RAMROD 'for the man'Ramrod was not a themed bar or a nostalgia act. It was a real leather institution that defined an era of New York City queer life before polish, permission, or corporate Pride existed. Located at 394 West Street in the Far West Village, Ramrod operated from the early 1970s until 1985 and became a cornerstone of serious leather culture. This was a space built by and for men who lived with intention, discipline, and sexual honesty. Motorcycle gear,