Quick info
About The Mermaid Inn
The Mermaid Inn is a pub on Alexandra Court in Newquay, set right on the beachfront with an outdoor seating area kept under netting to keep seagulls away from the tables. Sand covers the floor inside, giving the room its classic seaside pub feel. The kitchen runs a family restaurant menu that includes fish and chips alongside the usual pub fare, and the bar pours a couple of real ales and four ciders. Dogs are welcome inside, making it a stop that works for walkers and beachgoers arriving straight from the sand. The team takes walk-ins throughout the day, so there is no booking ahead. It serves as a straightforward base for a meal or a pint facing the sea.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Advertisements
Menu & Prices
29 dishes · mains £3–11- Various Soft Drinks£1.45
- Bottle Of Wine£10.00
- Cornish Rattler Original£3.50
- Magners£4.00
- Budweiser£3.50
- Corona£3.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, beachfront setting, views and dog friendly.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, beachfront setting, views and dog friendly.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the beachfront views as the standout draw, with several mentioning friendly staff, freshly made pub food, and a dog-friendly atmosphere as close behind. One reviewer also notes the outdoor seating with netting to keep seagulls away. A strongly negative review cites an unclean interior, barking dogs inside, and broken chairs, though other reviewers describe a welcoming setting they return to repeatedly.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the beachfront views as the standout draw, with several mentioning friendly staff, freshly made pub food, and a dog-friendly atmosphere as close behind. One reviewer also notes the outdoor seating with netting to keep seagulls away. A strongly negative review cites an unclean interior, barking dogs inside, and broken chairs, though other reviewers describe a welcoming setting they return to repeatedly.
Featured reviews
- Jan Schröder
“Pub Food, Fish and Chips, ich fand ihn lecker, andere nicht. Direkt am Strand aber top gelegen.”
- Liam French
“Great venue. Emma and the team are spot on behind the bar”
- Rachel Spencer
“I’ve become a bit of a regular Why? Because the views are honestly amazing. The staff are friendly. They have delicious food. All made fresh. You honestly can’t beat it.”
- mark thumwood
“Don’t bother buy an adult meal Just go for a kids meal exactly the same And save yourself money Need a cleaner Attitudes stink Swerve it Uncontrolled dogs barking inside restaurant Place needs a returb chairs are all broke or on there way out”
- Michael Thompson
“Food was lovely, staff were super friendly and welcoming, will deffo be returning”
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Delivery
Show more amenities
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 8
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Dancing
- Food
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 7
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Trivia night
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Bars near The Mermaid Inn
- The Farmers Arms4.67480.6 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
mixed grill, dog friendly, doggie menu
- Great Western4.35031.1 miWheelchair accessible
views of Towan beach, outside seating, cheap pint
- Secret Garden4.86051.2 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
pizzas, cocktails, back garden views
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mermaid InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.12,382 | — | £10–20 | fish and chips, beachfront setting, views |
| The Farmers ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6748 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | mixed grill, dog friendly, doggie menu |
| Great WesternWheelchair accessible | 4.3503 | 1.1 mi | — | views of Towan beach, outside seating, cheap pint |
| Secret GardenReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.8605 | 1.2 mi | £10–20 | pizzas, cocktails, back garden views |
The 3 nearest bars by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
Similar Bars nearby
More to explore in Newquay
10 places
Bars in Newquay
Photo: The Two Clomes · 4.7 · 1,307 Google reviews
See all 10 bars in Newquay