The Pavilion in Thanet

This place is a lovely atmosphere however one of our servers was quite rude. I didn’t catch her name however she was blonde and a slim figure. Her skirt was so short and her attitude was rude. I expected more from this restaurant. Food was great.

Stopped here for coffee. Sat on the terrace and had a fabulous view of the beach. Relaxed vibe. We look forward to returning the next time we visit Broadstairs.

Lovely spot for lunch . Sat indoors by the window and had a good view of the beach . Great service and food was really nice . Will return next time in Broadstairs .

Awful experience here. Food took nearly an hour to arrive and when it did it really wasn’t worth it. Try elsewhere there’s nicer places.

We visited The Pavillion on the Sands in Broadstairs during our holiday in Kent. We were able to get a table overlooking the Viking Beach. We placed our order for the special deal comprising tea or coffee and a slice of cake. The coffee and cake were served by friendly and helpful staff in good time, which we enjoyed very much.

Yet again one of the best views and locations spoiled by poor food with high prices. With service you would expect to be fair from cheap student labour with no experience, rapport or knowledge, eg clearing one persons plate whilst others are eating. My daughters fish must have been related to the sardine family, it was that small and tasted far "too fishy". Ceaser salad dressing came out of a tube, I know because a friend works in the same group as a chef. The burger was rock hard, and the reason why is because they cannot be cooked medium or rare because the ingredients need to be cooked within an ounce of their lives. Chips cold too, again these are batched cooked and left on the hot plate awaiting departure. Finally there were dozens of waiting staff just looking for the odd glass or plate, with little else to do. Try employing a few less and that may help to keep prices down and quality up.

Lovely afternoon spent here having a couple of drinks outside. Not rushed and bar staff very welcoming and polite. We didn’t eat but food looked amazing.

After hearing such good reviews about this place we thought we’d try it out. We ordered 5 small plates and one main between 4 us. I can’t fault the portion sizes, it’s just a shame about the food quality and the service- 3/5 small plates came and then 20 minutes later we had not received the other two small plates plus the main - when they finally came (after chasing two separate members of staff) the chicken on the main was cold, the garlic bread was burnt and the hummus looked like it was sat open in the fridges for ages couple of days. It was busy and I understand staff were busy but a decent service would have been nice, the staff looked depressed and no smiles what’s so ever, one lady behind the bar stood giving my friend and I such dirty looks while we stood waiting to order. We did get a refund on the main (£15) but for a lunch that cost over £100 I was expecting something amazing. Definitely will not be returning.

The fact that it was a beautiful day with lovely sunshine added to a very enjoyable lunch. We had Calamari and whitebait with a side serving of skin on chips with rosemary. The chips in particular were very nice.

The food was lovely, had table inside, sun was shining through. Staff were lovely and helpful, even bringing Tony extra butter!!!

Just wanted to say what a fabulous New Years Eve we had here. On arrival I mentioned to staff member Sian that I had been unwell and was unable to eat from the set menu. Immediately Sian went to the kitchen and came back within minutes to say chef had an alternative for me. The meal I had was excellent. Sian was exceptionally helpful throughout the evening. All the waiting staff were so friendly and efficient. The rest of my family said their meal was delicious too! Live entertainment was provided by Jack Randle who was brilliant! What a fab way to start the New Year. Thank you

I have coeliac disease so have to be very careful where I eat but having spoken to the kitchen staff I felt reassured. On the night they were very attentive and the meal was lovely.

This is a mixed review because I really liked the food and the staff that served me were great. Initially I thought the prices were a bit steep, I really thought I got what I paid for. My daughters and the rest of my group all really thought the food was lovely. My issue with my visit was dogs. Specifically, dogs sat at the tables with no challenge from staff. Now, dogs aren’t my cup of tea at the best of times, but I really draw the line at having dogs sat at tables. This is not hygienic and should be challenged by the staff or the premises owners. At one point I even saw one of the staff stroking a dog at one of the tables and then go straight back to serving people behind the bar without washing her hands or using hand sanitiser. Luckily for me that member of staff didn’t serve me or I would have had to say something. I really think premises that allow dogs should insist that dogs are kept on the floor and kept silent. I don’t want my meal and conversation disturbed by yapping dogs every few minutes, if I wanted that I’d go to a dog show. In summary: Food? Great! Prices? Ok Hygiene? Could do better Dogs at tables? No thanks

I am usually happy with the Pavillion. I love the location and usually the food is good. On this occasion I ordered a wrap which was meant to come with salad. There was literally about 5 very small leafs on the plate when I said about there was hardly any salad they said that was it. No cucumber or tomato was very disappointed as I love salad.

