Food & Drink
Hastings and St Leonards have become one of the South Coast’s most exciting food destinations, with more than 300 restaurants, cafés, pubs & bars to explore. Enjoy the freshest daily catch, discover creative pop‑ups or book a table at some of the region’s most acclaimed dining spots.
The Evening Standard recently named St Leonards “the ultimate foodie break near London”, and with good reason. From award‑winning fish and chips to Sussex wines and standout seafood, the area offers an impressive mix of flavours and experiences.
For a delightful way to sample some of the best food in St Leonards-on-Sea, why not embark on a self-guided restaurant crawl! For one day only in September, you can enjoy new dishes and fresh seasonal flavours as you wander from venue to venue sampling each restaurant’s small plates menu. Find out more.
Top Places to Try Out...
Half Man! Half Burger!
- 7 Marine Court
Half Man! Half Burger! Half Man Half Burger in St Leonards has become one of those places…
Goat Ledge
- Lower Promenade
Goat Ledge Goat Ledge is a lively beachfront café situated on the Lower Promenade at…
The Crown
- 64-66 All Saints' St,
The Crown is an independent family run freehouse in the heart of Hastings Old Town at the foot of…
SLEEPER
- 47 Kings Rd
SLEEPER Sleeper is a small independent bakery and café in the heart of Kings Road, St…
Starsky & Hatch
- Eversfield Pl
Starsky & Hatch A relaxed beachside spot with unbeatable sea views, undercover outdoor…
Ye Olde Pumphouse
- 64 George St
Olde world charm With low-beamed ceilings and an open fireplace, we serve local real ales and…
Excellent Seafood Spots
St Clement's Restaurant
- 3 Mercatoria
St Clement's St Clement’s is an independent seafood restaurant set in the artistic…
Maggie's Fish & Chips
- 8-9 Rock-a-Nore Rd,
HERE AT MAGGIE'S We're in our third decade of serving you hearty portions of the freshest…
Webbe's Rock-a-Nore
- 1 Rock-a-Nore Rd
Our Ethos: To serve excellent fresh food, with care and attention to detail, in a professional…
Sonny's of Rock a Nore
- 35 Kings Rd
Sonny's of Rock-a-Nore Sonny’s is a family business with deep roots in the Hastings…
Why not make a night of it...
The Knowle at St Leonards
- 8 Brittany Rd
Welcome to The Knowle! A luxury bed and breakfast in the fabulous seaside town of Saint Leonards…
Looking Glass Lodge
- Battery Hill
Looking Glass Lodge Looking Glass Lodge is a secluded, glass‑fronted eco‑retreat set within ancient…
The Jenny Lind Inn
- 69 High St
At the heart of Hastings Old Town You will find The Jenny Lind Inn We are perfectly located in the…
St Benedict B&B
- 81 Pevensey Rd
St Benedict - Victorian Bed And Breakfast Situated 3.2 km from Rock-a-Nore Beach and around 15…
Ruby's Rooms
- 54 Eversfield Pl
Ruby’s Rooms is an inspirational art & design led seafront guesthouse. Owned and designed…
Grand Hastings
- 1-2 Grand Parade
Gran Hastings Grand Hastings is ideally situated in 1066 country, with glorious panoramic sea…
Pissarro's Brasserie
- 10 South Terrace
Town House Rooms All rooms have an en-suite bathroom apart from our Economy Doubles who have a…
Cottages at Old Church Farm
- Church Ln
Cottages at Old Church Farm In the grounds of the ancient Sussex farmstead of Old Church Farm…
Hastings Bannatyne Hotel
- Battle Rd
Set in 38 acres of formal gardens and woodland, the Bannatyne Spa Hotel Hastings will make your stay…