The Mermaid, Portsmouth
The Mermaid is a pub at 222 New Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7RW. The Mermaid's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Portsmouth council on 9 October 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given - Address
- 222 New Road
Portsmouth
PO2 7RW - Council
- Portsmouth
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Mermaid’s food hygiene rating
The Mermaid's rating is 11 months old.
We have checked The Mermaid's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Mermaid
- 5The Graham Arms280 m
- 5The Winchester Arms460 m
- 5Shearer Arms480 m
- 3The Rose in June510 m
- 4Lord Chichester520 m
- 5British Queen540 m
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Questions about The Mermaid
What is the food hygiene rating at The Mermaid?
The Mermaid's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Portsmouth council on 9 October 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Mermaid?
The Mermaid is at 222 New Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7RW, in Portsmouth. Portsmouth council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Graham Arms, about 280 m away.
What pubs are near The Mermaid?
The closest pubs and bars to The Mermaid are The Graham Arms (280 m), The Winchester Arms (460 m) and Shearer Arms (480 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Mermaid's hygiene rating up to date?
The Mermaid's rating is 11 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Mermaid on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Portsmouth council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.