Congress Hall's Stylish
Brown Room Hours
Open Nightly
Monday - Thursday: 2:00pm - 12:00am
Friday & Saturday: 12:00pm - 1:00am
Sunday: 12:00pm -12:00am
Reservation Policy
The Brown Room does not currently take reservations.
Seating is available on a first-come, first serve basis.
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BUFFALO TRACE BOURBON
“CAPE RESORTS SINGLE BARREL SELECT”
We proudly present our newest single-barrel select bourbon from Buffalo Trace. Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned more awards than any distillery in the world.
SHOWCASE COCKTAILS
CONGRESS HALL PERFECT MANHATTAN20
Carpano Antica, Angostura Bitters, Extra Dry Vermouth
BIG HOUSE OLD FASHIONED20
Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters
OLD PAL20
Dry Vermouth, Campari
PAPER PLANE20
Aperol, Amaro, Lemon
SPECIALTY COCKTAILS
CHERRY BOURBON SOUR16
Bourbon, Lemon, Luxardo
CONGRESSIONAL COSMO15
Vodka, Orange Liqueur, Lime, White Cranberry
BLACKBERRY BRAMBLE16
Gin, Lemon, Blackberry
FALL OLD FASHIONED16
Bourbon, Allspice Dram, Bitters
AUTUMN SPRITZ16
Aperol, Apple Cider, Prosecco, Autumn Spices
JALAPEÑO GIMLET17
Casamigos Jalapeño, Thyme Syrup, Lime
SPICED PUMPKIN MARTINI15
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Cream, Pumpkin Spice
CONGRESS HALL CLASSICS
NEGRONI16
Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari
BOULEVARDIER16
Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Campari
AVIATION17
Gin, Maraschino, Crème de Violette
DAIQUIRI15
Rum, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice
BEES KNEES16
Gin, Honey, Lemon
ALCOHOL - FREE
ZERO BRAMBLE12
Blackberry, Lemon, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
HIGBEE SPRITZ12
Strawberry, Jalapeño, Lemon, Bubbles
CUCUMBER MINT MULE13
Beach Plum Farm Cucumber, Mint, Lime, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
FEATURED BEERS
DOMESTICS
BUD LIGHT7
MILLER LITE7
MICHELOB ULTRA7
YUENGLING7
CAPE MAY IPA8
IMPORTS - 8
CORONA
GUINNESS
HEINEKEN
HEINEKEN 0.0
DRAFTS
BLUE PIG IPA8
CONGRESS HALL "1816"9
ALLAGASH WHITE8
STELLA ARTOIS8
WINES BY THE GLASS
WHITE & ROSÉ
CHARDONNAY16 / 80
Hands of Time, Napa Valley, CA
PINOT GRIGIO12 / 58
Alverdi, Organic, Delle Venezie, IT
SAUVIGNON BLANC13 / 60
Southern Right, Walker Bay, ZAF
SAUVIGNON BLANC18 / 87
Cherrier, Sancerre, LoireValley, FR
ROSÉ13 / 64
Hampton Water, Languedoc, FR
ROSÉ18 / 88
Whispering Angel, Provence, FR
RED
CABERNET SAUVIGNON12 / 59
The Federalist, CA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON19 / 94
RouteStock, Napa, CA
MERLOT13 / 62
Parcel 41, North Coast, CA
PINOT NOIR12 / 58
Deloach, CA
PINOT NOIR19 / 91
Ken Wright, Willamette Valley, OR
SYRAH BLEND14 / 67
Vina Robles “The Arborist”, Paso Robles, CA
SPARKLING
PROSECCO12 / 58
Avissi, Veneto, IT
SPARKLING BRUT ROSÉ14 / 66
GRUET, NM
BRUT19 / 85
Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, CA
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.
BROWN ROOM PLATES
Available Daily
LOCAL OYSTERS21
1/2 Dozen Cape May Salts, Lemon, Mignonette, Horseradish
CURED FARM MEATS & CHEESE25
Locally Sourced Meats & Cheese, Seasonal Jam, Artisanal Crackers
HUMMUS15
Tomato Tapenade, Beach Plum Farm Vegetables
JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL22
Lemon, Cocktail Sauce
PIGS IN A BLANKET18
Housemade Puff Pastry, Dijonnaise
BANG BANG SHRIMP20
Tempura Shrimp, Beach Plum Farm Scallions, Spicy Sauce
CALAMARI17
Banana Peppers, Marinara, Citrus Aioli
SHORT RIB CROQUETTES17
Potato, Mozzarella, Caramelized Onion, Comeback Sauce
CHOPPED SALAD18
Romaine, Radicchio, Candied Bacon, Heirloom Tomato, Chopped Egg, Red Onion, Blue Cheese, Russian Dressing
CONGRESS HALL BURGER22
American Prime Angus Beef, Bacon Jam, Cheddar Cheese, Fried Shallots
Available at 5:00pm
STEAK FRITES45
10 oz Hanger Steak, French Fries, Citrus Chimichurri
CONGRESSIONAL LUMP CRAB CAKES39
Tavern Fries, Coleslaw, Tartar Sauce, Lemon
ATLANTIC SALMON34
Fingerling Potatoes, Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms, Salmon Roe Beurre Blanc
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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