Ian Spiridigliozzi

12/8/2024, 6:02:48 AM

This place is exactly what you were missing if you're a humanist and care about community or enjoy alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and independent music. LGBTQIA+ safe space.

B.E. Cusack

12/14/2024, 1:15:20 AM

My Airbnb was around the corner and I was looking for a cool bar to chill at. I found one. Stayed till close two nights in a row. The DJ was fantastic both nights. The bartenders are the reason I went back. Had some epic conversations. I’ll be back in May. Make time for Freda!

smiley bear

1/6/2025, 5:45:54 AM

I'd frequent years ago. Feels like a stripped down version a little bit now. Decent munchies, ok-ish service unless you develop report "want some action, wave an Andrew Jackson kinda thing" depending on the person. Miss the indies nights and musicians/comedy open mics. Used to be like 2-4 a week. I'm glad that on the way that somethings never change- every night; somethings up. One of those places you can tailor it to your experience

Christian Santos (CS D)

7/9/2024, 9:44:10 AM

They’re just “okay,” and that’s the most I’ll say about this LGBTQIA+ bar right now. While I hope they’re able to at least have read, “The Economic Case for LGBT,” by L.V. Lee Badgett, there’s also more, to have induced our “Poverty, By America,” as outlined by Matthew Desmond. Vanett Menta may be disappointed that this bar could have forgotten that “Bisexual Men Exist” in a bi-curious way, whether Menta would have learned of such the spectrum by the time of the aforementioned book’s writing, or not. There’s two sides to an incident, directly after a Super Bowl, directly after seeing homeless…so now I’m just wanting to learn more about “How to Find a Four-Leaf Clover,” by Jodi Rodgers *Mic Check[s] with Sophie Hunter* #YearOfThe[Purple]Dragon

Jeff Kulesus

1/31/2025, 1:56:33 AM

Shows, drinkies, lovely folks (all of them), and a fiber-optic cloud-laden ceiling. A part of a well-balanced diet.

Aaron Kheifets

6/10/2024, 11:43:00 PM

Fantastic locally-owned neighborhood spot. The real deal. And a great venue for music.

Katrina Albert

10/11/2021, 5:37:15 PM

Love Bar Freda!! Danielle, Austin, Samson and everyone else on staff are absolutely excellent. Prices are fair for the area and it never takes too long to get a drink. The shows and events downstairs are absolutely awesome and there are usually djs upstairs on the weekend. The owners have really worked hard to foster a sense of community. In you’re in Ridgewood, you should absolutely check out Bar Freda.

John N

1/27/2025, 1:18:48 AM

went earlish and had beers with a friend. very chill and relaxing bar. great lighting on the ceiling! there was a band downstairs so I guess it's also a venue. a dj popped up around 9:30 but it wasn't obnoxious. good vibes!

Collins Sigler

3/17/2024, 2:06:01 PM

Went to see a show last night there and had amazing time. Ordered the chai old fashioned and honestly it was one of the better old-fashions I've had. The venue is really cool because the show was actually in the basement, but it kind of reminded me of being back in the '90s watching a grunge set.

Trent Tournour

3/18/2024, 4:19:34 PM

There is a world where Bar Freda is the best event space in all of the outer boroughs. The space itself open, charming, and really seems like the perfect spot to grab a drink and watch some up and coming bands. Unfortunately, any of the obviously good qualities of this venue are completely nullified by the horrendous management. The owner of the bar was hostile and combative with several patrons last night, getting in multiple people’s faces and shouting one person out of the bar. She raised an issue that didn’t need to be raised, caused a scene where there didn’t need to be one and left a clear air of confusion and malcontent amongst her staff. People I’ve talked to have affirmed that this is not a one time event and that the owner of the venue waves around her power as if owning some dime a dozen dive bar makes her the queen of France. It gives me no pleasure to excoriate her in a public forum like this but her behavior last night was so off putting and upsetting that it stands a clear mark against what has the potential to be a wonderful space. Freda, please consider changing your attitude or your management.