Capital One opens swanky new lounge at JFK with cheesemonger, champagne at sunset, artisanal sodas

Travelers passing through JFK now have a luxurious new oasis, thanks to the flagship Capital One Lounge — the bank’s largest and most ambitious airport lounge yet.

The 13,500-square-foot space at Terminal 4 opens to the general public on Thursday.

The lounge aims to give well-heeled Capital One cardholders a lavish mix of Manhattan flair, culinary indulgence and 24-hour amenities.

“We really leaned into the New York area as inspiration in the design of the space,” Jenn Scheurich, vice president and head of Capital One Travel, Lounge, & Retail Experience, told Food & Wine magazine.

It features a cheesemonger station and bodega-style deli to seven private restrooms, a parent’s room with a built-in bottle warmer, filtered water stations, high-speed Wi-Fi and a full-service espresso bar.

A multi-tap system also offers a rotating selection of artisanal sodas and flavored waters.

Guests can sip complimentary champagne at sunset, enjoy delicate pastries with afternoon tea and indulge in a variety of locally inspired culinary rituals throughout the day.

They can also savor La Colombe cold brew on tap, hand-rolled Ess-a-Bagels, and custom cheese boards rom Murray’s Cheese — all in a space with expansive views of the tarmac.

The lounge’s centerpiece is a hanging glass sculpture by Shakuff Custom Lighting, symbolizing Manhattan’s vibrant energy. Its Central Park-inspired dining area and Manhattan-style cocktail bar evoke classic New York charm, while a nightly “Midnight Snack” ritual that is served up at 12:30 a.m. offers comfort food in tribute to the City That Never Sleeps.

Positioned on the lower level of Terminal 4’s retail hall, the lounge draws heavily on New York’s cultural identity. Over 40 works from local artists — including Amanda Pratt and Lauren Camara — complement lighting inspired by the city’s flora.

The food and beverage menu, curated in partnership with local purveyors, includes warm breakfast sandwiches, fresh wraps, seasonal salads and baked goods.

Guests can also order individually plated dishes such as braised Berkshire pork shank or wild arugula panzanella — delivered to their table via QR code.

The full-service bar serves up local craft beers, hand-selected wines, and signature cocktails.

Throughout the day, the lounge features rotating “Daily Rituals” like Italian-style Caffè Shakeratos, or shaken iced coffee.

For added comfort, travelers can book a luxury shower suite with Dyson hair dryers and sustainable toiletries. Power outlets and USB-C ports are located at every seat, with real-time flight information displays throughout.

The lounge is open 24 hours a day. Capital One Venture X and Venture X Business cardholders enjoy unlimited complimentary access and may bring two guests for free. Additional guests are $45 each.

You don’t have to be a top-tier cardholder to enter. Venture and Spark Miles cardholders can access the lounge for $45 per visit, while general admission for non-cardholders is $90.

Children under 2 are free while those 17 years of age and under pay $25 when accompanied by a cardholder.

Entry is valid up to three hours before departure or during layovers.

The JFK lounge is Capital One’s fifth location and its flagship in a growing national network that includes lounges in Dallas, Denver, Washington DC and Las Vegas.

It also precedes the debut of “Capital One Landing,” a new hospitality concept coming to LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B. The company has yet to reveal details about the opening.