The best restaurants in Hastings South East

Visited Patty Guy at The Courtyard, delicious burgers and garlic cheese mayo chips were so tasty. Cool little area in The Courtyard with bars and food places, nice atmosphere

went for a lunch time drink - locals very welcoming and staff efficient and helpful prices very good and excellent beer - some amusing local people who are very nice

Item missing and shop dosent have a phone number

The Coffee Pod is one of several coffee stops on Hastings seafront open from 8am (see also “Goat Ledge Café” and “Starsky and Hatch”) but has the disadvantage that it is exposed to the elements (wind, rain etc). After seeing a lot of good reviews online decided I must try and visit. In the end we visited twice: once of an early morning coffee, then again for an ice-cream one afternoon. The Coffee Pod seems to be part of Goodmans Barbers and Coffee Spot which is situated in The Courtyard nearby and also on St Leonard’s seafront.

Called in for a snack and drinks at the vintage tea rooms called The Outlook Tea Rooms and Art Gallery attached to the Hope Anchord Hotel. As soon as you step through the door it's like stepping back in time to the tea rooms of, shall we say, Agatha Christie's Miss Marple. However, there's nothing 'vintage' about the service from the very friendly staff or what is on offer on the menu. There's home-made scones, cakes and sandwiches (with Gluten Free options available). There's also a good choice of speciality teas and coffees to drink (alcoholic and other non-alcoholic drinks are also available). The prices are very reasonable. If you like tea rooms then you should like The Outlook Tea Rooms and Art Gallery.

Visited Hastings Fish Rolls for a lunchtime snack after hearing so much about this stall in the past (albeit a few years ago when the shop was situated in half up turned fishing boat (RX 40 'The Golden Sovereign’) and former net shop near Maggie’s restaurant on the Stade (but moved when the owners retired and sold the business)). We had a nice fish roll cooked with a selection of white fish (the selection of fish very much depends on what is available from local fisherman on the day). N.B. Hastings Fish Rolls is only open during the summer months and then only for a few days a week (weather and fishing supplies allowing).

It's so annoying when you have to ask every time for a coffee that's hot. We were disappointed once again. Please tell your staff to make a decent HOT drink.

Popped in for a coffee break but was so disappointed with the experience . Bought an apple donut and a cappuccino but was given the donut on a paper bag? I asked for a plate but was simply told 'we don't have plates to give'? So had to eat a very messy donut on a PAPER BAG which I had no idea where's it's been. Secondly the air conditioning wasn't working and it was so warm, the staff were sweating. Not the experience I was expecting.

Probably the best Chinese Tackaway around at the moment, ordered HOT chicken curry and rice , lovely kick and flavours spot on !

Best pizza place in town, way better than the big chains! Everything was delivered piping hot, it all tasted great! The jalapeño pepper cream cheeses were super yummy and the pizza was perfect!

Food is excellent. Service and everything was all really good, and I would have given this place 5 stars if it was not for the manager/land lord being terse. If he had been friendly and he could have cracked a smile, it would have been perfect. Smiling and having an accomodating manner go a long way. Stone faced people serving the public need training. Despite that the food was really good.

Most amazing pub the owners r so friends and welcoming to families

Amazing service, the staff were really friendly and helpful we asked for a slight change to something on the menu and the staff were amazing at accommodating us! Really tasty meal and we will definitely be back again!

Clean and comfortable enough. In need of some repairs and a refurbishment. All the staff were polite and friendly.

The Royal Victoria Hotel in St Leonard’s on Sea is a bit of a blast from the past, but in the best way! Yes, it’s got that faded glamour look—think vintage charm with a few miles on the clock. But at £130 for a huge suite complete with living room, bedroom, and bathroom, I’d call it a first-class 3-star that’s well worth the ticket. Our suite was spacious enough to stretch out like a transatlantic long-haul, with views over the sea that could rival any business class window seat. The bed? Very comfortable, with all the essentials on hand—nothing over the top, but everything you need for a pleasant stay. The decor might be a bit tired, but that almost adds to the charm, giving you the feeling you’ve stepped into another era. And let’s face it, sometimes a bit of nostalgia makes the experience. For what you pay, this hotel is pure value. Sure, it’s not a five-star luxury spot, but it’s a comfy, no-fuss option for those who appreciate a bit of character with their seafront views. After a long day of exploring Hastings, it was the perfect place to come back and relax. If you’re after glamour, maybe look elsewhere—but if you want a spacious, comfortable stay with a touch of history, the Royal Victoria offers a memorable layover by the sea.