Guidebook for Saint Leonards
Food Scene
Patron Chef Nick Hales (The Ivy / Caprice restaurants in London) sources meat and fish locally to produce a Michelin-acclaimed menu. 01424 200355.
55 locals recommend
St Clement's Restaurant
3 MercatoriaPatron Chef Nick Hales (The Ivy / Caprice restaurants in London) sources meat and fish locally to produce a Michelin-acclaimed menu. 01424 200355.
Famous fish and chip restaurant used by the fisherman too who come here for breakfast. Only serving lunch until 3pm. So popular you have to book.
(0)1424 430205
48 locals recommend
Maggie's Fish & Chips
8-9 Rock-a-Nore RdFamous fish and chip restaurant used by the fisherman too who come here for breakfast. Only serving lunch until 3pm. So popular you have to book.
(0)1424 430205
The Italian Way
25 Castle StreetPerfect for families. Decent food, reasonably priced with good service.
Serves a traditional roast on a Sunday. And don't be fooled, the restaurant is bigger than it looks!
48 locals recommend
Porters Wine Bar
56 High StServes a traditional roast on a Sunday. And don't be fooled, the restaurant is bigger than it looks!
The Pelican Diner
20 E ParadeExcellent home made burgers served in a retro environment.
Most definitely the best burger you'll ever have. You would be mad not to try this place.
103 locals recommend
Half Man! Half Burger!
7 Marine CtMost definitely the best burger you'll ever have. You would be mad not to try this place.
Pizzarelli
Best pizza - free delivery on orders over £10. This is take away only.
Webbe's Rock-a-Nore
1 Rock-a-Nore RdHighly recommended fish restaurant.
Literally the most amazing (and huge!) cakes. You must try even if you just buy a slice to take away.
Michala's Cute Cakes
London RoadLiterally the most amazing (and huge!) cakes. You must try even if you just buy a slice to take away.
This place prizes itself on its wine selection. Food is very good and not over priced - the wine is excellent.
48 locals recommend
Graze on Grand
16 Grand ParadeThis place prizes itself on its wine selection. Food is very good and not over priced - the wine is excellent.
Good African-Caribbea cuisine just a stone's throw from our place.
10 locals recommend
Mama Putt African-Caribbean Restaurant
23 Kings RdGood African-Caribbea cuisine just a stone's throw from our place.
Woodfired pizzas, sides, starters and cocktails all served in a a very vibey atmosphere that appeals to all.
27 locals recommend
Tommy’s Pizzeria
28 Norman RdWoodfired pizzas, sides, starters and cocktails all served in a a very vibey atmosphere that appeals to all.
Excellent seasonal food paired with very good wines. They also do a great roast on a Sunday.
43 locals recommend
Farmyard
52 Kings RdExcellent seasonal food paired with very good wines. They also do a great roast on a Sunday.
The perfect food in the perfect spot. Local caught fish served in the most delicious way, with great views out to sea. We love it for lunches or even just drinks and in the evening.
101 locals recommend
Goat Ledge
Warrior SquareThe perfect food in the perfect spot. Local caught fish served in the most delicious way, with great views out to sea. We love it for lunches or even just drinks and in the evening.
Essentials
The Co-operative Food
269 Preston DroveGood for basic provisions.
Closest superstore selling just about everything!
6 locals recommend
Asda St Leonards on Sea Superstore
Battle RoadClosest superstore selling just about everything!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great spot - when the sun is out there is no better place to order a drink or coffee. They serve food all day: breakfast /lunch / evening meal. They also welcome children and dogs.
6 locals recommend
The White Rock Hotel
1-10 White RockThis is a great spot - when the sun is out there is no better place to order a drink or coffee. They serve food all day: breakfast /lunch / evening meal. They also welcome children and dogs.
Great bar also serving food - DJs in the evening. It is always buzzing here.
