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!

Located in the heart of the Flight Center at the TWA Hotel®, The Sunken Lounge slings retro cocktails with swizzle sticks once enjoyed in-flight!

Walk-ins are welcome. Takeout is also available. To make a reservation for a large party or event, please contact [email protected].

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The Sunken Lounge Hours

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

Please note that the lounge (lower-level red seating area) will be closed for a private event at the following times. The upper-level bar and seating area will remain open.

September 12, 2026 from 5 PM to 6 PM
September 15, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
September 19, 2026 from 5 PM to 6 PM
October 3, 2026 from 5 PM to 7 PM
October 9, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM
October 10, 2026 from 5 PM to 6 PM

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!).

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