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2 days ago · The Boiler Room, a dimly-lit queer neighborhood bar known for affordable drinks and a signature jukebox, has reopened in a new location just steps away from its old space in the East Village. The 30-year-old no-frills, cash-only bar left its former location at 86 E. Fourth St. in April following issues with a landlord who […]
Apr 29, 2024 · Iconic East Village gay bar Boiler Room has closed ahead of move to a new location on 2nd Avenue. After nearly 30 years, the Boiler Room has closed (as of last week) at 86 E. Fourth St. near Second Avenue. As previously reported, the no-frills LGBTQ+ bar is relocating around the corner to 45 Second Ave. between Third Street and Second Street...
Jun 20, 2023 · Iconic gay dive bar the Boiler Room is closing later this year ahead of a move to a new East Village space. Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy. After 34 years at 86 E. Fourth St. near Second Avenue, the Boiler Room will likely be closing by the end of the year, management confirmed to EVG.
Jan 16, 2020 · Good Weird Queer Bar: The Boiler Room Is Manhattan’s Friendliest Gay Bar. The East Village mainstay is the opposite of other pretentious or intimidating gay bars, and that’s exactly what makes it magic. By Naveen Kumar. January 16, 2020. Zak Krevitt.
Jun 20, 2023 · The Boiler Room, which 1st opened on 4th Street in 1989, has been an iconic East Village staple for over 3 decades in NYC's vast gay landscape, offering just the bare bones basics, including a jukebox, pool table, & super cheap drink specials as well as an old-school, no-windows aesthetic.
Jun 24, 2024 · According to The Boiler Room's website, they hope to be open for Pride Weekend. After nearly 3 0 years in operation, the no-frills LGBTQ+ bar closed this past April at 86 E. Fourth St. near Second Avenue.
So what if you’re gay? Such is the attitude at this friendly, unobtrusive, post-gay gay bar that helped put the queer East Village bar scene on the map.