We visited the Pavilion on a Saturday lunchtime during a busy Folk festival weekend. We were served at the bar promptly and our ploughman’s lunch was brought to our table very quickly. The young man serving, thoughtfully offered to bring us extra cutlery as we were sharing. The Ploughman’s lunch was very nice but unfortunately it was served on a scratched wooden chopping board. Our other disappointment was that we found no soap in either the mens or the ladies toilets.

Called in for a cup of coffee while walking round the town. The service was friendly, efficient and timely. The freshly made cup of coffee was very good and reasonably priced considering where the establishment is situated. An added bonus is that it is dog friendly.

Very good lovely food reasonably priced excellent seating area really worth a visit I can really recommend this place enjoy

We had been to the pavilion the previous day and were so impressed that we came back for lunch. A lovely location. The staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. Service was very good. Highly recommended.

We popped in for coffee , bit breezy outside so we went in after the breakfast rush . There was a young tall man , dark hair with glasses . What a pleasant and polite young man . Proper credit to them . We shared a meal scampi and chips , plenty big enough for two . Loved it there with a great view

Having recently moved to Broadstairs and newly engaged the hunt for a wedding venue started. Having family coming from across the UK and abroad we wanted somewhere that would show off the beautiful Kent coast…so we booked the Pavilion with its unbeatable sea views. We had our ceremony elsewhere in Broadstairs then walked down to the Pavilion with our guests behind us. Our day was PERFECT! Upon viewing the venue during our search we were introduced to Sian, the events planner. This girl is a SUPERSTAR. Nothing was too much, she’s organised, chilled out and prepared for anything thrown at her. Alongside Sian we planned our slightly untraditional wedding reception and it was everything we dreamed of. The food was incredible, we didn’t want a buffet or a sit down meal so it was varied small dishes that we chose served by platter by wait staff and while the guests kept eating…the chefs kept cooking. We arrived to a gorgeous drink reception on arrival on the terrace and then the party got started. The lead up to and the day couldn’t have gone more smoothly. We weren’t planning to have a cake and She suggested why don’t we get a Colin Caterpillar…we did, it went down a treat and was so suited to the fun party we envisioned. Sian advised us before hand that if our guests needed anything to direct them to her and she will deal with anything they need so that we didn’t need to worry. Sian and her team also dressed the room with the decor we hired and she should be in events interior design - it was stunning. We partied all night on the terrace and in reception room and the entire team was incredible! So many of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Thank you to everyone involved in our day. We’ve been back lots since and will be back on our 1 year anniversary which is creeping up very fast! Truly the best day of our lives - we can’t thank you more

George from pav was fantastic. Ensured all of our needs were fulfilled for the evening. Very good. I hope he gets some acknowledgment for the evening.

Beautiful views over the beach and harbour with lovely food. The fish and chips was beautiful, the scampi was perfectly cooked with no grease, the pork belly was delicious and the burgers were great. Highly recommend

This is an excellent location overlooking Viking Bay, but service very poor. The lady behind the till is not very engaging and 2 girls preparing the drinks doesn’t seem to work. Just needs a tweak and queues will flow 👍

Had a lovely breakfast in a lovely venue with great service the view is lovely the payment was quick and the food came out promptly 👍

The quality of food at the Pav really seems to have declined. For lunch yesterday 2 of us had the sticky pork with bao buns and rice. The bao buns were just 3 lumps of dough and the rice was dry and tasteless. One of our party had the prawn risotto and then had sickness and diarrhea all evening. To be fair the chicken and leek pie was OK, but generally the food was not up to standard. A shame as the venue is good and the bar staff are helpful and friendly.

a great short break in broadstairs last weekend and lovely to see all the staff here again such a great place to eat drink and just relax, great view comfortable seating inside or out very good food especially the light bites and amazing chips (best we ever tasted)really well organised and very clean and pleasant place to chill. last visit there was in the summer july our friends were over from belgium and were introduced to english fish and chips there a ten from them too. well done to all.

