Sue’s Favourite Things To Do In Hastings

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Sue’s Favourite Things To Do In Hastings

Local Pubs and Dining Out

Pubs popular with locals with excellent drinks and food, all within walking distance from the Cottage!
Great local pub with Tapas Night on Mondays and Indian Thali on Thursdays.
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First In Last Out
14-15 High Street
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Great local pub with Tapas Night on Mondays and Indian Thali on Thursdays.
Award winning pub with great bites!
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The Crown
Ashford Road
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Award winning pub with great bites!
Great pies!
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Albion Hastings
33 George St
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Great pies!
Very good music, drinks and food
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Porters Wine Bar
56 High St
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Very good music, drinks and food
Excellent steak, good service, loved by all meat lovers. Do ask about vegan options as well.
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Two Bulls Steakhouse
61C High St
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Excellent steak, good service, loved by all meat lovers. Do ask about vegan options as well.
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MONELLIS Sourdough Pizza & Aperitivo
43A George St
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This historic pub is always good for a pint and a meal. Wonderful Sunday lunch,
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Anchor Inn
Lewes Road
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This historic pub is always good for a pint and a meal. Wonderful Sunday lunch,
Tapas and cocktail bar - lovely food and staff.
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Seedhastings
50 George St
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Tapas and cocktail bar - lovely food and staff.
Excellent steak, good service, loved by all meat lovers. Do ask about vegan options as well.
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Two Bulls Steakhouse
61C High St
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Excellent steak, good service, loved by all meat lovers. Do ask about vegan options as well.
Interesting Seafood/British/Vegetarian dishes. Nice atmosphere. Not in Old Town but a short walk away in Town Centre.
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No.8 Restaurant
8 Cambridge Road
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Interesting Seafood/British/Vegetarian dishes. Nice atmosphere. Not in Old Town but a short walk away in Town Centre.
Very popular Italian place, best to book ahead.
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La Bella Vista
8 Grand Parade
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Very popular Italian place, best to book ahead.
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Dragon Bar
71 George St
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Good sea facing location for a cocktail and food
Sturdee On The Rocks
Good sea facing location for a cocktail and food

Great Seafood and Fish/Chips

Enjoy the freshest local seafood in some of Hasting's best seafood eateries! Short walking distance
The seasonal menu is always sometimes to look forward to. Great selection of seafood dishes cooked to perfection. A local favourite!
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Webbe's Rock-a-Nore
1 Rock-a-Nore Rd
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The seasonal menu is always sometimes to look forward to. Great selection of seafood dishes cooked to perfection. A local favourite!
No where better to grab some fish and chips along the seafront. Local favourite with one of the best chips. The haddock is excellent.
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The Famous Cod Father Fish Bar
10 E Parade
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No where better to grab some fish and chips along the seafront. Local favourite with one of the best chips. The haddock is excellent.
Lovely fish and chips in a unique location. Opening hours vary, do check before going.
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Maggie's Fish & Chips
8-9 Rock-a-Nore Rd
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Lovely fish and chips in a unique location. Opening hours vary, do check before going.
One of the nicest fish and chips in our opinion
The Master Fish Bar
1 E Parade
One of the nicest fish and chips in our opinion
In the town centre rather than Old Town, a nice place for a seafood meal and slow walk back afterwards.
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No.8 Restaurant
8 Cambridge Road
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In the town centre rather than Old Town, a nice place for a seafood meal and slow walk back afterwards.
If you enjoy a bit of seafood by the seafront, check out this seafood bar which offers all the usual shellfish ; Cockles, Mussels, Whelks, Jellied Eels, Prawns etc
The Net Shop
7 Rock-a-Nore Rd
If you enjoy a bit of seafood by the seafront, check out this seafood bar which offers all the usual shellfish ; Cockles, Mussels, Whelks, Jellied Eels, Prawns etc
Take a stroll along the seafront towards St Leonard’s and have a bite right on the beach at this funky place.
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Goat Ledge
Warrior Square
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Take a stroll along the seafront towards St Leonard’s and have a bite right on the beach at this funky place.
Hastings Fish Rolls
Marine Parade

