The Hastings Experience!
Food scene
very cute, authentic little place. Owner of bookshop meets Thai woman, they get married and voila - Thai bookshop is born! The food is great and there is a cosy atmosphere. you can bring your own wine as well! Booking in advance usually needed as it's quite popular
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Boulevard bookshop and Thai Cafe
32 George Stvery cute, authentic little place. Owner of bookshop meets Thai woman, they get married and voila - Thai bookshop is born! The food is great and there is a cosy atmosphere. you can bring your own wine as well! Booking in advance usually needed as it's quite popular
gastropub with cute little corner in the back to sit back and relax, nice atmosphere and there are benches outside to enjoy the sun
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The Crown
Ashford Roadgastropub with cute little corner in the back to sit back and relax, nice atmosphere and there are benches outside to enjoy the sun
Cute place for breakfast or lunch, they have lovely cakes as well
(they serve Illy coffee)
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Petit Fi
17 George StCute place for breakfast or lunch, they have lovely cakes as well
(they serve Illy coffee)
local breakfast favourite, do head for the cute courtyard in the back which is a haven of peace
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The Land Of Green Ginger
45 High Stlocal breakfast favourite, do head for the cute courtyard in the back which is a haven of peace
the second Hanushka in town (the other one is smaller and in George Street)
this one is great for bigger groups, to work as there are sockets everywhere to charge laptop, and to come with kids as it has a little play corner with lots of toys
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Hanushka Coffee House
28 George Stthe second Hanushka in town (the other one is smaller and in George Street)
this one is great for bigger groups, to work as there are sockets everywhere to charge laptop, and to come with kids as it has a little play corner with lots of toys
great cheese and wine, and they serve Monmouth coffee (top three of best coffee to be found in Hastings!)
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Penbuckles Delicatessen
50 High Stgreat cheese and wine, and they serve Monmouth coffee (top three of best coffee to be found in Hastings!)
yumyum, famous for their sourdough bread and do try their vegan sausage rolls, they're the best! They also serve a good take away coffee
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Judges Bakery Tenterden
51 High Styumyum, famous for their sourdough bread and do try their vegan sausage rolls, they're the best! They also serve a good take away coffee
THE local favourite! Wonderful beach bar for drinks and snacks -with cute beach huts for when the sun isn't shining
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Goat Ledge
Warrior SquareTHE local favourite! Wonderful beach bar for drinks and snacks -with cute beach huts for when the sun isn't shining
To some, the best roast dinner in town! Make sure to book in advance (open 1 - 5pm)
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Oscar's on the Square
Grand ParadeTo some, the best roast dinner in town! Make sure to book in advance (open 1 - 5pm)
Great and authentic local pub, right on the High Street. Cosy in winter with fireplace right in the middle. They do a damn good curry too!
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First In Last Out
14-15 High StreetGreat and authentic local pub, right on the High Street. Cosy in winter with fireplace right in the middle. They do a damn good curry too!
Fabulous gastro pub, the food is superb and prices are reasonable. I recommend the steak 👌
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The Royal
1 St Johns RdFabulous gastro pub, the food is superb and prices are reasonable. I recommend the steak 👌
Definitely try the oysters!
Fresh and delicious seafood, a bit pricey for Hastings but it's a cute venue and food is quality
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Galleria Seafood Bar
39 Norman RoadDefinitely try the oysters!
Fresh and delicious seafood, a bit pricey for Hastings but it's a cute venue and food is quality
Great pub, lovely music scene with dancing in the evenings (check their calendar). Lovely outdoor beer garden with heated beach huts
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Marina Fountain
26 Caves RdGreat pub, lovely music scene with dancing in the evenings (check their calendar). Lovely outdoor beer garden with heated beach huts
Tommy’s Pizzeria
28 Norman RdGreat pizza and COVID proof outdoor seating area
Chill, easy, great burgers, delicious rosemary fries and to-die-for vegan options!
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Half Man! Half Burger!
7 Marine CtChill, easy, great burgers, delicious rosemary fries and to-die-for vegan options!
Brilliant sourdough pizza's, great beers and even when it's busy the wait is never long!