Very clean premises and friendly helpful staff. Our first visit to the conservatory.our meal was piping hot and served very quickly and the drinks were lovely and cold. A great experience on a blustery day.

Had lunch here recently and The Pavilion has a great outdoor dining area overlong Viking bay beach. It’s dog friendly and the food was great. We also saw the Alter Eagles at this venue and it was great fun

Great lunchtime food and drink. Really good table service from the staff. We sat in an outside booth as weather was nice. Recommend this place

We had a lovely afternoon enjoying tea and cakes on the outside deck overlooking the beach. Quality was high and prices reasonable. Well worth a visit

Go here mainly for evening entertainment as a great venue.Drinks on terrace with a beautiful view over beach

We visited Broadstairs for the first time yesterday and found ourselves in Viking Bay at lunch time. We headed to The Pavilion for lunch as you could sit up high and appreciate the views while eating. There is no waitress service you pick up a...

A few years ago the food at this restaurant seemed to be lacking. It was an absolute delight to visit on the 30th July 22 and find that the lunch menu was excellent. Not a huge menu but the food that was being served was...

Had lunch there today should have know better as the Two pimms were served with limp mint that belonged in the bin and lemonade was flat .The man that took our order put table 6 but we were on table 4 so waitress was wondering...

I was visiting family & friends in Broadstairs last week and we went to The Pavillion for coffee. The staff were very welcoming and so we decided to stay for lunch as well. We had a very tasty lunch, great service, and an amazing view...

Avoid at all costs. This restaurant has a terrible history of equality & diversity policy The staff are poorly trained. The manage Dan is very unhelpful and will not address issue made by his paying customers. The food was also of a substandard quality. When...

Popped in with the grandchildren for breakfast dreadful service , inability to grasp 2 fried eggs on toast , eggs overcooked, orders came out in separate dishes, had to ask for a plate despite having made clear it was an individual breakfast , I had...

Prachtige ligging, vriendelijke bediening, lekker wijn en bier. Ook een keer lunch genomen. Fijn dat ze eenvoudige broodjes op de...

Very impressed with the speed of service. Both drinks and food arrived very quickly. We enjoyed the fish and chips, falafel flat bread and popcorn shrimp. We went back for drinks the next day and found the service just as quick. Would definitely recommend if...

Wow what can I say other than superb, wonderful awesome day. I spent Mothers Day at the pavilion with my mum, daughter and sister and we are all mums. The food was spot on nice & hot, on time, excellent service and good organisation. The...

Stopped here for lunch and were able to sit outdoors on what was a mild and sunny February day. Fish cakes were lovely, falafel flatbread ok, but a little 'heavy going'. I would definitely return when in Broadstairs as the service was excellent.

Visited for tea and cake and it was a real joy to sit outside undercover in February and enjoy the beautiful view. Very delicious rosemary chips made up for the fact that there were no gluten free cakes.

It is difficult to get a ham flatbread wrong but they succeeded. Hand carved ham was actually poor quality pre-sliced, salad was gritty.

We walked from Margate and were hungry when we arrived. We sat on the lovely terrace in the sun overlooking the sea. Great fish and chips. Fast and friendly service and good value.

Super staff and whilst miles from where we live would be tempted back by the efficient “think on their feet” staff. Good wheelchair facilities. Needed a key for the loo which was a bit odd and needs planning, if you know what I mean. However...

Was feeling hungry but fancied a view to lovely setting in the harbour nice drink to staff very friendly and helpful. Table service was good lovely fish and chips with a pint lovely food and nicely presented.

Had lunch here very nice location.and good food do you need more? give it a vist, we had a variety of dishes and all were good

We had a lovely lunch here and came several times for a drink in the evening. Lovely view of the beach but even more impressed with the courteous, polite and attentive staff. Well done

Lovely lunch with sea view. Friendly staff. (Covid measures in place) Also nice place for a drink & chill.

