Wallet-Friendly Therapy: Jackie's Fifth Amendment

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At first glance, you might walk into Jackie's Fifth Amendment and think, "Wow, I will probably be murdered tonight if I stay here." Then you realize you need to stop being such a little bitch. One of the few true dive bars left since the gentrification pioneers descended on Park Slope, Jackie's Fifth Amendment stands as a reminder of what the neighborhood used to be like back in the day. Take one step in the door and you're instantly transported to 1975, probably because the chairs you're sitting in are holdovers from that year. Regardless of how divey this bar may be, what it offers that is inherently unique nowadays, is a bartender that will actually listen to you, rather than judging you on your lack of ironic clothing and choice of beer. After five minutes of sitting at the bar (helmed by Fran for years), my friend and I were telling her everything about ourselves. She was shocked when I told her how much I pay for rent. She told my friend that he should break his sublease so he can move in with me. She gave us money for the jukebox and in between cigarette breaks, she told us stories from the old days. Forget fancy doctorates and high-priced bills. Head over to Jackie's for a bucket of 7oz. beers and some free therapy.