Live music and bands

The list includes only places within a short walk from The Cottage
A venue to keep an eye on if you are a keen gig-goer, as you’re highly likely to be in for a treat.
Dr Jekylls
10 George St
A venue to keep an eye on if you are a keen gig-goer, as you’re highly likely to be in for a treat.
Great place for pies too!
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Albion Hastings
33 George St
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Great place for pies too!
Directly opposite The Stade open space, The London Trader is a firm favourite of anyone who enjoys a pub that’s a little rough around the edges, but still oozes friendly vibes. There’s a pretty standard set of draft offerings and no food menu. Plenty of outside seating means you can happily watch the Old Town world go by on a sunny afternoon, and (of course) dogs are welcome as ever. The London Trader loves live bands and there are regular jam and open mic nights as well as full bands most weekends (often with sets in the afternoon).
The London Trader
4-7 E Beach St
Directly opposite The Stade open space, The London Trader is a firm favourite of anyone who enjoys a pub that’s a little rough around the edges, but still oozes friendly vibes. There’s a pretty standard set of draft offerings and no food menu. Plenty of outside seating means you can happily watch the Old Town world go by on a sunny afternoon, and (of course) dogs are welcome as ever. The London Trader loves live bands and there are regular jam and open mic nights as well as full bands most weekends (often with sets in the afternoon).
Porters has the cream of Hastings’ live music, from 9pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays; and Sundays from 4 to 6pm. Times vary now due to Covid so please check direct on latest updates
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Porters Wine Bar
56 High St
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Porters has the cream of Hastings’ live music, from 9pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays; and Sundays from 4 to 6pm. Times vary now due to Covid so please check direct on latest updates
Great live music pub. Nice hidden terraced garden. Worth a visit.
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The Jenny Lind Inn
69 High St
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Great live music pub. Nice hidden terraced garden. Worth a visit.

Film, Theatre, and Entertainment

Hastings Best Places for great entertainment
White Rock Theatre is Hastings largest entertainment venue and home to a great variety of live entertainment, stand up comedy, live music and touring theatre productions. The Main Auditorium has a seated capacity of 1066!!
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White Rock Theatre
White Rock
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White Rock Theatre is Hastings largest entertainment venue and home to a great variety of live entertainment, stand up comedy, live music and touring theatre productions. The Main Auditorium has a seated capacity of 1066!!
Lovely local theatre and art gallery. Supported locally with some excellent productions. Founded in 1952 under the preservation of endangered historic buildings, this stable block was originally proposed by Hastings Council for demolition.
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The Stables Theatre
The Bourne
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Lovely local theatre and art gallery. Supported locally with some excellent productions. Founded in 1952 under the preservation of endangered historic buildings, this stable block was originally proposed by Hastings Council for demolition.
Started in 2002, this delightful little cinema offers a wide choice of alternative films and film-related events
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Electric Palace Cinema, Hastings
39A High St
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Started in 2002, this delightful little cinema offers a wide choice of alternative films and film-related events
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ODEON Hastings
Queens Road
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Sightseeing and exploring Hastings on foot (nearby)

These are all within walking distance from the Cottage. Very popular and can get extremely busy in summer months. Some of the places are free to visitors but donations gratefully accepted.
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East Hill Lift Upper Station
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Shipwreck Museum
Rock-a-Nore Road
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West Hill Lift station
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Dedicated to the fishing industry and maritime history of Hastings, run by volunteers, free entry. A must visit if you want to learn about Hastings and its fishing community.
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Hastings Fishermen's Museum
Rock-a-Nore Road
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Dedicated to the fishing industry and maritime history of Hastings, run by volunteers, free entry. A must visit if you want to learn about Hastings and its fishing community.
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Hastings Castle
Castle Hill Road
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Hastings History House
21 Courthouse St
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Blue Reef Aquarium
Rock-a-Nore Road
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Det Sanna Brottsmuseet
White Rock
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Hastings Pier Butik
1-10 White Rock
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Artefacts from many ships wrecked in the English Channel including the Amsterdam a Dutch East Indiaman of 1749 and the Anne of 1690 also the Charles II warship - fully wheelchair Admission is free!
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Shipwreck Museum
Rock-a-Nore Road
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Artefacts from many ships wrecked in the English Channel including the Amsterdam a Dutch East Indiaman of 1749 and the Anne of 1690 also the Charles II warship - fully wheelchair Admission is free!
Kids love it, we love it too!
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Hastings Miniature Railway
Rock-a-Nore Road
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Kids love it, we love it too!
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Hastings Adventure Golf
Pelham Place
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Historical resources and friendly staff. Limited Opening Hours: Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 11 am–4 pm Friday 11 am–4 pm Saturday 11 am–4 pm
Hastings History House
21 Courthouse St
Historical resources and friendly staff. Limited Opening Hours: Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 11 am–4 pm Friday 11 am–4 pm Saturday 11 am–4 pm

