This Summer …
… escape to The Mermaid Inn, Rye. Experience staying in a 600 year old Inn, with a 2 AA Rosette restaurant, The Giant’s Fireplace Bar and Cellars dating back to 1156.
Then discover …
… the unique town of Rye, with its cobbled streets, independent shops, cafes and restaurants, all within the medieval citadel. The Rye Heritage Centre, with its Sound and Light Show is the place to begin the discovery of Rye. To begin your journey, take a look at …
The Mermaid Inn
– Rebuilt 1420 –
The Mermaid Welcomes Travellers
The Mermaid welcomes travellers, to enjoy the unique experience of staying in a 600 year old Inn, dining in a 2 AA Rosette Restaurant and relaxing in The Giants Fireplace Bar, The Tudor Bar, or spending time on the walled patio.
The Cellars date from 1156 and the building was rebuilt in 1420 after The Mermaid and the Town of Rye were burnt to the ground by French Raiders on June 22nd 1377.
Experience a drink in The Giant’s Fireplace Bar and imagine how the Hawkhurst Gang, local smugglers in the 1730s and 1740s, caroused in the bar. Can you see the secret passageway entrance?
Dine in the Linen Fold Panelled Restaurant. 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.
Looking for something different to do whilst in Rye?
Mermaid Tours
On the last Sunday of each month, owner Judith Blincow will be offering Guided Tours through the 600 year old Building, providing a walk through time. These will be commencing at 4pm and 5pm. The next set of Tours are on Sunday 29th June 2025.
Tours can be pre booked. Contact Reception through [email protected] or 01797 223 065. All we ask is a donation to the Mermaid’s Charity, The National Deaf Children’s Society.
The Tudor Room
Our Function Room for those special days and events …
Restaurant at The Mermaid Inn
Dine in the 2 AA Rosette,Linen Fold Paneled Restaurant, where you can enjoy the ambiance of the large restaurant, the coziness of The Dr Syn Dining Room or the privacy of the Boardroom for your evening meal, lunch and breakfast.
For special occasions we offer a personalized service to help you plan your food and wine to ensure we create never to forget memories. We provide a range of settings for Private Dining and a range of menus.
Great Find and Steeped in History
Lovely old smuggling Inn. Stayed overnight in the top room, wouldn’t recommend this room if you have mobility issues, but we were fine! Welcoming and helpful staff, lovely atmosphere and nice breakfast. Situated right in the middle of Rye so great for exploring. Great find and steeped in history
Trip Advisor
From Start to finish our meal at the Mermaid was a delight
We visited to celebrate my 60th Birthday. It defineltely made my birthday all the more special being treated well. The food was delicious and every mouthful was a pleasure to eat. We highly recommend eating here. The surroundings make it special. The staff couldn’t have done more to make our visit better. Spacing between the tables is really good.
Open Table