About Us
An independent delicatessen, fine food store and cookery school, Pavilion is proud to introduce an extraordinary new food experience to Henley.
Our Story
We are more than just a shop, it is a sensory celebration of the delicious flavours and aromas of wonderful food, from the simplest seasonal ingredients to the imaginative dishes skilfully prepared by our chefs.
Enjoy succulent meats and roasted seasonal veggies from the rotisserie oven that sits at the heart of our store; watch our talented chefs at work in the vast open kitchen as they prepare a selection of impeccably prepared, restaurant-quality dishes, ready for you to take away. Use our in-store coffee grinder to create your own freshly ground coffee to create the perfect brew. Top up your own water bottle in partnership with Join The Pipe, a company committed to a world with less plastic waste, and in which everyone, everywhere in the world, has access to safe drinking water.
Whether you’re just curious about cooking or you’re already a whizz in the kitchen, we’d love our store to become your foodie playground –
a cornucopia of inspiring produce, curated with our community in mind.
The Finest Ingredients
You’ll love exploring our fridges, shelves and deli counter for interesting ingredients for your next cooking adventure. We’ve searched high and low for artisanal products of exceptional quality, so you can create delicious dishes at home.
Our Chefs
The on-site kitchen, led by Christian, serves up familiar deli classics as well as dishes hailing from Europe and beyond, showcasing the chef teams’ skills and backgrounds. Whether it’s a hot breakfast shakshuka, a rotisserie Coronation chicken sandwich or a proper suet-crust steak and porter pie to enjoy at home, the kitchen creates dishes to cover morning, midday and later. Christian says, “Honestly, it’s quite simple – we’re chefs because we love it. Guided by suppliers and customers, our goal in the kitchen is to do our absolute best to produce really great food.”
Our Amenities
Deli
Cookery School
Rotisserie
Coffee Bar
A Potted History
25 Market Place is thought to be among four properties left by William Barnaby to the Corporation of Henley, the greater part of the rents and profits going to poor townsfolk and the upkeep of the church and bridge. Barnaby (d.1587) was a successful draper who owned at least ten tenements and a shop.
C. 1471
The long rear wing may represent an extension to a medieval open hall, itself rebuilt in the C16 as a two-storey, timber-framed structure
1658
Referenced in the Quakers’ Minute Book of 1705 25 Market Place was known as the Rose and Crown coaching inn (not to be confused with the public house of that name formerly at 56 New Street, Henley-on-Thames
1771
The stables and outbuildings were damaged by a fire in 1766 and rebuilt by William Bradshaw to a specification of December 1771
1821
After the closure of the Rose and Crown, the property was let on an 11-year lease to the waggoner William Atkins in 1812, while a small shop, part of the same premises was let to William Cooper as yearly tenant
1831
An adjoining gateway (and presumably the chamber over) was leased to Robert Owthwaite for 99 years from 1831. Owthwaite described himself in the 1841 census as a cabinet maker, but is better known as a Henley builder and landowner
1896
In 1896 the brothers John and Thomas Facy established a drapers’ stores at 25 Market Place, expanding into the adjacent properties after the First World War. Facy’s vacated 25 Market Place in 2011, but continue to occupy nos 27-31
1974
The property was awarded Grade II listed status
2021
Pavilion launches its first store at 25 Market Place, Henley
Present day
We look forward to welcoming you to Pavilion!
Follow Us
What a brilliant night for the pre-launch of @thamesidesocial!
From 15th June to 12th July, @foodsbypavilion and @orwells_rest are collaborating to bring you Thameside Social at The Upper Thames Rowing Club for Henley Regatta and Henley Festival.
We can’t wait for you to join us for riverside dining, drinks, and good vibes!
Secure your spot via the link in bio.
#thamesidesocial #henleyregatta #henleyonthames
Apr 21
Bookings are now open. 🔐
From 15th June to 12th July, Thameside Social takes over the Thames for Henley Women’s Regatta, Henley Royal Regatta and Henley Festival.
Expect riverside dining, drinks, and everything in between.
Join us for the Orwells Restaurant experience or the Hawkstone Enclosure, a more relaxed setting for all day food and drinks. We’ve created a space for everyone.
📍 Upper Thames
🎟 Bookings now live
Secure your spot via the link in bio.
#thamesidesocial #henleyonthames #orwellsgang #henleyregatta #henleyfestival
Apr 8
🔐 Get ahead of the crowd - this is your early access pass
From 15th June -12th July, Thameside Social brings together Orwells & Pavilion for a riverside experience right in the heart of Henley 🌊
Whether you’re here for a coffee, a pint, or the full experience - there’s something for everyone.
☕ Breakfast, coffee & riverside treats
🍔 Street food from 8 till late
🍺 Hawkstone bar by the water
🍽️ Orwells 80-seat pop-up restaurant
🎤 Guest chefs, events, talks & more
🥂 Pre-festival dining before Henley Festival
✨ Bookable Regatta hospitality
🛥️ Boat moorings for food & drink stops
All set against some of the best views in Henley - including front row views of the Women’s Regatta finish line.
Right in the middle of Henley’s biggest moments… done your way.
Our website isn’t live just yet, but you can get ahead of the crowd 👇
Sign up now with link in bio for early access to bookings before they’re released.
See you by the river 👀
#henleyonthames #henleyroyalregatta #henleywomensregatta #henleyfestival #oxfordshire
Mar 29
Struggling for a last minute gift idea? Our cookery classes make for the perfect thoughtful and memorable present! We have an array of different classes to chose from January onwards which can be booked on our website via the link in our bio.
#cookeryschool #cookeryclasses #giftideas #henleyonthames #henley
Dec 23
Looking for a fuss free yet absolutely delicious meal for Christmas Eve? These confit duck legs from @thenewtinsomerset are just the answer! Simply pop in the oven and let them do their thing, serve up with some mash and buttery greens, your guests will be delighted!
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#confitduck #thenewtinsomerset #luxurytakehomemeals #henleyonthames
Dec 22
Christmas treats as far as the eye can see! ✨
Dec 19
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