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1. The Royal
4.7
Exceptional(81)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • St Leonards-On-Sea
Booked 12 times today
The Royal is operated by James Hickson, who has a solid hospitality background having learned his trade at well-loved restaurants and gastropubs including St John, Great Queen Street, The Canton Arms and Moro. James is hands-on at the pub, overseeing the relaxed yet lively atmosphere, friendly service and sophisticated food and drink. The kitchen is led by head chef, Andrew Taylor-Gray, who has previously worked at Petersham Nurseries, Hix and The Canton Arms.The Royal has been included in the Michelin Guide since February 2020 with Bib Gourmand status, which we have maintained ever since.A welcoming gastropub for locals and visitors alike in St. Leonards-On-Sea and Hastings, low-key and down-to-earth, The Royal occupies an historic corner site right opposite St. Leonards Warrior Square station.
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2. BAYTE
4.7
Exceptional(60)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • St Leonards-On-Sea
Booked 8 times today
BAYTE, is a modern European neighbourhood restaurant with an emphasis on local sourcing and quality produce in the seaside town of St Leonards-on-Sea. The seasonal menu blends influences from across the globe, with particular reference to Italian recipes, such as hand-rolled pastas.The meat at BAYTE is free-range and reared on biodynamic, organic Haye Farm in Devon. Vegetables are also sourced from organic suppliers, most of them from English and Japanese vegetable growers Namayasai, and Goat Grid Farm, both in nearby Lewes.
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3. Colombo 16
4.7
Exceptional(190)
Price: Expensive
• Sri Lankan • St Leonards-On-Sea
Booked 3 times today
Inspired by the diversity of Colombo and England, Colombo 16 brings the essence of modern Sri Lanka to Marine Court, the historic Grade II-listed Art Deco building on the shores of St Leonards-On-Sea. ​By day we offer fusion lunch with some traditional Sri Lankan options, by night contemporary curries, short eats and desserts intended for sharing. Our dishes are based on family recipes, modernised with an ingredient-led approach sourcing locally and importing weekly from Sri Lanka.
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4. First In Last Out
4.7
Exceptional(207)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Hastings
Booked 12 times today
The First In Last Out (FILO), is a family run free-house in the Old Town of Hastings. Alongside our award winning beer, we serve quality food prepared from scratch. We offer lunch and dinner everyday, including our ever popular Tapas night (Monday), Indian Thali (Thursday) and Sunday roasts.The brewery is located just two minutes away from the pub, where we produce five regular ales using a full mash-tun process. We love live music and host regular Sunday evening gigs, of which details can be found on our website.The pub is popular with locals and tourists alike, who love to get cosy in our booth seating or warm up on cold winters' days around our unique central fireplace.Dogs and children are most welcome.
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5. The Crown Hastings
4.7
Exceptional(1182)
Price: Moderate
• British • Hastings
Booked 13 times today
The Crown is an independently run award-winning freehouse in the heart of Hastings Old Town, open at 11am every day. Our kitchen is open 12-4, 5 till 9. We serve modern British food in a friendly informal environment using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. We create dishes from scratch, including homemade bread, fish from the surrounding seas and seasonal veg.We serve local real ales & craft beers, wine and a specialist gin and whisky selection and delicious coffee.'High Top Tables' refers to our high tables with bar stools. You can book a table for drinks only.Dogs are welcome, 'paws on the floors' please.Children welcome, we have a kids menu.For allergies & intolerances, please let your server know before ordering. We serve our full menu on a Sunday, but it is not a traditional roast dinner. Please call us if you are running later than your booked time.Table bookings for 2 hours for up to 4ppl; 3 hours for 5+ people. Tables from 7pm onwards are for whole evening.
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6. The Cove
4.7
Exceptional(76)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Pett
Booked 2 times today
In sleepy Fairlight, on the edge of the Firehills, The Cove is an independently run freehouse serving locals, wanderers and gastronauts alike. Halfway between Hastings and Rye, The Cove is the perfect stop after a walk across the local beaches and coastal paths of East Sussex. We have a fire for the winter nights, a garden for summer days, and a friendly bar waiting to welcome you. Originally a hotel, the building sat empty for several years until 2022, when the Cove was renovated, restored and reopened with a new lease of life. It has quickly gained a reputation for excellent, elevated pub food with local chef and restauranteur Nick Hales leading the kitchen.In 2023 it was featured on The Times 50 Best Summer Pubs, and given a glowing review by Grace Dent in The Guardian Observer.
