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Kava Lounge

605 Hudson St. · at 12th & Hudson St
West Village, Manhattan

Already closed by 2009

In 2026

No license found in 2026

No active NYS liquor license at this address or under this name nearby

Later here: La Ripaille (licensed 2025–26).

From New York State Liquor Authority active licenses, downloaded October 9, 2026.

Overview

Ingestion of extracts from the kava root cause talkitive and euphoric behavior a sense of well-being and a mildly aphrodesiac effect. What could be a more ideal base for the cocktails served at the Kava Lounge?

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