Intro to St Leonard's
Food Scene
It's hard to pick from all the eateries Hastings has to offer, but these are the places I tend to go myself.
If it's fish or seafood you want, head to Old Town for many choices!
Goat Ledge
Warrior SquareLong wait but friendly staff and vegan options
Porters Wine Bar
56 High StWonderful Sunday roasts, vegan options!
Bonjour
13 Grand ParadeAll-day breakfasts, vegan options
Feels like a little community, and the staff really know their coffee - and their ramen, on Friday evenings!
Stooge Coffee
4 Trinity StFeels like a little community, and the staff really know their coffee - and their ramen, on Friday evenings!
Good selection of snacks, meals and drinks, including vegan
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Bullet Coffee House
38 Robertson StGood selection of snacks, meals and drinks, including vegan
Open from 8am, popular with dog walkers, offer hot water bottles and blankets in the cold weather
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Starsky & Hatch
Eversfield PlaceOpen from 8am, popular with dog walkers, offer hot water bottles and blankets in the cold weather
Has several different vendors inside, so a good range of food options from gourmet restaurant to hot dogs and beer. Dog-friendly and people-friendly.
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Heist
22-26 Norman RoadHas several different vendors inside, so a good range of food options from gourmet restaurant to hot dogs and beer. Dog-friendly and people-friendly.
Run by a lovely friendly couple who are serious about the quality of their tapas and deli. Their dog Oscar is lovely and friendly too! Only open three nights a week, so booking recommended.
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Three Faces of Del Parc
1 Western RoadRun by a lovely friendly couple who are serious about the quality of their tapas and deli. Their dog Oscar is lovely and friendly too! Only open three nights a week, so booking recommended.
Casual and relaxed, a nice place to sit and eat a full English breakfast by the sea
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Smiths
21 Grand ParadeCasual and relaxed, a nice place to sit and eat a full English breakfast by the sea
Kassa coffee
15 Grand ParadeGenerous portions :)
Only Coco Chocolates
20 George StDelicious hot chocolates!
Shopping
SHOP
32-34 Norman RdLovely selection of gifts and homeware
Calneva
13 Kings RdHas lots of impressive greetings cards by a local artist
Collared
27 White RockMy dog loves coming in here
Sightseeing
Nice mezze, a gallery, and an interesting selection of movies and events
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Kino-Teatr
43-49 Norman RdNice mezze, a gallery, and an interesting selection of movies and events
Source BMX
White RockLargest underground skate park in Europe - or possibly the world!
I have a delicate constitution so haven't actually dared venture in myself, but I love small local museums! Once a year you can get in free if your dog is dressed up as a criminal.
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Iziko Lokubonakala Kwamagqwagqwa Amnandi
White RockI have a delicate constitution so haven't actually dared venture in myself, but I love small local museums! Once a year you can get in free if your dog is dressed up as a criminal.
it's not a very long funicular ride but it's one of the steepest in the UK!
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East Hill Lift Lower Station
Rock-a-Nore Roadit's not a very long funicular ride but it's one of the steepest in the UK!
Bars and Clubs
The Forbidden Fruit
22 Grand ParadeLGBT+ bar with a £2 quiz night on Wednesdays
Top venue for live indie music, drawing international bands - and only three doors away!
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The Piper
1 Norman RdTop venue for live indie music, drawing international bands - and only three doors away!
Massage and bodywork
Experienced shiatsu masseuse, not far from my flat. If you're lucky she'll have an appointment available.
Therapies by Edit Farkas
2 Stainsby StreetExperienced shiatsu masseuse, not far from my flat. If you're lucky she'll have an appointment available.
I found Spike talented at working to relieve pain and injury
Thai & Deep Tissue Massage Hastings & St Leonards, East Sussex
72 Saint Mary's TerraceI found Spike talented at working to relieve pain and injury
Yoga, exercise or fitness
Seaside Road
Seaside RoadParkrun Saturdays 9am