The Old Dock

The Old Dock is a restaurant and wedding venue in Essex, NY, overlooking the deep blue waters of Lake Champlain. This charming pier space and its attendant restaurant offer a warm welcome and stunning setting in which to celebrate your love. You can exchange vows in a picturesque ceremony before heading inside for a delicious wedding meal shared with those you love the most. The venue is located in one of upstate New York's most scenic settings and is nevertheless easily accessed from nearby Burlington, Vermont. Stepping out onto the pier at The Old Deck, you will be taken aback by the vast beauty of the natural landscape before your eyes. Across a vast shifting plain of sparkling lake waters the Green Mountain’s rise up, their soft peaks visible in the distance. Organize your ceremony outside on the dock itself for a charmingly rustic affair that will impress your guests. The pier and its warehouse were built in 1815, are a characterful reminder of the area’s long industrial past and connection to the lake. The Old Dock’s management is excited to welcome you and help plan your special day. Judy, the venue’s event manager, offers a warm welcome to all couples. She can help you organize everything you need to celebrate in style such as catering. Indeed, a casual lunch can be shared by all from the venue’s restaurant. Expect a selection of hearty New England classics such as chowder and little neck clams, alongside upscale offerings such as filet mignon.