Burleigh Pavilion: Owner Ben May seeing thousands through the door every day

THE Coast’s newest hot spot might only be a week old, but it has hit its stride early, seeing thousands of customers visiting every day. Find out why it is so popular.

Burleigh Pavilion bartender Chenea Rooke serving cocktails to the masses. Picture Glenn Hampson

THOUSANDS of people are said to have flocked to the Gold Coast’s newest $10 million hot spot each day since it opened.

Burleigh Pavilion, on the oceanfront of Goodwin Terrace, opened its doors a week ago and according to owner and hospitality guru Ben May, the response has blown his mind.

“It’s been nothing short of incredible,” he said.

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The views at all new Burleigh Pavilion. Picture Glenn Hampson

“We’ve had thousands of people through each day and the restaurant, The Tropics, isn’t even open yet.

“No doubt this is the peak – Boxing Day through to Australia Day – but I think the locals are taking to us.

“To see them embrace it is awesome.”

Burleigh Pavilion is a casual establishment for food and drinks with a capacity of 400 and one of the best outlooks in the country, with a view across the rocks to the iconic Burleigh surf break, across the water to Surfers Paradise and out to sea.

Mr May also owns well-known establishments Manly Wharf Hotel, Mr Sippy Double Bay and Mrs Sippy Bali.

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The Pavilion’s structure takes full advantage of our alfresco lifestyles. Picture Glenn Hampson

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The sit-down restaurant component of the Burleigh venue, The Tropics, will be open before New Year’s Eve, seating 240.

Even with only the pavilion side open, Mr May said the clientele had been pleasantly mixed.

“We have families and slightly older customers for lunch, then everyone enjoys afternoon drinks, then families again around dinner, then at night the ‘good night’ crowd come down,” he said.

“In the day we’ve got people rolling in off the beach, then at night girls get dressed up and guys wear their best shirt.

“We’re offering something really accessible and I think we’ll have people coming in two or three times a week.”