The Hastings Hill in Sunderland

Dined out yesterday lunch time.just myself and my wife. Wife ordered beef baps n chips. I ordered the chicken Kiev but was told it'd be 35mins wait, as time was pressing I decided against the wait and opted for beef baos too which were lovely. Staff pleasent and friendly decor decent. O er all good experience but I will now have to return to have the chicken Kiev. If it's a 35.min wait then it must be decent.

Very nice food with generous portions at a reasonable price. Does lovey Sunday lunch. Although really busy when we arrived we were still served quickly.

Just been for lunch family of 4. I had peppered chicken, chicken was tasteless , best thing on the plate was chips!!!!! Daughter had parmesan, the bechemel sauce was like water, chicken again tasteless and cheese was not parmesan or even cheddar, , hubby had fish and chips okay, grandson had the best which was chilli wedges.... £54 wasted.......

What can i say, im from london originally and moved to sunderland just over 3 years ago. The food at the hastings is by far the best i have tasted from all the pubs we have been trying since we have been here. What helps is the staff are lovely also. In particular louise is amazing , friendly and so good at her job, this make the whole experience spot on.

Came tonight as a family function, I got the mixed grill, I thought great it sounds lovely so I will try that, the food came, chips were lovely, the steak had no taste, onion rings missing off the plate, sausage was cheap quality which I wouldn’t even feed to a dog!! For £20 for a mixed grill it wasn’t the best, I’ve had a better mixed grill/ food in Wetherspoons. One of the members of staff were gossiping behind the bar regarding the function I overheard them speaking, didn’t get the full conversation but could tell it was about us. Second time trying and will be last time save money and go else where. £4.95 for a pint as well quite expensive as well.

Came here as a family of four for my Mams birthday. My Dad really fancied the mince and dumplings so ordered from the daily special menu. What a joke it was. It came on the same size plate as my sons ‘kids menu meal’ I couldn’t quite believe it. £8 for a tiny saucer of food. Bit of advice - maybe advertise your ‘daily specials’ as a small plate menu or light bite menu as there was nothing special about this. Oh and the chips were stone cold for all of us and my sons chicken curry had 2 bits of chicken in. Won’t be coming back.

Two of us ordered liver and onions from specials, but when ordering told they can't get the liver at the moment. So why on menu!!1 Another guest ordered battered halloumi with salad and chips, but also had a long hair in!!! They did replace meal but no offer of refund!!

This is my second review for the Hastings hill and I expected the meals to be the same as my first review but I was so disapointed, we ordered the same meal I had fish and chips again, it was a batter on batter fish that is done to make a smaller fish look a lot bigger, the batter was very soggy and greasy and not very much fish, the chips were ok but the meal was already spoilt and I felt robbed, the wife had curry but there were faults with her meal too, maybe there was a different chef/cook on this day, I don't feel like returning that's for sure.

The best pub restaurant I've come across, The food is fantastic I give this top marks for everything,I had fish and chips and the wife had curry,We will definitely go back

Thank you to Vicky and the staff at the Hastings Hill on 10th January 2023. We had a gathering at this establishment after a funeral. We catered for 40 people and the food presented was fantastic. Plenty to choose from and the curry went down a storm, everyone who had it loved it. No complaints from anyone about the food when I asked those family and friends present. Plenty selection.

We called in on a whim. The outside looks inviting. However the chips with our meals were so greasy. Out of the whole meal we just ate the chicken. Won't be going again

Had my fathers wake at The Hastings Hill as we have been before and food lovely anyway we catered for 40 people at £8 a head, we got a tray measuring approximately 1 1/2 × 1 foot trivet of curry the same rice , 2 trays sandwiches, 1 plate mince pie cut in slices, 1 quiche cut in slices, chicken pieces ( they forgot to put the dip out) a few scotch eggs and a plate of Spring rolls, there were 35 that came back to the wake and no where near enough food for them, 6 of us went without, then the best bit was the dry cake, 4 packets of mr Kipling slices been put on a plate, when my husband went to pay the bill they didnt know what selection we had ordered for £320 and 40 people I think it was more for 20 people, would not recommend it for a wake

Been a few times and sometimes lovely and other times not the best.today one of us ordered kiev and we knew it was half hour wait which we didn't mind but 25 minutes into our wait we were told the chips were frozen chips and not homemade.the hastings are known for lovely homemade chips,they asked if we wanted to cancel order but by this time we were hungry and had an impatient toddler with us. Food came out and it wasn't great,the combo burger had rock hard chicken and a stale bun and of course frozen chips. I waited for our plates to be taken away and usually the waitress asks if meal was ok but we waited that long we just left.i wasnt willing to go to the bar to complain because it embarrassing so we left. Don't think we will eat in here again. Cant complain about the staff because they are lovely but food not the best.

