The Mermaid Inn

4.5

1371 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 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 Hedgerow of Tonbridge Venison (A)
Pomme Puree, Root Vegetables, Blackberries
Rye Bay Bouillabaisse (A)
Lemongrass, Rouille, Gruyere
Truffled Gnocchi (GF) (V/Vg) (N)
Cauliflower, Spinach, Nerominded Cheese, Salted Almond
Ballotine of Free Range Tenterden Turkey (GF* )
Chestnut & Sage Stuffing, Traditional Accompaniments & Turkey Jus
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 Pink Fir Potatoes, Crispy Onions
Mermaid House Salad (Vg)

Desserts

Traditional Christmas Pudding (N) (A) (VG*)
Brandy Sauce & Five Spice Ice Cream
Pear Belle Helene (Vg) (DF)
Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream
Gooseberry Queen of Puddings
Brioche, White Chocolate, Toasted Meringue
Black Forest Gateau (A)
Marinated Cherries, Pedro Ximinez
Raspberry Souffle (N) (GF) £3.50 Supplement
Pistachio Custard, Dried Raspberry
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 1,371 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

East Sussex
Good for business meals
East Sussex
Healthy
East Sussex
Great for fine wines
East Sussex
Romantic
East Sussex
Good for special occasions
East Sussex
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Mermaid Inn, nestled in a picturesque setting, offers an unforgettable dining experience with its "fantastic food" and "excellent service". Guests rave about the "wonderful, atmospheric building" and "beautifully presented" dishes. While some mention minor service hiccups, the majority highlight the "friendly and attentive staff" and the restaurant's charm, making it a "hidden gem" worth visiting again.

1,371 Reviews

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Michelle
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service from start to finish was truly amazing. The food was so delicious and the service too, especially Steven who explained how the venison was cooked was truly appreciated by us. We will definitely be returning to this magical place.
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Mark
East Sussex
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Was disappointed with Turkey roll & some of sprouts did not taste very nice. After eating 2 of them the next 3 had a horrible taste hence I only ate 2 1/2.
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Caroline
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect in every possible way!! The ambience and service were outstanding!! The food (scallops, potato and leek soup, venison, and sea bass) were prepared imaginatively and impeccably.
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Michelle
Dorset
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food in a lovely setting. The staff were attentive and very personable
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Johan
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
a great expierience we enjoyed the tasts of every dish
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Desmond
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A great meal with excellent service in an outstanding setting.
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Stephanie
East Sussex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for lunch on Sunday. It’s a lovely picturesque room in an historic hotel. The menu featured local produce and was a good range of dishes. Excellent service. There was a slight delay in one pudding but we were kept really well informed.
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Lesley
East Sussex
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great service , beautiful place and good food
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Simon
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous traditional Sunday lunch - plenty of vegetables, great service - highly recommend
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Jane
Brighton
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a wonderful time, fantastic food, great service and beautiful surroundings!
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FAQs

The Mermaid Inn is rated 4.5 stars by 1371 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 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 Hedgerow of Tonbridge Venison (A)

Rye Bay Bouillabaisse (A)

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

Ballotine of Free Range Tenterden Turkey (GF* )

Butternut Squash Pithivier (V)

Rye Bay Wild Sea Bass (GF) (A)

Side Dishes

)Sauteed Local Greens (GF)

Buttered Pink Fir Potatoes, Crispy Onions

Mermaid House Salad (Vg)

Desserts

Traditional Christmas Pudding (N) (A) (VG*)

Pear Belle Helene (Vg) (DF)

Gooseberry Queen of Puddings

Black Forest Gateau (A)

Raspberry Souffle (N) (GF) £3.50 Supplement

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 1,371 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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