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This pub has a fascinating history. The building known as the Jolly Fisherman dates back to 1769. It was first licensed in 1834 and served fishermen and locals until it closed its doors in 1959; reopening 57 years later as Hastings first micro pub. It has an attractively decorated frontage and once stood right on the quayside. Historic black and white photographs show the pub's long-standing links to the fishing community. A quirky mix of furniture helps create a friendly environment with a woodburning stove taking centre stage in the winter. Seven craft keg and two cask ales are regularly available as well as seven ciders. The pub participates in Hastings Tap Takeover, the Old Town Cider Festival and holds a dark beer festival in January..

This pub has a fascinating history. The building known as the Jolly Fisherman dates back to 1769. It was first licensed in 1834 and served fishermen and locals until it closed it’s doors in 1959. Reopening 57 years later as Hastings first micropub. Typically two changing cask beers, together with up to six real ciders and perries, and keg beers, are supplemented by a large range of canned and bottled beers of UK and foreign origin. It was CAMRA Branch Cider Pub-of-the-Year in 2020. The rustic furniture is arranged to help create a friendly atmosphere.

Information for this venue is provided by the South East Sussex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Hastings District (B)
Last updated
28/02/2025
Last surveyed
31/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
HES/16
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
2:00pm - 10:30pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (Dispensed by Flojet tap) and 0 regular beers.

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Black Iris - Snake Eyes TasteMatch Prediction

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Snake Eyes
Black Iris - Snake Eyes Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted 4 times.
Snake Eyes
Black Iris - Snake Eyes

Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Jolly Fisherman, Hastings.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National


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Facilities
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Toad-in-the-Hole, Shove Ha'penny
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Up to seven changing from local and national producers.
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
100, 101, 321
Closest station (1025m)
Hastings

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