The Brown Room

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. Spend a little time deep in one of the comfortable leather chairs enjoying the fire and gentle buzz of friendly conversation around you and it’s not difficult to see why The Brown Room is called “Cape May’s Living Room.” It’s a great place rendezvous with friends after a day on the beach, and it’s also a great place to meet new friends since there’s something about the Brown Room that seems to encourage people to reach out and connect with each other. Maybe it’s the 1930s-inspired design with its famous zebra skin carpet, large palms, magnificent artwork and iconic fireplace with its tropical birds. Maybe it’s the friendliness of the bartenders and the delicious libations they pour. Or, maybe it’s the patrons themselves who always seem ready to share stories about Cape May or some interesting tips on what to see or do the next day. Open at noon each day, The Brown Room is the hub of Congress Hall.