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The Mermaid Inn

4.8 (1581)
£26 to £40
British
Mermaid Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7EY

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The Mermaid Inn

4.8
£26 to £40
British
Rye

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
"Special Evening:

We are hosting on the evening of Thursday 19th November, a Beaujolais Nouveau 2026 Banquet.

Enjoy a French Style Fixed Price Set Menu......along with a bottle of 2026 Beaujolais Nouveau on the day it is released.

To book contact Reception on 01797 223065 or info@mermaidinn.com"


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.

Please advise us in advance of any allergies.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, French
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Daily 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Mermaid Inn.

4.8

4.8
(1581)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • East Sussex

    Best Ambiance

  • East Sussex

    Good for business meals

  • 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 "wonderful setting" with "excellent food and service." Guests praise the "beautiful dining room" and "attentive staff," noting the "historic charm" and "delicious meals." The inn's ambience and "superb" Sunday roast are highlights, making it "highly recommended" for special occasions.
1,581 Reviews
  1. Jeremy

    Yorkshire10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not a large choice on menu. Food was well presented and was very good quality. Service was first class.

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  2. Bartlomiej

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great place, beautiful surroundings and good food

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  3. Denise

    Hampshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful meal with excellent service. Would definitely return and recommend.

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  4. Richard

    London14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and the food was improved compared to two years ago.

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  5. Maria

    Bristol12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal in Rye so far. Loved the relaxed atmosphere and excellent service.

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  6. Sue

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully set table, excellent meal and very attentive service.

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  7. Adrienne

    Mid Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful setting to celebrate our anniversary, The ambience was super. Food excellent and service very attentive would highly recommend

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  8. Ian

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Mermaid is very special: Lovely meals with some little touches here and there to heighten the experience. Staff are attentive and happy to be so. Excellent. Try !

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  9. Jamie

    East Sussex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and setting would highly recommend

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  10. Donna

    East Sussex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 4, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dining room very elegant staff very friendly and helpful the food was delicious and good value for money

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, French
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Daily 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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

FAQs

For a lively evening, Tuesday dinner is often noted for its lovely buzz; for a calmer visit try a weekday lunch, which some guests found nearly empty.

Yes, families do dine here: guests report staying with children, using family suites, and enjoying breakfast together in the restaurant.

Sunday lunch is a favourite, guests praise the traditional Sunday roast; Tuesday evenings are also mentioned as having a lovely, buzzy atmosphere.

Portions are generally satisfying, guests describe the Sunday roast as substantial and say mains often leave enough room for dessert, with some praising generous accompaniments.

Yes, The Mermaid Inn's intimate, historic dining rooms and attentive service make it a popular choice for special evenings and memorable outings.

Expect busy services like Sunday lunch and some weeknight evenings, reviewers describe a lively Sunday lunch and a nicely full Tuesday evening, while other visits have been very quiet, with one reviewer saying they were the only guest until near the end.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed; in this fine‑dining, historic setting many guests dress up a little for special occasions.

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The Mermaid Inn

4.8
£26 to £40
British
Rye

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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