Dale's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
This is a very beautiful neigbour hood, especially the houses and buildings built by The architect Decimus Burton in the early 1800s.
There is a stony beach, which is fantastic in summer for swimming, and in autumn and winter and spring a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the view and catch the sea breeze.
There are many Cafes and restaurants and coffee shops in the area with more popping up all the time.
please don’t forget the Kino theatre this is in the middle of Saint Leonards in Norman Road, the cinema shows films & various productions of opera and music most evenings, and it’s a beautiful building with a coffee shop and restaurant.
If you like great outdoors there are many coastal and country walks you can easily reach from this house.
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Saint Leonards
This is a very beautiful neigbour hood, especially the houses and buildings built by The architect Decimus Burton in the early 1800s.
There is a stony beach, which is fantastic in summer for swimming, and in autumn and winter and spring a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the view and catch the sea breeze.
There are many Cafes and restaurants and coffee shops in the area with more popping up all the time.
please don’t forget the Kino theatre this is in the middle of Saint Leonards in Norman Road, the cinema shows films & various productions of opera and music most evenings, and it’s a beautiful building with a coffee shop and restaurant.
If you like great outdoors there are many coastal and country walks you can easily reach from this house.
Rock-a-Nore
Hastings old town beach.
Soak up the history of this beautiful area, explore the back streets, take in the architecture. Stroll George street and the High street, enjoy the cafe and restaurants and shop the boutiques, antique and speciality shops.
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Hastings Old Town
Soak up the history of this beautiful area, explore the back streets, take in the architecture. Stroll George street and the High street, enjoy the cafe and restaurants and shop the boutiques, antique and speciality shops.
Hastings Pier is a hub of entertainment for families and adults. Music events throughout the summer. Food outlet’s, bars, cafes and a children’s fun fare. Only open spring to autumn, and closed in winter.
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Hastings Pier búð
1-10 White RockHastings Pier is a hub of entertainment for families and adults. Music events throughout the summer. Food outlet’s, bars, cafes and a children’s fun fare. Only open spring to autumn, and closed in winter.
This stunning park was designed and built by the architect Decimus Burton as part of the surrounding area, all built at the same time as the stunning houses you will find by the park and in the adjacent areas. The view from the top of the park down & across to the sea is beautiful.
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St. Leonards Gardens
Maze HillThis stunning park was designed and built by the architect Decimus Burton as part of the surrounding area, all built at the same time as the stunning houses you will find by the park and in the adjacent areas. The view from the top of the park down & across to the sea is beautiful.
Food scene
Beautiful Italian food, and fantastic service from this famous family run restaurant. This place is a must all year round & tables outside in summer are highly recommended & don’t forget to pre-book to avoid disappointment as this is a very popular spot for locals and visitors alike.
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La Bella Vista
8 Grand ParadeBeautiful Italian food, and fantastic service from this famous family run restaurant. This place is a must all year round & tables outside in summer are highly recommended & don’t forget to pre-book to avoid disappointment as this is a very popular spot for locals and visitors alike.
Street food, organic wines, cocktails, local beers, coffee shop and seafood restaurant all under one roof.
Great atmosphere and very cool.
This is built in an old bank building and has added a food haven to the buzz of Norman road.
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Heist
22-26 Norman RoadStreet food, organic wines, cocktails, local beers, coffee shop and seafood restaurant all under one roof.
Great atmosphere and very cool.
This is built in an old bank building and has added a food haven to the buzz of Norman road.
Pizzarelli
Lovely pizza, eat in the restaurant or take/away
Lovely restaurant with ever changing menu, with Ingredient sauce from local suppliers and farms.
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Farmyard
52 Kings RdLovely restaurant with ever changing menu, with Ingredient sauce from local suppliers and farms.
Beautiful pub restaurant. Fantastic menu and great service. Award winning menu. Advance booking recommended. Right opposite Saint Leonards Warrior Square station
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The Royal
1 St Johns RdBeautiful pub restaurant. Fantastic menu and great service. Award winning menu. Advance booking recommended. Right opposite Saint Leonards Warrior Square station
Delicious menu, local seafood and very tasty deserts. Watch out for the set lunch menu which is always superb value. This is one of our favourite restaurants in the area.
