The Beacon in Hastings

Good quirky venue place, staff are so friendly & helpful

Quirky place, down an unadopted kind of road. Lovely wild garden and pleasant staff

Absolutely fabulous Sunday lunch. The food was amazing, staff were wonderful, and the location so pretty. My sister had the nut roast, and I had the pork - so tender and tasty. Vegetables were intensely flavoursome. Wow! Couldn't eat another thing. Great afternoon. 😍

Great atmosphere, and a wonderful day out. Thanks so much.

Beautiful place with delicious food and lovely people

This place is awesome, tucked away but well worth it

Musical evening which was very enjoyable.

A great space with lovely food and bar. Staff are very friendly and there's a lovely vibe there. Garden is a great space for events. I especially like "The others market" Lots of art and artists there too

Lovely enclosed garden with great views, food and drinks

What a delight to stumble upon this place! I love the unique location and friendly vibe, and it's exciting to know all the things they offer. As I was on my way somewhere I only stayed briefly for a drink, but I plan on coming for a meal next time I'm in town!

A few of my guests had spoken highly of The Beacon so thought I'd try it out. The food was very good, service good, location is good, tucked away. It was a Sunday lunch time and there was a family in with a noisy child, not naughty but noisy so I struggled to hear my friend talking even though we sat next to each other, evenings might be better. The most expensive roast I've had in Hastings, very good food but not the best roast I've had for value for money.

One of the best Sunday lunches I've had! The Beacon Mess was awesome! Thank you 👍

Wonderful views, definitely worth a visit! We visited The Others' Market, hosted in the back garden. Really lovely staff, great atmosphere, great drinks - a treasure for any 'alternative' traveller out there! It's off the road on a gravel track, quite easy to walk down to. We used the West Hill funicular to get back down into Hastings.

Do you want a backyard barbecue but don’t have a backyard, or a barbecue? Then look no further than The Beacon! Venture just 5 mins inland and up some cliffs from the amazing seafront in Hastings and you will come across this place tucked down a little lane. It’s relaxed vibe is very much like being at your own house. The gardens at both sides are great with stunning views. We hosted a surprise birthday here and hired a band and specific catering (by the Beacon team) and it was all spot on. Staff were just so friendly, fun and helpful. Thank you! This is just a great, maximum relaxation place to hang out. My only very very minor constructive point would be to put burgers back on the menu! The roasts are delish though. If you have a low or wide car, don’t attempt to drive down the track. We parked in the surrounding roads instead and it was totally fine.

What a fabulous spot! A beautiful Sunday afternoon spent with family & friends - food was delicious, service was friendly, very kid friendly - loved it

Great Sunday lunch - excellent food including great Yorkshire puddings with all mains; lovely cheerful service and totally child and dog friendly. We were 11 adults, 3 children and 2 dogs so sampled the roast lamb, fish, nut roast and children's meals plus the special Easter puddings. We were happy with everything!

Myself and my niece went for a vegan roast a few Sundays ago , the meal was delicious , unfortunately there was an issue . In life things go wrong because thats just how it is but I judge a place in how they deal with those issues and the staff at the beacon where brilliant so 10 out of 10 so will definitely go back , thank you .

This is a fantastic collective community / art space that also does amazing Sunday Roasts. A great community oriented place that is family and dog friendly. Small fsmily run business and i think there is some voluntary aspect to the organisation, so not a gastro pub however food is absolutely superb and the service i received was also excellent. I visited for a Sunday roast in November 2022 and I thought it was great. Excellent quality food good wine list and the place is full of quirty art and the building and gardens are used regularly for community projects. Highly recommended a visit and all the food is locally sourced and sustainable so i wholeheartedly support their ethos

Had a fantastic Sunday lunch at The Beacon yesterday! I’ve been wanting to try this place for years but for one reason or another never had a chance to try. The staff were friendly and attentive, the food was delicious and the venue was cosy with a great atmosphere. Looking forward to our next visit.

We went to The Beacon with friends for a birthday lunch yesterday! We all went for Roast Chicken, the chicken was lovely and moist, fabulous roast potatoes and delicious well cooked veggies with a home made gravy. Then for dessert we had the apple crumble and lemon polenta cake. Yummy! Lovely atmosphere and beautiful garden. Highly recommend. Thanks for a great afternoon.

