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).

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The Bottle of Hastings has been replaced by a coffee & wine bar/shop.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.

December: Bulgarian restaurant opens on Queens Road
It is called Little Bulgaria and we believe it is Sussex’s only Bulgarian restaurant. It is decorated with Bulgarian paintings and traditional wear. The food is similar to Turkish cuisine and it is licensed.
Little Bulgaria, 69 Queens Road, Hastings, TN34 1RE map

November: Greek bar and deli opens on Queen Street
Walleys is a Greek deli & homeware shop close to Priory Meadow car park. In the basement is a Greek bar (Pickled) serving hot food. 
Walleys, 191 Queens Road, TN34 1RQ map