To start we’d booked two tables and the whole current new COVID guidelines were followed politely but firmly. There were a great number of choices including a large specials menu and children ate free with an adult full price meal. Although the very large pub wasn’t full at all we had to wait quite a while to even order drinks, in fact the meals may have been ordered before. Our table was near the door and was a bit draughty and it took a long time for 2 desserts to arrive! The toilet seat was loose and dangerous. Apart from this the pub is large and comfortable and has plenty of TVs, pool table and background music. Food, plentiful, hot and thoroughly enjoyable which is the main thing that will ensure we’d go back as choices were great for our family.

Beautiful food and despite it was so busy, fantastic service too. The staff were under pressure but ut didn't show. I was very impressed and the chicken Kiev is fab.

Great food and amazing staff!! This pub does a massive menus with loads to choose from, lush daily specials and cater for all ages too. The staff are all really friendly and really make you feel welcome!!

Went in today and offer on of eat out to help out. Apparently if you don't order your meals with your soft drinks you get charged full price . Nowhere else is doing it this way. So it was over 8 quid for 4 diet cokes then I ordered the meals 5 mins later and questioned the drinks and the reply was only half price when you order food at the same time. Have eaten out in a few other places that don't do this. I told them if they do this they should put it on there menu telling people so. And there response was far from polite. As this is just a sly and greedy way ov getting more money. The food was ok but I will never go back there neither will the 5 people I went with.

With the eat in to help out scheme in full flow and a huge selection of food on the website we thought we’d try the Hastings Hill. With a table booked we we quickly realised the menu was reduced which with everything going on was not a problem. Despite the menu having some extremely worrying spelling mistakes (see photo) we both felt there were plenty choices and both ordered a sizzler dish. Paying before hand we thought 2 main courses, 2 drinks and a dessert for £14 was fantastic and eagerly anticipated our food coming. With the restaurant half busy we were disappointed to have to wait 45 minutes before we asked the waitress how long the food would be - this did the trick as it arrived 5 minutes later. The food came and to say it was a let down would be a huge understatement to say the very least. My partners chips were cold and the veg I ordered as a replacement for chips was turnip rock hard in the middle...not the best start! The sizzlers arrived and the best way I could politely describe them was the equivalent to chicken curry you get at school or at a corner cafe. I felt so bad on my partner for her lack of chicken in the sauce that I had to offer her some of mine. To top off a pretty awful meal we had asked the dessert we pre paid to come over as soon as main meals were finished and sure enough 20 minutes of waiting and the jam sponge and custard did not arrive - clearly forgotten about so we asked for a refund. It is worth mentioning the lady on the bar who served us originally apologised for not mentioning a wait on food and was also very apologetic for the quality of food. This was appreciated but after observing other tables meals this standard of food seems to be the norm. We could not wait to leave and even grabbed a McDonald’s on the way home. I am not one to write such a blunt review but I felt this to be necessary after such a bad experience. I did by no means expect Michelin star food with it being a pub environment, but this was less basic than Wetherspoons. I just counted my lucky stars I did not have to pay full price of £9.95 for those cafe-style chicken curry ‘sizzlers’ as that price is criminal. God bless the eat in scheme - but not for good reasons.

Met my friend for lunch. Staff friendly. Food has always was amazing. I had cheesey chips with side order of garlic bread. Best garlic bread I've ever had.

Lovely pub grub, nice drinks selection but there always seems to be a funeral wake on. Areas reserved totally wrong, they have a function room, use it!

