NSW will welcome its own version of Queensland’s iconic Burleigh Pavilion this summer, with Terrigal Pavilion opening on the Central Coast on November 15. 

Experienced hospitality operator Ben May – who is also behind the venue north of the border – and business partner Rob Domjen (pictured below), are putting the finishing touches on the multi-storey space, following an extensive renovation.

Located at the southern end of the esplanade just a stone’s throw from the ocean and with direct access from the popular boardwalk, it will accommodate 760 people and be home to three venues: Terrigal Pavilion – or The Pav – restaurant The Tropic and The General Store.

Occupying the upper level and bringing a similar vibe to the Gold Coast hotspot will be the building’s namesake, with open-air, floor-to-ceiling windows offering uninterrupted ocean views from every table.

A wraparound timber deck comes into its own at the western end, with an expansive open area that will be home to a second, sunshine-laden beach bar.

The venue will offer a relaxed food menu featuring a selection of pub classics – made with local produce – as well as wood-fired pizza from a 2000-kilogram oven that will burn from open until close.

Downstairs, the vibrant colours and flavours of the Mediterranean will be on full show at The Tropic, where the restaurant will serve up share plates like burrata and pesto, spaghetti vongole, goldband snapper and wagyu with beef jus alongside those same turquoise ocean views.

There’s also a 90-bottle strong wine list – including a selection of magnums.

Domjen (above), who grew up on the nearby Northern Beaches and spent many summers on the Central Coast, says Terrigal Pavilion will be a place locals can make their own.

“We feel so fortunate to have been given the opportunity to reinvigorate this beautiful site, and we hope it’s somewhere the community will both feel proud of and want to enjoy,” he said.

“With more than 300 locals joining our team, this is very much a place that’s both by and for them. But we’re also excited for more people to experience the magic that is the Central Coast.

“Located just over an hour from Sydney, it’s perfect for whatever you’re looking for: a weekend getaway or a special spot to celebrate a birthday, hen’s or even a wedding.”