The Mermaid Inn

4.6

1380 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Dine in the AA 2 Rosette Linen Fold Panelled Restaurant, where you can enjoy the ambience of the large restaurant, the cosiness of The Dr Syn Dining Room or the privacy of the Boardroom for your evening meal, lunch and breakfast.

Head Chef Drew King is focused on using quality, seasonal, local ingredients and cooking them perfectly. He has a broad range of experience having worked in Michelin Star restaurants. and is able to adapt to the requirements of the guest and the occasion.

Please note dogs are not allowed in the Restaurant. Bookings are for the Restaurant only. We do not reserve for The Bar and outside seating areas.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, French
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–12:30 am Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Phone number
01797 223065
Website
http://www.mermaidinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Drew King
Private party facilities
We can offer a range of menus to suit the occasion.We can provide a personalised service to help you plan the food and wine to ensure we can create a memorable occasionWe offer private dining in our Board Room, or our Dr Syn Dining Room and for larger functions we can seat up to 90 guests in our Tudor Room.

Location
Mermaid Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7EY
Neighborhood
Rye
Parking details
Unfortunately we are unable to offer parking to our restaurant customers as our small car park is reserved for hotel guests. There are a number of alternative car parks locally, and reception will be happy to direct you to these.
Public transit
The Rye railway station and bus station are both a 5 minute walk to The Mermaid Inn.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Pan Seared Rye Bay Scallops (GF) (C)
Apple, Burnt Grapefruit, Tarragon
Hedgerow of Tonbridge Wood Pigeon (GF) (A)
Celeriac, Roast Pear, Port
Rye Fish Market Natural Smoked Haddock (GF)
Kedgeree’. Chorizo, Peas
Assiette of Jerusalem Artichoke (GF/DF) (V/Vg)
Rosemary, Sage, Pine Nuts
Leek & Potato Soup (V)
Ashmore Cheddar, Poached Egg

Main Courses

) Duo of Duck (A) (N)
Braised Chicory, Orange, Almonds, Port
Rye Bay Skate Wing (A) (C/M)
Crab Mousse, Saffron Potato, Smoked Mussel Beurre Blanc
Truffled Gnocchi (GF) (V/Vg) (N)
Cauliflower, Spinach, Nerominded Cheese, Salted Almond
Confit Pork Belly
January King Fondant Potato, Black Pudding, Malt
Butternut Squash Pithivier (V)
Chestnut, Kale, Black Garlic
Rye Bay Wild Sea Bass (GF) (A)
Wild Mushroom, Vanilla, Salsify

Side Dishes

)Sauteed Local Greens (GF)
Buttered New Potatoes, Crisp Shallots, Chives
Mermaid House Salad (Vg)

Desserts

Passion Fruit Souffle
Coconut Custard, Dried Raspberry
Pear Belle Helene (Vg) (DF)
Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream
Dark Chocolate Fondant (N)
Hazelnut, Caramel Ice Cream
) Proper Sherry Trifle (A)
(Adults Only)
Selection of English Cheese (GF*) £4.00 Supplement
Crackers, Quince, Grapes, Chutney & Pickled Walnuts
Choice of Home-made Ice Creams & Sorbet
Filter Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino, Café Latte Tea or Infusions with Petit Fours£4.00
A discretionary 10% Service Charge is added for good service.

What 1,380 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

East Sussex
Best Ambiance
East Sussex
Great for brunch
East Sussex
Good for business meals
East Sussex
Healthy
East Sussex
Great for fine wines
East Sussex
Romantic
East Sussex
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Mermaid Inn offers a charming historical dining experience with "delicious food" and "fantastic service." Guests praise the "unique venue" and "friendly staff," creating a memorable atmosphere. Menu highlights include venison, sea bass, and a tempting dessert selection. Though occasional service hiccups occur, the overall experience is "magical" and "highly recommended."