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Brewing Brothers The Imperial
119 Queens RdBrilliant sourdough pizza's, great beers and even when it's busy the wait is never long!
Arwa Lebanese kitchen
5 Norman RoadGreat food and large portions, love the chicken kebab :)
Particularly nice on those summer afternoons in the cosy lit garden area. Often live music to enjoy
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Royal Standard
East Beach StreetParticularly nice on those summer afternoons in the cosy lit garden area. Often live music to enjoy
Di Pola's
14 Marine ParadeMmmm...
Great food court where everyone can just eat their fav! I particularly recommend homeground kitchen.
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Heist
22-26 Norman RoadGreat food court where everyone can just eat their fav! I particularly recommend homeground kitchen.
Lovely local wine, and sustainable business. Stylish restaurant and bar plus outside seating area with pizza oven. Three course meal for about 50 pounds. Great place though a bit hipster... :)
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Tillingham Wines Limited
Lovely local wine, and sustainable business. Stylish restaurant and bar plus outside seating area with pizza oven. Three course meal for about 50 pounds. Great place though a bit hipster... :)
Sightseeing
right around the corner, the beautiful East Hill with views of the Old Town.
Just head right when you step outside, then straight until you get to the hill, aim right to find the steps to go up. You might pass local gastropub The Crown, always a winner with nice atmosphere and great for sundowners on the benches outside
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East Hill
East Hillright around the corner, the beautiful East Hill with views of the Old Town.
Just head right when you step outside, then straight until you get to the hill, aim right to find the steps to go up. You might pass local gastropub The Crown, always a winner with nice atmosphere and great for sundowners on the benches outside
Stunning views of Old Town and sea, definitely make your way up and enjoy! Hastings Castle is close by
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West Hill
Priory RoadStunning views of Old Town and sea, definitely make your way up and enjoy! Hastings Castle is close by
https://www.visit1066country.com/things-to-do/hastings-pier-p1233701
Currently largest bier garden in the UK as well and they also serve food
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Pier station
https://www.visit1066country.com/things-to-do/hastings-pier-p1233701
Currently largest bier garden in the UK as well and they also serve food
large park, ideal for lazy afternoons
there is a café with indoor and outdoor seating, a mini railway for kids and a greenhouse in the back
https://www.ryeandbattleobserver.co.uk/news/people/hastings-urged-help-raise-roof-help-restore-alexandra-parks-greenhouse-2948845
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Park Alexandra
Saint Helen's Roadlarge park, ideal for lazy afternoons
there is a café with indoor and outdoor seating, a mini railway for kids and a greenhouse in the back
https://www.ryeandbattleobserver.co.uk/news/people/hastings-urged-help-raise-roof-help-restore-alexandra-parks-greenhouse-2948845
Hastings Land Based Fishing Fleet
fishermen still go out every day
If you have a car and a bit more time, consider a visit to picturesque Rye, just a 15-20 minute drive away or take a train
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Rye
If you have a car and a bit more time, consider a visit to picturesque Rye, just a 15-20 minute drive away or take a train
Beautiful old houses.
For example: Towards the sea front, at the back of the Lord Nelson pub is 'The Pulpit Gate House'
Has previously been On the market at £495,000 and has a host of period features and comprises three floors.The main features comprise a reception room with open hearth fireplace, cosy dining room with hitorical leaded lights and a Jacobean staircase with tall leaded mullion windows.
There is also a vaulted ceiling to roof apex, and numerous oak beams, studding and roof timbers.
This was the smallest of the three gates in the Town Wall and was a postern gate situated at the bottom of All Saints Street. A number of steps had to be descended to access the gate and, from the resemblance to the two-decker pulpits of the period became known as The Pulpit Gate. This gate was possibly rebuilt around 1380 and referred to subsequently also as the 'New Gate'
Any wheeled vehicle or person on horseback needing access to the Stonebeach would have to turn west down East Bourne Street to pass through the Bourne Gate. The name of Pulpit Gate is now preserved by means of being adopted by a house adjacent to the original gate's location,
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Interior pictures from the #observer
All Saints' Street
All Saints' StreetBeautiful old houses.