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St Clement's Restaurant
3 MercatoriaDelicious menu, local seafood and very tasty deserts. Watch out for the set lunch menu which is always superb value. This is one of our favourite restaurants in the area.
Stag Inn
14 All Saints' StThe food is outstanding and award winning. Lovely Sunday lunch.
MONELLIS Sourdough Pizza & Aperitivo
43A George StAuthentic Italian pizza restaurant.
Lovely Turkish restaurant in George Street, inside and outside tables in the summer.
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Isabella
27 George StLovely Turkish restaurant in George Street, inside and outside tables in the summer.
Nazar Restaurant
1 ClaremontLovely Turkish restaurant. Flame grill and friendly staff
Family friendly Bistro style Breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pizza's are fantastic and they have outside seating for summer.
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Fagins Diner Restaurant
73 George StFamily friendly Bistro style Breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pizza's are fantastic and they have outside seating for summer.
Half Man! Half Burger!
7 Marine CtGreat selection of burgers. eat in or takeaway
Bayte has recently opened its doors within a capacious site which formerly housing an indoor antiques market and brings with it a distinctly West London feel. The restaurant is the brainchild of Ruby Boglione (Petersham Nurseries) and Silvy Pilkington, with a kitchen run jointly by chef/farmer Joshua Dickinson (Le Chateaubriand, Paris) and Christopher Trundle (formerly head chef at Lyle’s and Brawn in London). Bayte’s menu pays particular reference to the Italian recipes that Ruby grew up with including substantial vegan and vegetarian selections, and all of their meat is free-range and reared on organic farms. Alongside an inventive, seasonally inspired menu, Bayte offers up bar snacks including ham croquettas and parmesan fritters plus a cocktail list including signature cocktail The Bayte (Bayou Dark Louisiana Rum, Amaro Del Capo, Luxardo Cherry and bitters).
BAYTE
Bayte has recently opened its doors within a capacious site which formerly housing an indoor antiques market and brings with it a distinctly West London feel. The restaurant is the brainchild of Ruby Boglione (Petersham Nurseries) and Silvy Pilkington, with a kitchen run jointly by chef/farmer Joshua Dickinson (Le Chateaubriand, Paris) and Christopher Trundle (formerly head chef at Lyle’s and Brawn in London). Bayte’s menu pays particular reference to the Italian recipes that Ruby grew up with including substantial vegan and vegetarian selections, and all of their meat is free-range and reared on organic farms. Alongside an inventive, seasonally inspired menu, Bayte offers up bar snacks including ham croquettas and parmesan fritters plus a cocktail list including signature cocktail The Bayte (Bayou Dark Louisiana Rum, Amaro Del Capo, Luxardo Cherry and bitters).
much-lauded 3 Faces, tucked away round a corner off Norman Road. Originating as Del Parc in North London, the restaurant is famous for its chef’s menu, where you are only asked about any dietary requirements or allergies then treated to a tapas feast by Chef Steve. There’s no set price but five or six dishes per person typically works out at between £35-£45 a head, plus there’s a great selection of Iberian wines and a fantastic Balearic house soundtrack too
Three Faces of Del Parc
much-lauded 3 Faces, tucked away round a corner off Norman Road. Originating as Del Parc in North London, the restaurant is famous for its chef’s menu, where you are only asked about any dietary requirements or allergies then treated to a tapas feast by Chef Steve. There’s no set price but five or six dishes per person typically works out at between £35-£45 a head, plus there’s a great selection of Iberian wines and a fantastic Balearic house soundtrack too
Boatyard focuses on local catches from the Hastings fishing fleet and responsibly-sourced seafood from surrounding areas. The restaurant offers a great value, small plates lunch on weekdays, as well as full evening & weekend menu and is situated within the recently launched, buzzy indoor food market, Heist. Reservations recommended.
Boatyard
Boatyard focuses on local catches from the Hastings fishing fleet and responsibly-sourced seafood from surrounding areas. The restaurant offers a great value, small plates lunch on weekdays, as well as full evening & weekend menu and is situated within the recently launched, buzzy indoor food market, Heist. Reservations recommended.