We went here for breakfast yesterday and it was really lovely with good views out to sea. When we arrived the manager showed us to our table and said that someone will come and take your order. Our order was taken within minutes and our...

Absolutely incredible staff and service - Graci, Craig and Seb were wonderfully Accommodating and we had such a wonderful time chatting with them - drinks were also fantastic. Definitely come here!

We've enjoyed breakfast here on previous visits and decided to come again last Sunday. Now opens at 9.30 instead of 9am but we decided to wait it out as we enjoy breakfast and the views here. At 9.30 we were shown in, covid measures strictly...

Visited July 2021 for lunch. Food was very nice and reasonably priced. View was lovely, looking over the beach area. However, some of the staff definitely need some training. We were shown to a table outside and then ignored. After several requests, someone eventually came...

Visited a few times and enjoyed the view over the beach. All the food we had has been really nice and big portions. Even the children’s food was huge.

Got a prime table overlooking the sea and again enjoyed excellent food and a pint of very good beer..Gadds Social distancing and cleanliness first class as were the staff

Walked along the promenade on a beautiful sunny day and got to the Pavilion and decided to try to see if we could get a table for lunch. Luckily for us there was a table free. Quite a limited menu but that's to be expected...

The food was probably the worst food I’ve had eating out for a very long time. We ordered the burger and fish & chips. The fish was soggy and we both left most of our meals.

This is a perfect spot overlooking the sea. All the staff were amazing. Very Covid safe. Food was good quality. Thoroughly recommend

Friendly staff and prompt service but the food was disappointing - the fish in the fish and chips was mushy and the tuna steak raw in the middle. It also felt rather overpriced. The location is pleasant on a terrace overlooking the beach - may...

back again for a short broadstairs break,for drinks and food at the pavillion. at the end of another lockdown, standard of hospitality cleanliness social distancing from all the staff really good, felt safe but normal a good experience after another few months of all the...

As this was a rather windy day, we decided that the outside facilities of the pavilion looked more enticing than other local eateries. We were very quickly shown to our table, and the waiter and staff were all courteous and good-humoured. My wife ordered the...

We were walking along the beach in Broadstairs and decided today was the day for a pint after all this time! We were not disappointed and after a 3 minute wait we were taken to our table overlooking the beach and enjoyed excellent beer and...

Williamson Enjoyed 2 delicious meal in a pucturrque Setting. Like a holiday resort..if has led summrtimenxxxx

We walked from Margate and found The Pavilion a welcome site. Just off the beach looking over the bay, great location. Staff very friendly and efficient, hand sanitiser before seating and all tables sprayed and wiped down for Covid. We had the Fresh Tuna Salad...

Three of us ate there today purely on the off chance,what a lovely lunch,great value food all served by very friendly attentive staff,all COVID 19 regulations observed without being too complicated for us pensioners, add to that the great views & being dog friendly all...

We arrived and were greeted by friendly staff and shown to our table. Drinks arrived way before our meal so they were almost finished by the time food arrived. People on opposite table were smoking which put us off our meal. I know this was...

Went for lunch here as wanted to eat overlooking the sea. Very covid safe and lovely view over the bay. Unfortunately the food was disappointing. The onion rings were OK, garlic bread had too much strong cheddar on it so couldn't taste any garlic. Daughters...

Welcome excellent and details taken for track and trace. I could see high touch areas being cleaned and staff deliver food and drink to you in a very safe manner. All the staff we spoke were friendly and welcoming, water was brought for our dog...

On holiday in area with elderly parents who are very anxious about eating out in current circumstances. On seeing measures as explained felt comfortable to eat here. The covid measures were excellent. Tables cleared and disinfected. Tables spaced out. We even watched them disinfect door...

Visited lunch time on 11 th September. This was my first visit to a pub since February so was a bit apprehensive. The Covid regime was excellent. We chose to sit on a picnic table outside and the three of us were given our table...

We had lunch at The Pavilion today and we were very impressed by the friendly attentive service and the huge efforts they are making to keep all their customers safe with the best Covid protocol I have seen to date. A great location, tasty food...

All the previous reviews say it all. This place is amazing. The COVID processes and attention to detail are the best we’ve seen anywhere to date. The check in process was friendly and efficient, the staff work incredibly hard and are really polite and attentive....

