The Drift In Cafe Bar in Hastings

Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing service, amazing decor, amazing...Everything! Will definitely come back here again! Giving this cafe a 5 star review feels like an insult! It deserves more than a five star! 10 out of 10 experience and i will definitely recommend!

Lovely tiny cafe with live music. Not big enough for large groups as it only has a few tables, but nonetheless well worth a visit. Ordered an Halloumi sandwich and it was delicious. Very friendly place and the owners are lovely and helpful. Overall it's a lively place, great for socialising and making new friends and enjoying tasty homemade food.

What a super range of drinks this little gem offers. I attended for a closed evening event, the food provided looked a lovely selection super yummy, the gluten free nosh provided for me was excellent and the GF cup cake was ambrosial, so so good. Serves food during the day which I think would be well worth trying if the evening spread was anything to go on, Loved the atmosphere and the super nice staff. You really should try it the range of gins were breath taking. Scanned the drinks menu, lots of offers.

We had a wonderful party here last weekend for my boyfriend's 40th. Elaine was very helpful and provided us with a great value homemade buffet and chilli. We had loads left which they were happy for us to take away! The bar staff were very friendly and accommodating allowing us to pack up at the end without hurrying. Great selection of drinks and choice of gins. Small but didn't feel cramped with nearly 30 people. They let the birthday boy DJ too. Also been to one of their DJ nights and people very friendly. Would highly recommend.

I was introduced to the Drift In by a fellow musician and friend of mine, and as well as enjoying playing here on their Open Mic nights, I pop in for a cuppa or a spot of lunch whenever I'm in the area - not to mention going along for some of the other great music sessions that form a regular feature of the bar's evening programme. Well stocked, very well run, and friendly in an up and coming part oh Hastings not far from the town centre.

Situated a little way from the heart of Hastings, the Drift In is nevertheless worth a visit. Welcoming, friendly staff, lovely food and drinks (they have over 20 kinds of gin!) we have been back more than once to their live music evenings.

First time we came in it was like visiting friends such a warm welcome. Popped in for quick pint the saw Gluten Free Menu, Violet Gin and Great Beer selection so rude not to stay. Been back few more times, always welcoming and they play great Soul/RnB/Latin music on vinyl. Check it out, it's small but perfect.

Dropped in after I had seen an article on a website. Very close to where I live. Instantly made to feel at home with a warm welcome. Settled in very quickly. Has a great range of interesting drinks brands and ideas not seen in the average bar/pub. Definately reccommend. Especially if you like gin!!!. Going to be there a lot more when I can get the time. Top place.

Really cozy and friendly. Had some delicious food and a good selection of drinks to choose from. Will definitely be back

Came across this little gem by accident when wandering down Queen Street in Hastings. Apart from a lovely warm welcome I was served a gorgeous poached egg on sourdough with avocado, some Tea Pig tea and orange juice all for under 10 quid and genuinely delicious! While being there had a nice chat with the owner and left happy and satisfied. Definitely worth going back!

Had two paninis and two coffees which were simple and nice. The place is very clean and staff very polite. Nice to see someone open on a Sunday, we shall definitely go back :)

Popped in for a snack and a drink with the wife at lunch time. Paninis were great. It's a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by and the staff are excellent. Highly recommended.

Friendly little place with good range of drinks and snacks. Lots going on in the evenings and sensory sessions for little ones during the week. Worth a pop in!😊