4 Oct 2025: BunbyBunka celebrates its first year.
BUN is the little burger brother of pop-up restaurant, BUNKA, serving up a chef-led menu of burgers, shakes and loaded fries. Specialities: Panang Beef and ‘Banh Mi’ vegan burger. Founders: Josh (chef), Tad, and Celia. Open 7 days a week. Home delivery.
BunbyBunka Heist Market, 22-26 Norman Road, TN37 6NH map

20 years of Bay Spice in Hastings
Bangla-Indian dishes such as Dansak, Bhuna, Dupiaza, Sag, and many more. Covers: 160.  Menu. Christmas Day lunch (£55.95). Reservations. Owners: Hussein family.
Bay Spice, 65-66 Eversfield Place, TN37 6DB map

September 2025: Wool Shop opens on Kings Road
Yarn and knitting store specialising in British wool. Also knitting tools and books. Online sales. Open: Wed-Sun. Founders:  Harriet Couchman and Christopher King.
Flock, 25 Kings Road, TN37 6DU map

August 2025: Homeware Shop opens on Kings Road
A mix of antiques and contemporary design interiors.
Open: Wed-Sun. Founders: Jonathon and Laura Low. 
Pitch, 42 Kings Road, TN37 6DY map.

1 July 2025: Craft Shop opens on Kings Road
Craft materials, haberdashery, knitting & crochet supplies, cross stitch materials, & much more. Regular Creative Workshops.
Owner: Theresa Hodge a veteran crafter and disability activist.
Crafting Connections, 59 Kings Road, TN37 6DY map