For example: Towards the sea front, at the back of the Lord Nelson pub is 'The Pulpit Gate House'
Has previously been On the market at £495,000 and has a host of period features and comprises three floors.The main features comprise a reception room with open hearth fireplace, cosy dining room with hitorical leaded lights and a Jacobean staircase with tall leaded mullion windows.
There is also a vaulted ceiling to roof apex, and numerous oak beams, studding and roof timbers.
This was the smallest of the three gates in the Town Wall and was a postern gate situated at the bottom of All Saints Street. A number of steps had to be descended to access the gate and, from the resemblance to the two-decker pulpits of the period became known as The Pulpit Gate. This gate was possibly rebuilt around 1380 and referred to subsequently also as the 'New Gate'
Any wheeled vehicle or person on horseback needing access to the Stonebeach would have to turn west down East Bourne Street to pass through the Bourne Gate. The name of Pulpit Gate is now preserved by means of being adopted by a house adjacent to the original gate's location,
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Activities
Fairlight Glen Naturist (FKK) Beach
For those who like to swim & sunbathe naked :)
Easy swim
Rock-a-Nore Beach is usually a bit more quiet and great to go in for a dip
Hastings Beach Meditation
Every Sunday morning at 9am locals come together for free beach meditation on the beach right in front of the Motor Boat & Yacht club, 40 minute sit in silence (not guided). The group usually goes for a coffee & chat in Aroma café in George Street afterwards and they are very open and welcoming to newcomers
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Rock-a-Nore
Easy swim
Rock-a-Nore Beach is usually a bit more quiet and great to go in for a dip
Hastings Beach Meditation
Every Sunday morning at 9am locals come together for free beach meditation on the beach right in front of the Motor Boat & Yacht club, 40 minute sit in silence (not guided). The group usually goes for a coffee & chat in Aroma café in George Street afterwards and they are very open and welcoming to newcomers
https://oldtownyoga.co.uk/
Hannah is a great yoga teacher and lives a simple life, do go and take a class with her you'll love it
Old Town Yoga
George Streethttps://oldtownyoga.co.uk/
Hannah is a great yoga teacher and lives a simple life, do go and take a class with her you'll love it
independent cinema right in the heart of the Old Town, a true gem
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Electric Palace Cinema, Hastings
39A High Stindependent cinema right in the heart of the Old Town, a true gem
Hastings Contemporary
Rock-a-Nore RoadFormerly known as the Jerwood
Lovely independent cinema in St-Leonards (40 min walk from The Dragonfly)
They organise lovely classical concerts on Sunday mornings with free tea and coffee
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Kino-Teatr
43-49 Norman RdLovely independent cinema in St-Leonards (40 min walk from The Dragonfly)
They organise lovely classical concerts on Sunday mornings with free tea and coffee
Cosy place with benches to sit and enjoy the hustle and bustle of George Street. Often you can find buskers here, and there is the opportunity to play life-size chess! You can find the pieces in the cupboard next to Butler's Emporium, the code is easy.. Just think of Hastings, history, a battle... :) Enjoy!
Butler's Gap
George StreetCosy place with benches to sit and enjoy the hustle and bustle of George Street. Often you can find buskers here, and there is the opportunity to play life-size chess! You can find the pieces in the cupboard next to Butler's Emporium, the code is easy.. Just think of Hastings, history, a battle... :) Enjoy!
Shops
reste
58 High StI literally want to lick this shop it's so good!
The quirkiest plant shop you've ever seen. They have a tiny space in the back where they serve cakes and coffee, do try it out their vegan cakes are amazing!
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The Clockwork Crow
68 George StThe quirkiest plant shop you've ever seen. They have a tiny space in the back where they serve cakes and coffee, do try it out their vegan cakes are amazing!