Ate hear often and and have left a glowing review in the past, so when our family visited from Australia we decided to take them there to experience the great British pub lunch and hospitality, I was left so embarrassed. I dont know if the place has changed hands or if they are cost cutting. The attitude of the staff and the food was terrible. One of our party ordered the Mediterranean burger(olives peppers etc.)they brought out a cheap veggy patti, (potatoes carrots etc.)the waitress insisted this was the med burger, when we protested a lady came out and admitted they dont do the Mediterranean burgers on the menu and rudely put the money on the table leaving one guest without food. No apology for their mistake or offer of a replacement, our Ozzy guest had to go to the bar and order something else. With hindsight I wish she'd gave us all our money back. The curry was like the quicky crap ones you make with a cheap curry powder. I presume the pie was heated in the microwave which made the pastry soft and lifeless. The yorkshire puddings were the cheap frozen kind. WORST OF ALL, THEY NO LONGER MAKE HOMEMADE CHIPS. Our highlight of the night was going to A and E when the 3year old stook a pea up her nose, I guess that was preferable to putting it in her mouth. We'll not be back.

We reserved a table for 8 of us .Had the Sunday Carvery.I had beef but you could have a taste of all meats on offer .Was delicious and hot .We were all impressed and enjoyed our .meal .Nice atmosphere we ate in the conservatory .Staff were friendly would definitely come again

Was asked after 15 minutes what we ordered as I think they mixed orders up. Waited 50 minutes for 2 meals. The rind on the gammon and pork was wobbly 🤮. All staff members looked unhappy too.

The chicken sizzler was lovely according to my husband, I really enjoyed the fish cakes they were really tasty, mother in-law had liver, in my opinion it looked bland but she enjoyed it, lovely pub, comfortable seats & friendly staff,

Stopped by for an early lunch (12 15), and the place was packed. Ordered 2 barbecue chicken melt sandwiches which came with chips and salad, and scampi and chips from the specials menu, costing £7.95 and £5.95 respectively. They are definitely value for money, with the sandwiches being baguettes, cut in half with copious amounts of filling, salad and home made chips, and the scampi came with the same salad and chips. The food was tasty, well cooked fresh. The downside was only one member of staff serving and the amount of noise which seemed to reverberate. I would recommend the food.

the Sunday Carvery is very nice plenty of choice with both the meats and the vegetables.. the only place I know that offers real Mushy Peas.. The server ( Rob ) is a character and can be a little bit cheeky but in a nice way .. would recommend

Booked a table for 6 it was all set for when we got there nice and clean in the bar but omg the toilets we Not a nice place but food very good the man how give it out was a very friendly man

Absolutely beautiful food, carvery is lovely, staff are amazing, the chef is brilliant, he has a chit chat with you whilst serving very welcoming. Definitely recommend that you have a visit.

Looks fab from outside, good parking nice patio area. Once you step inside, plenty of eating area, tables and chairs etc. However, very tired looking decor and furniture. Meals reasonable price, but poor in quality and not very appetizing. Ladies loos very dated and the smell was terrible, even with a heavy cold I could smell the foul smell. Would not recommend.

go after 2 and your more likely to get a table,lovely carvery 5 meats to choose from plenty veg choice. no turnip but mushy peas a nice change.definitly reccomend after one too many night before

We go every sunday Rob the chef is a treat his self so so funny ! Gravy is sometimes watery rather than thick i always get mince and dumplings which is my fav !

Lovely home cooked comfort food amazing chef always happy cheerful and chatty good family pub and grub,plenty choice .Staff very pleasant

Used to be our local in the 70s / so when a friend suggested lunch there I was kean.

Popped in on the off chance as heard was nice place and lovely food .

Had the carvery none of us enjoyed it, meat was tough, veggies covered in pepper ? Badly laid out restaurant and service area. Old, tired and in need of a clean and update. A lot of customers were older and had wheelchairs and walkers but the design of the seating makes it hard for them to even get to a seat, you would think they would have some clue how to cater to their customers.

Just have to mention the portion size and variety, both huge!

Carvery was fantastic the best av ever tried in pubs across Sunderland food was lovely and hot and very tasty, pub was clean and Staff were great, will definitely be back

Once again a lovely Sunday roast very busy as usual it is wise too book a table ,as it gets packed.Lovely chief carving the meat always smiling and joking on ,all the staff are very pleasant and helpful.Plenty of choice of vegetables and different dishes would definitely recommend .Very family friendly,outside space,conservatory on does private party’s.

wanted some where local went on the net I found hastings hill pub 3 miles from my home went there with grandchildren .all I can say fantastic all round ,,10 out of 10

We went hear for a meal the food was delicious we got fish and chips the fish was really nice and home made chips I would recommend any to try it the staff are so nice as well .

Been going here for years. These days very occasionally I'll meet friends for lunch of dinner. So say the food is at bargain prices is an understatement! It's fresh, plentiful, cheap as chips (good chips btw), served promptly with a smile. A good place for a good hot dinner.

