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# £285,000 makeover underway at The Mermaid in Ipswich
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/285k-makeover-underway-at-the-mermaid-in-ipswich/
- Published: 2025-01-21T14:56:01.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:24:50.000Z
- Description: The Mermaid on Yarmouth Road has temporarily closed its doors for a major £285,000 refurbishment. The pub will reopen on 14 February.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Entertainment & Leisure, #article, The Mermaid, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**The big picture**: The Marston's-owned pub is undergoing a comprehensive renovation that will transform the venue's facilities, adding new family-friendly features and improved sports viewing facilities.

![Works are underway at The Mermaid in Ipswich](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1737471115-the-mermaid-ipswich-renovation-started-1.jpg)

Works are underway at The Mermaid in Ipswich Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**The details**:

- The pub closed temporarily yesterday (20 January)
- A new family dining area is being created
- Enhanced facilities for watching live sports are being installed
- Additional improvements are planned but are yet to be announced
- Work will take approximately three weeks to complete

**What they're saying**: The Mermaid said that behind the scenes, they are "busy pouring everything" into the pub to make it "better than ever."

**The bottom line:** The pub will remain closed until 14 February while the renovation work is carried out. Customers are being asked to "stay tuned" for details of the grand reopening next month.

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