hastings & st leonards

a pocket guide to
where to eat, drink
& wander.

along the coast
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42 places
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Farmyard
Steak, bone marrow, crevettes and oysters washed down with natty wine. Seasonal,...
date nightnight out
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new town£££
Lury
Spectacular Sri Lankan inspired 12-14 course tasting menu. Head chef used to wor...
date nightsea views
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old town££
Coquina
Beautiful views from Rockanore and gorgeous plates of goodness. The kind of plac...
date nightsea views
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Bayte
Owned by the Petersham Nurseries family. Contemporary Italian with a real focus ...
date nightvegan friendly
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Three Faces of Del Parc
No ala carte — they work around dietaries and you get what you get, which is alw...
date nightnight out
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St Clements
Perfect bistro for a cosy date night. Great front of house, honest cooking, the ...
date night
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old town££
The Crown
Really good gastro pub food with lots of healthy and plant-based options. Focus ...
family friendlyvegan friendly
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old town££
Porters
Traditional fayre done well in a family friendly setting. Sunday roasts are a st...
family friendly
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Liban Coast
You can taste the love here. Falafels are beautiful, mezze is generous, and ever...
family friendlyvegan friendly
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new town££
Sumisu Ramen
The best ramen, with meat provided from Beak & Tail. Warming, filling, exactly w...
vegan friendly
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Kassa
Stick to the traditional Afghani dishes and you won't be disappointed. Curries a...
family friendly
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old town££
Tonka
Mauritian-inspired fusion menu with delicious iced coffees and matcha and yummy ...
coffee & pastriesfamily friendly
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old town££
Ladle
Beautiful pasta plates from their micro kitchen. Small, intimate, and everything...
date night
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seafront££
Winifred's
Great early reviews from this place at Source Park. Eclectic menu of fresh and s...
date nightsea views
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seafront£££
Shiosai Sushi
Andrew Wong from The Seadog has opened this spot at Source Park serving up the m...
date night
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Albo
Used to be Wavey Bar, now on St Leonards high street. Super yummy European style...
date nightnight out
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Boatyard at Heist
Innovative seafood dishes from across all cuisines, delicious wines and brillian...
date nightsea views
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Arigato
Delicious salmon teriyaki don, sashimi, gyoza and sake. Reliable and always good...
vegan friendly
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west hill££
The Beacon
Very child friendly with enclosed garden, gorgeous views and sound system. Sunda...
family friendlydog friendly
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The Royal
Seasonally themed with both plant-based and ala carte options. High end gastro p...
date nightvegan friendly
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Bella Vista
Lovingly prepared food with all the classics as well as some unique seafood offe...
family friendlydate night
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bohemia££
Ceylon Cafe
Great for kids as they offer more low key options. Sri Lankan home cooking done ...
family friendlyvegan friendly
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Rituals
Newly opened with beautiful interiors and a sea vista at the Marina. Cocktails w...
night outsea views
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Cactus Hound
Spicy margs with an eclectic mix of people, loud music and dancing. The kind of ...
night out
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Wermut at Sleeper
Bagel shop by day, gorgeous cocktails by night. Specialising in bitters, aperiti...
date nightnight out
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Collected Fictions
Natural wine bar. Natty buffs unite. Intimate, knowledgeable, and always pouring...
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Graze on The Grand
Wine, meats, cheese, pickles and some bigger plates too. What's not to love.
date night
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Bar40
Great cocktails and small plates. Relaxed vibe that can go either way — quiet dr...
night outdate night
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old town££
Seed
Tapas bar in the Old Town. Good drinks, shareable plates, buzzy atmosphere.
night outvegan friendly
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old town££
Noah's Goat
Wine shop and café bar. Browse the shelves, pick a bottle, drink it there. Simpl...
date nightcoffee & pastries
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Sleeper
Great bagels and lovely artisan goods sold in-store. Turns into Wermut cocktail ...
breakfastcoffee & pastries
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Sonny's
Fishmonger with excellent breakfast and brunch. Basic filter coffee but the food...
breakfastfamily friendly
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Folks
Great coffee and pastries. Simple, well executed, no fuss.
coffee & pastriesbreakfast
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Fika
Lots of hot drink options including matcha and golden latte. Gorgeous cakes, sou...
coffee & pastriesvegan friendly
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Dark Circles
Dig and sift through records whilst you sip. Coffee and vinyl — what more do you...
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bohemia£
Forage & Fleur
Also a florist and hairdresser with a secret garden. Unexpected and lovely.
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old town£
Sturdee On The Rocks
When only a fry up will do. No frills, proper breakfast, job done.
breakfastfamily friendly
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Bonjour
Great place to take your kids for pancakes. Bubble and squeak also good.
breakfastfamily friendly
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Good Bean at Goodmans
Get a haircut, grab a coffee. An unlikely combo that somehow works.
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Bakery🌊 salty pick
new town£
Maker & Baker
Amazing bakery. The sourdough and pastries are next level.
coffee & pastriesbreakfast
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Judges
Solid neighbourhood bakery. Good bread, good pastries, no pretension.
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The Oak Bakery
Another great local bakery keeping St Leonards in sourdough.
coffee & pastries

the neighbourhoods

st leonards
Norman Road cafés, antiques, galleries. The creative bit.
25 places
old town
Net huts, cobblestones, funicular. The soul of it all.
8 places
new town
Bakeries, ramen bars, and the up-and-coming food scene.
4 places

the essentials

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getting here
London St Pancras — 1hr 30 direct. A21 from the M25 by car.
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parking
Rock-a-Nore for Old Town. Warrior Square for St Leonards.
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tides
Check before beach walks. Breezier than you think — bring layers.
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dogs
Welcome on most beaches and at many cafés and pubs.
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