Paid a rare visit to this pub. I used not to like it, and the beer quality was variable, to say the least. But not now. admittedly the beer is Palmers, but the pint of 200 I had was excellent. Staff and regulars were friendly and efficient. Only had one as Karaoke was being set up, and at my age I can't stand much noise! Worth another visit though.
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Friendly staff...comfy smoking area...good beer...a proper pub
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its ok, but then again if you are a fan of words like alas then mybe not ur cup of tea
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Some people are really stuck in the past. Why would you want a pub to be dark and dingy. The Mermaid is a lovely pub which is very friendly,serves superb food and great beer. The hotel rooms are beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. I stayed there for six months whist working in Yeovil and have nothing but praise for it.
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I agree with BobO, went in yestaerday and I thought 'Oh Dear'. I new this pub in the late 70's and 80's and it was always dark and very atmospheric. Basically painting the oak panelling should be regarded as a crime. It's certainly ruined it or me.
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Popped in a couple of weeks before Christmas and found the whole place painted out - including all the lovely extensive wood panelling - in what appeared to be cream undercoat. Returned after Christmas and, alas, it isn't undercoat, it's topcoat! A real shame and an opportunity missed, as the place has now completely lost any character it once had and, because of the new 'paint job', looks more run-down than ever.
BobOs - 10 Jan 2009 18:13 |
The 'in place' of the seventies and eighties is now much quieter and the restaurant's reputation is not what it was. Nevertheless still serves decent beer and good food at a reasonable price. One of the better pubs in Yeovil.
BobOs - 12 Aug 2008 19:09 |
I was regular here in the late 70s and had more than one stint behind the bar too. It was packed thurs fri and sat nites pre club opening hours. Its a very historic hotel with loads of character and a good cellar. Was once renown for its Bass and does a very good line in Sunday lunches. Has probably got more character than a lot of the pubs in central Yeovil.
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