Sunken Harbor Club

Tucked above the storied Gage & Tollner steakhouse, Sunken Harbor Club transports visitors to a whimsical maritime realm where rum-based elixirs and Victorian explorer aesthetics collide. This second-floor hideaway (372 Fulton St) reimagines a sunken galleon with hemp mooring lines, antique Japanese fishing floats, and taxidermied sea creatures peering from weathered wood walls[1][2][4].

Cocktail Adventures
Helmed by Chief Cocktail Officer Garret Richard, the menu divides libations into thematic voyages:

• In the Shallows: Lighter options like the Paradise Lost (Jamaican rum, coconut, lime, nutmeg)
• The Abyss: Bold concoctions such as the Black Spot (blackstrap rum, burnt cinnamon, lime)
• Twilight Zone: Experimental mixes featuring ingredients like seaweed-washed spirits[2][5].
  With over 50 rums in the Commodore’s Collection, enthusiasts can explore rare pours like 15-year-old Foursquare bottlings[2]. Non-drinkers aren’t adrift—zero-proof options like the Tiki Tonic (ginger, lemongrass, soda) anchor the menu[2].

Nautical Nibbles & Happy Hour
Pair drinks with $13 oysters or $9 clams during happy hour (Mon-Thu 5-6 PM; Fri-Sun 3-5 PM)[4]. The limited seating (walk-ins only) encourages early arrival to secure spots beneath porthole-style windows[1][4].

Historical Currents
Born as a pop-up at Red Hook’s Fort Defiance, the bar found permanence in 2021 within the resurrected Gage & Tollner building—a Brooklyn landmark revived post-pandemic[2][5]. The space channels Jules Verne-esque exploration, complete with salvaged ship decor that makes smartphones feel like anachronisms[2].

Practical Coordinates

• Hours: Sun-Thu 5 PM-11 PM; Fri-Sat until midnight[1]
• Damage: ~$20/cocktail[2]
• Pro Tip: Scan the “secret” membership info for access to rum tastings and event invites[1].

For those seeking liquid escapism without leaving NYC, Sunken Harbor Club proves that the best adventures often lie just upstairs.