Despite being a little run-down, the Mermaid is understandably well-loved for its historic building retaining much of its architectural detail & charm. The colonial era inn claims the finely-detailed rich brown wood bar is original.We visited for the first time to see the final performance of the fantastic groove-band the Sacred Cowboys. Great band & fans! Large, supportive crowd!We didn't eat, but the bar staff was efficient & friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
William Rodgers
I actually love this place. The owner is very nice. The bartenders are phenomenal. The live music is fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Anonymous Viewer
Love this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Sticks And Keys
Fun place to see local live bands. It's small in size, but many bands play here to keep warmed up between larger gigs. Friendly bartenders, decent prices.
Philly G.
The ambiance and service our second to none. But the music is the featured star at the mermaid inn. They have had music for over 100 years - live music!
Jerry K.
THE best acoustic open mic anywhere near here. Second Thursdays. Starts at 7. Be there by then if you want an earlier spot. No sound system. No microphones. A small, intimate room where people actually come to LISTEN. Some excellent musicians come regularly, but open to all. Poetry and spoken word is welcome. Ongoing for over 25 years. A supportive and appreciative audience.
Mike Z
A hidden treasure. Great listening room for music of all styles in a colonial era building. The bar itself could be in a museum, built of teak wood. A great gathering place for everyone. Love this place.
Gwynne D'Amico
Fun little pub for music, beers and friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Mikez d
A hidden treasure. Great listening room for music of all styles in a colonial era building. The bar itself could be in a museum, built of teak wood. A great gathering place for everyone. Love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Rogers
Never open when it says it is....walked a mile only to see it's closed when it says it's open...3rd time.....fix the issue with your place...
A really fun time when a band you like is playing here. The stained glass windows are timeless.
Ch Ha
I rated it 5 stars, but, for a very unusual reason. I recently learned that my Mother and Father would go to the Inn for dates back in 1964. They married and I was born a year later. There is a beautiful little wooded area on the right side of the Inn as you look at the front door, right behind the old trolley station, now a flower shop. They loved the Inn and the little nature area. My Mother was killed in a car wreck days before my second birthday. Over the years I was always afraid to ask my Dad details about my Mother since I knew it gave him such pain. A few weeks before he past away, I finally asked him about her, and where he had spread her ashes. He told me he spread them in the beautiful area next to the Mermaid Inn. A few days after he passed I decided to go and see where he put her to rest. Much to my delight I found the Inn was still open 55 years later. I was also able to find the area where he placed her. I felt a sense of comfort and gratitude as I walked where they had walked together as a young twenty something couple. I realized many of the same trees I walked under provided them the same shade in 1965 as they did for me in 2023. I felt peaceful and closer to my Mother than I can ever remember. As I left, I walked up to the door of the Mermaid Inn and stood in the doorway (it was late morning and the Inn was closed). I realized my parents had walked through these doors together as they shared love, laughter and wonderful meals so many years ago. As I wiped the tears from my eyes, I noticed a few flyers for upcoming band performances and thought to myself, if my parents were still in their 20s, they would have been there to enjoy the shows, the beer and the fun. So, although I've never been inside the Inn, drank a beer or enjoyed food or a show, I'm certain you'll enjoy it as my parents did all those years ago. Possibly I wouldn't be here today if it hadn't been for them falling in love and dating at the Inn.
Kyra Pastore
Great spot for live music!
Marjorie Poumaroux
Warm atmosphere. Love this hidden gem.
Bill M.
Great atmosphere. Great music. Top notch bartenders and a friendly, lively crowd. Comfortable for people of all ages.
Despite being a little run-down, the Mermaid is understandably well-loved for its historic building retaining much of its architectural detail & charm. The colonial era inn claims the finely-detailed rich brown wood bar is original.We visited for the first time to see the final performance of the fantastic groove-band the Sacred Cowboys. Great band & fans! Large, supportive crowd!We didn't eat, but the bar staff was efficient & friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I actually love this place. The owner is very nice. The bartenders are phenomenal. The live music is fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Love this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Fun place to see local live bands. It's small in size, but many bands play here to keep warmed up between larger gigs. Friendly bartenders, decent prices.
The ambiance and service our second to none. But the music is the featured star at the mermaid inn. They have had music for over 100 years - live music!
THE best acoustic open mic anywhere near here. Second Thursdays. Starts at 7. Be there by then if you want an earlier spot. No sound system. No microphones. A small, intimate room where people actually come to LISTEN. Some excellent musicians come regularly, but open to all. Poetry and spoken word is welcome. Ongoing for over 25 years. A supportive and appreciative audience.
A hidden treasure. Great listening room for music of all styles in a colonial era building. The bar itself could be in a museum, built of teak wood. A great gathering place for everyone. Love this place.
Fun little pub for music, beers and friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
A hidden treasure. Great listening room for music of all styles in a colonial era building. The bar itself could be in a museum, built of teak wood. A great gathering place for everyone. Love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Never open when it says it is....walked a mile only to see it's closed when it says it's open...3rd time.....fix the issue with your place...
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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A really fun time when a band you like is playing here. The stained glass windows are timeless.
I rated it 5 stars, but, for a very unusual reason. I recently learned that my Mother and Father would go to the Inn for dates back in 1964. They married and I was born a year later. There is a beautiful little wooded area on the right side of the Inn as you look at the front door, right behind the old trolley station, now a flower shop. They loved the Inn and the little nature area. My Mother was killed in a car wreck days before my second birthday. Over the years I was always afraid to ask my Dad details about my Mother since I knew it gave him such pain. A few weeks before he past away, I finally asked him about her, and where he had spread her ashes. He told me he spread them in the beautiful area next to the Mermaid Inn. A few days after he passed I decided to go and see where he put her to rest. Much to my delight I found the Inn was still open 55 years later. I was also able to find the area where he placed her. I felt a sense of comfort and gratitude as I walked where they had walked together as a young twenty something couple. I realized many of the same trees I walked under provided them the same shade in 1965 as they did for me in 2023. I felt peaceful and closer to my Mother than I can ever remember. As I left, I walked up to the door of the Mermaid Inn and stood in the doorway (it was late morning and the Inn was closed). I realized my parents had walked through these doors together as they shared love, laughter and wonderful meals so many years ago. As I wiped the tears from my eyes, I noticed a few flyers for upcoming band performances and thought to myself, if my parents were still in their 20s, they would have been there to enjoy the shows, the beer and the fun. So, although I've never been inside the Inn, drank a beer or enjoyed food or a show, I'm certain you'll enjoy it as my parents did all those years ago. Possibly I wouldn't be here today if it hadn't been for them falling in love and dating at the Inn.
Great spot for live music!
Warm atmosphere. Love this hidden gem.
Great atmosphere. Great music. Top notch bartenders and a friendly, lively crowd. Comfortable for people of all ages.