Mermaid Cafe - Hastings

As part of a local group we’ve used a few Old Town chippy’s for a weekday dinner meet! The last few months it’s always been the Mermaid as they are so welcoming and everything is cooked fresh to order. Portion sizes are good, a variety of meals are available which suits all from delicious sausages, fish cakes, scampi and traditional cod chips to name a few! Pricing is on par to most locally. We have between 7 18 of us when we go and everyone has always enjoyed their meal… thank you Mermaid from the Tuesday night group

Needs better ketchup! That and curry sauce are the two condiments essential to a good supper. Good choice of food. See menu The staff were nice although seems they were a bit bored and grumpy , served quickly and food arrived within 10 minutes. Fish was very good. Batter crispy and light. Bottom of fish a little soggy but was ok. The sausages are really bad quality. Looked like a Richmond sausge pale and tasted horrible. Again the batter was great just couldnt eat it. It's either two small battered pale nasty ones or a large which I havnt tried. Chips were nice but they could be better. Choice of cold drinks over £2 a can. Coffee is decent. Food is a reasonable price. Small space but we were very happy sitting inside. If it was busier I think it would be uncomfortable eith the main seating area having chairs back to back so close. I realise making the best of the space. They do usualy have outside seating. In a great spot by sea front opposite family entertainment. We have been here before and it was much better so I'm not sure what's changed. Shame but I'd return for the fish and id try the larger herby sausage.

Excellent fish and chips. We sat on the tables outside. Have to say the large portion was a standard size. It very tasty.. Children’s portion of cod and chips was very generous.

Didn't book in advance as our trip was on the spur of the moment. There was plenty of seating area outside so we could spread out. Service was great and most importantly staff were very friendly. Portions were reasonable and the prices were not bad either. Oh and good food.

This is my fourth time at the Mermaid and the food was superb. We went for the medium size haddock and chips. The fish came in the lightest, non greasy batter and tasted wonderful as if caught only half an hour ago and the plate was not swamped by mounds of chips which I think is always a way of compensating for low quality fish. Not the case here at all, lovely hand cut chips accompanied by a generous helping of mushy peas one pot here is enough for two I find, such is the generosity. The service is good too,the girls know their stuff. You can also see right into the kitchen so nothing to hide there. All washed down with good quality tea. This is a really good place to eat. You will not be disappointed.