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£285,000 makeover underway at The Mermaid in Ipswich

The Mermaid on Yarmouth Road has temporarily closed its doors for a major £285,000 refurbishment. The pub will reopen on 14 February.

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
Oliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk
Works are underway at The Mermaid in Ipswich

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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