Beyond Brighton
The Hastings Arms
An 18th-century smugglers’ haunt
An eighteenth-century smuggling haunt in the back streets of the Old Town, now a Shepherd Neame pub.
Our take
- Historic pub
- Old Town
- Address
- Hastings Old Town, England
- Website
- hastingsarms.co.uk
About The Hastings Arms
The Hastings Arms is an eighteenth-century smuggling haunt tucked away in the back streets of Hastings Old Town, run by the Kent brewer Shepherd Neame: a warm retreat with good beer, food and a programme of events.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Hastings Arms before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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