The Mermaid Inn provides a traditional backdrop for your Christmas Celebrations. Whether it be with family and friends, or colleagues from work. We can provide you with a variety of dining experiences including private parties;
- The Tudor Room seating for up to 90
- The Board Room for up to 14 guests
- The Dr Syn Dining Room for up to 16 guests
- The Linen Panelled Restaurant for up to 30 guests
Contact reception for more details.
Available from December 1st to December 23rd / December 27th – 31st Lunchtime
The Mermaid Inn
Festive Menu
2 Courses £39.50
3 Courses £49.50
Entrees
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 Soupt (V)
Ashmore Cheddare, Poached Egg
Main Courses
Duo of Hedgerow of Tonbridge Venison (A)
Pomme Puree, Root Vegetables, Blackberries
Rye Bay Bouillabaisse (A)
Lemongrass, Rouille, Gruyere
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 £4.50
Sauteed Local Greens (GF)
Buttered Pink Fir Potatoes, Crispy Onions
Mermaid House Salad (Vg)
Desserts
Traditional Christmas Pudding (N) (A)
Brandy Sauce & Five Spice Ice Cream
Pear Belle Helene (Vg) (DF)
Tahitian Vanill Ice Cream
Black Forest Gateau (A)
Marinated Cherries, Pedro Ximinez
Gooseberry Queen of Puddings
Brioche, White Chocolate, Toasted Meringue
Raspberry Souffle (N)(GF) £3.50 Supplement
Pistachio Custard, Dried Raspberry
Selection of Local Cheese (GF*) £4.00 Supplement
Crackers, Quince, Grapes, Chutney & Pickled Walnuts
Choice of Home-made Ice Creams and Sorbet
Filter Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino, Café Latte
Tea or Infusions with Petit Fours £4.00
Please advise your server if you have any allergies
M – Mollusc, C – Crustacean,
A – Contains Alcohol , N – Contains Nuts,
V – Vegetarian, Vg – Vegan,
DF – Dairy Free, GF – Gluten Free
GF* – Can be Gluten Free, please advise your server
V.A.T. included at Current Rates. A discretionary 10% added for good service.
Festive Luncheon Menu
One Course £16.95 Two Courses £25.00 Three Courses £32.00
Starters
Hedgerow of Tonbridge Wood Pigeon (GF) (A)
Celeriac, Roast Pear, Port
Rye Fish Market Natural Smoked Haddock (GF)
‘Kedgeree’, Chorizo, Peas
Salt Baked Local Beetroot (N) (V)
Preserved Lemon, Goats’ Cheese, Hazelnut
Main Courses
Ballotine of Free Range Tenterden Turkey (GF* )
Chestnut & Sage Stuffing, Traditional Accompaniments & Turkey Jus
Steamed Venison Pudding
Truffle Mash Potato, Savoy Cabbage & Juniper Jus
Butternut Squash Pithivier (V)
Chestnut, Kale, Black Garlic
Chalk Stream Trout (GF)
Fennel, Green Olive, Sauce Americane
Desserts
Traditional Christmas Pudding (N) (A)
Brandy Custard & Five Spice Ice Cream
Dark Chocolate Torte (Vg) (GF/DF)
Cherries, Malted Oat Sorbet
Rhubarb Trifle (N)
White Chocolate, Coconut, Honeycomb
Ice Creamsand Sorbets (DF* )
A discretionary 10% added for good service.
V.A.T. Included at Current Rates