Lovely sunny day to sit on the terrace with a cool drink and amazing food watching the world go by :D

Visited Broadstairs for the first time today & fell upon this gem of a place.Right on the beach, seated up on the terrace so amazing views. There is nothing but good to say about it, from the meet & great, being seated at a THOROUGLY...

Have started using pavilionmeeting friends for lunch time get togetherReally impressed with how efficient it is run during difficult times greeted at entrance sanitized details taken staff member know exactly which tables available and where so no waiting go to bar give order pay and virtually by the time your back to table drinks arriveVery helpful and polite staff and deputy manager is excellent very accommodating made us aware when table on balcony where we hoped to sit was available and let us moveVery impressed and after experience with other hotel in town will continue to use this venueForgot to mention food great as well

Great food, beautiful views. Highly recommend the chicken Caesar salad. Reasonably priced also! Look forward to returning next summer.

Came over to Broadstairs and popped in here for lunch as the sun was shining and the whole garden area looked big and inviting with a sun terrace, plenty of tables and chairs and umbrellas for shade. Very friendly service from all, good covid policy with all chairs tables etc thoroughly wiped down in between customers. Ordered Caesar salad and tuna steak salad both arrived quickly, huge portions and really fresh tasting oh and also still doing the £10 dine out so our meal including 2 pints Amstel less than £20!!! Not rushed for the table and staff checked our meal was to our satisfaction. Had to explain it beat me!!! Glorious views across the beach and a very enjoyable lunch. Also dog friendly.

Great lunch of Chicken Burger with two vegetarian burgers, friendly and quick service. All social distancing measures in place.

We only wanted a drink at the end of the day. They soon showed us a table, took our orders, and were mindful of all the COVID precautions. IF we were hungry we would have eaten as the food looked good. It was busy, but the service was efficient. And what a great setting.

We we to The Pavilion for lunch with our dog. We had a great table in the garden with plenty of space around us & shade for our dog. The waiters all social distanced and made us feel safe with their hygiene along with the precautions in place. We found the food absolutely delicious with a very reasonable waiting time. Prices also very reasonable for the quality we received. It was a real find and we will definitely return again.

Nice place for a social drinks. Attentive staff. Clean establishment. Shame about the spelling of signs in toilets.

We visited here on a Saturday in August just for drinks in the sun overlooking the sea. I was so impressed with how they are dealing with the current situation. There was a young man wiping the handrails down when we arrived and hand sanitizer at the door. A lady took our name and phone number and gave us a specific table to sit out. Drinks were ordered at the bar and then brought to our table. We were asked to take our drinks off the tray to prevent them handling them. Tables were being regularly cleaned after each customer.We returned the following Wednesday for lunch, we weren't hopeful as they were taking part in the 50% off so thought we wouldn't get a table. But they weren't taking bookings just walk-ins which I think was great as there is no risk of no shows. We were seated straightway and the same level of cleanliness was seen as our previous visit. Paper menus were handed out. To make the visit even better the fish and chips and jerk chicken burger were delicious! This is definitely a place we will continue to visit time and again as we have family down here.

My wife and 2 young girls and myself spent 3 days in Broadstairs last week. We hadn't visited the area before. The first day we tried several establishments for lunch but were turned away repeatedly, then we stumbled across the Pavilion. Immediately we were able to get a table even though it was very busy because of the efficient way the staff were operating. We were delighted with our meals and felt very safe in the current Covid 19 situation.As a result we returned each day for a meal each time equally impressed by the experience.On our last day we popped in for evening drinks and on checking in one of our girls inadvertently squirted the hand sanitizer in her sister's eye. She was very distressed and screaming. The 2 young men at the door Craig and Nick were very helpful in assisting and checking she was ok.After cleaning her eye we sat down but our daughter was still very upset about the incident. Then Nick came out to our table with a chocolate brownie which he told my daughter was "magic" and if she ate it all would stop her eye hurting. Low and behold it did the trick! All we can say is what an amazing thing to do, we were able to enjoy the evening as our girl was now extremely happy and on the drive home all she was talking about is that young man who made her eye better.Please praise all your staff for doing an exemplary job and thank Nick for showing such kindness and making us feel extremely special. Jackson Family.

