The East Village’s iconic Boiler Room is back and better than ever; stop in and get served by resident artist / photographer and Bar Babe Shane Reynolds!
Bar(s) that I work at: The Boiler Room
How long I’ve worked there: 10 months
What are my shifts: Saturday and Thursday nights, Monday day
What makes this bar great: it’s an institution, a staple of NYC gay bar history. Some
of the regulars have roots as far back as the Stonewall Riots and Studio 54. I learn so much from them every day, and cherish them.
Best drink I make: The tequila soda (joking…but if you want a filthy vodka martini, I got you)
I love it when customers: Tip me generously
I hate it when customers: Ask me to hook up with them in the bathroom. Like, at least wait ’til my shift is over!
Craziest thing I’ve seen here: A gimp in the bathroom once. Jump scare!
Other places I’ve worked: Old Man Hustle, The Lantern, The Woods.
My hometown: Norwich, NY
Stuff I do when I’m not bartending: Taking photos, which is my main hustle. We just had an exhibition of my photography work this past month in the bar, and it was so great. I also am known to be shaking ass at the club, working out, or watching old Hollywood films
Single or Taken: Single, and staying that way
Who/what turns me on: Men that look exactly like me, apparently
Favorite music: Madonna is my God, Beach House to be sad, Depeche Mode when I’m wearing my leather pants
Favorite movie or TV show: Movie: Sunset Boulevard (1950)
Favorite drag queen: Bianca Del Rio
My drag name would be: Cookie Monroe
Favorite gogo boy: Jay Quack
Favorite DJ: my friend Matthew Tasheff…Gay nightlife icon
Other stuff you need to know about me: Again, I’m a photographer… so support my work please, or reach out to collaborate! I was an altar boy. I’ve been going viral for going in the Le Bain hot tub in my jockstrap on TikTok recently. I refuse to be ashamed
Follow me on: Instagram and TikTok
Tip me at: Venmo: @shane-reynolds-5
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