Hastings Arms

You'll find yourself on George Street in the heart of Hastings, pushing through the door of a pub that feels like it's been pulling pints in exactly the right way for decades. The Hastings Arms doesn't try to be anything it isn't—there's no craft cocktail menu or Instagram-bait décor here. Instead, you get honest beer selection, the kind of regulars who'll nod at you after your third visit, and a proper atmosphere that shifts from quiet afternoon contemplation to buzzy evening without ever feeling forced. It's the sort of place where you can actually hear yourself think, but also where conversation naturally flows between strangers over a decent pint.