Now called Supernature.
A wood fired kitchen & bar in the heart of St Leonard’s.
Tables outside in summer.
Tasty menu and delicious cocktails.
Djs & Disco Roasts on Sundays🪩
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Tommy’s Pizzeria
28 Norman RdNow called Supernature.
A wood fired kitchen & bar in the heart of St Leonard’s.
Tables outside in summer.
Tasty menu and delicious cocktails.
Djs & Disco Roasts on Sundays🪩
Entertainment & film
Beautifully restored victorian indy cinema and theatre
Kino-Teatr
43-49 Norman RdFood, drink and entertainment
A lovely pub with wood panelling, an open fire and a menu of delicious home made pies and sides. Live music at weekends too.
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Albion Hastings
33 George StA lovely pub with wood panelling, an open fire and a menu of delicious home made pies and sides. Live music at weekends too.
Lovely bar, cocktails, beers, wines and a lunch and dinner menu's which changes through the week. Inside tables and outside seating with heaters for the winter
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Dragon Bar
71 George StLovely bar, cocktails, beers, wines and a lunch and dinner menu's which changes through the week. Inside tables and outside seating with heaters for the winter
Friendly inclusive neighbour hood pub, only open Thursday to Saturday. Local artists work is often on display around this funky pub.
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The St Leonard Public House
16-18 London RdFriendly inclusive neighbour hood pub, only open Thursday to Saturday. Local artists work is often on display around this funky pub.
The White Rock Hotel
1-10 White RockSeafront bar, with an outside terrace to enjoy drinks and food
The best coffee shop in town. This is also a top notch barber shop. It’s right opposite the beach at Marina St Leonard’s on Sea.
Goodmans
48 MarinaThe best coffee shop in town. This is also a top notch barber shop. It’s right opposite the beach at Marina St Leonard’s on Sea.
Gallery
Stella Dore Gallery is an independent gallery in St Leonards on Sea working directly with artists whose practice began in the street.
Stella Dore
64 Norman RdStella Dore Gallery is an independent gallery in St Leonards on Sea working directly with artists whose practice began in the street.
Activities
If you love tennis you can take out a visitors membership for £30 for 2 weeks, which is a special price for folks visiting the area and wanting to play tennis whilst on holiday. It’s a 20 walk from my home or a very short car drive.
The Green Lawn Tennis Club
A one stop shop for gym, training, yoga and fitness classes, swimming, sauna and hot tubs and spa treatments.
Bannatyne Health Club
Battle RoadA one stop shop for gym, training, yoga and fitness classes, swimming, sauna and hot tubs and spa treatments.
At the Victoria Hotel, Marina beach, St Leonard’s on Sea. Yoga, Qigong, meditation, Pilates, Soundbath, Gong, Shiatsu classes throughout the week Mon to Sunday.
St Leonards Studio CIC
At the Victoria Hotel, Marina beach, St Leonard’s on Sea. Yoga, Qigong, meditation, Pilates, Soundbath, Gong, Shiatsu classes throughout the week Mon to Sunday.
Sightseeing
Miles of clean shingle beach. Life guard station all summer opposite The Victoria Hotel. Swimming, paddle boarding and sea kayaking in the summer months.
St. Leonards On Sea Beach, Bretland
Miles of clean shingle beach. Life guard station all summer opposite The Victoria Hotel. Swimming, paddle boarding and sea kayaking in the summer months.
Beautiful old town of cobbled streets, great pubs, thriving cafe scene, vintage shops, antiques, crafts, jewellry, interiors shops, boutiques, fish & chips and the fresh fish counters selling the daily catch direct from the fishermen.
George St, Hastings TN34, Bretland
Beautiful old town of cobbled streets, great pubs, thriving cafe scene, vintage shops, antiques, crafts, jewellry, interiors shops, boutiques, fish & chips and the fresh fish counters selling the daily catch direct from the fishermen.
Lovely street, full of galleries, art shops, antique shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. The kino cinema & theatre is also here.
Norman Rd, St Leonards, Saint Leonards-on-sea, Bretland
Lovely street, full of galleries, art shops, antique shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. The kino cinema & theatre is also here.