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The Mermaid Inn, Rye, East Sussex

The Mermaid Inn

4.6
4.6
1407 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Drew King

What 1,407 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • East Sussex

    Great for brunch

  • 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 delights with "atmospheric, authentic, beautiful" charm, offering "excellent service" and "delicious food" in a historic setting. Guests praise its "wonderful, atmospheric building" and "friendly, attentive staff." While some noted minor menu and service issues, the overall experience is "a delight," making it a "must-visit" in Rye.

1,407 Reviews
  1. Malcolm

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Splendid Sunday lunch in beautiful surroundings! The staff were excellent and contributed to a great experience.

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  2. Colin

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely meal in a very pleasant environment with excellent service throughout.

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  3. Mark

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful location, sublime food, great and attentive service, what's not to like !?!

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    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Me and my wife dinned here. A great new menu was introduced this evening and was very nice. Great service from the staff. Would highly recommend

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  5. Kacey

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was lovely - the pigeon and rabbit starter and chicken main were lovely. My friend loved her smoked eel starter and fish main. The bread was divine, and the amuse bouche were so tasty. Unfortunately I was too full to try one of the amazing looking deserts (the rhubarb souffle looked fantastic), but I did love the petit fours that came with my post meal decaf coffee. The food was amazing, but the staff were even more so - everyone was so happy and friendly, they made you feel so welcome.

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  6. Julie

    Norfolk/Suffolk3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous lunch at The Mermaid - delicious food and wonderful service. Highly recommended!

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  7. Steaksrus

    Kent28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food at a fair price and very good service. Perfect.

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  8. Arthur

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent lunch although perhaps the portions were a little large. Had a wonderful time with excellent service.

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  9. Ruth VIP

    Pittsburgh73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Sunday lunch in an amazing historical setting. Creative food and lovely staff.

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  10. Beth

    Brighton3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a great experience and helps you feel part of historical Rye. The food and ambience was excellent - if slightly warm (though was cold outside!) Excellent VFM

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FAQs

The Mermaid Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 1407 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
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for The Mermaid Inn

Mermaid Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7EY

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Drew King
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