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7. La Delizia
4.8
Exceptional(61)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Hastings
La Delizia, meaning ‘The Delight’, inspired by delis and eateries in Positano and Amalfi, offers authentic, specialist Italian food and drink, to take home or eat in. Featuring fresh Whitstable oysters, calamari, pasta, an authentic meat and cheese counter serving paninis and Antipasti selections, as well as Italian delights such as ‘Crema di Caffé’ an Iced Coffee dessert, fresh orange juice, and so much more.
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8. Yates Hastings
4.2
Awesome(4)
Price: Moderate
• British • Hastings
Yates, Hastings is a town-centre bar with a real passion for its customers. Breakfast is served every day from 9am, and then our main menu is served until 10pm seven days a week. Sunday Roast is available every Sunday from midday.Young diners are spoilt for choice, with a super children’s menu. We are a five minutes’ walk from the train station, the seafront and all town attractions.We are also proud to be a Cask Marque Accredited Pub serving Real ale.Yates is the only bar in Hastings to show both Sky Sports and BT Sport so you can catch all the major sporting events on our screens whilst enjoying great value food and drinks!We are open until 3am every Thursday, Friday & Saturday night with some of the UK's top DJ's playing the biggest chart anthems & party classics to keep you entertained!
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9. Undercliffe House
4.5
Awesome(278)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hastings
Established in 2003, we are a unique restaurant opposite the Hastings Aquarium. Come and visit us for great fresh food! Please note that in order to maintain social distancing between tables and to try to keep all our diners happy we cannot guarantee that requests for tables in particular areas of the restaurant will be accommodated.Please note that buggies, pushchairs, strollers, prams etc. will not be permitted inside the restaurant unless they are folded and can be stored so as to not obstruct the free movement of staff and diners.Bookings for 5 or more people should be made directly to the restaurant.
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10. Sobremesa
3.8
Excellent(3)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Bexhill-On-Sea
There is no equivalent word in English, though the concept is simple: Sobremesa is the time you spend at the table after you’ve finishing your meal... ​ WE ARE A FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED RESTAURANT That means you are welcomed to our house and served as part of our family. Sobremesa's mission is to showcases South American cuisine. We draw on origins and influences from various regions of South America, combine them with quality local produce and refined / advance culinary techniques to create an adventurous combination of flavors, textures and playful sensations for the palate. Our menu is based on sharing. We want you to have a wonderful time with us and that is why we’ve created a little Latin America in the heart of Bexhill for you to feel transported 13,000 km into the Latin traditions and enjoy the best meal in a pleasant relaxing atmosphere.

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  • Laurie
    Norfolk/Suffolk •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Anniversary lunch today, a lovely message left on our table by Crown Staff. Food as always fabulous. Thank you
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    The Crown HastingsPrice: Moderate• British• Hastings
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    4.7
  • Natalie
    London •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We were a group of 6 having a late lunch on a Saturday. The restaurant was pretty busy, but service was pretty attentive and it was great to see the chefs buzzing around in the open kitchen. We all agreed it was one of the best meals we'd had in a long time and although prices were pretty punchy, we devoured everything and wanted more. Our top favourites were the croquettes, bavette steak, buttered swede, rice pudding and tiramisu - veggie/gluten free options also went down very well. We loved every dish and will definitely return.
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    BAYTEPrice: Expensive• Modern European• St Leonards-On-Sea
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    4.7
  • Vicki
    London •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Delicious food. Our party had a varied selection of the menu and everyone was happy. The staff were very friendly and were sensitive to dietary requirements.
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    First In Last OutPrice: Moderate• Pub• Hastings
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    4.7
  • Gary
    East Sussex •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Feb 25, 2025
    A bit cold ands draughty under the rear window but otherwise excellent.
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    The RoyalPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• St Leonards-On-Sea
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    4.7
  • LizaVIP
    Brighton •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 21, 2025
    They are currently in the Cake Room in Hastings in the evenings. Venue was warm, Welcoming and comfortable. Food was magnificent, as always. Fried chicken was crispy, tasty and just the right amount of spice. Beef curry is the star of the show for me. Earthy, rich depth of flavour. 10/10. Lots of vegetarian options too. Service is wonderful, great knowledge of the dishes available and we always receive a warm welcome. I honestly can’t recommend it enough.
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    Colombo 16Price: Expensive• Sri Lankan• St Leonards-On-Sea
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    4.7

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