The Mermaid
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A brand new late night venue at the heart of Gandy St
19/06/2026
End of work, Friday’s here! 🍸🌊
Weekend starts at The Mermaid with drinks, good energy, and a few legendary poses to kick things off 📸✨
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10/06/2026
INTRODUCING COCKTAIL ICONS 🍸✨
A new monthly feature from The Mermaid exploring the stories behind the drinks, glassware, and tools that shape cocktail culture.
From iconic glasses to classic cocktails and bartending essentials, we’re starting with the coupe.
🍹 New in at The Mermaid
We’ve got something special behind the bar: Appleton Estate Rare Blend 12 Year Old Jamaican Rum.
Rich, smooth and beautifully aged with deep notes of oak, spice and tropical fruit.
Come and try it 🍸
🍸 First Thursday at The Mermaid
Try our Devoncello Spritz. A refreshing blend of homemade limoncello, rosemary syrup, cranberry juice and topped with soda for an easy-drinking taste of Devon.
📍 Gandy Street, Exeter
🕔 4 June | 5pm–8pm
Did you know that the Cafe Bar, The Mermaid, Pixy’s and Maker Mart are all part of Exeter Phoenix? We’re coming together to celebrate First Thursday with InExeter, bringing you special food, drinks and independent shopping throughout the evening.
CAFE BAR, Exeter Phoenix
Fancy a bite? We’ll be serving a range of menu tasters throughout the evening. Grab them while you can, when they’re gone, they’re gone!
THE MERMAID
Try our Devoncello Spritz. A refreshing blend of homemade limoncello, rosemary syrup, cranberry juice and topped with soda for an easy-drinking taste of Devon.
PIXY'S
Enjoy a Connie Passion Spritz. Connie Glaze Passionfruit Vodka Liqueur, prosecco and soda for the perfect summer sip.
MAKER MART
Browse and hang out, discovering a unique collection of handmade gifts, artwork, jewellery, homeware and more from talented local artists and makers.
Meet the Maker drop-in sessions with stained glass artist Rachel, 6pm–7.30pm.
Come and explore Gandy Street, discover something new, and celebrate an evening of food, drink, culture and creativity with the Exeter Phoenix family.
📍 Gandy Street, Exeter
🕔 First Thursday, 4 June, 5pm–8pm
29/05/2026
✨ Good friends, great drinks, and exciting plans ahead ✨
We loved hosting this lovely group at The Mermaid while they celebrated a very special moment, meeting up to talk all things bridesmaids, wedding plans, and the big day ahead 💍🥂
The perfect excuse for cocktails, catch-ups, and a night together on Gandy Street.
🍸 Bartender’s Cocktail of the Week: Margarita 🍸
Tequila, Cointreau, sugar syrup, and fresh lime, shaken hard and served in a salt-rimmed coupe glass.
A timeless classic for a reason ✨
21/05/2026
A couple of cocktails and a catch-up at The Mermaid 🍸
Bring your favourite people and join us for drinks this week.
🍸 Bartender’s Cocktail of the Week: Irish Maid 🍸
From our new menu at The Mermaid.
Irish whisky and elderflower liqueur, shaken with fresh lemon juice and cucumber.
Bright, refreshing, and smooth with a subtle floral finish.
Come try one for yourself at the bar 🍸✨
15/05/2026
A night well spent at The Mermaid 🍸
Good drinks, good company, great atmosphere.
Photo credit: Alex Toze
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11b Gandy Street
Exeter
EX43LS
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 5pm - 12am |
| Thursday | 5pm - 12am |
| Friday | 4:30pm - 1:30am |
| Saturday | 4pm - 1:30am |