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    The Sunken Lounge

    3.0 (24 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Good for groups

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    Rosa the mixologist!
    Dave N.

    What can I say? Nostalgia at It's finest! amazing setting brings back memories and fabulous craft cocktails prepared by Rosa! Makes me pray for all of my flights to be delayed at JFK.

    Kenny C.

    They make a mean espresso martini. Once the food courts were closed, I needed a coffee and they hooked me up right. And then when I needed another coffee, I asked for one with whiskey, and the bartender asked, "have you ever had an espresso martini?" Say no more, good sir. I ended up having a few of them that night. Of course, I couldn't be drinking at an airport and not order an Aviation. And they make a damn fine one! We were here for cocktail hour before/after a wedding ceremony, and also for after-dinner drinks. The place is lovely. Big sprawling red couches, giant windows with a view of Connie, and some fun bartenders/waitresses. Definitely worth stopping by!

    Martini and the Howard Hughes, both quite good
    Blair C.

    I tried the Sunken Lounge while on a Layover. For ambience it cannot be beat. The renovated TWA Hotel terminal is awesome to see and they really have turned it into an experience all it's own. It's outside of security so if you have the chance take the time to visit. Food offerings are slim but the drink menu has plenty for everyone. We tried the Howard Hughes and the Sunken Lounge Martini. The Howard Hughes was delicious and the Martini was terrific (and it came with twa wings for a souvenir). Overall a great experience, if you have the time get to JFK early enough to explore and enjoy.

    $21 sliders (dry).  $8 bottle of beer
    Sam p.

    "They have you trapped & they know it" prices. See photos. Sliders buns were cold with warm, dry patties equivalent (but smaller) to McD's. No condiments. $21 for that. Then there's the $8 a can/bottles of light beers. It's reflective of my room experience. I wouldn't come back.

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    Ingrid S.

    I came here a few weeks before coronavirus really blew up for someone's birthday. If you're into 50s/60s art deco retro mod vibes and travel this is definitely a fun spot to check out. While my stay was fairly brief, I did enjoy that staff are dressed up in costumes. The tile ticker above the white pristine seating area changes images every few minutes. Only downside is that they don't take cash and only credit. Though, the drinks are around $18-20 so I kind of get that and they don't want dollar tips. I went with the classic aviation cocktail. It was oddly more pinkinsh red than I've ever had it in my life (normally its pale violet) and tasted a little bit more tart. Not sure if they have their own twist because classically it is made with creme de violette. I should have just gone with my gut and read the yelp reviews and tried the espresso martini. It's worth a visit and to check out the entire twa hotel and space. But I wasn't feeling it for some reason. Also, I think my phobia of what was going on was starting to kick in since it was early March and I just wanted to get the hell out of the airport and take a long shower.

    Sunken Lounge (after 1am) at the TWA Hotel
    Erin P.

    If you're into all things retro sixties AND aviation as much as we are, then this whole hotel is like walking into a dream. It's beautiful. People have complained about the service, but our experience was ok. It was a little clunky, and maybe disorganized a little and the drinks, while good, are sort of outrageously priced, but this isn't at my corner dive bar. It's the atmosphere you're paying for. I figure it's a donation that in part goes toward the upkeep of this magnificent building. Hell yes I'll pay $20 for a miniature martini that comes with a set of TWA wings. And I'll tip big for the little gal who brought us our last round somehow even though the bar had closed 20 minutes ago and she didn't know before taking our order. I loved this place. I love how it's busy but not packed, I wish kids weren't allowed and that they played a broader range of 60s music...if I hear Hard Days Night one more time I might lose it...bug overall I think it's great.

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    Virginia T.

    Definitely come for a drink if you are passing through JFK and have a few hours to spare. It's located in the iconic mid-century Eero Saarinen-designed TWA terminal. Order the iconic martini with wings. Enjoy the views and wander around and discover all of the delights that are hidden around the hotel. Huge plus - dog friendly. Open daily from 11 AM to 1 AM, I recommend making a reservation.

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    Shit ass menu. Chicky nuggies on the flat bread. Eat before you come! Spend a million dollars for toaster oven cuisine.

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    The hype is way more than the actual experience. The drinks are served in plastic cups, and the food has to be ordered separately.

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    Bartender was rude, drinks were small and overpriced. Atmosphere/kitschness is the only reason to go.

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    They were basically out of everything I wanted, and the food we got was terrible…read more When you come to a restaurant because the menu says your mac & cheese is famous and you have a hungry seven-year-old, the waiter should let you know that they're out of their one of their star items. The fried pickles were so doughy that you could barely see a pickle, the waffle fries were undercooked, and the pickle slaw looked like you could've gotten it at Stop and Shop deli counter and added pickle chips. It was also drenched in so much mayonnaise that I couldn't eat it. Get yourself a turkey and cheese sandwich from the grab and go and be thankful that you did.

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