Went for lunch with family / party of 7 and my wife and i received our meals reasonably prompt but other 5 meals still hadn’t arrived after 50 minutes. And had to ask twice how long they were going to be and arrived after another 5 mins Another. Thing was my meal ( all day breakfast) was very very poor and looked as though it had been in micro wave too long. All in all bad day all round. And not to be recomended

Had to pop down to Grindon Sunderland at dinner time , so feeling a bit peckish I asked if there were anywhere local for a bite to eat , the Hastings hill was recommended as it was a 2 minute drive away .

Went for a visit to meet up with a former business colleague for a catch up. Friendly staff and fairly quick service. There is plenty of seating, so no problem getting a seat. I tried one of the burgers with a pint, was pretty good. It's worth a look.

The Sunday lunch is amazing, it was absolute delicious, like home made. The staff are lovely, helpful and friendly, we would definitely recommend this place

Went he on the the 3rd my my partners 40th birthday. The staff were accommodating with allowing us to take banners balloons and a cake earlier in the day and helped set up the table. Most of us ordered the Indian buffet for 9.95 which is a great price considering you get a drink too. There was four curries, two rice, chips, bombay potato, couple of different naan bread. Samosa, tandoori chicken drum sticks, poppadoms. And some other tandoori chicken dish

We called to book a table for the Indian restaurant, he asked if we would be eating off the menu or all you can eat buffet, not once did he mention the restaurant was closed & there were 3 parties in the pub. Basically half a dozen tables at the top had table clothes on & they were happy to call that the restaurant part!! When we approached the the Indian restaurant manager he said ' well you never asked' why would we surely that would be his job. Waste of time & money. Never again will I order a takeaway never mind book a table. We choose not to eat there after that attitude. Shocking

Called in with my partner & 3 kids. Although it's not a family pub with soft play etc the staff always make the kids feel welcome. Food is nice & reasonably priced & service is good. Staff helpful & happy to make changes to your order. Ignore reviews about it being dirty, total rubbish! It's not a bistro or a wine bar it's a pub! The decor is pubby! It's immaculate. Lovely decking area if the sun is out.

Cada vez que he visitado el personal ha sido muy amable y acogedor, y la comida ha sido siempre encantadora. Las comidas son muy buena relación calidad-precio y todo es casero pub grub. Bien merece una visita.

Llame Sábado almuerzo, mucha variedad en la junta también especiales, un menú completo para elegir. Aunque el lugar estaba bastante concurrido sólo esperar unos 10 a 15 minutos para la comida, que era caliente, sabroso y con una buena relación calidad-precio.

Have paid a visit today for the first time in years and now remember the reason bar area is great but the seating area is very tired and has no personality about the whole area seating is dirty and in need of an update beer is ok but we decided not to eat due to not wanting to eat somewhere dirty will not be returning until a revamp is done if ever

Normalmente muy bueno servicio rápido para las comidas. 2 comidas y bebidas. Esperamos bastante tiempo preguntó si miembro del personal había sido olvidado. Las comidas eran entregadas, pero por desgracia era pollo al curry servido apenas tibia. Llevaron y recalentadas! Muy cauteloso de comer pollo pero nunca personal recalentadas incluso comprobaron si la comida era de nuestro agrado! De ahí nuestra decepción.

Went here after my partner was told about and we were not disappointed our meal was excellent I had lamb shank so tasty and cooked to perfection my partner had steak and ale pie she said it was very good and would recommend it to anyone as I would for what I had drinks reasonable as well which is a bonus these days staff friendly and very helpful came twice to ask us if the meal was ok which it was more than ok nice touch to ask if we wanted more gravy usually have to ask for it but our meals did not need anymore noticed they had a steak night that will be our next visit if it is as good as today we will be on a winner thx to all the staff we will be going back very soon

Visited The Hastings Hill at 4pm with a member of the family to have tea. The pub was relatively quiet and from past experience gets much busier from 5pm. The parking is usually easy with plenty of spaces. The staff as always were very pleasant and the food is very reasonably priced. As we were both having pasta and it was after 4pm we bought one pasta dish and received the 2nd free. Brilliant. I had the Pasta Bolognese and my mum had the Arribiata. Both came with penne pasta which was a good choice. As well as 2 pieces of garlic bread. The Bolognese appeared home made and both meals were more than adequate. For under £7 for 2. The menu is overall comprehensive and meets most tastebuds. This should become a regular haunt for anyone in travelling distance not only due to choice and cost but also the events they hold, the Indian Restaurant that is in the conservatory and also the welcome received. We will be regulars for a long time.