Shopping places within walking distance

If you need a bit of shopping therapy, High Street & George Street in the Old Town offers a wonderful mix of small independent shops selling everything from clothes, bags, hats, gifts and local art. The city centre further along offers the usual chain stores and brand names. All within walking distance from The Cottage.
If you forget something, there is a good selection of stores in this mall - Boots, Superdrugs, Marks and Spencer, H&M, Clarks Outlet, Waterstone, WHSmith, Primark etc. https://www.priorymeadow.com/stores/
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Priory Meadow Shopping Centre
Queens Road
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If you forget something, there is a good selection of stores in this mall - Boots, Superdrugs, Marks and Spencer, H&M, Clarks Outlet, Waterstone, WHSmith, Primark etc. https://www.priorymeadow.com/stores/
An amble down George Street is a must-do on your visit to Hastings. The narrow pedestrian street links the old town with the seafront. You’ll find fabulous independent shops, restaurants and cafes. Stop for coffee, find a window seat and watch the quirky world of Hastings go by.
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George Street
50a George St
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An amble down George Street is a must-do on your visit to Hastings. The narrow pedestrian street links the old town with the seafront. You’ll find fabulous independent shops, restaurants and cafes. Stop for coffee, find a window seat and watch the quirky world of Hastings go by.
Lovely little shop with lots of hats
Hatz 'N' Thingz
High Street
Lovely little shop with lots of hats
Vintage clothings at good prices, worth a look
Hawk & Dove
Vintage clothings at good prices, worth a look
Quirky little shop full of beautiful hand made items perfect for gifts or bring back home as souvenirs
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Made In Hastings
82 High St
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Quirky little shop full of beautiful hand made items perfect for gifts or bring back home as souvenirs
Excellent homewares and lifestyle shop
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reste
58 High St
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Excellent homewares and lifestyle shop
Homeware shop selling antique and old time items, lovely shop to go into, even if just for a browse.
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A G Hendy & Co
36 High St
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Homeware shop selling antique and old time items, lovely shop to go into, even if just for a browse.
You never know what you'll find in this huge place. Something for everybody. Dont forget to visit the basement for more surprises.
Hastings Antiques Warehouse
54 High St
You never know what you'll find in this huge place. Something for everybody. Dont forget to visit the basement for more surprises.
Full of charm and character - usually end up buying something
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The Clockwork Crow
68 George St
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Full of charm and character - usually end up buying something
Little gift store stocked with toys for all ages. And lots of Yankee candles!
Flibbertigibbet
66 George St
Little gift store stocked with toys for all ages. And lots of Yankee candles!

Specialty and Ethnic Dining

Loved by locals - within walking distance from The Cottage (check for opening time and seasonal closures)
Dim Sum and noodles dishes
Mwah
15 and 16 Marine Parade
Dim Sum and noodles dishes
Eat in UK's only Thai restaurant housed in a bookshop
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Boulevard bookshop and Thai Cafe
32 George St
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Eat in UK's only Thai restaurant housed in a bookshop
Winner of Curry Life Award 2018
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Ocean Spice
43 White Rock
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Winner of Curry Life Award 2018
Traditional street food from region of Naples, online order available
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Rustico Italiano
31 Robertson St
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Traditional street food from region of Naples, online order available
We think it is one of the best place to enjoy Turkish cuisine, and it comes with its own Cave!
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Nazar Restaurant
1 Claremont
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We think it is one of the best place to enjoy Turkish cuisine, and it comes with its own Cave!
Dine amongst books, special experience, good food too
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Boulevard bookshop and Thai Cafe
32 George St
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Dine amongst books, special experience, good food too
Delicious tapas and drinks
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Seedhastings
50 George St
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Delicious tapas and drinks
Turkish fare on lively George Street
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Isabella
27 George St
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Turkish fare on lively George Street
Looking for lovely Indian dinner, this place on the seafront, serving classic/modern Indian dishes
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Jali
7-11 Carlisle Parade
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Looking for lovely Indian dinner, this place on the seafront, serving classic/modern Indian dishes