Aunt Ginny’s: A Ridgewood Dive Bar With the ‘I Like Food’ Window
Aunt Ginny’s doesn’t publish a happy hour, but it’s a beloved Ridgewood dive — cheap drinks, a graffiti-covered room, and an in-house food window (‘I Like Food’) turning out an improbably long menu of bar-food bangers.
Despite being only about nine years old, it reads like a battered old-school dive: wood paneling, a wrap-around bar, a back pool table, arcade machines and a photo booth. The honest read: the food window is the standout, and the crowd is young, local and laid-back.
What to Expect
No published happy-hour window (a review mentions generic shot-and-beer specials, but no posted days/times/prices — confirm at the bar). The real draw is the ‘I Like Food’ window from longtime Ridgewood resident Fernando Strohmeyer: a pernil-stuffed ‘crisp wrap,’ fried-chicken sandwiches, everything-bagel wings, and churro fries — nearly everything available vegan/vegetarian.
The Room
A dim, graffiti-dense dive on the corner of Woodward and Linden with a pool table, X-Men vs. Street Fighter arcade, Buck Hunter and a photo booth, plus a small side patio (dog-friendly). Open to 4am Wed–Sat. Short walk from the Seneca Av M. Crowd: young, local, lefty-leaning.
Who Aunt Ginny’s Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Dive night | Cheap drinks and a proper dive room. |
| ‘I Like Food’ window | Crisp wraps, wings, and churro fries, much vegan. |
| Pool & arcade | A back pool table and classic arcade games. |
| Late night | Open to 4am Wednesday through Saturday. |
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Aunt Ginny’s FAQ
Does Aunt Ginny’s have a happy hour?
No published happy hour — confirm any specials at the bar; the draw is cheap drinks and the food window.
What is ‘I Like Food’?
The bar’s in-house food window serving a long menu of bar-food bangers, much of it vegan-friendly.
Where is Aunt Ginny’s?
652 Woodward Ave in Ridgewood, near the Seneca Av M.
Is it a real dive?
Yes — graffiti, pool, arcade games and a photo booth, dog-friendly with a side patio.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Aunt Ginny’s before visiting for a specific deal.