My wife and I called for tea rather than cook on a glorious night.Menu goodPrices excellent.We both had a meal off the specials and it was more than acceptable.Drinks good.

I have came here several times the night before Great North Run with a number of colleagues from all over the UK, the food is always excellent (most of us go for the carvery) the staff are very friendly and the alcohol is reasonably priced, couldn't ask for more! Sadly I'm no longer with that organisation but if I ever happen to be down that way again, I'll 100% be coming back

I visited here with my family over the Easter holidays. I'd never been before but had heard good reviews. It did not disappoint. Myself and my husband ordered the corned beef pie and it was delicious! The homemade chips were so tasty! My children had the hot dog and the spaghetti bolognese. They ate every bit. I will definitely be visiting again!

Ate here tonight off the menu in the indian restaurant ( not a buttet special ) . Indian main meals were very good . Samosa starter very poor though other starters good . Drink prices will stop me returning . just under 10 quid in tbe pub bar for pint of larger and three glasses of coke . My main meal was a tika chicken chilly punjabi and was spot on . . Would recommend trying a take away to avoid the high drink prices and avoid samosa

A very warm welcome awaited us, the pub was busy but not too loud and the carvery looked lovely. The chef makes this pub for me, super friendly and smiley - the gammon was delicious and the beef melt in the mouth - cost us £20 for two adult carverys and two soft drinks ... will definitely return :)

Recently went to the Hastings Hill, was looking forward to this as I and my family had never been to this pub before.The service was very slow, the food wasn't nice.The chips weren't cooked properly, Chicken tasted cheap. Took the staff ages for our plates to be taken away so we had to prompt staff to do this. Although it is cheap and they have good deals on it was a let down.The atmosphere was very, very loud and it was very hot inside! The drinks are very expensive, I would not return to the Hastings Hill again.

A friendly welcome with no hassle when we needed extra tables. A large menu choice, lots of food being served. Since you order at the bar we made a list of the food required. When menus were given out we were told that there was no mashed potato but if we chose chips, roasts or jacket we could could have everything else. A wide range of food was ordered. Due to no mash one friend couldn't have a cheese Pattie, because they're made fresh, this raised expectations that foods were made fresh & not just from the freezer. Considering the size of the order the food didn't take too long, all food was as expected/ordered & they checked we had everything, very good service. The only reason why I haven't given 5/5 is that the portions were TOO big! Unusual I know, but the amount of food wasted was madness. The food was delicious & very good quality but the plate size was massive. As an aside we got £30 worth of food vouchers for £15 online & could use 2 of these for our meal which saved us £30 on food. Bill, including the online vouchers was only £100 for us all!! This place is definitely worth a visit.

Called in to the pub with friends for a meal on the way home quite an extensive menu with happy hour options for both the standard pub menu and the Indian (Part of the same restaurant) ordered our meal at the bar and found the service very quick. The standard of the food was reasonable considering the cost. I would probably go again but this time try the Indian (Tuesday seems the best night when the Indian buffet is available.

Called in for an early tea. Nice pub food with lovely home made chips. 2 adults meals with a child that ate free and 3 soft drinks was less than £20. Another great visit will certainly go again

Love this place, food is homemade and portions are massive and not that expensive.Been here loads of times and keep going back. Excellent for lunch and dinnerDefinitely recommend and they have an Indian cuisine now

Tonight my husband and I went to Hastings Hill Public House, Sunderland, to have the Indian Buffet Menu (The New Delhi Restauran is located within Hastings Hill Public House). I understand there is an Indian Restaurant and Take Away Service within the premises. However, the buffet, which is available on Tuesday and Sunday evenings was set out within the public area. We thought the price of the buffet was reasonable and we had received good reports from friends who had visited. We paid the price of our 2 buffet meals whilst ordering and paying for drinks. In summary we were very disappointed with the meal. The food was not attractively presented and we felt the offer but we had to ask for 2 of the curries the curries to be refilled. We both found the presentation of the food and the flavours of the curries poor. There is one aspect of the evening we found particular unsatisfactory which I reported to a member of staff. One of the bar staff was standing on the public side of the buffet eating a poppadom. She actually dipped the poppadom into a tray of curry. We did not receive an apology and the tray was not replaced. We are both convinced this practice is against health and hygiene guidelines but we are not experts in the field. We were appalled that the member of staff was allowed to do this and at no pint did we observe washing of hands or change of dishes. We received no apology or explanation for this unacceptable behaviour. We will not return to the restaurant. We were very disappointed and think standards of presentation and hygiene practices should be critically reviewed urgently. Maria and Roger Barrell

Lovely delicious food and very nice welcoming staff.Great place for a family meal. All facilities are lovely and clean too.Wouldn't hesitate to go back!!

