One of England's oldest and loveliest inns, with norman cellars dating from 1156, the Mermaid, rebuilt in 1420, offers tradition and charm in abundance.
A jewel in the crown of Rye, the inn has a wide range of accommodation including rooms with four-poster beds and fascinating secret passages. The lounge bar boasts of one of the largest open log fires in the country. The AA Rosette restaurant offers fine British and French cuisine and the head chef is proud to use only the freshest of local ingredients.
For many years the Mermaid has been frequented by artists from the stage and screen:
Charlie Chaplin, Pierce Brosnan, Andy Garcia and Johnny Depp to name but a few.
Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother and Prince Edward have also visited.
Painters from all over the world have spent many a happy hour with brush in hand, capturing the rare character of this beautiful inn.
Our fully inclusive Christmas Break is available between Christmas Eve until 28th December 2012.
Christmas Eve
A warm welcome will greet you with Afternoon Tea.
Our candle-lit, five course Dinner is served in our famous panelled Restaurant, whilst local singers entertain with traditional Christmas carols.
Christmas Day
Traditional English Breakfast is served from 8.00am until 10.00am allowing guests to visit local church services.
Christmas Day Luncheon is served from 12.00 noon and consists of six courses starting with Champagne and canapes.
Christmas Day Evening ~ Our Tudor Room Restaurant welcomes you to enjoy an excellent Buffet of local foods with music throughout the evening from 8.00pm.
Boxing Day
Breakfast will be served in our Main Restaurant giving time to take a leisurely stroll around this ancient Town and partake in our local quiz.
You are invited to take punch from 12.00 noon followed by luncheon.
Dinner is served in our Main Restaurant from 7.00 pm until 9.30 pm.
27th December 2012
Breakfast ~ is served from 8.00 am until 10.00 am
Luncheon ~ may be taken from 12.00 noon until 2.00 pm
Dinner ~ is served from 7.00 pm until 9.30 pm
28th December 2012
The farewell breakfast will be served from 8.00 am until 10.00 am.
Please contact us for more information and tariffs.
Our fully inclusive Christmas Break is available between Christmas Eve until 27th December 2012.
Christmas Eve
A warm welcome will greet you with Afternoon Tea.
Our candle-lit, five course Dinner is served in our famous panelled Restaurant, whilst local singers entertain with traditional Christmas carols.
Christmas Day
Traditional English Breakfast is served from 8.00am until 10.00am allowing guests to visit local church services.
Christmas Day Luncheon is served from 12.00 noon and consists of six courses starting with Champagne and canapes.
Christmas Day Evening ~ Our Tudor Room Restaurant welcomes you to enjoy an excellent Buffet of local foods with music throughout the evening from 8.00pm.
Boxing Day
Breakfast will be served in our Main Restaurant giving time to take a leisurely stroll around this ancient Town and partake in our local quiz.
You are invited to take punch from 12.00 noon followed by luncheon.
Dinner is served in our Main Restaurant from 7.00 pm until 9.30 pm.
27th December 2012
The farewell breakfast will be served from 8.00 am until 10.00 am.
Please contact us for further information and tariffs.
Christmas Day Luncheon - Six Courses and two sittings.
Please contact us for further information and tariffs for 2012.
Please contact us for further information and tariffs for 2012.
Please contact us for further information and tariffs for 2012.
Our New Year package 2012 consists of accommodation and full English breakfast and includes a five course evening meal in our Main Restaurant followed by an evening of entertainment in our Tudor Room, seeing the New Year in with a bottle of Champagne (per couple) at midnight.
Please contact us for further details and tariffs.
Please contact us for further details and tariffs.
Please contact us for further details and tariffs.
Please contact us for further details and tariffs for 2012.