Mermaid Bar in Great Yarmouth

Lovely pub, great service from the friendly staff. Wonderful atmosphere and a great pint of Guinness

I started this review with three stars and looked at the portions again and had to reduce to 2 starts. The food was just above average but not great value for money. The desserts were lovely. Given that I have two young children the fact that a children’s meal is £10 was beyond me. I was expecting something rather nice and/or appealing for that price point. However extreme disappointment came onto the table with a basic Mac and cheese my child could have put together. I must also add that the menu says meals for children under 12. The size of the portion is hardly enough for a hungry 3 year old. We ordered the children’s meals first at the bar. They took ages. Something that looks like it could be put together within minutes took over 20 to arrive. It was early lunch time and the place was virtually empty. Despite a waitress going over to another table to take their order. She never came to ours to take or order for adult meals. We ordered mains and desserts at the bar.

Great local for business or pleasure. All round I think that it's a fair price for the food and drink and I always leave feeling well fed. Great variety of daily specials. Definitely worth a visit if you haven't tried it.

Spend a lot of money here on a regular basis, however today the service from a member of bar staff was absolutely disgusting. I will reconsider this as my place to drink and eat. The food is the best in Great Yarmouth and both the hotel and the bar and restaurant are the best in Yarmouth. The lady behind the bar today acted like she did not want to be there and was disgustingly rude and miserable. Great venue, let down by one miserable woman, get another job if you don't enjoy it.

I recently visited Mermaid Bar with a friend, and what started as a promising evening quickly turned sour. We chose this pub specifically because we were looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a drink after a long walk with our dog. Unfortunately, our experience was far from satisfactory. Upon entering the pub, we were greeted by a friendly bartender who promptly took our order. We got our drinks, found a comfortable spot, and settled in, expecting to relax and enjoy the evening. However, our relaxation was short-lived. After just a few minutes, another staff member approached us and informed us that dogs were not allowed inside the pub. This came as quite a surprise, as there were no visible signs indicating a no-dog policy, and we had already bought our drinks without any mention of this rule. We politely explained that we had just purchased our drinks and there was no prior warning, but the staff member was unyielding and insisted we leave the premises. This was extremely disappointing. We felt unwelcome and inconvenienced, as we were now forced to finish our drinks quickly and find another place to go. The lack of clear communication and the abrupt manner in which we were asked to leave left a sour taste in our mouths. While the pub itself has a charming atmosphere and the drinks were reasonably priced, the unhelpful and inflexible attitude of the staff regarding our dog overshadowed any positive aspects of our visit. Clear signage and better customer service could have easily prevented this unpleasant experience. In summary, if you’re planning to visit Mermaid Bar with your furry friend, be warned: despite the initial welcoming vibe, the pub is not dog-friendly and the staff's approach to enforcing this policy is far from accommodating. We won’t be returning anytime soon.