A resource guide to Hastings, East Sussex, England. 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).

Roof Top Bar reopens.
The Observer Roof Top Bar has reopened for 2026. Bar & pizzas by Bunka. Henners wine bar. Open Friday - Sunday from 12pm. Close to Hasting station.
Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Road, TN34 1DT map

Hastings pub under new owners.
The Fountain (est. 1889) has been bought from Shepherd Neame by local resident Paul (known as Mirror Ball Paul due to his business) and repainted. Mirror ball themes on all floors of the building.
The Fountain, 93 Queens Road, TN34 1RL map

Popular Greek restaurant returns to Queens Road  
Tsipouradiko - meze, bar and all day brunch. 
Open Tues-Sat 12:00-20:00
Chef/Owner: Thanasis
Founded by Stuart & Debbie.
2nd entrance in St Andrews Mews.
Pickled, 191 Queens Road, TN34 1RG map

The Beacon is now open Friday - Sunday. 
Summer pop-up by Alfie of Suppa@Beacon:
Friday & Saturday Garden Grill. 
Sunday roast (indoors & out)
The Beacon, 67-68 St Mary's Terrace, TN34 3LS (grey road on map)

Old Town restaurant celebrates its first year
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

New Town restaurant celebrates its first year 
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