I have actually been here multiple times. Drinks are always great, the vibe is very intimate and romantic. But the service has definitely gone down hill. My most recent visit, I was there on a weekend day, we were a group of four. There was only one waitress attending to the whole bar. She was visibly overwhelmed and frustrated. The previous times I have been there, more staff was definitely present. Or you had the option to just grab your drink at the bar and sit wherever you`d like, either is better than having one extremely angry person try and serve the entire place with no help.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Sue Cade
In New York for my birthday, my daughter suggested we visit this speakeasy for cocktails. We arrived at exactly the right time as it was just opening (it's a coffee shop until 4pm then at 5pm the secret door opens!). We were given seats at the bar. I found the cocktail menu a little confusing but the bartender was brilliant, asking what I liked to drink and making suggestions. He was so knowledgeable and watching him make the cocktails was a lesson in itself. We told him it was my birthday and the fun began! We chatted for ages, swapping life experiences and laughing lots. Then we met some of the other staff and celebrated with another guest who was also having a birthday. A second cocktail and shots on the house for my special day, so very sweet, thank you. I've read some of the negative reviews of Patent Pending and they don't equate to my experience. If you're in New York, go here, go early, and be yourself!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jason
I brought my family here over the holidays and had the best experience ever. Our server Tess was an absolute delight and incredibly knowledgeable. Highly recommend the Mr. Muir and Hit By a Taxi. Will be coming again!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Logan sobel
Favorite bar in the whole city, one of the few must visits. The staff is incredibly attentive, professional, and truly beaming with personality and charm. 10/10!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keeley Mizell
One of my fave “hidden” gems of NYC! speakeasy vibes are so cool and the staff really sets the tone. Came in on a Monday night so there wasn’t much of a wait or trouble getting booth seats. our host/server was attentive, knowledgeable, and made us laugh repeatedly. when we came in a second time a couple weeks later she even recognized us and welcomed us back in! that type of vibe is a rare find at popular bars so I will definitely be coming back… for more than just the awesome drinks 🥂
NIKKI AVIV
Went in this past Friday and was welcomed by the most amazing girls. Couldn’t recommend this place enough!! Such great energy and incredible cocktails. 10/10!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lexi Fleck
Just moved to New York and wanted to explore this place. SOOOO HAPPY I DID. The red head I think her name is tess was so amazing and kind. I loved her! She made my experience so great. She gave amazing recs and clearly knew what she was talking about! Also DRINKS WERE SO GOOD. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adria Steelman
10s!! can’t say enough good things. drinks were amazing but the service was even better. bella was so attentive and personable. she helped our entire party find drinks that suited each persons individual taste which was very impressive and really made our experience. will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Lance Johnson
This place was a little too small for my liking. It is considered a Speak Easy. However, if someone was actually there as a guest speaker, there did not appear to be enough room to do so. I was there for an engagement party and the accomodations were appropriate for that purpose. Still to small and a little too dark for me.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ivan Friend
I visited Patent Pending on a Thursday with friends a few months ago. Our server Bella was an absolute standout. From the moment we sat down, her service was warm, attentive, and effortlessly polished—exactly what you hope for in a speakeasy like this. She clearly knows the menu inside and out, offering thoughtful recommendations and explaining cocktails with genuine enthusiasm and impressive detail. Nothing felt rushed, yet we were never left waiting; she struck that perfect balance that makes you feel both cared for and relaxed. The atmosphere of this beautiful space really brought the whole evening together, and we can’t wait to return!
Came in Friday around a month ago, and the girls hosting and serving were just flat out awful. It seems like they've never worked in a bar or restaurant a day in their lives. A bunch of kids who are too busy drinking and chatting away with their friends seem to run this place? Felt rather unusual to spend so much money in a bar whose employees almost all seemed barely 21 (if even that) and lacked the basic professionalism to understand not having hang-out time while your paying customers are waiting to order drinks. AVOID.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Hardeep Uppal
Really creative cocktail and a really cool vibe. The cocktails are on the pricy side even for NY.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Eman Afzal
Came here for a date night and was absolutely blown away by the drinks and the vibes! Our hostess was super sweet and helpful and our Bartender Max was an absolute GEM! Super nice and knowledgeable about everything cocktail related! We will def be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
John Strohmeyer
Bless, they dint have to let me in, and yet even after they had stopped taking customers for the night, they’re let me in. The cocktails were expertly crafted, the atmosphere was intimate and stylish, and the staff made me feel genuinely appreciated. I’m incredibly grateful for the kindness and will absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Catalina
Hostess was super rude…very disappointing experience. Please don’t work in customer service if you can’t treat your customers with respect. Cocktails are good but in my opinion not worth the price. The room is also smaller than pictured.