56 locals recommend
Dragon Bar
71 George StGreat bar also serving food - DJs in the evening. It is always buzzing here.
You couldn't tell from the outside but it is a warm, lively bar that pays good attention to serving drinks properly in a unique atmosphere. A good range of bar snacks Children and dogs welcome.
51 locals recommend
The St Leonard Public House
16-18 London RdYou couldn't tell from the outside but it is a warm, lively bar that pays good attention to serving drinks properly in a unique atmosphere. A good range of bar snacks Children and dogs welcome.
The Horse & Groom
4 MercatoriaFabulous traditional pub. Warm atmosphere, reasonable prices.
Children and dogs welcome this pub has the warm and welcoming atmosphere of an old fashioned inn. The food is great or you can just stop for a drink after a walk on Hastings Country Park.
100 locals recommend
The Crown
Ashford RoadChildren and dogs welcome this pub has the warm and welcoming atmosphere of an old fashioned inn. The food is great or you can just stop for a drink after a walk on Hastings Country Park.
Open Thurs - Sat from 4pm with specialist DJ nights. Check their website for events.
19 locals recommend
The Printworks
14 ClaremontOpen Thurs - Sat from 4pm with specialist DJ nights. Check their website for events.
Tequlia is their speciality but all cocktails are available. Drinks all prefectly prepared by their professional and personable team. Drinks theatre at its best.
23 locals recommend
Cactus Hound Bar
33 - 35 Western RdTequlia is their speciality but all cocktails are available. Drinks all prefectly prepared by their professional and personable team. Drinks theatre at its best.
Arts & Culture
ODEON Hastings
Queens RoadFor rainy days and the films you have to see.
Cute museum where you can learn about the history of Hastings (but not the battle) with changing temporary exhibitions in the art gallery. Always something new to see, worth a visit and it is free.
54 locals recommend
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery
Bohemia RoadCute museum where you can learn about the history of Hastings (but not the battle) with changing temporary exhibitions in the art gallery. Always something new to see, worth a visit and it is free.
A famously restored Art Deco Pavillion. It always has an interesting exhibition (or 2) on plus that essential cafe with a view across the sea. Free admission.
99 locals recommend
De La Warr Pavilion
MarinaA famously restored Art Deco Pavillion. It always has an interesting exhibition (or 2) on plus that essential cafe with a view across the sea. Free admission.
This is an art gallery but also has a kitchen serving delicious food plus a secret cinema out the back.....Kino Teatre. You can eat your food whilst watching a film or enjoy drinks from the bar.
13 locals recommend
Baker Mamonova Galleries
43-53 Norman RdThis is an art gallery but also has a kitchen serving delicious food plus a secret cinema out the back.....Kino Teatre. You can eat your food whilst watching a film or enjoy drinks from the bar.
This place has a fabulous restaurant, an art gallery and hidden behind a door at the back....a cinema! They also host music nights. Definitely worth looking at their programme and booking in to eat beforehand. Food and drink can be taken through and enjoyed in the cinema also.
90 locals recommend
Kino-Teatr
43-49 Norman RdThis place has a fabulous restaurant, an art gallery and hidden behind a door at the back....a cinema! They also host music nights. Definitely worth looking at their programme and booking in to eat beforehand. Food and drink can be taken through and enjoyed in the cinema also.
Hastings own art gallery - exhibitions and family workshops.
157 locals recommend
Hastings Contemporary
Rock-a-Nore RoadHastings own art gallery - exhibitions and family workshops.
Sightseeing
Battle Abbey
High StreetThe site of the famous Battle of Hastings.
There is not much left of it now so not so much too see but this is where Norman the Conqueror built his first castle.
83 locals recommend
Hastings Castle
Castle Hill RoadThere is not much left of it now so not so much too see but this is where Norman the Conqueror built his first castle.
Parks & Nature
Fabulous views across the channel. Very hilly though so be prepared!
54 locals recommend
Hastings Country Park
148 Martineau LnFabulous views across the channel. Very hilly though so be prepared!