Nestled in the historic Radio Wave Building where Nikola Tesla once lived and experimented, Patent Pending is an atmospheric cocktail den that merges science, design, and handcrafted drinks. Located behind a buzzer-locked secret door in the back of Patent Coffee, this subterranean speakeasy operates from 5âŻp.m. nightly and seats just 34 guests in its intimate bar cave. Designed by former talent from BlackTail and The Dead Rabbit, its cocktail menu is Teslaâinspired, divided into four electrifying categoriesâEnergy, Frequency, Vibration, and Descentâwith inventive drinks like Hit by a Taxi, Radio Waves, Currents & Coils and AC/DC blending spirits, teas, rare fruit, and savory spices. The interior features exposed brick arches, Edison bulbs, polished bronze bar tops, teal or royalâblue booths, and caveâlike ambiance with design echoes of Teslaâs era. Though reservations are optional and walk-ins start at 5âŻp.m., wait times may occur during peak hours; seating is firstâcome, firstâserve with last entry around 45âŻminutes before close. For larger gatherings, The Labâan adjacent private loungeâcan be booked, offering seating for up to 40 guests and its own bar and dance floor. Complementing the cocktails, the upstairs Patent Coffee serves pastries and espresso by day in a minimalist cafĂ© setting. Behind its innocent façade lies one of NYCâs most intriguing nightlife gems, uniting mixology with a dose of historical mystery.
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