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    The Brown Room

    4.2 (86 reviews)
    PriceyBars
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Cat M.

    Always a nice time in the Brown Room! Although it's very hard to get in, we sometimes get lucky & get seats. I love listening to the music, enjoying a cocktail & sometimes something to eat. Recently I enjoyed the cheese/charcuterie plate. Service is good. I remember this place used to take reservations & they no longer do. Perhaps they should go back to that so that everyone gets a chance to get in there as some people camp out there for hours! The interior is so lovely!

    Arrielle S.

    I don't know how we got so lucky by this place was not packed when we went and we secured a seat at the bar. If you're going here make sure you experience it the best way seated at the bar. The atmosphere screams old school cocktail lounge and so the Christmas decor up was incredibly cozy. The bartender was great and conversational and made us great drinks all of which definitely got us good and buzzed. Would definitely go here again.

    Nutcracker outside Congress Hall
    Marc A.

    November 22 in the brown room at Congress Hall. The music was amazing. The artist was fantastic and had a great vibe.

    Melissa S.

    Enjoyed a few hours on a rainy Sunday in the Brown Room with my mom and sister. Such a lovely and relaxing afternoon.

    Colleen D.

    Such a nice cocktail lounge. High quality drinks, live music, nice cozy ambiance, with a speakeasy vibe. If you like Bourbon cocktails, they have a menu of various classics like a perfect Manhattan and Old Pal. They also have seasonal cocktail options and food.

    Deirdre C.

    I've wanted to come here for a while and it worked out a few weeks ago on a Saturday evening (mid May). We had dinner and then decided to come here for drinks. We found street parking in the block of Congress Hall which was great. Walking through the doors of the Brown Room is just wonderful! It's such an absolutely beautiful space. All of it, from the walls, ceiling, light fixtures, banquets, chairs, fireplace, lamps, pillows.....I was taking it all in the entire time we were there (yes, I love interior design!) Service was wonderful! We were able to find seating for two against the wall. I ordered a mojitos (or their take on it, I think it had coconut in it) and it was wonderful! My boyfriend liked his drink too although I forget what he ordered. We cannot wait to go back the next time we are in the area!!

    White Cosmo from the drink menu
    Kelly G.

    Best nightlife in Cape May! An elegant and initmate setting with live music, wonderful drinks and incredible service. All of the bartenders were very knowledgeable and helpful. We wish we had more time to come back for more evenings! It is an elegant setting so dressing niceley is encouraged (and may be required, but we came after a nice dinner) It gets crowded, even in the off season and there are not many tables, so be prepared to stand on the outskirts of the bar and enjoy if need be!

    Blackberry Bramble
    Cara T.

    This is such a cool, beautifully designed bar inside of Congress Hall in Cape May! I grew up going to Cape May every summer, and this is definitely one of the most elegant bars and the best cocktails I have had in the area. There is a good amount of bar seating as well as tables that are first come/first serve. The vibes are so cool and they sometimes have live music! My favorite cocktail is the congressional cosmo! They use white cranberry so the color isn't pink, like a traditional cosmo, but it is delish! I also tried the blackberry bramble. It's my friend's favorite. I am not the biggest gin person, but I did enjoy it! They also have a small plates menu. The hummus was great and came with lots of fresh veggies. I would definitely recommend this spot, especially if you are looking for something a little more elevated while on vacation in Cape May! The hotel itself is beautiful too, so it is a great way to check it out, even if you aren't staying here!

    Seasonal Cosmo
    Ben M.

    So glad this place is finally open. We've visited Congress Hall for several years and this always seemed like underutilized space. No longer! This is a great place to enjoy a seasonal cocktail and some small bites before a bigger meal. I tried one of the summer cosmos and the cured farm meats and cheeses plate. We sat at a table near the live performer and passed a few enjoyable hours.

    Grey Goose Gibson - Christmas decor in November!!
    Katie R.

    This cocktail bar is BEAUTIFUL. The setting is stunning, the service is attentive and everyone who works there is knowledgable and professional. I got the seasonal Blood Orange Martini, which was good! It was a bit sweet for me to get more than one, so I got a Grey Goose Gibson & it was GREAT! Love when a cocktail bar knows how to make a good Gibson. My husband got the Bees Knees, which was a very balanced cocktail. I even liked it and I don't like gin. He also ordered the Manhattan which he said was phenomenal. We didn't order any small plates, but everything looked amazing. It was a bit pricey, but it is worth a cocktail or two before or after dinner.

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    Very unpleasant workers. Smile you're making great money in tips. Wouldn't kill you to get into the holiday spirit.

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    Love this place!! Perfectly crafted cocktails, delicious snacks, attentive staff, and great music. Great place to go and relax after dinner.

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    How could I not give The Brown Room at Congress Hall five stars, it's the coziest place in Cape May!

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    Yelp Mad Batter…read morereally impressed me. There we were, in Cape May on Thanksgiving Saturday looking for parking nearby. After finally finding a space, we walked up to Mad Batter, where there were already a number of people standing outside. We were a party of seven, so this wasn't looking good for us. Well, we had a Thanksgiving miracle. They had a table ready for us in less that ten minutes! The food and service here were both very good. I had the crab cake sandwich. It was very mild in flavor but still good. I recommend it, but I'll try some of their other offerings before I get it again. My sister-in-law had one of the specials, the Fried Tomato & Cracked Black Pepper Bacon Sandwich. She and my brother agreed that it was messy but delicious. The lobster mayo set it off nicely. Our server was really friendly and accommodating. She made sure we were taken well care of. We pointed out an error in the check, and she was very kind in taking care of it, and gave no attitude. If you can find parking, this place is worth coming to!

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