Brilliant Night!Met many family members and started with a few drinks.Stayed in the main lounge with some and picked from a very wide ranging menu whilst others went into the "Indian" Restaurant.Had the mixed grill which was served on the biggest plate I have ever Sean.Steak, gammon, chop, double sausage, chips, tomato double eggs, mushrooms, onion rings, peas and black puddingserved with a generous portion of side saddled and covered in the most creamy of peppercorn sauce.Dar too much for one but trying to clear the plate was a challenge I really enjoyed failing!

Went in with my wife and sister in law had we all had different £4 99 meals.We where all pleasantly surprised with the portion size and quality of the food for the price.When visiting my in laws again I will suggest we eat there again.

Been here during a friends birthday last year, Great atmosphere, lovely meals served, great for family and friends, staff kind and helpful, Would come again

5 adults went, 4 opted for the buffet eat all you want indians and 1 meal off the main menu. The buffet was lovely and was getting replenished as soon as the dishes were empty. This seem very popular choice. There was a choice of starters, mains, rice dishes, naan bread & poppadoms along with side salad and dips to pick from. Well worth the £7.50 each and will go again.

Visited here on Sunday with my friend for Sunday lunch and it was fabulous. Great parking available. The food was delicious, the yorkshire pudding and the beef were the best I had tasted. All vegetables were fresh.The staff are so helpful and pleasant. Prices are good too. The whole experience was great, thank you all so much and we will return again.

Food is lovely. The chips are the best and are homemade which is great as most places use frozen chips. Price isn't bad and you feel at home when you go. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be returning

took me n huby for an Indian, he's not one for eating out but we had a lovely meal. plenty starters to pick from an a good choice of mains. if you dont fancy Indian theyve got a goo selection on pub grub

Home cooked food at reasonable prices visited at lunchtimes only for a quick mealwith elderly parents good access and pleasant sunny conservatory . Food average to good

well unreal value, just booked at last minute food ,tea, coffee for twenty persons top value,could not believe the cost fantastic food great staff for my farther/in law funeral,13/04/16, thank you to all staff

Need to change menu!! Lovely food homemade!! Just the same food every time we go! Starting to get a bit boring after a while!!

visited here a couple of times so lets talk about what it does right. The food is well priced plentiful and of a good standard. It is in a good location with parking at the rear. The staff are friendly and you are made to feel welcome. The place is a little worn and a refurbishment could improve the standard but in some ways I quite like the old familiar and its ironic no smoking signs when you have not been able to smoke in public places for some time. The drinks are expensive £3.56 for a pint of fosters, really!

Food is home cooked and great value. Staff are aways friendly. Very easy access abs also has disabled access.

Had lunch here while visiting family over Christmas, The Staff were very friendly and helpful our party ordered a variety of items and all were well cooked and great value I myself ordered the cowboy supper which was tasty and generous in its portion size. The atmosphere in the pub was warm and welcoming and the prices of both the food and drinks very reasonable. Would happily eat here again.

Driving to town for food and I had inputted the wrong post code in my Sat nav and arrived outside the Hastings Hill .We decided to give the place a visit. My oh my I'm delighted I put the wrong post code into my Sat nav as the food is cooked to perfection. There is food to suit anybody. The quality of the food is 100% top of the pops.The staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome.The prices are really good and the amount of food will satisfy the greediest person aliveA little gem of a place and will be back soon. In fact I am going tomorrow. Xx

8 of us for the first time ate out for Christmas dinner. We had a great time. Food lovely. Great for disabled access . Lovely atmosphere. Staff worked their socks off . Overall a success. Food was beautiful.

Had a family meal here tonight for a 21st birthday and they accommodated us great. Food was great, place was great and staff were great. Don't know what other people are whinging about. First time we've ever been and have already decided to probably go back after a christening we have coming up.

