The Fat Mermaid

Your escape from reality

A Greek island poolside restaurant in Bedfordview

The Fat Mermaid is a Mediterranean restaurant and pool in Bedfordview, Johannesburg: whitewashed walls, Aegean blues, food from the grill and cocktails by the water, from breakfast until late.

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Open every day from 08:004.1 on Google from nearly 800 reviewsKids and pets welcome
The Fat Mermaid, a Greek island style poolside restaurant in Bedfordview
A view of The Fat Mermaid restaurant and pool in Bedfordview
A moment at The Fat Mermaid restaurant in Bedfordview

Eat well, swim slowly, stay longer

A Greek-inspired corner of the East Rand where breakfast can turn into a pool afternoon, and the afternoon into dinner and karaoke.

Grilled prawns with lemon butter, rice and a village Greek salad at The Fat Mermaid

Eat

Mediterranean plates from land and sea

Breakfast from eight, then meze, souvlaki, Lebanese shawarma, grilled prawns and platters made for sharing.

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The pool at The Fat Mermaid with sun loungers in the shallow end and blue umbrellas

Swim

Long afternoons by the pool

Loungers in the water, blue umbrellas, music and something cold from the bar. Bring the kids, bring the dog.

Plan a pool day
Guests celebrating a birthday with balloons at a long table

Play

Parties, karaoke and big match days

Birthdays, showers, year-end functions and karaoke nights, with a team that knows how to throw a party.

Host your event

The bar

Cocktail hour: WEEKDAYS MON-FRI 4-6PM

Handcrafted cocktails, South African wines and cold beers at the tiki bar. Come straight from work, or stay on after a day in the sun.

  • Turkish Delight

    Rosewater, pomegranate and a touch of cream

  • Sunset Bikini

    Layered tropical rums, citrus and blue curaçao

  • Margarita

    Tequila, fresh lime and orange liqueur, salted rim

Reserve for cocktail hour
The tiki bar lit up with string lights and shelves of spiritsA row of blue cocktails on the barFrozen pink cocktails with paper umbrellas

Poolside days

Sun, water, music and something cold

Loungers set right into the shallow end, blue umbrellas, whitewashed walls and mosaic paths. Order lunch to your lounger, let the kids swim, and let the afternoon drift.

Looking through a whitewashed arch with blue shutters towards the pool

Plan your visit

What are you planning?

Pool

4 guests

Which day?

Open on Fridays from 08:00 to 22:00.

When?

Where would you like to sit?

Your message

Hi, I'd like to book a table for 4 people at The Fat Mermaid on a Friday, for dinner. Close to the pool if possible. Which dates work?

The team confirms the date and the details with you.

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Events and functions

Your next celebration deserves a Mediterranean backdrop

A poolside venue, string lights, a full bar and a team that knows how to throw a good time. Tell us the date and how many guests, and we will plan the day with you.

  • Birthday parties
  • Bridal and baby showers
  • Bachelor parties
  • Christenings
  • Kiddie disco parties
  • Karaoke parties
  • Corporate events
  • Year-end functions
  • Photoshoots
Plan your event
A birthday table with gold balloons and guests laughingFriends sharing food and drinks around a table

Karaoke nights

Grab the mic with a table of friends. Cocktail specials on the night.

Big match days

The Springboks on screen, a full bar and a crowd that cares.

Trivia and singles socials

Easy evenings for meeting new people over good food.

What's on this week is posted on Instagram and Facebook.

The whitewashed courtyard of Little Mykonos with a mosaic floor and blue cushionsA softly lit Little Mykonos suite with a white bedA Little Mykonos bathroom with round mirrors and white towels

Stay over

Little Mykonos, the suites next door

Under revamp for something amazing coming soon.

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A peek inside

The blue and white tiki bar with wooden bar stools
Four blue cocktails with paper umbrellas lined up on the bar
The covered dining deck with wooden tables and a jungle mural
Souvlaki skewers with pita, tzatziki, chips and a village Greek salad
A recent photo from The Fat Mermaid restaurant in Bedfordview
A table for two beside the pool under the trees
Two frozen pink cocktails at the bar
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Visit us

A quiet corner of Bedfordview with a Greek island spirit

4 Jasmine Road, Geldenhuis Estate
Bedfordview, Germiston 2008
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Opening hours

Open every day from 08:00
Monday and Tuesday
08:00 to 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 to 21:00
Thursday to Saturday
08:00 to 22:00
Sunday
08:00 to 18:00
  • Free parking on site
  • Cards and tap-to-pay
  • Kids and pets welcome
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Good to know

Where is The Fat Mermaid?

At 4 Jasmine Road, Geldenhuis Estate, Bedfordview (Germiston 2008), a few minutes from Edenvale and Linksfield. There is free parking on site.

What are your opening hours?

Monday and Tuesday 08:00 to 17:00, Wednesday 08:00 to 21:00, Thursday to Saturday 08:00 to 22:00 and Sunday 08:00 to 18:00.

Do I need to book a table?

Walk-ins are welcome, but book ahead for weekends, cocktail hour and groups. Send a WhatsApp, call, or use the planner on this page.

Are kids and pets welcome?

Yes, both. Families love the pool, and well-behaved dogs are welcome too.

Can I swim in the pool?

Yes, you may use the pool facilities if you wear the correct swimming attire and respect others poolside dining.

Do you have vegetarian options?

Yes: falafel, halloumi, spanakopita, the veggie burger, zucchini fries, salads and a falafel or halloumi yiro.

Can I host a party or function?

Yes. Birthdays, showers, bachelor parties, christenings, kiddie discos, corporate events and year-end functions. Tell the team the date and how many guests and they will put a plan together.

Can we stay over?

Little Mykonos, the guest suites on the same property, means you can stay after a party or a karaoke night and skip the drive home. Ask on WhatsApp about availability.

How do I pay?

Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted.

Book a table at The Fat Mermaid

WhatsApp us, call, or send the form. For functions, tell us the date and how many guests.

WhatsApp083 608 7774Call us+27 21 891 2975Emailbookings@thefatmermaid.online
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