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Dolphin, Hastings

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11-12 Rock-A-Nore Road, Old Town, Hastings, TN34 3DW (View on Google Map)

A late Eighteenth Century traditional pub in Hastings Old Town, sitting between the East Cliff and the Stade shingle beach, home to Britain’s largest beach-launched fishing fleet. It has been in the same family for twenty years and has very long links to the local fishing community, witness the memorabilia and old photographs that adorn the walls.

here is a large veranda, overlooking the famous fishermans' huts and both food and drink can be enjoyed there while watching the various fishing activities. Fish is sourced from the Hastings fishermen and delivered to the pub kitchen, straight from the beach or market.

1/3 pint taster paddles are available, selecting from any of the handpumps. Local newspaers are available. A quiz is held on Thursdays.

Voted the local CAMRA Branch Community Pub of the Year for 2024 and presented with a certificate to mark ten consecutive years appearing in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide; the presentation pictures above shows the former award being made.

Although Ore railway station is slightly closer, Hastings station has a better train service and other public transport links and is a level walk, as opposed to a hilly walk to and from Ore.

Information for this venue is provided by the South East Sussex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Hastings District (B)
Last updated
13/02/2025
Last surveyed
04/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wellington
Pub ID
HES/HASTI-2000
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 4:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 4:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 4:00pm
Friday
Noon - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 4:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers (also locally often from Gun, Lakedown and Pig & Porter) and 5 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Dark Star - Hophead TasteMatch Prediction

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Dark Star - Hophead
Dark Star - Hophead Session Golden Ale • 3.4% Spotted twice
Dark Star - Hophead
Dark Star - Hophead

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice at Dolphin, Hastings.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 14 times
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 14 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Dolphin, Hastings.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Young's - London Special TasteMatch Prediction

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Young's - London Special
Young's - London Special Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 5 times
Young's - London Special
Young's - London Special

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times at Dolphin, Hastings.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

360 Degree - Bluebell Best TasteMatch Prediction

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360 Degree - Bluebell Best
360 Degree - Bluebell Best Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 4 times
360 Degree - Bluebell Best
360 Degree - Bluebell Best

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times at Dolphin, Hastings.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Kent - Quiet American TasteMatch Prediction

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Kent - Quiet American
Kent - Quiet American Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 12 times
Kent - Quiet American
Kent - Quiet American

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Dolphin, Hastings.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Loddon - Ferryman's Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Loddon - Ferryman's Gold
Loddon - Ferryman's Gold Premium Golden Ale • 4.4% Spotted once
Loddon - Ferryman's Gold
Loddon - Ferryman's Gold

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Dolphin, Hastings.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Mondays and Fridays only
Live Music Live Music
regularly Wednesdays & Fridays and Saturdays
Garden Garden
small front terrace
Family Friendly Family Friendly
children until 19:00
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Bingo on Tuesdays, Pub Quiz Thursdays, Meat Raffle Sundays.
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (80m)
20, 20A, 100, 101
Closest station (1500m)
Hastings

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