Patent Pending · 49 W 27th St · NoMad, NYC
Private Events at a Hidden Cocktail Bar in NoMad, NYC
Birthdays, holiday parties, corporate events, cocktail classes and full buyouts, in the cellar of the building where Nikola Tesla lived and worked.
At a glance
Up to 45 — The Lab, comfortably. Birthdays have gone up to 55
50 – 120 — Full buyout. Patent Pending, The Lab and the café
Up to 100 — Cocktail classes. Hands-on, led by our bartenders
1 – 40 — Prix fixe. $95 per person, plus 20% automatic gratuity and tax ($124 all in)
A speakeasy beneath the Radio Wave Building
Fig. 1 — The Building
Patent Pending sits in the cellar of the Radio Wave Building, the New York City landmark where Nikola Tesla lived and ran his experiments in the late 19th century. It is part discreet speakeasy, part upscale cocktail club, and for your event it can be entirely yours.
Our cocktails were built by industry veterans of Dead Rabbit and BlackTail. Our bar and front-of-house team take real pleasure in the details, from the first drink to the last song.
Three rooms, one hidden address
Fig. 2 — The Spaces
Patent Coffee café: The entrance up front, where food is served during private events.
The bar at Patent Pending: A low-ceilinged mirrored foyer for eight, five banquettes seating up to 22, and nine bar stools.
The Lab: Behind a hidden archway: a booth for ten, a booth for twelve, five bar seats, two bar stations and a dance floor. Up to 45 guests comfortably. Explore The Lab →
The Cage: Our collection of fine and rare spirits inside The Lab, poured neat and priced by the ounce.
Private events we host
Fig. 3 — Occasions
Birthdays & celebrations: From an intimate night in The Lab to a party that takes over the whole bar.
Holiday parties: Company and friends' holiday parties in a room that already feels like an occasion.
Corporate events & team nights: Client entertaining, launches and after-work parties.
Cocktail classes: Learn three classic cocktails from our bartenders, for groups of up to 100. See cocktail classes →
Screenings & big games: The Lab can project onto its walls for private screenings, big games and award shows.
Photoshoots: Book the space for a shoot. Ask us about dates and timing.
How event pricing works
Fig. 4 — Terms
Every event is quoted individually, based on your date, guest count and the space you need. There are two ways to book:
Open bar: A set package for your guest count and run time.
On consumption: Your guests order from the bar against an agreed minimum spend.
A 6% facility fee applies to open bar and on-consumption events. Prix fixe reservations have no facility fee.
Events run two hours and up. Dates are held first come, first served, and are confirmed with a signed contract and payment.
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Patent Pending hold for a private event?
The Lab holds 45 guests comfortably, and we've hosted birthdays of up to 55. A full buyout of Patent Pending, The Lab and the café is for 50 to 120 guests.
Can I book The Lab on its own?
Yes. The Lab is a private room behind a hidden archway inside Patent Pending, with its own bar stations, dance floor and private entry and exit.
How much does a private event cost?
We quote every event individually. You can choose an open bar or on consumption with a minimum spend. A 6% facility fee applies to open bar and on-consumption events. Prix fixe reservations have no facility fee. Send an inquiry with your date and guest count and we’ll come back with options.
Do you host holiday parties and corporate events?
Yes. Holiday parties, company parties, team nights and client events are a large part of what we do, in The Lab or across the whole venue.
Do you offer cocktail classes?
Yes. Our bartenders teach private, hands-on classes in The Lab for groups of up to 100. Guests learn to make three classic cocktails.
Is food available?
Yes. Hors d'oeuvres and bites are served from the café up front during private events, and food options are included in your quote.
Can I reserve a table instead of booking a private event?
Patent Pending is walk-in first. Reservations are optional and prepaid: our prix fixe is $95 per person, plus a 20% automatic gratuity and tax ($124 per person all in), for parties of 1 to 40, with a welcome sip, three cocktails (mocktails, beer or wine also available) and hors d'oeuvres. Request a reservation or email events@patentpendingnyc.com.
Where is Patent Pending?
49 West 27th Street in NoMad, Manhattan, below street level in the Radio Wave Building.
Can we play our own music?
Yes. You can play your own music by connecting a dedicated device in our A/V closet.
Can we bring a cake?
Of course. We don’t charge a cake-cutting fee. We just ask that you bring your own paper plates and forks.
How do I book?
Fill out the event inquiry form on this page. Our team typically replies within a couple of hours. You can also email events@patentpendingnyc.com.
Plan your event
Tell us your date, guest count and the kind of event you have in mind. Our team typically replies within a couple of hours, sometimes faster.
Prefer email? events@patentpendingnyc.com