The Mermaid Inn Rye

The Mermaid Inn Rye One of England’s oldest and loveliest inns rebuilt in 1420 with Norman cellars dating back to 1156. You can see the secret passageway entrance.
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From a picturesque cobbled street in the centre of Rye, step back in time and experience the unique atmosphere of one England’s oldest and loveliest inns rebuilt in 1420 and with Norman cellars dating back to 1156. the Mermaid Inn caters for those who appreciate tradition and charm, coupled with the requirements of a discerning modern guest. HISTORY
The Mermaid Inn offers a unique experience:
• Sl

oping ceilings
• Creaking floorboards and numerous staircases
• A rich tradition that is maintained by careful stewardship
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. Dine in the Linen Fold Panelled Restaurant and enjoy the food, service and special ambience that our 2 AA Rosette Restaurant offers. Relax in one of the two lounges. Enjoy the comfort and atmosphere of
Dr Syn’s Lounge and look for the wall carvings of the Catholic priests fleeing to the continent at the time of the Reformation. The Small Lounge overlooks the cobbles of Mermaid Street, which was the main route to the anchorage in Rye in years gone by. The Mermaid Inn sits at the heart of the medieval citadel of Rye, and is the perfect location to explore Rye, the Sussex Weald and the Romney Marsh.

A fresher breeze from the East…wonderful icy clouds….
10/07/2026

A fresher breeze from the East…wonderful icy clouds….

08/07/2026
Enjoy your Summer at The Mermaid….
03/07/2026

Enjoy your Summer at The Mermaid….

01/07/2026

Shakespeare's most romantic tragedy of young lovers from feuding families is considered the greatest love story ever told.

We have been noticed again.....
30/06/2026

We have been noticed again.....

A haunted inn, cobbled stones and a centuries-old fight in the night—just a few reasons why Mermaid Street is capturing imaginations once again.

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Mermaid Street
Rye
TN317EY

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