Platform 18

Transport yourself to NYC 1924. You and your guests will depart from Platform 18 in a glamorous, Presidential Pullman-inspired train car. Our current journey and cocktail menu draws inspiration from immigration to New York City and the emergence of the boroughs against the backdrop of 1924. Featuring flavors inspired by iconic dishes associated with these ethnic groups, the cocktails are crafted to tell a tale of prohibition, often described as “the great social experiment”. Through this menu, we unfold the narrative of powerful women who rose to prominence during the roaring twenties, earning the title: “Queens of New York”

By booking a ticket (i.e., making a reservation), travelers will embark on a 90-minute journey, with your host Hollis Cottley Pennington, the powerful railroad tycoon and bootlegger.

Every sip is a masterpiece, a testament to our bartenders’ artistry. Platform 18 invites you on a world tour of taste, where exotic ingredients and rare spirits converge to create unforgettable cocktails. Savor the smoky allure of mezcal with browned butter and spiced pear in “El Fay Club” or the rich fusion of bourbon, wildflower wine, and pickled grape in “East 52nd Street.”

From Japanese gin and Mexican sotol to Scottish single malts and Caribbean rums, our curated liquors anchor this journey. Unexpected touches like clarified apple, charred ancho chili marshmallow, and lapsang lavender chocolate elevate each drink into an adventurous exploration of flavor.