The Chalfonte Hotel

Hotel bar · Historic District

Open now Closing time not listed Food 5:30–8:30 PM

Bar inside the Chalfonte Hotel, an 1876 seasonal hotel at Howard and Sewell Streets, serving beer, wine and classic cocktails with nightly live music in season. The hotel also operates the Magnolia Room restaurant, known for Southern-style fried chicken.

Entertainment Wednesday, August 26

Wednesday, August 26 · Back to today

No entertainment listed

Nightly live music at the King Edward Bar in season (text lineup by day of week on https://www.chalfonte.com/king-edward-bar.html): Sun/Mon singer-songwriter sets from 6pm (late May-Sept), Tue Jazz Night 7:30-10pm (June 30-Sept 8, 2026), Wed Porch Concerts June-Sept, Thu 'Howard Street Ramble', Fri/Sat house acts. Full schedule with performer photos on https://www.chalfonte.com/entertainment.html (text, not JS). 2026 is billed as the hotel's 150th anniversary season.

Upcoming entertainment

Sunday, Aug 23

  • Live music Geno White 6 PM Location not listed

Monday, Aug 24

  • Live music Mike Flanigan 6 PM Location not listed

Tuesday, Aug 25

  • Live music Jazz Night at The Chalfonte Hotel 7–10 PM Location not listed
  • Live music Jazz Night: Brian Betz (guitar), Behn Gillece (vibraphone), Charlie Ford (bass), Bob Shomo (drums) 7:30–10 PM Location not listed

Thursday, Aug 27

  • Live music Howard Street Ramble 6–9 PM Location not listed

Sunday, Aug 30

  • Live music Geno White 6 PM Location not listed

Monday, Aug 31

  • Live music Mike Flanigan 6 PM Location not listed

Tuesday, Sep 1

  • Live music Jazz Night at The Chalfonte Hotel 7–10 PM Location not listed
  • Live music Jazz Night: Sharon Sable (Voice), Shawn Q (Guitar), Andy Lalasis (Bass), Marylou Newnam (sax), Bob Shomo (drums) 7:30–10 PM Location not listed

Wednesday, Sep 2

  • Live music Porch Concert: Caleb Stine Time not provided Porch Outdoor

Thursday, Sep 3

  • Live music Howard Street Ramble 6–9 PM Location not listed

Hours

Wednesday, August 26: 8 AM–12 PM, From 3 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM, From 5:30 PM · Closing time not listed

Kitchen
5:30–8:30 PM · Bar Bites menu at King Edward Bar, seasonal.
Bar
From 3 PM
Breakfast
8 AM–12 PM · Magnolia Room; closed Tuesdays; season May-Sept.
Dinner
From 5:30 PM
Hours for the next 7 days
DayHours Food
Fri, Aug 21 8 AM–12 PM, From 3 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM, From 5:30 PM · Closing time not listed · Derived from service hours Food 5:30–8:30 PM
Sat, Aug 22 8 AM–12 PM, From 3 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM, From 5:30 PM · Closing time not listed · Derived from service hours Food 5:30–8:30 PM
Sun, Aug 23 8 AM–12 PM, From 3 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM, From 5:30 PM · Closing time not listed · Derived from service hours Food 5:30–8:30 PM
Mon, Aug 24 8 AM–12 PM, From 3 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM, From 5:30 PM · Closing time not listed · Derived from service hours Food 5:30–8:30 PM
Tue, Aug 25 From 3 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM, From 5:30 PM · Closing time not listed · Derived from service hours Food 5:30–8:30 PM
Wed, Aug 26 8 AM–12 PM, From 3 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM, From 5:30 PM · Closing time not listed · Derived from service hours Food 5:30–8:30 PM
Thu, Aug 27 8 AM–12 PM, From 3 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM, From 5:30 PM · Closing time not listed · Derived from service hours Food 5:30–8:30 PM

Hours are seasonal and may change.

Details

Address
301 Howard Street, Cape May NJ 08204
Phone
(609) 884-8409
Website
www.chalfonte.com
Areas
King Edward Bar (Indoor), Porch (Outdoor), Magnolia Room (Indoor)
Full bar Outdoor seating Hotel Live music venue Reservations accepted

Information sources

Updated today. Hours and events can change without notice — check with the venue when timing is critical.