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).

Aug 2026: Brewing Brothers Celebrates 10th Anniversary

In 2016 Charlie & Ned Braxton (the Brewing Brothers) converted the Imperial into a brewhouse and pizzeria along with co-founders head brewer Billy Eriksson and Italian chef Dan Caldieraro. This was followed by a large brewery and tap room in 2021 and a Folkestone restaurant in 2023. Ned and Charlie’s father is the antiques expert (and author) James Braxton. 
The Imperial, 119 Queens Road, TN34 1RL map

Aug 2026: George Street General Stores opens in Old Town

When Penbuckles moved to St Leonards-on-Sea it looked the Old Town had lost its deli. Luckily, on a visit to Hastings, Anthony of the General Store (est. 2021) noticed a nearby  empty shop (previously Turn the Tide) and decided to open a second branch. It is next to the Old Pawn Shop.  
George Street General Stores, 24 George Street, TN34 3EA

Other Summer openings in TN34 include include 
The At Sea gift shop
The Galleria cafe
The Oh My Days Costumes and antiques shop

For more openings please visit our extensive What's New in Hastings and What’s New in St Leonards guides.

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. Food by Cockles & Dreams.
The Fountain, 93 Queens Road, TN34 1RL map

The Beacon Supper Club
Suppa Catering are running a monthly supper club this Autumn. The first is on Saturday 24 October. Book early to avoid disappointment!

The Beacon (est. 1992), 67-68 St Mary's Terrace, TN34 3LS (grey road on map)