The Sunday roast is expensive but then it was obviously prepared by a top quality chef and this would have been three times the price in London. The food was absolutely delicious. Service was excellent fast and friendly and the surroundings are quite enchanting. My one slight criticism is that I wish a gratuity hadn't been added to the bill as no-one is going to appear like Scrooge and say 'no, take it off', I feel that should be left to the discretion of the customer. Anyway, the food was heavenly so who cares.

I was very impressed food was beyond excellence fantastic place right on my doorstep and I never knew it was there I'm glad I know about it now didn't enjoy the loud music but I will go when there's no bands on

Very tasty homecooked food, lovely atmosphere, will go again. Thank you.

My in-laws were visiting from new zealand and to escape the London heatwave we took a trip down to hastings. Taking a walk up the west hill, we saw a sign advertising live music. With a little more investigation we found the beacon. It was the most amazing house and gardens with great drinks selection, hospitality and a high quality jazz band playing! Will have to come to hastings more often

Just had a fabulous evening at The Beacon. Pizzas were delicious, music was perfect and the cabin in the garden was a lovely place to relax and enjoy the garden. We even had a quick game of table football. It was a great place to celebrate a birthday.

Great Friday night pizza. Very accommodating for a mixed aged group. Definitely be back.

Great place. Delicious pizza and a lovely setting (particularly with kids).

The location was nice. Large garden with a fire, well-furnished with plenty of space. A good selection of drinks available at the bar, too. A good atmosphere overall. The service however, was horrendously slow. Even buying a round of eight drinks took at least 20mins. Eight pizzas (cooked in an outdoor pizza oven which should have taken a minute or so) took over an hour and came out in pairs with 20mins between each pair, meaning our table did not eat together. The pizzas were nice, but were extremely overpriced for what they were. £13 for some dough with a few shreds of ham and a single mushroom on top.

This is the place of choice for a good friend of mine to say goodbye and remember both his parents. You can’t get a much higher recommendation than this. If you are at all artistic, whether capable yourself or just appreciate the fine work of others, then you will be entirely at home here. First time visitors are advised to book and ensure you know how to get here too

This place is a hidden gem, it's off the beaten track and well worth visiting. Lovely staff, good food and good choice of drinks

Wait over a hour for food. the lamb was cold and the rest was luke warm gravey very watery small portions

Wonderful food & staff in this gem of a space surrounded by art. Big outdoor garden as well as indoor seating either in the main restaurant or in special cabin suits on the lawn. Tucked deep into the hill makes it feel very special.

Wonderful seated view with enjoyment of pear cider on a sunny Easter weekend. Staff are friendly and attentive

Fabulous arty little bar, sometimes eatery and venue with great events and lovely staff and curators

Lovely venue for a celebration. Great friendly staff.

Delightful, eccentric and friendly. The Sunday roast was expensive but SO delicious. I'm going to be thinking of it for a long time.

A friend pre-booked the Beacon for a Sunday lunch. A nice garden setting and friendly staff but clearly unable to cope with the demand on a busy Sunday. We had to wait 90 minutes for our food to be served and when our roasts arrived the potatoes and vegetables were cold. There was no Yorkshire pudding and the vegetables consisted of green beans and lettuce, an unusual combination. It would also have been nice to have been asked how the beef was to have been cooked - it was rather rare for two of the party but by this time we were just happy to have something to eat. To be fair the staff were very apologetic about the wait but overall not a great experience and one very similar to that recently posted by JohnR (May21).

A hidden gem! Great food and service.

Pizza night at the Beacon was lovely. Outdoor table in the evening sunshine with a great view and the White Pizza was exceptional. Lots of garlic and butter on a nice crisp base and topped with thin slices of courgette and herbs. It was delicious.

I went there with a friend. We pre-booked a table, and we pre-booked a meal, a few days beforehand Pros - we had a nut roast, I think that’s probably one of the nicest nut roasts I’ve ever had, so well done for that! The staff were friendly. Cons - Considering we had pre-booked the table and the meal, having to wait over 45 minutes for ours was not acceptable. By the time we got there it seemed most of the people had received their meals so I don’t think there is an excuse for being overworked in the kitchen! My second point is that Yorkshire pudding is one of my favourite parts of a roast meal. The Yorkshire puddings we received were small & pale in colour, obviously out of the freezer because the middle was still cold! By this time we were pretty fed up and weren’t up to complaining. The damage was done.

Love it great out and indoor vegan lunch on Sundays very friendly service

Outdoor seating overlooking Hastings, great home cooked food, need to book in advance...hard to find the entrance!

