Congress Hall's Stylish
Prohibition-Era Cocktail Lounge

There isn’t a more sophisticated way to wrap up your day in Cape May than an evening at the Brown Room, a stylish lounge occupying the same spot as Congress Hall’s first legal post-Prohibition cocktail bar. Magnificent artwork, custom wallpaper and an iconic fireplace combine with a grand circular bar and delicious list of cocktails, creating a unique and intimate vibe.

Brown Room Hours

Open Nightly

Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 pm - Close

Monday - Friday: 4:00 pm - Close

Reservation Policy

The Brown Room does not take reservations.

Seating is available on a first-come, first serve basis.

Menus

Specialty Cocktails Beer & Wine by the Glass Wine by the Bottle Spirits & Whiskies Light Bites

CONGRESS HALL CLASSICS

CHERRY BOURBON SOUR16

Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Lemon, Luxardo Cherry

CONGRESS HALL PERFECT MANHATTAN21

Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Trincheri Dry Vermouth, Angostura Bitters

PINA CEREZA18

Coconut Rum, Goslings, Luxardo, Coconut Cream, Pineapple Juice, Cherry Syrup

ITALIAN MARGARITA16

El Pueblo Viejo Tequila, Amaretto, Orange Juice, Lime Juice

BLACKBERRY BRAMBLE16

Blue Elderflower Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Blackberry Syrup

ALL SPICE OLD FASHIONED17

Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Allspice Dram, Bitters

CLASSICALLY UP

PEAR MARTINI16

Absolut Pear, Combier Orange, Fresh Lime Juice, White Cranberry Juice

APPLE BUTTER MARTINI18

Absolut Vodka, Simple Syrup, Orange Juice, Butterscotch Schnapps, Apple Butter, Egg Whites

BOURBON SIDE CAR17

Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Grand Marnier, Bitters

PUMPKIN SPICE MARTINI17

Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Baileys, Pumpkin Spice Liqueur, Nutmeg

