Pubs & Clubs
Beers & Breweries
Pubs & Clubs
Beers & Breweries
Join Us

Dolphin, Hastings

You have visited this venue
View all visits

Directions

You want to visit - You have this in
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
Premium Access Required

You must be a Digital Subscriber or CAMRA Member to be able to view specially curated GBG descriptions

Premium Access Required
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
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
Noon - 4:00pm
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

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

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 8 times
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 8 times
Young's - London Special
Young's - London Special Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 3 times
Young's - London Special
Young's - London Special

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times
360 Degree - Bluebell Best
360 Degree - Bluebell Best Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 4 times
360 Degree - Bluebell Best
360 Degree - Bluebell Best

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times
Kent - Quiet American
Kent - Quiet American Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 7 times
Kent - Quiet American
Kent - Quiet American

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 7 times

Source: National


Your scores

Join CAMRA to access beer scoring and view scores for other pubs. Become a member.
Retrieving scores
You have no beer scores submitted.

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
Real Ale Real 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

Help keep our information accurate!

Notice an error or missing details? Help us keep our pub & club information accurate by sharing any corrections or updates you spot.

Suggest an edit

Nearby

View All
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 12-08-2022
Closed • Opens at 11:00am
Crown
Independent Pub, in Hastings
2 Changing Beers
0.0 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 13-01-2014
Closed • Opens at 10:00am
Lord Nelson
Pub, in Hastings
2 Regular Beers
0.1 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 13-01-2014
Closed • Opens at 9:00am
London Trader
Pub, in Hastings
2 Regular Beers
0.1 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 13-01-2014
Closed • Opens at 10:00am
Royal Standard
Pub, in Hastings
2 Regular Beers
0.1 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 10-02-2022
Closed • Opens at 4:00pm
Jolly Fisherman
Pub, in Hastings
2 Changing Beers
0.1 miles from you
Heritage Pub
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 12-01-2014
Closed • Opens at 5:00pm
Cinque Ports Arms
Pub, in Hastings
2 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
0.1 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 19-03-2025
East Hastings Sea Angling & Social Club
Club, in Hastings
1 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
0.1 miles from you
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 23-04-2018
Closed • Opens at 12:00pm
Porters
Pub, in Hastings
REAL ALE not available
0.1 miles from you
Heritage Pub
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 13-01-2014
Closed • Opens at 1:00pm
Jenny Lind
Pub, in Hastings
3 Regular, 4 Changing Beers
0.1 miles from you
  • CAMRA discount scheme
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 07-03-2025
Old Hastings Club
Old Hastings Club Club, in Hastings
REAL ALE not available
0.1 miles from you

Need accommodation?

 

 

© Campaign for Real Ale 2023 - 2025 (ce-10)
Home