I have actually been here multiple times. Drinks are always great, the vibe is very intimate and romantic. But the service has definitely gone down hill. My most recent visit, I was there on a weekend day, we were a group of four. There was only one waitress attending to the whole bar. She was visibly overwhelmed and frustrated. The previous times I have been there, more staff was definitely present. Or you had the option to just grab your drink at the bar and sit wherever you`d like, either is better than having one extremely angry person try and serve the entire place with no help.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
In New York for my birthday, my daughter suggested we visit this speakeasy for cocktails. We arrived at exactly the right time as it was just opening (it's a coffee shop until 4pm then at 5pm the secret door opens!). We were given seats at the bar. I found the cocktail menu a little confusing but the bartender was brilliant, asking what I liked to drink and making suggestions. He was so knowledgeable and watching him make the cocktails was a lesson in itself. We told him it was my birthday and the fun began! We chatted for ages, swapping life experiences and laughing lots. Then we met some of the other staff and celebrated with another guest who was also having a birthday. A second cocktail and shots on the house for my special day, so very sweet, thank you. I've read some of the negative reviews of Patent Pending and they don't equate to my experience. If you're in New York, go here, go early, and be yourself!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I brought my family here over the holidays and had the best experience ever. Our server Tess was an absolute delight and incredibly knowledgeable. Highly recommend the Mr. Muir and Hit By a Taxi. Will be coming again!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Favorite bar in the whole city, one of the few must visits. The staff is incredibly attentive, professional, and truly beaming with personality and charm. 10/10!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my fave “hidden” gems of NYC! speakeasy vibes are so cool and the staff really sets the tone. Came in on a Monday night so there wasn’t much of a wait or trouble getting booth seats. our host/server was attentive, knowledgeable, and made us laugh repeatedly. when we came in a second time a couple weeks later she even recognized us and welcomed us back in! that type of vibe is a rare find at popular bars so I will definitely be coming back… for more than just the awesome drinks 🥂
Went in this past Friday and was welcomed by the most amazing girls. Couldn’t recommend this place enough!! Such great energy and incredible cocktails. 10/10!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just moved to New York and wanted to explore this place. SOOOO HAPPY I DID. The red head I think her name is tess was so amazing and kind. I loved her! She made my experience so great. She gave amazing recs and clearly knew what she was talking about! Also DRINKS WERE SO GOOD. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10s!! can’t say enough good things. drinks were amazing but the service was even better. bella was so attentive and personable. she helped our entire party find drinks that suited each persons individual taste which was very impressive and really made our experience. will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This place was a little too small for my liking. It is considered a Speak Easy. However, if someone was actually there as a guest speaker, there did not appear to be enough room to do so. I was there for an engagement party and the accomodations were appropriate for that purpose. Still to small and a little too dark for me.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visited Patent Pending on a Thursday with friends a few months ago. Our server Bella was an absolute standout. From the moment we sat down, her service was warm, attentive, and effortlessly polished—exactly what you hope for in a speakeasy like this. She clearly knows the menu inside and out, offering thoughtful recommendations and explaining cocktails with genuine enthusiasm and impressive detail. Nothing felt rushed, yet we were never left waiting; she struck that perfect balance that makes you feel both cared for and relaxed. The atmosphere of this beautiful space really brought the whole evening together, and we can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Came in Friday around a month ago, and the girls hosting and serving were just flat out awful. It seems like they've never worked in a bar or restaurant a day in their lives. A bunch of kids who are too busy drinking and chatting away with their friends seem to run this place? Felt rather unusual to spend so much money in a bar whose employees almost all seemed barely 21 (if even that) and lacked the basic professionalism to understand not having hang-out time while your paying customers are waiting to order drinks. AVOID.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Really creative cocktail and a really cool vibe. The cocktails are on the pricy side even for NY.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Came here for a date night and was absolutely blown away by the drinks and the vibes! Our hostess was super sweet and helpful and our Bartender Max was an absolute GEM! Super nice and knowledgeable about everything cocktail related! We will def be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Bless, they dint have to let me in, and yet even after they had stopped taking customers for the night, they’re let me in. The cocktails were expertly crafted, the atmosphere was intimate and stylish, and the staff made me feel genuinely appreciated. I’m incredibly grateful for the kindness and will absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hostess was super rude…very disappointing experience. Please don’t work in customer service if you can’t treat your customers with respect. Cocktails are good but in my opinion not worth the price. The room is also smaller than pictured.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
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