Ginger Man

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We've sought out the best of midtown for craft beer lovers, so you don't have to waste your time with the same old crap on tap. All of the establishments listed on the Midtown Ale Trail offer noteworthy craft beer selections - If it's on the list, it's worth the trip.

Our ratings are on a 10-scale:

	VIBE: Look, feel, comfort, cleanliness, warmth. We can dig divey, but it's got to feel right.
	SERVICE: Were the waiters and bartenders friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable?
	BEER: Not everyone's got room for 50 taps, quality is what really matters: what's in stock?

11 E 36th St
New York, NY 10016
212.532.3740 [website]

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Impressions

The expansive wall of taps is usually the first thing to catch a patron's eye when entering the Ginger Man. There's something very warm and welcoming about the atmosphere- the brass and wood color scheme somehow sets a familiar scene like a Norman Rockwell era painting, with a slightly more updated take on the 'antique' feel. A lounge off to one side of the room kicks the comfort level up an even greater notch. Finding great beer is never a problem at the Ginger Man: with 70 taps and 150+ bottles, there's something here for every beer lover, and more to spare. Knowledgeable bartenders walk you through the selections, give recommendations and offer samples.

Vibe: 9 / 10

Service: 9 / 10

Beer Selection: 9 / 10

Other Thoughts: The Ginger Man fills up quickly at night, so stake your claim at the bar early on. The food selection offers little beyond a few salads and sandwiches, so make your dinner plans elsewhere. The house beer is brewed especially for the Ginger Man by Captain Lawrence Brewing, and is quite popular.

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