The Pavilion

85 Swan Ave, Old Lyme
(860) 434-8405

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Nicole Jaszczolt

The prices are unreasonably high, and the staff were surprisingly rude. The rules are also confusing and frustrating. You're not allowed to have a drink on the beach, yet you’re required to purchase a bracelet just to be served drinks at the bar that’s on the beach. Police were handing out tickets left and right, including for parking despite the lots being full and limited options available. It feels like the whole setup is designed to take advantage of visitors rather than welcome them. This place could be much more enjoyable if it were more affordable, accessible, and visitor-friendly. As it stands, the experience was far from relaxing or worth the cost. If strict enforcement and excessive pricing continue, there’s little point in having a beach bar at all.

Renee Underwood

Definitely only a daytime bar but good crowd. Kitchen closes @ 6 on a Saturday.

John Chapman

I'm not a Spring chicken and I don't really like to drink that much so it really wasn't a place for me.

Justin Wakefield

The pavilion is a “HIDDEN GEM” located in T if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of a busy stressful workweek then set a course for this beautiful oasis with live music good drinks what more can one ask for let’s have some fun 🤩 meet you there first round on me !!

Shawn D

The atmosphere of this place was so cool. everyone seemed to make it along, there was live music. people randomly danced. It was just a great time.
The views are spectacular.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Grind Mode Cypher

Good times, good place to party

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

JukeBox Radio

Staff was awesome, food was great beach food, drinks were on point. The crowd was fun. We can’t wait to be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Fries

Paul Mason

Cash only cover charge to eat and drink, didn’t have cash so couldn’t try this place out. :(

Stephen M

I did not eat there. I don’t even know if they serve food. I just had a couple of quick drinks which were reasonably priced served quickly with a smile live band.

Parking: I paid $20 to park, but you have access to the beach bathrooms and outdoor shower

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Johanna Nelson

Great place to hang out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Erik Rogers

Wasted my day, $100 and didn’t even get a buzz. Avoid the “house vodka” (water)

Gabriela Trindade

Since I found you, I've been going back weekly. Food ok, music good, service friendly. I highly recommend the froozen margaritas and the fried shrimp.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alexis Nunez

1st time visiting and last. Food was okay typical frozen to fryer type food. Drinks were decent.
But let me tell you, if you are anything other then Caucasian/white then avoid this place. Between the staff and customers, felt like it was Germany 1940's. If you didn't have blond hair and blue/green eyes the dirty looks and service we got from this place was disgusting. Really sad that in 2024 you have people who treat other humans like this just because you have different skin or eye color.

Especially disappointed as a US veteran to have been treated like this.

If you are the owner, manager etc. Don't even bother responding to this review, you are probably part of the problem.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

nico nico

Good place to go in summer.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Michael Gonzalez

I’ve been waiting to check this place out for years. I went on Labor Day ordered a strawberry lemonade, frozen drink. It had absolutely zero liquor. but I was like you know what I don’t like to complain.whatever let me get some food.order the grilled chicken sandwich it had no seasoning and it was raw. I return the sandwich they didn’t even offer a solution. they didn’t offer to make me another one they just took the sandwich back and went to the next customer. So I drove an hour they’re paid a entry fee. Just to have raw food and no alcohol in my Drinks never going back.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

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