NYC’s original craft-beer bar, back in Murray Hill
The Gingerman is a Murray Hill institution — a cavernous, dark-wood beer bar that helped define NYC’s craft-beer scene. After a closure it officially reopened in early 2026 (celebrating its 30th anniversary), and the draw is the same as ever: an enormous rotating tap list, a long bar, and back-room tables built for after-work groups.
The daily happy hour until 8pm — $2 off all house drinks — makes it an easy after-work stop just steps from the Empire State Building and Bryant Park–area offices.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour runs daily until 8pm. The essentials:
- $2 off all house drinks — applied across the house pours
- Daily, until 8pm — a long early-evening window built for the after-work crowd
- Dozens of taps — the reason to come; a deep, rotating draft list
- Room for groups — a big bar and back tables that absorb a Midtown after-work rush
For a beer bar this size, a flat $2-off-everything window is an easy win.
The Beer
The Gingerman built its name on draft beer — a long, rotating tap list spanning local craft, Belgians and rarities, plus a bottle list. It’s a beer-first room: come to drink your way down the chalkboard, not for a cocktail program.
The Room
Dark wood, a long marble-topped bar, and a sprawling back room with tables — a classic, slightly hidden Midtown beer hall. It fills with an after-work crowd on weekdays and stays comfortable for groups and conversation.
The Location
The Gingerman sits at 11 East 36th Street between Fifth and Madison in Murray Hill / Midtown East — walking distance from the Empire State Building and a quick hop from Grand Central. The 6 at 33rd St and B/D/F/M at 34th St–Herald Sq are close by.
Who The Gingerman Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| After-work pints | $2 off house drinks daily until 8pm, with dozens of taps |
| Beer geeks | A deep, rotating draft list that helped define NYC craft beer |
| Groups | A big bar and back room that absorb a Midtown crowd |
| Near Grand Central | A short walk from Midtown East offices and transit |
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The Gingerman FAQ
Does The Gingerman have a happy hour?
Yes — daily until 8pm, with $2 off all house drinks.
Where is The Gingerman?
11 East 36th Street in Murray Hill / Midtown East, between Fifth and Madison — close to the 6 at 33rd St and the B/D/F/M/N/Q/R/W at Herald Square.
Did The Gingerman reopen?
Yes — after closing, the NYC Gingerman officially reopened in early 2026, marking its 30th anniversary.
What’s it known for?
A massive rotating draft beer list — it’s one of the bars that helped put NYC craft beer on the map.
The Gingerman reopened in early 2026; the happy hour ($2 off all house drinks, daily until 8pm) and hours are sourced from the venue’s own announcements. A current phone line wasn’t verifiable, so it’s omitted. Details last checked June 2026 — confirm with the bar before visiting.