The Horse & Groom in Hastings

Atmospheric old pub with good selection of ales. No kids

Friendly staff,great beer,cosy proper pub.

Dortmunder beer from the tap. Local ales. Oldest Pub in St Leonards.

Marvellous proper old man's pub.

We suspect that the ceiling hasn't been painted since the smoking ban - but that just added to the charm of the place. Clearly popular with locals but friendy to strangers like us!

I was in Cumbria for a wedding but I also had some time for a poke about. I'd left behind 25⁰ sunny beach weather and headed 400 miles north ! Having spent an hour swimming in a frigid Lake Ullswater I fancied a pint on the way back to my digs and this place looked cool as I drove past ; locals outside having a right laugh. I was welcomed by about five people as I walked in and wasn't judged for ordering lager. I was now properly feeling the cold from my 10⁰ swim and was thankful for a roaring open fire and CHRISTMAS music. So I huddled over the fire, while friends 400 miles south sent me selfies of them on the beach in shorts and t-shirts. Nice pub. Next time I'm up that way I fancy a session in there.

Traditional old man pub complete with carpets

Quirky pub with selection of real ale.

The Horse and Groom is a pub we have been to many times before as we like it there. It wasn't very busy this evening but still had a good atmosphere. Please don't change it, a good old fashion pub.

A really friendly and relaxing pub

Excellent, well kept ales, always warm and friendly.

Enjoyed this visit on a weekday afternoon friendly barman , good selection of cask ales ..

Traditional ale House, good selection of beers, wines, and spirits. A proper boozer with plenty of charm and character... dog friendly, too.

Now this is a pub all pubs should be inspired by

It's nickname is the Dome and Gloom, which says it all!

Good beer! And they do rolls!!!

Nice beers & lovely friendly staff.

A free pub with atmosphere and original paintwork and antiques. Staff friendly and beer selection good.

Popped in to this charming little pub for a swift pint. Definitely worth seeking out.

Great ales, reasonably priced. Good pub altogether.

This is a friendly bar with laid back people. I started 10 years ago to visit as a German frequent visor and liked it from the first day...no idiots, somehow nothing special, just nice with great staff. Thank you for being there. Hope to come in soon!

Traditionally and quirky and no music!

proper old-fashioned pub filled with friendly regulars. The excellent Harveys Sussex best bitter on draft.

New management. A lovely olde worlde pub.

Excellent pub. Great atmosphere. Well poured Guinness and fair price.

Fantastic beer, friendly crowd and now a rather less grumpy governor. Untouched by time, apart from the WiFi

Would like to say a MASSIVE thank you to the horse and groom for a delightful dinner, destroying our steaks 3 times. Haha. I dip into my halloumi and it is like eating my rubberin my pencil case in year 2. My steak and it is like cutting into a carcious from the African plans IN UGANDA. And finally it is fantastic to see my San Miguel looks like it has been drunken from the chef that need to book an appointment to his local dentist. What a rack of teeth, if he was to bite into a chair I was sitting on it would look like a bit of art work from Vincent van Gogh. I will be visiting again to see of I can Trump my comment. Cheers sharna

Beautiful, old, rustic, oak beamed pub with open fire, good drinks and friendly service.

Great pub that was a real surprise. A time warp kind of pub that still has the grand charm & atmosphere of bygone times. Staff very polite & chatty & other guest interesting and friendly. No noisy hideous music which was also a real treat, just being able to talk & be heard. Really sadly the Landlord passed away the same evening we visited, but we hope the pub reopens again in his memory & carries on his great tradition of a unique public house. Cheers 🍻 and RIP 🙏

Traditional style pub with good choice of beer

I had a lovely time in this delightful pub. I even bumped into Fagin from the Dickens novel "Oliver Twist" who proceeded to buy me pints.

Friendly pub tucked out of the way with traditional ales.

Fantastic music bar and very friendly atmosphere

An excellent, traditional pub that specialises in some fine traditional beers. Well worth a visit

Been visiting The Horse and Groom for years. One of my favourite St Leonard's pubs

I went with my wife in the evening after we'd been for a long walk along the beach. We were keen to visit the pub as it is not far from where we stay, and because it has a very solid reputation as being a well run public house. We found that it was the epitomy of an English pub, being neat, tidy, clean, and welcoming, with a very competent bar maid. The clientele in this smallish, cosy place were friendly, and the chatter around the tables was not in competition with any blaring music! The good selection of beer and wines suited us both and were at normal prices. In my opinion this is a great place to go if you want to have a drink and a chat in a quiet, peaceful and friendly environment.

Pleasant local pub. No background music - thankfully.

Rich in tradition, proud in heritage and wonderfully free of piped music, this pub whispers to its customers over one and a half centuries of St Leonards history.

Very Olde Worlde, felt like I'd gone back in time. Lady behind bar very attentive.

Lovely relaxing pub full of proper people and a good warm atmosphere

Nice atmosphere whilst enjoying a glass or 2 , and great to see people playing chess .

Nice place with decent beer and laid back.. Only issue is - land lady could learn to be more polite and learn how to smile :( Review by odd one out.. think and you know who i am!

