Lauren’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The old town is just a short walk over and down the West Hill. There are countless ancient buildings to see as well as a plethora of gorgeous shops and antique markets.
111 residents recomanen
Hastings Old Town
The old town is just a short walk over and down the West Hill. There are countless ancient buildings to see as well as a plethora of gorgeous shops and antique markets.
Castell de Hastings
Castle Hill RoadHistoric ruins
Rock-a-Nore
Beautifiul beach
Aventura de contrabandistes
Fun for kids
Golf d'aventura de Hastings
Pelham PlaceTwo courses of mini golf, really fun for families
Fantatsic contemporary art museum. It is now called Hastings Contemporary but comes up as Jerwood still here.
157 residents recomanen
Hastings Contemporary
Rock-a-Nore RoadFantatsic contemporary art museum. It is now called Hastings Contemporary but comes up as Jerwood still here.
Food scene
The best coffee in Hastings, also good for deli items and local wines
20 residents recomanen
Penbuckles Delicatessen
50 High StThe best coffee in Hastings, also good for deli items and local wines
Delicious and authentic Moroccan food. It is quite a small set up so not ideal with very young children / pushchairs but otherwise is perfect.
Marrakech Artisan
16 George StDelicious and authentic Moroccan food. It is quite a small set up so not ideal with very young children / pushchairs but otherwise is perfect.
Delicious sourdough pizzas, very kid friendly. They also do a coffee shack in their courtyard outside with pastries etc.
27 residents recomanen
Tommy’s Pizzeria
28 Norman RdDelicious sourdough pizzas, very kid friendly. They also do a coffee shack in their courtyard outside with pastries etc.
Fantastic fish baps and chips directly on the beach with cocktails and good music. Quite a good scene down here although is definitely pricier than your average fish & chips.
101 residents recomanen
Goat Ledge
Warrior SquareFantastic fish baps and chips directly on the beach with cocktails and good music. Quite a good scene down here although is definitely pricier than your average fish & chips.
Great place to get fresh bread and treats.
It is on the high street in old town hastings, not Tenterden (for some reason it keeps changing it to this address but please ignore).
36 residents recomanen
Judges Bakery Tenterden
51 High StGreat place to get fresh bread and treats.
It is on the high street in old town hastings, not Tenterden (for some reason it keeps changing it to this address but please ignore).
The Pelican Diner
20 E ParadeBurger and milkshake luch spot, they have vegan options
Petit Fi
17 George StLovely cafe
Great cafe to go with kids as they have a toy section / play area. They have another branch also near Trinity triangle.
24 residents recomanen
Hanushka Coffee House
28 George StGreat cafe to go with kids as they have a toy section / play area. They have another branch also near Trinity triangle.
Trinity Wholefoods
3 Trinity StGreat place to get organic and vegan produce
My absolute favourite cafe in Hastings / St leonards. The chef Lucy is incredible.
Sugarpie Honeybuns
235 London RdMy absolute favourite cafe in Hastings / St leonards. The chef Lucy is incredible.
Brewing Brothers The Imperial
119 Queens RdReally good pizza and homecrafted beers
Half Man! Half Burger!
7 Marine CtTrendy burger joint with vegan options
Marina Fountain
26 Caves RdGorgeous family friendly pub with massive garden and good food
The Royal
1 St Johns RdA bit pricey but some of the best food in Hastings