The Boiler Room is as far removed thematically as it is geographically from the Hell's Kitchen and Chelsea gay scenes—what New York lovingly calls a "post-gay gay bar"—where orientation isn't a good enough basis for conversation and being the most over-the-top bottom won't win you any favors. This is a bar for those who consider themselves drinkers first (and mostly beer), men second, and...
This down-to-earth East Village bar is a favorite gay dive. Despite the mixed guy-girl crowd, it’s a serious cruising scene for well-sculpted beautiful boys and a perfectly fine hangout for those who’d rather play pool. Economical happy hours daily from 4 to 8pm.
The eclectic crowd at this divey East Village bar transcends the meat market norm.:
The Scene
The vibe manages to stay young without lapsing into attitude; a major achievement. College boys, cowboys, East Village freaks and the occasional disoriented leather daddy all...