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Mermaid Inn

Alexandra Road | Porth, Newquay TR7 3NB, England
01637 872954
Ranked #13 of 81 restaurants in Newquay
4.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Cuisines: English
Dining options: Reservations
Most recent review
- 28 May 2012
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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The Mermaid Inn is in a great setting, right by the sandy beach at Porth with an outside terrace looking over the sea. Inside it felt more depressing however. It is a town type pub from the 70s with the granny pattern carpet chosen by pubs that care more about stains showing than style. Flanked by fruit machines, table football... More

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Newquay, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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Went with a group of friends and children who played on the beach and we could watch them from the bar great evening More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We had lunch sat outside the Mermaid today. The food is lovely salads are really fresh and the chips are cooked properly. No refried or oven chips here! We all had baguettes which were good value with plenty of filling. Good kids menu and food arrived quite quickly. The home made waffles look very tempting but had no room so... More

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manchester
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Following many rainy days the mermaid inn has been our home from home when staying in the campsite across the road. Brilliant food, lovely local beer and cider.the entertainment could do with a change, same line up every week, and the karaoke really is bad, but its fun to watch. Always lots of family friendly dogs about will be bk... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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We had gone to Hendra for a mini break and decided to have a drive around on the Saturday as it was raining hard. We tried to get into another restaurant but needed a reservation so drove on again and went back to Porth. At first sight we weren't too sure if it was closed as it looked a bit... More

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Tamworth
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30 reviews 30 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Another regular Lunchtime venue for us and our visitors, food is always brill. They cook all day, so an afternoon munchie is always available. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Lovely fresh food, very friendly staff, lovely beach view in the restaurant. Not so keen on the bar part at the front of the building. More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Lovely pub, good atmosphere, friendly people. Didnt eat but the menu looks yummy and well priced. More

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Worksop, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

We had a lovely meal at this hotel. Good views of the sea. More

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Broadstairs, England, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

Good quality pub food, lovely setting and great atmosphere. although it was chilly, we sat outside witht he patio heaters with the sun going down. Very pleasant indeed! More

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