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.
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
The Sunken Lounge main seating area will be closed for a private event on:
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.
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.
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!).
Celebrated chef Jean-Georges helms the historic restaurant.
Eero Saarinen’s iconic 1962 landmark is reigniting the magic of the Jet Age.
TWA Hotel’s 50,000 square feet of event space holds up to 1,600 people.
