The Boiler Room

(109 Ratings)
East Village institution with a great jukebox

This neighborhood hangout was all the rage in the late 90s. It cooled down a bit since then but still brings in the NYU boys and girls. The jukebox always has good music playing and the atmosphere is true East Village.



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Reviews

BradyM
BradyM
Over a year ago

I used to LOVE Boiler Room. It was one of the first bars (gay or otherwise) I had ever set foot in. This is when Nana and the gang worked there. I moved to London, and when I returned, I went for my birthday. I was legitimately excited. I had the worst experience I have ever had in the East Village. There was a bartender with grey hair and a terrible attitude that made the experience less than desirable. I will never, EVER, go back. There are too many better options.


BBwannabe
BBwannabe
Over a year ago

Skip it Unless You're a Local.

I was here on 5/22/16 at 1:00am. The Boiler Room consists of a bar along one wall with several tables in the floor space, a small lounge area in one recessed corner by the bathrooms (ick), and a pool table (unused at the time.) I paid $8.50 for a Bacardi and Coke. Pros: rainbow flags hanging from the ceiling, and exposed brick walls. Cons: a mixed crowd of locals who kept to themselves. I will not be back.


anthonydicap
anthonydicap
Over a year ago

Cheapest drinks as gay bars in NYC go .. 3.75 for mixed drinks and cheap beers .. Pretty fun and always here but i wish they would have a DJ instead of a juke box. A big ++ is they always skip lady gaga whenever someone tries to play her !


Futbol56
Futbol56
Over a year ago

Typical E Village

It is small, cramped, and it screams East Village. If that is what you like, you're in the right place!


NextDoorMagazine
NextDoorMagazine
Over a year ago

Best Drink Specials and Hot Boys

We love Boiler Room! We are always there sipping on 3.50 cocktails, listening to some good retro inspired beats, all while flirting with the cute hipsters/scenesters that decorate the historic bar. We always meet cute boys!


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