We have just returned home from our annual trip to Broadstairs. We ate at the pavilion three out of seven nights and popped in for a drink most evenings. The pavilion has retained the family friendly atmosphere other venues have lost over the years. Thank you for magical memories and The Pavillion, please never change!

We only stopped for coffee on the terrace. Great service, felt very Covid aware. Good system, checking people in, cleaning evident. Food looked good, would recommend.

It's just a nice bar, especially outdoor tables overlooking the beach. Decent beer, Gadds. Got a portobello burger, with delicious proper chips and onion rings. The service was tip top, helpful and friendly. Got covid completely sorted.We'll be back for sure.PS As it started raining we had to go in to the main hall, they've done a nice job in there!

Staff were lovely and all so happy to help, track and trace performed on entrance, around the clock cleaning seemed to be performed with care, food was delicious and the drinks were lovely too! The view was emaculate and I would definitely recommend a visit especially in the summer!

Dirty glass poured into another glass after complaint despite COVID 19 and the fact that the dirty glass had lipstick marks so therefore could not have been cleaned to a safe standard - staff thought it funny - really!!!!

Great food, very polite staff, beautiful views! Perfect place to sit, eat and drink, right on the beach!

This is a very pleasant place to eat , and it is on the sea front so affords you lovely views from the cafe/restaurant. Would recommend.

Apart from its brilliant position by the beach, good food and coffee, it is extremely safe in these difficult times. Staff sanitise tables and chairs continuously, and also wipe down hand rails on the two sets of stairs. The large outside space allows for really comfortable social distancing, and you are greeted on arrival and shown to your table. Everything is extremely well organised, so you are able to enjoy your visit feeling safe and comfortable.

Really relaxed place to eat out, despite Covid-19 regulations. Tasty food with friendly and efficient service. A fantastic location by the beach too.

Very polite and friendly staff, followed social distancing yet made me and my friend feel very welcome. Menu, despite being reduced, was full of choice. Portions good too. We visited at peak time of day so there was a demand for seating but management again, very efficiently and calmly handled this.

Lovely place right on the beach. Perfect place for a quick lunch. All of the staff were efficient and friendly. Service was super speedy. We ordered baguettes for lunch which were delicious. We could see a number of staff cleaning which helped us feel safe. Tables were spaced out. Hand sanitizer has to be used as you enter.

Turned up for a nice outdoor lunch. Went to the bar for a drink and to order food, was all going well. Once my drink(stella) arrived it had a funny smell. The taste can only be described as washing up liquid mixed with dish water that has been carbonated. Food later arrived that had cost an arm and a leg for what it was. Chips were very undercooked and the burger nothing special for the price. All in all a wasted trip the only plus side was it was sunny, Whitch was the only thing the pub had no control over.

two lovely relaxing afternoons at the pavillion last weekend, felt so good to see people being normal meeting friends (small groups)loads of outside space, staff very diligent with the anti bac sprays etc felt really pleasant and safe, meet and greet by friendly staff, hard for them too face to face with the public all day anti bac at the entrance and around, nevs first guiness since 15th march honestly tho not my first glass of red !!!!!!!!! weather was so right for sitting in the sun enjoying the company and the view so thank you pavillion and all your staff for taking the chance on getting back to work for the enjoyment of the public well done to all

First visit to a pub since lockdown and have to say it was an absolute pleasure. Very well laid out according to social distancing rules and all staff were obviously fully trained in the new procedures. We were made to feel welcome and safe and have no hesitation in returning.

A wonderful garden for families and dog friendly. Minutes from the beach. Music all summer and top bands during Folk Festival.

We had a family lunch that was tasty and fresh, the prices were slightly on the high side but well worth it. There’s a lovely view of the beach, it’s very clean and the staff are helpful and polite. I’d definitely eat there again.

Lovely garden and beautiful views of the sea… that’s about it.Service is chaotic, food was eatable, but cold and at London prices. The restaurant itself is cold and feels like a work canteen. This place has so much potential, but the love is missing.We won’t be back (unless it’s for a drink in the garden in the summer)