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Boston Ramrod
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Neighborhood: Fenway
1254 Boylston St
(between Ipswich St & Jersey St)
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 266-2986
1254 Boylston St
(between Ipswich St & Jersey St)
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 266-2986
- Nearest Transit:
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Kenmore (Green)
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$$
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Music:
- DJ
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- Yes
12 reviews for Boston Ramrod
So, from what i hear, in the 90's this place was so hardcore that there was actually a "leather" dress code to get in. A "dark room" used to exist, and the Ramrod had quite a reputation as a cruise bar... a cruise bar so conveniently located a short walk from The Fens... but that's another review.
Luckily, they've narrowed this strict leather ambiance to certain nights... (Friday i think)
From walking up to the door and being greeted with a big smile by Anton the security guy... to ordering a drink from the older bartender (he's a little hard at hearing, but a sweetheart)... to venturing downstairs to check out the Thursday night karaoke at Machine... This place is a great time.
I guess I should do a seperate review for Machine, but they're kinda the same thing (yet two totally different worlds)... Ramrod upstairs, Machine downstairs...
If you're heading out to a 7pm sox game... Ramrod is a great place to grab a few drinks before the game.
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"Is he doing what I THINK he's doing?"
"Is this for real?"
"Sir, is that even legal in your own home?"
these are all questions I was asking myself ... when I stumbled into the BACK ROOM.
I've certainly been here before, but I've never seen anything like this. Usually it's pretty boring. There's always a bunch of spooky leather daddies standing around, and saying/ doing lewd things... but when I stepped in the back room, I thought I was on the set of CALIGULA (without women) but with props from the Ninja Turtles movies.... Between stacks of toxic waste barrels and up against steel fences, there were clusters of men touching each others no-nos, and group make outs, and it kind of smelled like FitCorp :(. I was waiting for ATF agents to bust through the doors!
I'm not sure what the employee dress code is, but my bartender was wearing a black jock strap, but his large gut gave me the impression that he wasn't too athletic. :(
There is also a shop inside that sells fun outfits, like vinyl and leather underwear and I think I saw a rubber fist?!?
The music was good. I think the drinks were kind of cheap? I was too shocked by the dirties to remember... I'll obviously go again ... I just don't want to end up on FOX 25 news when the raid occurs.
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It was empty while I was there, so I was able to peak around and see what this "leather only" club was all about. Lots of space, and I've heard lots of interesting stories. If i were a gay man, and leather were my thing, me and my ass-less chaps would be here.
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Me: "I come to Machine every week, but I've never gone inside Ramrod."
Boy: "Let's go."
Me: *drunkenly* "Okay!"
..................................36 seconds.....................................
Me: "I'm scared."
Boy: "Thank god, me too. Let's go!"
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Five stars for (a) being a unique outlet for a dying gay scene in Boston and (b) having the ability to scare the bajeezus out of me!
Imagine one of those video games with the monsters and the terrorists and the Jackie Chan University drop-outs where there are toxic waste barrels and danger looms around every corner. Now replace those characters with gay leather daddies and replace danger with sexual violations. You've got Ramrod.
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One of the last leather/levi bars left in New England. The "Rod" as locals call it, brings in a variety of men (and some ladies too) to drink beer and play pool and watch lame fake porn on too small tv's.
The back room can be way too friendly, if your looking for a grop or more. There is/ used to be a rule that in order to get into the back room one had to 1. be wearing leather 2. shirt off and 3.NO sneakers.
The music can be hard and heavy house w/ pots and pans, heavy bass and train whilsles. One can usually smell a strong smell of video head cleaner and stale beers and BO all in one. NICE!
Busy nights are Friday and Saturdays.
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The best bar in Boston for MEN who want to meet MEN. Undoubtedly not for the femmy boys, or weak timid type. Friday and Saturday nights are the best. Though any night you're in the mood for a strong cheap drink, friendly bartenders, and manly gay men the RamRod is the only place in Boston for you. If you've never been there before check out their strict dress code for Friday nights, and be ready to have the time of your life.
a) i'm not gay
b) I've never been to the Ramrod
but my roommate from college is gay, and this is one of his favorite places, so by powers of association, i'm giving it 5 stars.
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Gaysus would roll over in his grave because of this place, if he had one. The strict leather dress code bars most people from entering, so make sure to wear your assless chaps and harness if you plan on experiencing this grope fest. Once inside, expect to be touched, poked, and prodded by anything pointy and hard. Going with friends and refraining from bending over may help in avoiding an unwanted liaison with a leather daddy three times your size. The guys here are aggressive... this place isn't for the timid.
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This is the closest to a really fun gay bar Boston has. Well it is actually fun so it is the ONLY fun gay bar Boston has. If you are out looking for a cutie pie dressed in the required Boston fag outfit you are in the wrong damn place. This is a place where the ugly can come and meet and feel attractive. Makes me wonder if perhaps I am ugly but that is neither here nor there. I always have a great time when I stop in for a snout full. They have a fun little gift shop that I enjoy shopping at they used to sell "video Head Cleaner" but they no longer do! There is also an amazing superstore nextdoor so if you do meet mr right you can pop in for some supplies!
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I love this place, and I'm not a gay man!! Great DJs, and of course wonderful bartenders (I'm a bit biased as my good friend works here). I love coming here to dance and drink because no one will ever grab my ass! (Well, they might, but it probably won't be a reason to smack anyone). There's a pool room for more laid back fun, a good dance floor, and of course the leather room, in which I have never been (the rules are very strict, and really it's basically no girls allowed...but why would you want to go there anyway?). Drinks are pretty cheap, and very strong. Also, cash only, but they have an ATM machine.
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This bar was very surprising to me and my friends on our first trip to Boston. We have never seen a bar that catered to so many different tastes. We had a lot of fun and will be sure to go back when we visit Boston again.
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We were just there recently for the Ramrods Anniversary and we had a blast and good laughs also. Thank you patrons of the Boston Ramrod when Anthony and I raised 1600.00 dollars for the National Kidney Foundation because our Friend Eddie Berini was in need of a kidney.
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