Excellent home-made food, grateful that they cater for vegans. Table in th he garden under the shade of a tree, with a view over Hastings and the sea. Dog-friendly too.

Could not fault it ,great food, extremely helpful staffs ,perfect venue 10/10

It's simply the nicest place with the lovliest people

Lovely space, fantastic yoga class

Amazing Sunday roast! Best I've had a in ages! This place really is the gem off the beaten track! Would highly recommend! And great for vegans too!

Always wonderful, homely, laid back and peaceful. Highly recommend x

I need to know you are there for an art class or Sunday dinner ! Yumm !

A hidden gem with great food, a lovely garden and wonderful hosts.

To be honest, I booked with some trepidation but my fears were totally misguided. Simple but perfectly executed menu in a lovely, relaxed setting (the spacious garden). Many boxes ticked: wine, nicely chilled; ditto bottled beers. Vegetables perfectly cooked. Meal size just right. Works for vegans/vegetarians and carnivores. Lovely, helpful and friendly staff. Entirely possible we will never go anywhere else for Sunday lunch. Thank you for making my wife's birthday.

I Went to a wedding lunch here on Easter Sunday and it couldn't have been nicer! The food was lovely and served promptly and the staff were all very attentive especially Candice who looked after us the whole time. I cant wait to go back and would highly recommend this hidden gem to anyone visiting Hastings

Our second Sunday lunch at the Beacon in as many months. First with the kids and husband, second with the kids and friends. Amazing food, great wine, super lovely service and a serene vibe. All on top of West Hill. Go.

We had booked ahead for the Sunday roast and exchanged e-mails re: this. So were taken aback upon arrival to find that the owner had forgotten to actually transcribe the info into the reservation book. Despite many empty tables in the dining area, we were seated in the entrance hall where we were in the path of all traffic in and out of the restaurant and the line-up to the bar. As well, the restaurant is a clothing "shop" - we were seated in front of the racks and people peered and reached around us as we sat to examine the clothing. On the positive side, it didn't seem as noisy there as in the dining area, where there were screeching children in an enclosed space. The food was excellent apart from the actual roast, which was a lean, tough cut of beef difficult to cut due to dull knives and very wobbly table. Staff pleasant, but a little off-hand. We had thought of booking the b&b, but the whole set-up seemed a little too smug in the end.

A unique place in a beautiful setting with lovely staff

Lovely fresh tasting food, good service and warm welcome. Don't go if you want pages and pages of choice, food assembled with tweezers or extensive wine list. Do go for family atmosphere, chilled experience and relaxing vibes. Sat outside with fire pit lit and reggae music in the background.

I love this place... so relaxed and the food is great!

If you accidentally pass by and get invited to share a lecture about kimonos followed by a meal don't hesitate if you like to meet some more than interessant people and pass an excellent evening.

We stayed 2 nights, were made very welcome and were very comfortable in the the smaller ( but still spacious) bedroom with en suite bathroom. Very good 'Continental' bfast. The whole place has a delightful bohemian feel to it - not at all threatening and just right for a couple of aging would be hipsters. Close - but steep - walk to Hastings Old Town with all its delights. Recommended.

Great food - (4 of us had the lamb and 2 the delicious nut roast veggie option), lovely service and totally child friendly. What's not to like!

We had the best meals at The Beacon in March 2018. My wife and I had Steak Pie and greens and mashed potatoes and gravy for an evening meal. Very good.We had Chicken, carrots, greens and roasted potatoes with chocolate pudding cake for dessert for our second visit with my sister and her children.. Awesome flavors. Great homemade meals.

We were introduced to this place by our friend who had moved to Hastings. The place is great with a happy vibe, good service and fab food. Will definitely go again!

Doing a vegetarian Sunday Roast with Yorkshire pudding already gets my vote.... this was actually a really good one as well . The vegetarian addition to the roast potatoes etc was a pie that had so many tasty ingredients I couldn't really start to explain what was in it. Gravy too. It was a rainy day and the log burner and warm inviting bar/restaurant and staff made it a great experience. Very laid back and friendly. Our baby girl usually gets bored with being in a high chair, but here she was able to have a bit of freedom investigating the other tables as the other guests were very relaxed and friendly people. We had such a nice time that we will be going back again.

My partner and i regularly walk along the westhill and past the sign the beacon leave out advertising their sunday roast. So finally as we were both off we called up and booked a table for lunch.

