The Sunken Lounge now serves up cocktails and a view of the Connie airplane.

The Sunken Lounge

Drink in the spirit of the glamorous Sixties with retro cocktails and swizzle sticks once enjoyed in-flight

The Sunken Lounge is open! Reservations are not accepted; walk-ins are welcome. Takeout is also available.

The Sunken Lounge Hours

Monday through Wednesday 4 PM to 11 PM
Thursday 11 AM to 11 PM
Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 12 AM
Sunday 11 AM to 11 PM

Occasionally The Sunken Lounge hosts private events. Please see the list of closures below to confirm that The Sunken Lounge will be open when you plan to visit!

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The Sunken Lounge circa 1962; photo by Balthazar Korab.

History has been made in the Sunken Lounge: Crowds gathered there to watch the Beatles arrive in the United States in 1965! Today, windows look out on our 1958 “Connie” plane while overhead a split flap departures board by Solari di Udine displays messages. Recline on the upholstered benches and admire the authentic white penny tile and original Chili Pepper Red carpet.

A Royal Ambassador menu from MCR’s collection of authentic artifacts.

The hotel's collection of authentic TWA artifacts includes this Royal Ambassador menu.

The menu is stocked with 1960s cocktail favorites, including the Vodka is My Co-Pilot (our take on a martini). Also in the mix: Original signature cocktails like the Jet Fuel, with cucumber mint vodka, Aperol and muddled watermelon. Guests can also order from an expansive collection of spirits, carefully-curated wines and beers, all complemented by elevated bar fare.

Swizzle sticks based on retro TWA designs.

Stir it up: Swizzle sticks based on TWA designs make every cocktail a conversation piece.

In a nod to our past, The Sunken Lounge's swizzle sticks are modeled after TWA’s original sets highlighting its travel destinations (Africa, Greece, England) and its own fleet (propellers!).

The Sunken Lounge will be closed for a private event on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 4 PM to 7:30 PM.
The Sunken Lounge will be closed for a private event on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 4 PM to 8:30 PM.

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