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A resource guide to Hastings, East Sussex, London. It features the best local attractions, bars, B&Bs, cafes, restaurants, shops plus live music venues, festivals, local history and the best roads to live on. Part of the South Coast Guide (est. 2009).
June: Pop-up Coffee Stall on West Hill
Troika, the new owners of the West Hill Cafe (currently under refurbishment) will be opening a Pop-up coffee stall outside the Cafe this month. There are future plans to link the cafe to the Castle, & the Castle to the beach via an upgraded West Hill Lift. More info.
West Hill Cafe, Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD map
Mon 5 May: Jack in the Green at The Beacon
Celebrate Jack in the Green at The Beacon. Food by Savannah & Katherine of Home Ground Kitchen (HGK) Fully licensed.
11, 18 & 25 May: Brunch by HGK at The Beacon
Be sure to visit West Hill’s favourite venue with HGK serving their famous Sunday brunches. Fully licensed. (warning uneven paths).
The Beacon, 67-68 St Mary's Terrace, TN34 3LS (grey road on map)
1 May: New Modern British restaurant in George Street
Owner/manager: Jo Cosson & owner/chef: Lee Cosson (ex-Balfour/Gallivant) are opening a Modern British restaurant in a delightful C17 house in the Old Town next to the Thai. Expect Modern British classic like Rye Bay scallops, Ox Cheek and Guiness Pie, Aged Ribeye Steak & more.
Booh, 31 George Street, Hastings Old Town. TN34 3EA map
29 March: New cafe/restaurant at Hastings Contemporary
coquina is a new Mediterranean inspired restaurant and café with panoramic views. coquina is brought to you by the team behind Bayte in St Leonards, Ruby Boglione and Silvy Pilkington, along with chef Wil Hopson, formerly of Tillingham, Moro, Kricket and Carousel.
coquina, Hastings Contemporary, Rock-a-Nore Rd, Hastings TN34 3DW
19 March: New set-menu restaurant opens in town centre.
Lury is a set menu-only restaurant that combines British and Sri Lankan influences. It is run by husband and wife duo Jack Lury and Issy Cianchi. Jack is a Michelin trained chef who has worked at some of the country’s top restaurants followed by an extensive career as a private chef cooking for A-list celebrities, heads of state & members of the Royal Family. After a series of pop-ups in South East London he is opening his own restaurant.
Lury Restaurant, 8 Cambridge Road, Hastings, TN34 1DJ map
March: New Beach Life style shop opens on Castle Street
The Wave Hut, a colourful Beach Wear/Lifestyle shop has opened on the sea front. It is run by Piers Bravery of InventSports.
Castle Court, 25 Castle Street, TN34 3DY map
Pelham Arcade is 200 years old this year
Pelham Arcade was designed by Joseph Kay (1775-1847) as a shopping Bazaar. It is an early example of a covered shopping mall similar to Burlington Arcade (1819) in London. Sadly it is in a very poor state of repair due to the condition of the road above it & only one unit is open. It is listed GradeII. Pelham Crescent & church were completed by Kay in 1828.
1-12 Pelham Crescent, Hastings Old Town, TN34 3AF map
February: New Wine & Coffee Bar on the Queens Road.
The Bottle of Hastings has been replaced by a coffee & wine bar/shop. It is run by Darren Tickner who in 2014 set up his own roastery company Been Smitten in Flimwell (film).
Hastings Wine & Coffee, 91-92 Queens Road, Hastings, TN34 1RL map.
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