We were feeling lazy and thought we will just go local and have out tea out. Food was great, I had chicken in curry sauce topped with prawns. Large portion that would fill anyone. My partner had chicken in peppercorn sauce which he enjoyed. Great choice of cider at the bar and staff very helpful. Will definitely go back.

A very family friendly pub for Sunday lunch all home cooked vegetables and a generous portion carved meat. All staff are very friendly and the chief serving lunch was great fun very friendly and welcoming this is one of the best lunches Iv had amazing value.

The Hastings Hill is always clean, always full of friendly staff and the food is always of a high quality. Everything is priced to usual pub prices however quality of the food is to a much higher standard. There are many meals that you get a free kids meal with. Would highly recommend to anyone.

called in this evening with my son and his two children,we ordered drinks and choose to have the Indian meal all you can eat at £6.95 per head.the service at the bar was second to none really friendly and polite.the food was really good one of the best all you can eat ever and will highly recommend ,will defo be back .oh did I say that children ate Free what a deal.. Best all round pub for miles .

I feel so at home here. The food is fresh and homemade and if you chose from the daily specials you can eat very cheaply. Despite being cheap the food is plentiful. The staff are always so friendly and work so hard. There is plenty of parking and access to the building is disable friendly.

Sundays dinner was amazing. Would recomend. Although the price is a little steep. The indians is also a very good restraunt

This is a great pub for nights and/or days out. They have a nice seating plan and cater for drinkers and/or food. I have used this pub quite a lot and the food is of a good quality and very reasonably priced and you get your monies worth. They have a great selection of drinks and it is a great place to go to watch sport and other attractions on the big screen.

Being my local i can seem biased but i honestly love this place. The food is fantastic and worth every penny. They offer kids eat free when adult meal is purchased!! They have fab special dishes and there new indian restaurant is a gem. The staff are so friendly and jane is the best land lady. Will continue to visit this warm and welcoming pub. It is the heart of the community. There is always some sort of event being organised for both adults and families x

Have visited this pub with family who live nearby whenever we come up to Sunderland......the food was as good this time as it has always been! I did think it was a longer wait than it should have been when we came to order our meals......only one lady taking orders at the bar and it was busy. Had a delicious meal....food was hot and tasty....will definitely be going back again!

Visited for lunch was extremely impressed with the quality of food and service and at very reasonable prices too. Catered well for the large group I was in

The food is lovely. I've never tasted fish nearly as good as the cod is from here.The drinks and beer garden are perfect on a sunny day. Everyone pleasant and the interior is very nice.

me and my friends all went for luch it was great value for money very friendly staff child friendly always happy to help

Ordered starter , and 2 main meals, which they brought starter with main meal, apoliged, and took starter back , got refund, hubbys meal was swimming in water, so by the time they return with second plate of food I had finished my meal, then to top it off hubbys second meal was floating in gee ( butter) , he tried to eat it, but could,nt , just all members of staff seemed to blame each other, defo would NOT recommend and will not be returning. Apoligies did not cover the disgusting meal or experience.

pop into here regular for a pint and a bite to eat.You have a good range of food and beers.The prices are very reasonable and is a friendly pub where kids can be taken for seven days a week.

Always friendly staff, children made welcome, food pretty standard. Always able to make amendments to menu to suit kids

My family and I had a bad experience at the Hastings hill but decided to give it a second chance having heard it was under new management.......what a pity.My wife and I tried the two curries for £12.00 one a chicken Balti the other a lamb rogan josh,i am no curry conoseur but both meals tasted the same very bland and terrible bits of meat my daughter's partner tried the chicken peppercorn with pasta ......cold tasteless and the biggest black hair we have ever seen ........disgusting.Then to finish the disaster off my 4 year old granddaughter who loves her pizza and chips so disappointed her pizza was rock hard and very doughy Sorry Hastings hill but this family WILL NOT BE BACK ......

I only went for the chillie burger and chips, but really enjoyed it. It's a shame to only give it four stars, because I didn't get anything culinarily challenging, but I will be back to try something else. Value for money? £4:95 on the special board. Don't think its possible to better it. This pub does food like standard English fare, and has an Indian takeaway and restaurant attached, not sure if they are franchised, and does functions. Really recommend calling in for a quick meal.

Had a lovely meal here, could not fault it, the food was hot and very tasty, well priced. The. staff were very pleasant and helpful. Definately will go back.