
Saturday 21 November · 7–11pm
Motown Night
with Wendy Wild
£10 for reserved seating, including a glass of prosecco. Standing and bar area free – come and have a boogie.
Reserved seats sold out · Bar area free


Good food. Great views. By the sea.
Art deco café, cocktail bar & live music · Dovercourt seafront
Our story
In 1932 the Cliff Pavilion opened on Dovercourt seafront. For nearly forty years it was the place to be – dances, concerts, choirs, talent contests, and even a radio broadcast.
It was pulled down in the early 1970s to make way for the new promenade. But the music never quite left.
The Pavilion is our tribute to those seaside dance-hall days: live jazz, good cocktails, and the very same sea view.

A closer look
Live music

Saturday 21 November · 7–11pm
with Wendy Wild
£10 for reserved seating, including a glass of prosecco. Standing and bar area free – come and have a boogie.
Reserved seats sold out · Bar area free

Saturday 5 September with Wendy Wild
Our first jazz night in the art deco bar. 1920s dress welcome.

Friday 16 October with Alice Pescott Frost
Dolly Parton tribute, live music and line dancing.
Eat & drink

9:30 – 11am
Start the day with a sea view.

12 – 2:30pm
Dine in or take away.

Handmade scones, clotted cream, jam and a pot of tea.

A classic, done right.





Freshly prepared
Served 12–2:30pm · Dine in or takeaway
On malted or white bloomer with dressed leaves, farm crisps and homemade slaw.
With pork pie, dressed leaves, homemade slaw, pickle, celery, pickled onion, fruit, farm crisps and crusty bread. Please confirm vegetarian accompaniments with staff.
Prices and availability may change
Our food is prepared in areas where cross-contamination may occur. Please tell us about any allergies or intolerances before you order.

Sandwich of the month
Lightly toasted thick-cut bread, lashings of butter, crisp iceberg lettuce, tartare sauce and premium cod fish fingers from local legends The Fish Stall. Served with salt and vinegar farm crisps, mushy peas, tartare sauce and a pickle.
Gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free options available.
Please ask staff about allergens.
The festive season
A little festive sparkle, a warm welcome and a sea view. Join us at The Pavilion this Christmas.


Details to be confirmed. Call us to discuss your festive plans.
Enquire by phone
Details to be confirmed. Call us to discuss your festive plans.
Enquire by phoneAfternoon tea & parties
Birthdays, hen parties, group afternoon teas or the whole place to yourselves. Tell us what you're planning and we'll get back to you.
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Lower Seafront, Marine Parade, Harwich CO12 3RA, United Kingdom
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The Pavilion
Lower Seafront, Marine Parade
Dovercourt CO12 3RA
Tucked down the steps on the promenade, easy to miss, worth finding.
Head south-west along the seafront from Harwich past the lighthouses and along the promenade towards Dovercourt – about 30 minutes on foot. Look for the steps down to the Lower Seafront on Marine Parade. [Owner to confirm route.]
Full weekly opening hours to be confirmed. Please call before making a special trip.