Cinque Ports Arms

You'll find yourself on one of Hastings' most characterful streets when you push through the doors here. This is the kind of pub that feels genuinely rooted in the Old Town rather than trying too hard—all original features and the sort of place where locals actually drink. The building's got real bones, creaking floorboards and all, and there's a warmth to it that comes from years of people gathering over a pint. It's the sort of spot where you can drop in for a quick drink after wandering the antique shops nearby, or settle in for an afternoon if the mood takes you.