Embrace that summertime spirit all year long. Angelico’s Lake House in East Hampton knows how to put you in the vacation mindset. Put on your floral Hawaiian shirt and bring your best friends with you. This place will make your worries drift far, far away. Sink your toes in the sand at this one-of-a-kind tiki bar in Connecticut.

Overlooking the glistening waters of Lake Pocotopaug, Angelico’s Lake House is the perfect breezy oasis.

Chris W./TripAdvisor This tiki bar and restaurant sits inside a charming lake house. The relaxed atmosphere and warm hospitality will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a seaside resort.

Stroll over to the outdoor tiki bar and relax in a beach chair.

Chris W./TripAdvisor The festive grass skirts, exciting music, and bright atmosphere make this tiki bar a truly wonderful escape.

Enjoy refreshing tropical beverages while watching the sun set over the lake.

Chris W./TripAdvisor The large tiki pitchers are perfect for groups. One bowl of tiki rum punch can serve two or more people. This drink mixes three types of rum with pineapple and orange juice for a refreshingly sweet treat.

Angelico’s Lake House also makes delightful Mai Tais.

Angelico’s Lake House/Facebook This classic tiki drink is beloved for a reason. Angelico Lake House’s combination of gin, rum, vodka, and orange juice makes for an exquisite drink.

Pair your tiki drinks with a plate of fresh seafood.

Angelico’s Lake House/Facebook The weekend lobster special can’t be beat. Come by dinner and enjoy a whole lobster for only $19.99.

There’s often live music on weekends.

lindawojcik/TripAdvisor When lively cover bands are playing under the night sky, the party really gets going.

You don’t have to go far to experience a beach vacation.

Deborah P./Foursquare Angelico’s Lake House is open from 4 p.m to 9 p.m on Tuesday - Thursday, 4 p.m to 10 p.m on Fridays, 11 a.m to 10 p.m on Saturdays, and 11 a.m to 9 p.m on Sundays. Address: 81 North Main Street, East Hampton, CT 06424. To learn more, visit their website or Facebook page.

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This tiki bar and restaurant sits inside a charming lake house. The relaxed atmosphere and warm hospitality will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a seaside resort.

The festive grass skirts, exciting music, and bright atmosphere make this tiki bar a truly wonderful escape.

The large tiki pitchers are perfect for groups. One bowl of tiki rum punch can serve two or more people. This drink mixes three types of rum with pineapple and orange juice for a refreshingly sweet treat.

Angelico’s Lake House/Facebook

This classic tiki drink is beloved for a reason. Angelico Lake House’s combination of gin, rum, vodka, and orange juice makes for an exquisite drink.

The weekend lobster special can’t be beat. Come by dinner and enjoy a whole lobster for only $19.99.

lindawojcik/TripAdvisor

When lively cover bands are playing under the night sky, the party really gets going.

Deborah P./Foursquare

Angelico’s Lake House is open from 4 p.m to 9 p.m on Tuesday - Thursday, 4 p.m to 10 p.m on Fridays, 11 a.m to 10 p.m on Saturdays, and 11 a.m to 9 p.m on Sundays. Address: 81 North Main Street, East Hampton, CT 06424. To learn more, visit their website or Facebook page.

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