reasonable prices, and a spacious bar and seating area, The Ginger Man excels.

One of the nicest features on the menu is the option to have a flight (4 5oz pours for $14, and you can choose whatever drafts you want). I selected a fun variety: the Golden Draak Quad, Wild Beer Co. III, Dark Horse Plead the 5th, and the Cider Creek Smoked Up. All were delicious, but I liked the Wild Beer Co. sour beer and the cider the best.

The bartender was very friendly and helpful. While we were there, roughly from 7:30pm-9:30pm or so, the bar remained consistently busy, but not crowded. There is a $15 credit card minimum but you won't have too much trouble meeting it.

Would absolutely return. Thanks again Mark T!

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  Evil twin Molotov cocktail, one of my favorites!

  Evil twin Molotov cocktail, one of my favorites!
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  Flight of four beers - $14

  Flight of four beers - $14

8/11/2017

Nice, spacious location for HH, but without HH drink prices. My friend got a craft beer for $10.

Tables are for table service only.

I went for HH after work on a Tuesday and it was very busy. The crowd was mostly professionals (30s). I know NYC is chronically crowded, but this place felt a bit too crowded for me to enjoy drinks without being concerned they'd be knocked out of my hand. It was also very loud and hard to have conversations, but others seemed unfazed.

7/6/2017

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Holy hot DAMN this place gets loud and hella packed!! And i mean loud as in you need to shout sometimes across the table as someone to chat. Not a fan of that but I'm sure it you can catch it at a smoother hour its not bad.

I came because i saw they had hella sours and goses and I was happily awarded with many tastes.  I came here twice in a weekend bc i loved the beers so much! Briney melon gose, Troublesome sour, Mango Pop, Berliner Weisse.. mmmmmmmm!  Food is simple but delicious- i had the fresh mozz and while it was overkill on the pesto, still tasty!

Not too bad on the wallet, decent enough ppl inside, better for a good group versus one on one personally. Not a good date spot either bc of the noise. Yeah- learned that the awkward way. Oh well, beer is better than boiz!