Great vintage and rummage shops here, do have a look you can find true treasures here at a fair price - don't forget to ask for their best price, you might go home with a true bargain ;)
Courthouse Street
Courthouse StreetGreat vintage and rummage shops here, do have a look you can find true treasures here at a fair price - don't forget to ask for their best price, you might go home with a true bargain ;)
make sure to get some of Clare Fletcher's cards, they are a local favourite
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Made In Hastings
82 High Stmake sure to get some of Clare Fletcher's cards, they are a local favourite
they do great hot snacks like pakora and anything organic, vegan, sustainable you can find in there!
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Trinity Wholefoods
3 Trinity Stthey do great hot snacks like pakora and anything organic, vegan, sustainable you can find in there!
This is a brand new venue opened May 17th 2021 near the underground Skate Park. With a barber, skate shop and space to enjoy a cuppa, right at the sea front
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The Courtyard at Source Park
White RockThis is a brand new venue opened May 17th 2021 near the underground Skate Park. With a barber, skate shop and space to enjoy a cuppa, right at the sea front
Coffee
Stooge Coffee
4 Trinity StLocally renowned as one of the best coffee places in town
Great coffee! And open from 8:30am onwards.
Combo barbershop/coffeebar, they sell CBD oils as well.
Great vibe and chill music
Goodmans
48 MarinaGreat coffee! And open from 8:30am onwards.
Combo barbershop/coffeebar, they sell CBD oils as well.
Great vibe and chill music
Bullet Coffee House
38 Robertson StGreat vegan options and nice vibe
Yes yes yes.
Just make the effort to come over and enjoy the vibe.
Owner Ray'll serve you a great coffee and you won't be able to resist the delicious cakes!
Sugarpie Honeybuns
235 London RdYes yes yes.
Just make the effort to come over and enjoy the vibe.
Owner Ray'll serve you a great coffee and you won't be able to resist the delicious cakes!
Neighbourhoods
One of my friends described St Leonards as 'a bohemian war-zone' :) I think he means it's got a great arty vibe and there are lots of cool eateries and coffeeshops, AND... in some areas the paint is peeling and it wouldn't be unusual to witness a 'street argument' ;)
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Saint Leonards
One of my friends described St Leonards as 'a bohemian war-zone' :) I think he means it's got a great arty vibe and there are lots of cool eateries and coffeeshops, AND... in some areas the paint is peeling and it wouldn't be unusual to witness a 'street argument' ;)
The area around Trinity church and the public library, called 'Trinity Square' and also the 'America Ground'. There's some great coffee and lunch places (Bullet, Stooge Coffee, Hanushka's, Cakeroom), delicious pizza @Rustico's, a cheese shop with local cheeses, a hamburger place that does dj &dancing on Saturdays, a juice bar, and in summers in Gotham Alley (near The Printworx) open air markets with retro and vintage clothes and lovely things from local makers
Info online: "In central Hastings is an area covered by Harold Place, the Queens Hotel, Robertson Terrace, Carlisle Parade, White Rock, Robertson Street, Trinity Street, and Claremont, this area to the West of the Priory-Stream was outside the Hastings Borough boundary and was the result of the sea receding. This land was settled by squatters who named it "The America Ground" and declared themselves independent of Hastings."
Trinity Street
Trinity StreetThe area around Trinity church and the public library, called 'Trinity Square' and also the 'America Ground'. There's some great coffee and lunch places (Bullet, Stooge Coffee, Hanushka's, Cakeroom), delicious pizza @Rustico's, a cheese shop with local cheeses, a hamburger place that does dj &dancing on Saturdays, a juice bar, and in summers in Gotham Alley (near The Printworx) open air markets with retro and vintage clothes and lovely things from local makers
Info online: "In central Hastings is an area covered by Harold Place, the Queens Hotel, Robertson Terrace, Carlisle Parade, White Rock, Robertson Street, Trinity Street, and Claremont, this area to the West of the Priory-Stream was outside the Hastings Borough boundary and was the result of the sea receding. This land was settled by squatters who named it "The America Ground" and declared themselves independent of Hastings."
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Old Town Twittens
I really recommend gifting yourself some time to aimlessly wander around in the twittens (little alleyways) and soak up the atmosphere...