Sparkling Cocktails

APPLE CINNAMON FIZZ15

Apple Juice, Cinnamon Syrup, Prosecco

GRAPEFRUIT PROSECCO15

Grapefruit Juice, Prosecco, St. Germain

FEATURED BEERS

DOMESTICS

BUD LIGHT7

MILLER LITE7

MICHELOB ULTRA7

YUENGLING7

CAPE MAY IPA7

DOGFISH HEAD 60 MIN8

IMPORTS - 8

HEINEKEN

CORONA

GUINNESS

DRAFTS

BLUE PIG TAVERN ALE8

WEEKEND WARRIOR IPA8

WEINHENSTEPHAN FESTBIER8

PUMKING IMPERIAL ALE12

WINES BY THE GLASS

WHITE & ROSÉ

CHARDONNAY16 / 68

Neyers, Carneros CA ‘19

CHARDONNAY12 / 60

Country Ridge, Mendocino CA ‘20

PINOT GRIGIO12 / 60

Montefresco, IT ‘21

RIESLING10 / 40

Kung Fu Girl, WA ‘20

SAUVIGNON BLANC12 / 60

Southern Right, Walker Bay, South Africa ‘21

ROSÉ12 / 60

Le Grand Prébois, France ‘21

RED

CABERNET SAUVIGNON12 / 60

Match Book, CA ‘20

MERLOT12 / 60

Parcel 41, North Coast, CA ‘19

PINOT NOIR14 / 70

Carneros Ranch, Carneros, CA ‘17

SANGIOVESE10 / 50

San Polo Rubio, Montalcino, IT ‘19

GRENACHE12 / 60

Clef du Caladas, Rhône, France ‘20

SPARKLING

PROSECCO12 / 48

Villa Sandi, IT, NV

BRUT16 / 68

Piper Sonoma, CA, NV

BRUT NATURE15 / 75

Patrick Piuze, Val de Mer Rose, FR, NV

Red Wine

BARBERA75

Brovia, Sori del Drago, Piedmont, IT, ‘20

BAROLO95

Luigi Oddero, Piedmont, IT ‘17

BORDEAUX70

Chateau Pavie, Esprit de Pavie, FR, ‘16

CORVINA55

Cesari, Justo, Veneto, ‘19

CABERNET SAUVIGNON120

Duckhorn, Napa Valley, ‘19

CABERNET SAUVIGNON145

Jordan, CA ‘17

CABERNET SAUVIGNON420

Opus One, Napa Valley, CA ‘17

CABERNET SAUVIGNON300

Overture by Opus, CA MV

CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE85

Charbonniere, Mourre des Pedrix, FR '15

CÔTES DU RHÔNE66

Frank Balthazar, Rhône Valley, ‘20

MARGAUX110

Rauzan Segla, Bordeaux, FR ‘15

NEBBIOLO80

Noah, Bramaterra, Piedmont, IT ‘14

PINOT NOIR60

Domaine Jaeger, Rully Rouge, Macon, FR ‘18

PINOT NOIR75

Domaine Michel Magnien, Bourgogne, Burgundy, FR ‘19

PINOT NOIR85

Walter Hansel, Russian River Valley, CA ‘19

RIOJA85

VALPOLICELLA36

Zenato, Veneto, IT ‘17

ZINFANDEL135

The Prisoner, CA ‘19

White Wine

ALBILLA40

Bodegas Ponce, Reto, Manchuela, SP, ‘19

CHABLIS85

Jean Dauvissat, Les Sechets 1er cru, ‘18

CHARDONNAY95

Cakebread, CA ‘19

CHARDONNAY110

Nickel & Nickel, Carneros, CA, ‘20

CHARDONNAY85

Orin Swift Mannequin, CA ‘18

CHARDONNAY100

Rombauer, CA ‘19

MUSCADET45

Eric Chevalier, Clos de la Butte, France, ‘15

RIESLING70

JJ Prüm, Zeltinger Sonnenuher, Spätlese, GER ’17

SANCERRE72

Hubert Brochard, Tradition, Loire, FR ‘20

SAUVIGNON BLANC45

Southern Right, ZAF ‘20

SAUVIGNON BLANC95

Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley, CA ‘20

TXAKOLINA46

Gañeta, Getariako, Spain, ‘20

VERMENTINO60

Bisson, Vignaerta, Portofino, IT ‘20

Rosé Wine

GRENACHE-SYRAH70

Gavoty, Grand Classique, Côte de Provence, FR, ‘20

GRENACHE-VERMENTINO185

Les Clans, Provence, FR ‘19

Champagnes & Sparkling

CHAMPAGNE135

Moet & Chandon “Imperial”, FR NV

CHAMPAGNE145

Veuve Clicquot, FR NV

CHAMPAGNE380

Krug, Grande Cuvee, FR NV

CHAMPAGNE420

Roederer, Cristal, FR ‘12

Please visit the Brown Room for our current selection of our Spirits and Whiskies.

Available Daily 5:00pm-10:00pm

Shucked Oysters21

1/2 Dozen Cape May Salts, Lemon, Mignonette, Horseradish

Cured Farm Meats & Cheese21

Locally Sourced Meats & Cheese, Olives, Honeycomb, Artisanal Crackers

Hummus14

Tomato Tapenade, Beach Plum Farm Vegetables

Classic Shrimp Cocktail19

Lemon, Cocktail Sauce

Pigs in a Blanket18

Puff Pastry, Dijonnaise

Mushroom Arancini18

Truffle Aioli

Assorted Cheesecake & Brownie Bites12

House-made Daily

200 CONGRESS PLACE
CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY 08204
(609) 884-8421

it’s easy to find us

Cape May is easily accessible from the Garden State Parkway and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. The hotel is located in the heart of the Historic District, right across the street from the beach and the Washington Street Mall.

Valet Parking is provided. Please pull up in front of the hotel and an attendant will assist you with your luggage and car.

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From Specific Points

From The Garden State Parkway | From The Cape May Lewes Ferry | From New York | From Washington/Baltimore | From Philadelphia

Congress Hall's Stylish Prohibition-Era Cocktail Lounge