Historic Gelston House is located right next door to the famous Goodspeed Opera House and boasts wonderful views out over the Connecticut River and the famous East Haddam Swing Bridge. The hotel/restaurant has stood on this spot since it was first built in 1736, when it was known as the Riverside Inn. If you visit on a pleasant day you can enjoy your meal and cocktails out on the terrace. The restaurant serves a selection of popular dishes on their Pub menu, Dinner menu and their Fixed-price Theater menu.

Gelston House, 8 Main Street, East Haddam, CT 06423, Phone: 860-873-1411

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