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1. The Royal
4.7
Exceptional(124)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • St Leonards-On-Sea
Booked 14 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(105)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • St Leonards-On-Sea
Booked 9 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. The Crown Hastings
4.7
Exceptional(1211)
Price: Moderate
• British • Hastings
Booked 25 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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4. First In Last Out
4.8
Exceptional(240)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Hastings
Booked 7 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. Coquina
4.4
Awesome(36)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Hastings
Booked 9 times today
coquina is a restaurant and cafe serving Mediterranean inspired food using the best seasonal produce from across Sussex, Kent and the South Coast. We serve fresh, vibrant and comforting food that you want to eat.
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6. Winifred’s Restaurant & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(13)
Price: Expensive
• British • Hastings
Winifred’s is a 14 seater micro restaurant by the sea, nestled in The Courtyard, Hastings, serving hyper-seasonal modern British food & English wines. It’s informal, fun & laid back. For parties over 4 please email chefbenjamincumberpatch@gmail.comOutdoor seating is available but on a walk in, first come first serve basis Please note our cancellation policy.
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7. Lury
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5.0
Exceptional(21)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sri Lankan • Hastings
Booked 2 times today
Lury delivers a unique approach to creative, ingredient-led cooking, drawing on British and Burgher heritage. The Burghers of Sri Lanka developed their own culinary style combining their European ancestry with the ingredients of Sri Lanka. Drawing on Jack’s British, European and Sri Lankan heritage our kitchen serves a unique tasting menu inspired by ingredients, memory and culture. We serve a set menu comprising 10-12 dishes that reflect our ethos and the best produce available on any given day.Our set menu for June will be entirely focused on fish and will not contain any meat. However please note that all other months we do not offer alternative pescatarian or vegetarian menus. As we are a small team, please note we serve only our set menu, we do not offer pescatarian or vegetarian alternatives at this time. Additionally we are unable to cater for most allergies. If you have any queries concerning dietary restrictions please contact us prior to booking.
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8. Seed Hastings
4.5
Awesome(17)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Hastings
Booked 7 times today
We offer you an intimate and exclusive dining experience, based on the social tradition of eating out in Spain.Tapas, popular Spanish cuisine, translates to small sharing plates. Enjoy in a relaxed dining environment with delicious cocktails and mellow sounds.
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9. La Delizia
4.8
Exceptional(80)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Hastings
Booked 2 times today
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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10. Colombo 16
4.7
Exceptional(204)
Price: Expensive
• Sri Lankan • St Leonards-On-Sea
Booked 1 time 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.Due to serious maintenance issues & extensive work being carried out, our branch at St Leonard's is temporarily closed.For the interim we are at Cake Room, 30 Robertson Street, Hastings on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30pm - 10:30/11pm. All bookings will be contacted in case things change, thanks for your patience !

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