The Mermaid Inn

4.5

1364 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

22:30

Booked 14 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

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
Salt Baked Local Beetroot (N) (V)
Preserved Lemon, Goats’ Cheese, Hazelnut

Main Courses

Duo of Hedgerow of Tonbridge Venison (A)
Pomme Puree, Root Vegetables, Blackberries
Pan Seared Gilt Head Sea Bream (GF/DF) (A)
Peach Gazpacho, Cucumber, Basil
Harissa Roast Cauliflower (GF) (V/Vg) (N)
Red Pepper, Black Lime, Salted Almond
Ballotine of Guinea Fowl (GF) (N)
Poached Damson, Pancetta, Cob Nut
Butternut Squash Pithivier (V)
Chestnut, Kale, Black Garlic
Chalk Stream Trout (GF) Fennel, Green Olive, Sauce Americane
Fennel, Green Olive, Sauce Americane

Side Dishes

Tenderstem Broccoli with Toasted Almonds (N) (GF)
Buttered New Potatoes, Crisp Shallots, Chives
Mermaid House Salad (Vg)

Desserts

Blueberry Parfait Toffee Apple, Cinnamon Doughnut, Yoghurt Sorbet
Toffee Apple, Cinnamon Doughnut, Yoghurt Sorbet
Dark Chocolate Torte (Vg) (N) (GF/DF)
Cherries, Malted Oat Sorbet
Rhubarb Trifle (N)
White Chocolate, Coconut, Honeycomb
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 1,364 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

Diners' Choice Awards

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, a charming and historic restaurant in Rye, offers an unforgettable dining experience with "amazing food, exceptional service, and a beautiful setting." Guests rave about the "succulent lamb" and "delicious roast beef," while the friendly staff ensure a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It's a must-visit gem with a unique ambiance.

1,364 Reviews

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Simon
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
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 today
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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Pat
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
1st class Roast . Fabulous surroundings. Excellent service. Never fails to please .
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David
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic lunch at the mermaid, beautiful food and flavours at as very reasonable price. Good reputation well deserved.
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Jill
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and attention to detail. Assistant Manager was super friendly.
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Roger
Surrey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our best restaurant meal for many years. Varied menu, including several items we haven’t found recently. Canapés, fresh bread rolls and flavoured butters include in basic price. Wide range of draught beers (very unusual in an up-market restaurant). Excellent service without being too invasive. Very tempting dessert menu but couldn’t manage the after the first two courses. Overall, a memorable experience, for which we thank you all.
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Karin
East Sussex
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friendly staff. Limited menu but we enjoyed our selection.
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Billy
Essex
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a place ! Food was unreal and the service was top!
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Alan
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to the Mermaid Inn for our 28th anniversary and the food,the service, the staff and the building were all absolutely fantastic, its like taking a step back in time when you enter this fabulous 600yr old building and our overall experience as first time visitors couldn't have been better. We shall definitely be returning.
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Shelley
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quaint and full of character, this quirky establishment is alive with character and historical charm. Food was excellent and reasonably priced (we chose from the 3 course set lunch menu). Quality ingredients and deliciousness in equal measure. Can highly recommend. We will be back!
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The Mermaid Inn is rated 4.5 stars by 1364 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

22:30

Booked 14 times today

Mermaid Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7EY

Additional information

Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

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 booking

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)

Salt Baked Local Beetroot (N) (V)

Main Courses

Duo of Hedgerow of Tonbridge Venison (A)

Pan Seared Gilt Head Sea Bream (GF/DF) (A)

Harissa Roast Cauliflower (GF) (V/Vg) (N)

Ballotine of Guinea Fowl (GF) (N)

Butternut Squash Pithivier (V)

Chalk Stream Trout (GF) Fennel, Green Olive, Sauce Americane

Side Dishes

Tenderstem Broccoli with Toasted Almonds (N) (GF)

Buttered New Potatoes, Crisp Shallots, Chives

Mermaid House Salad (Vg)

Desserts

Blueberry Parfait Toffee Apple, Cinnamon Doughnut, Yoghurt Sorbet

Dark Chocolate Torte (Vg) (N) (GF/DF)

Rhubarb Trifle (N)

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 1,364 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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