Open for business: the new Gotham Speakeasy in JFK International Airport T4.

SSP America, a division of SSP Group, has partnered with JFKIAT – the operator of Terminal 4 at JFK International Airport – to open Gotham Speakeasy, an F&B outlet inspired by New York City’s Prohibition-era bars.

Gotham Speakeasy is described as a refined, 1920s-style hideaway, where craft cocktails, elevated bar bites, and timeless design converge.

The Gotham Speakeasy concept pays tribute to the ‘golden age of the cocktail,’ through a thoughtfully curated beverage and food menu.

The cocktail portfolio highlights New York–inspired creations and classic drinks, alongside modern riffs on pre-Prohibition era favourites.

Signature drinks include the Flatiron’s Bloody Fix, Southside of Tequila, Thyme to the Staten Island Ferry, Big Apple Mule, and gin-forward standouts such as Oculus Glint and Hell’s Kitchen Hive. Passengers can also enjoy zero-proof cocktails, in addition to a robust selection of beer and wine.

The food menu features elevated bar bites such as shrimp cocktail, marinated olives, toasties, burrata with roasted tomatoes, chicken caesar salad and a breakfast lineup.

“With the opening of Gotham Speakeasy and our continued partnership with SSP, we continue to deepen T4’s connection to New York City’s spirit and story,” noted JFKIAT Chief Executive Officer Roel Huinink. “We are excited for our passengers to experience a culinary and design-driven concept that captures the rich history, energy, and character of the city we call home.”

SSP America Chief Executive Officer George Mboya commented: “Gotham Speakeasy captures the essence of New York’s cocktail culture: bold, creative, and deeply rooted in history.

“Not only does Gotham deliver a true taste of place, it also delivers a taste of a specific time. Travellers passing through JFK T4 now have the opportunity for a layover in the golden age of the cocktail with a menu that invites guests to slow down, connect, and enjoy a moment of classic style.”

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