1,380 Reviews

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Amanda
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A visit to Rye is not complete without. Visit to The Mermaid Inn. Book a table for food, you will not be disappointed.
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Georgina
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambiance and great service in the amazing Mermaid Inn!
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Janet
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely exquisite meal served with beautifully selected ingredients, all cooked to perfection. The lamb was absolutely divine and the accompanying portions generous. There is an excellent selection of wines to complement each course of the menu. The raspberry trifle was a lovely finish to the perfect meal. Staff are professional, polite, friendly, and attentive to the needs of their guests. I would strongly recommend the Mermaids Inn. An experience that combines an enchanting historical cachet with the perfect dining experience.
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Janis
VIP
Los Angeles
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A must experience in Rye, mostly for the ambience of every nook and cranny of the restaurant, of which there are many. Don’t expect an amazing culinary experience, though the food isn’t bad. It’s presented quite well but doesn’t live up to the presentation. Servers are wonderful but not very attentive. Overall, a resounding “YES” to do knowing the food isn’t the reason you are going.
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Debs
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our experience at The Mermaid Inn, beautifully crafted food with service to match - highly recommend!
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laurence
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Atmospheric ancient coaching inn. Excellent service and very good food.
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Melissa
East Sussex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went with my Husband to celebrate a anniversary. Food was delicious & good value, staff were friendly & attentive.
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Liesbet
London
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We arriveerden een kwartier te vroeg voor onze reservering en er werd ons gezegd dat ze ons nog niet konden zetten, dus we moesten wachten in de lounge. na 20 minuten wachten zijn we ons zelf terug gaan aanbieden (ze kwamen ons niet halen) en werden we naar een kleine extra ruimte gebracht waar maar één tafeltje zat en waar dus nog meer dan genoeg plaats was. ik zou er dus versteld van staan dat dat een kwartier vroeger nog vol zat... beetje jammer dat ze ons dan niet daar ineens zetten en zeggen dat we eerst iets moeten drinken voor we ons eten kunnen bestellen omdat het te druk was... Van de kaart waren verschillende gerechten ondertussen ook op, of vervangen door iets anders, op zich geen groot probleem. Wat we hadden was matig, het zag er elke keer zeer mooi uit, maar er was altijd wel iets. De duif van mijn man was nog quasi rauw, mijn camembert niet echt warm, pork belly was droog... Restaurant ziet er beter uit dan de kwaliteit is. Wel gezellig zitten en op niveau met alle mooie details (tafelkleedjes, tafelzilver, etc) maar van de kwaliteit van eten hadden we meer verwacht. Jammer...
The Mermaid InnResponded on January 12, 2025
Thano maakte zich zorgen over het eten. We hebben een beleid om u te vragen om uw beoordeling. We nemen nota van uw opmerking over de aankomsttijd van de tafel. Het restaurant is ingericht voor 12 personen per 30 minuten. Op 30 december om 19.00 uur hadden we 12 personen geboekt. Daarom boden we pre-dinerdrankjes aan in een lounge. Tijdens de feestdagen adverteren we elke dag met menuwijzigingen. Er werden geen zorgen geuit over het eten. Als dat wel het geval was geweest, hadden we het aangepakt.
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Vicky
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding, the service was quick and staff excellent.
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Heather
East Sussex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service and a great unique venue, Thankyou
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FAQs

The Mermaid Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 1380 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Mermaid Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7EY

Additional information

Neighborhood
Rye
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–12:30 am Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, French
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Unfortunately we are unable to offer parking to our restaurant customers as our small car park is reserved for hotel guests. There are a number of alternative car parks locally, and reception will be happy to direct you to these.
Public transit
The Rye railway station and bus station are both a 5 minute walk to The Mermaid Inn.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Drew King
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.mermaidinn.com/
Phone number
01797 223065
Private party facilities
We can offer a range of menus to suit the occasion.We can provide a personalised service to help you plan the food and wine to ensure we can create a memorable occasionWe offer private dining in our Board Room, or our Dr Syn Dining Room and for larger functions we can seat up to 90 guests in our Tudor Room.

The Mermaid Inn

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Dinner

Entrees

Pan Seared Rye Bay Scallops (GF) (C)

Hedgerow of Tonbridge Wood Pigeon (GF) (A)

Rye Fish Market Natural Smoked Haddock (GF)

Assiette of Jerusalem Artichoke (GF/DF) (V/Vg)

Leek & Potato Soup (V)

Main Courses

) Duo of Duck (A) (N)

Rye Bay Skate Wing (A) (C/M)

Truffled Gnocchi (GF) (V/Vg) (N)

Confit Pork Belly

Butternut Squash Pithivier (V)

Rye Bay Wild Sea Bass (GF) (A)

Side Dishes

)Sauteed Local Greens (GF)

Buttered New Potatoes, Crisp Shallots, Chives

Mermaid House Salad (Vg)

Desserts

Passion Fruit Souffle

Pear Belle Helene (Vg) (DF)

Dark Chocolate Fondant (N)

) Proper Sherry Trifle (A)

Selection of English Cheese (GF*) £4.00 Supplement

Choice of Home-made Ice Creams & Sorbet

Filter Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino, Café Latte Tea or Infusions with Petit Fours£4.00

What 1,380 people are saying

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