Great place lovely atmosphere friendly staff and customers well kept cellar

Classic local pub, great atmosphere and local beers.

Bit depressing on at 14.00 in the afternoon, but bonus was it's dog friendly

Good pub with keen prices, the decor is a little tired though

When I dream of an ideal pub it looks and feels just like this

Great pub lovely atmosphere. Well worth a visit

Nice homely pub. Staff really friendly. Shame I had to leave after one drink. No social distancing

Fantastic little pub with friendly staff and customers. Nothing fancy, just a lovely place to stop for a drink.

Actually did like this 'proper pub' until my last visit when they continued to serve a drunk individual who threatened me without provocation.

Great pub and good beer served by friendly staff

Exactly what a pub should be. A place for a pint and a chin wag.

Traditional pub with Lots of good real ales at reasonable prices. Good atmosphere and fog friendly too.

Probably the best pub in St. Leonard's. A bit old fashioned, but that's the way I like a pub to be.

A local pub for local people. Dogs roam wild in packs around the building, and seemingly no one cares - because everyone loves dogs, right? No. Catering seems to be four tired baps on the bar. Almost British Rail c1975 in appeal. No other food offered, or available I suspect. I eat anything in pubs but was forced to eat crisps and nuts. Last refurbished under the Whig government. Seats are threadbare (not in a stylish way) and tables are tatty. Awful decor. Hats on ceiling which may once have contained severed heads. They have taken the sawdust off the floor. Which is nice. The whole ambience is of old blokes talking rubbish in an old pub since 1950. Which if you like that sort of thing... Friendly staff. The saving grace is that it serves some excellent draft beers, ciders and lagers. As in really good. And at old school prices. I quite like it!

Otherwise known as the ‘Doom and Gloom’ - a bit unfair, but the owner is known for being slightly miserable sometimes. Very traditional. Not in the least bit trendy, but there’s nothing wrong with that.

Great selection of beers. Landlord not always grumpy. Other staff are really friendly as are the regulars

Met a school friend. Lovely company, nice pub

Full of character and characters

Old school pub that has not been ruined by refurbishment. Harvey's is good. One of a small number of authentic pubs that have not changed for the past 20 years. Worth a visit.

Wonderfuly cosy pub,with piano often played and very friendly atmosphere

Lovely friendly busy traditional pub.

Very nice local pub. Would recommend.

Over many years visits have been very hit and miss.... the state of the salad bar will give you an idea of the quality of the rest of the food

Friendly staff and a great selection of drinks available

Very nice local pub friendly staff good beer and you can pay by contactless

A pub of real character. Fine ales.

Traditional British pub that is starting to become a rare thing these days. Lovely Harvey's Beer.

Always relaxed and a most pleasant evening.

When first lived here I heard an old man drank nightly at pub, didn't say a lot one night and at end of evening still had half a pint so the landlord tapped on his shoulder and it turned out he'd died during the evening. I was told it was how he'd have wanted to go. Would love this confirming if anyone knows his name and can add to this.

Friendly staff and good Real Ales on.

If you are looking for a quirky pub this is the one.

Nice traditional pub in St Leonard's. Nothing super special but pretty relaxed and not busy. Good for a boozy sesh

Old style pub - good selection of ales - friendly atmosphere.

Lovely traditional style pub. We found this at the end of a day trip to St Leonards and it was prefect for a drink before jumping back on the train.

Great beers and wonderful staff

Great atmosphere tonight - just how a local pub should be.

My fave pub in St Leonards. David always has great real ales on.

Fabulous place...talking man's pub! Cosy and traditional. Friendly and accomadating.

Cosy local with friendly landlord, nice beer and snack selection and eccentric decor. Pretty much the perfect small local pub.

When sworn at by the barmaid because she misheard my order...that lets the pub down...apart from that...it's ok

Good old fashioned boozer with a nice atmosphere and a decent range of beers.

A locals pub..always buzzy, not hip, a local favourite. Bit like an old school Soho Pub.

Pleasant Atmosphere! Love this place!

Great place to be at and now we can pay by card YAY!!! :)

Traditional pub. Just nice to have a drink and not tied to eating.

Traditional drinkers pub. Friendly service well kept beers.

Love this pub,great atmosphere,good beer,friendly locals Dave the land lord always chatty.

Friendly, great beers and excellent wines

Thought to be a UKIP pub. Beer well kept not much else.

A good old fashioned pub with plenty of character and good range of drinks on offer.

Proper pub with a fine selection of ales

A brilliant lively pub in a great location with great original character a rarity these days.

A proper boozer. Good beer. Doesn't stink of food.

Cosy old pub with nice and grumpy locals, just how we like our pubs ere!

Great local proper pub! The oldest pub in St Leonard's. Live music and a great restaurant next door, but if you want a snack they do cheese rand ham rolls !

Traditional local with a good selection of beers and ales.

Known locally as a snug old fashioned pub with a real fire, a piano but no juke box.

Traditional pub without canned music and good beer (Harvey's).