The Carlisle

You're walking down Pelham Street in the heart of Hastings' vibrant town centre when you spot The Carlisle. Step inside and you'll immediately feel why this place has earned a fiercely loyal crowd. It's the kind of pub where regulars know the staff by name and newcomers feel welcome within minutes. The bar does proper cask ales alongside sensible wines, and there's a real sense that people come here because they genuinely want to be here—not for Instagram purposes. The atmosphere strikes that rare balance between buzzy and comfortable, lively without being loud.