Very nice ambiance with a welcome for dogs and children alike with large gardens and a ping pong table. Drinks are expensive but food appears amazing

Just had a wonderful Sunday roast in the garden of this delightful quirky restaurant highly recommend you try it out. Loved it.

Nos encantó el ambiente y la historia del edificio y de la familia que dirige este lugar. Es una especie de Civic Center/centro cultural, en la cima de una colina donde se puede ver la parte antigua de Hastings. Se puede encontrar en la casa de un bar, un restaurante, una tienda de un sastre, un precioso jardín donde podrá tomar una cerveza o comida increíble que cocinan a diario.

Lovely, friendly people. Great home cooked food

Lovely service and delicious food in the garden. Child and pet friendly. A really enjoyable and relaxed afternoon.

Quirky, out of the way and friendly. Not your usual thing :)

Ubicación domingo excéntrico para el desayuno y el almuerzo, escondida en la parte superior de West Hill. Es necesario reservar para asegurar una mesa como cada vez más popular.

Always a pleasure to hold an event at The Beacon. Charming staff. Delicious home made food. Idyllic location and they are happy to cater for people with food intolerances. Book it for your next party!

Fantastic food location and people

Mi amigo y yo fuimos para un asado. Parecía acogedor en cuanto entrabas y me saludó un hombre muy encantador de frente de la casa. Parecía que había un hervidero de actividad en la habitación donde estaban la familia del conservatorio, pero queríamos algo más...

Tuve Almuerzo sol aquí con un amigo y estaba delicioso. El personal es siempre chirpy y optimista, y sin duda recomiendo una visita.

As a retired couple we quite often go for a Sunday roast ( too much bother for 2 ) So...

Una joya, gran variedad de comida de dos platos, postres y vino precioso a un precio razonable.

We stayed here for a couple of nights and were made to feel very welcome. It has more the feeling of 'en famille' rather than a formal hotel setting so probably not one for people looking for a more Travel Tavern experience. Clean and tidy but with masses of arty character, which probably sums up the clientele as well. The meal was like the accommodation in that it was obviously prepared for us by someone who wanted us to enjoy it, was excellent value and served without any feeling of pressure to finish and leave the dining room. A perfect base from which to explore this vibrant and fascinating town. many thanks!

We chose the beacon because it was last minute booking and there wasn't a lot left in Hastings, but you never know...sometimes these spur of the moment choices can work out well. Now I wasn't going to review this hotel because I don't like giving poor reviews if there is no need to, but because I booked on air bnb and the owner felt she had to leave a review on me saying "I chose the wrong hotel because my children have allergies and they have a dog" I think I should clear this one up:When we got to the hotel, it was very dimly lit, we thought we had gone to the wrong place, reminded me of the derelict restaurant in the goonies, we were greeted by Judy who was delightful to be fair, she made a real effort with our children, a fantastic warming host.My boy Finley was excited to jump up into the quirky mezzanine bed in our room, but found black dog hairs all over the sheets, now it feels very awkward brining this up right at the beginning of your stay so we mentioned it quietly "could we please have some spare sheets", our host asked why, "because we would just like to change our bed sheets", saying discreetly "there's dog hairs on it, we don't mind but could we just change them please", well I'm not sure if the host was embarrassed but instead of promptly resolving the matter to stop any awkwardness, she went up and inspected the sheets saying "well I don't know how these got on there, my dog doesn't come in the bed". It made us feel very awkward so we made excuses and just said "it's probably got into the washing pile or something but if we could just change the sheet that would be amazing as our son gets excema", then our host went and finally got a couple of single sheets because she had run out of doubles (something I found very peculiar for a hotel?)But apart from this the stay was nice and I wasn't going to write anything but it appears that the host wanted a review from me, so it's a neutral one overall. I hear that breakfast was nice although I didn't stay for it.There was a clear glass window at the top of the door to the bedroom, I would advise some frosted Perspex to add a bit more feel of privacy in the bedroom :)

Fantastic quality, home cooked food, served in very informal surroundings. Excellent value for money. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and we would definitely return again.Perfection personified.

Unusual venue, very friendly, 'compact'. Limited free parking. Arts-based with food and drink.

This place has a delightful quirkiness/artiness. The staff are open and friendly and the food is delicious. Relaxed atmosphere.

Came here for a gathering. Got a taxi there, but even the taxi driver didn't know where it was. If you wearing heels, it's a big pain. No path, just a driveway of stones. It's basically a back garden with a kitchen, small hall and two bright pink toilets. Very bizarre experience.