First In Last Out (FILO)

Pub · Hastings

First In Last Out (FILO)

Pub · Hastings

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Dejavu Antiques, 14-15 High St, Hastings TN34 3EY, United Kingdom

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Traditional pub with central fireplace, house ales, and Indian thali  

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Dejavu Antiques, 14-15 High St, Hastings TN34 3EY, United Kingdom Get directions

thefilo.co.uk

£20–30

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Dejavu Antiques, 14-15 High St, Hastings TN34 3EY, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 1424 425079
thefilo.co.uk

£20–30

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Best Restaurants in Hastings and St Leonards: East Sussex Travel Guide | Eater London

"True to its name — more affectionately known as the FILO — this lively pub, behind East Hill in Hastings, is far enough from the ocean that most tourists don’t seem to bother with it. The restaurant has six house ales —brewed in a green-doored cottage down the street — from pale to dark, among which the ginger-infused Old Town Tom particularly stands out. The Sunday roast is proper, but it’s the not-as-proper Thursday night Indian thali that’s worth skipping work on Friday for. The garam masala is made from scratch, which adds a lot of flair to the vegetable or Nilgiri korma, Kerala fish molee, or Parsee red chicken curry, surrounded by the usual suspects: basmati rice, raita, poppadum." - Nikkitha Bakshani

https://london.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-hastings-st-leonards-east-sussex-travel-guide
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Andrew D

Google
Definitely a favourite in Hastings, huge advantage is if you love real ale, these guys make it themselves just up the road. They usually have 4 of their own ales on hand pump. The food is absolutely fantastic too, with a regularly changing menu and also food theme nights. At the time of writing it's Thai on Mondays and Thali on Thursdays. Food service is 12-3pm and 6-9pm and they take card payments. We opted for pan fried sea bass on a bed of crushed potatoes in a lemon caper sauce and a lovely fish pie. This was followed by an excellent sticky toffee pudding. Highly recommend booking for evening dinner as it gets very busy, but that's just because it's so good!

Young Yeung

Google
The staff at this restaurant were incredibly friendly. We arrived around 5 PM and learned that food wasn't available yet, but they warmly welcomed us to wait until 6 PM to order. Since our children were a bit tired and hungry from walking, the staff thoughtfully introduced various snacks and drinks to them, helping them find their favorites. Dinner was excellent—the food quality was outstanding! 👍🏻 Other customers were also very kind and friendly toward the children, creating a truly welcoming atmosphere. This meal was the perfect way to conclude our day's journey.

Sean Culligan

Google
The staff here were extremely friendly and helpful. We went there two nights in a row and they remembered what we drank the night before. I had a couple of tasty pints of Harvey's and my mates had some other local beers. Overall, FILO is a great example of a traditional English pub.

Frederick Larter

Google
One of the very best pubs in Hastings. Top notch food, ale options, great atmosphere and service. Sunday roast to die for. If you haven't visited you're missing out!

Kevin Gratton

Google
A warm welcome from the staff and a very well presented Sunday roast. I will definitely go back to try Aoythip’s Thai cuisine. The journey back was well worth it. Aoythip and Pat cooking skills are the stuff off legions

Jenny Xu

Google
I liked FILO so much - I picked FILO randomly on the day I was visiting Hastings and had Sunday roast lunch there. The stuff was so friendly, warm and welcoming. I was accommodated well even I didn’t have the booking on a busy Sunday. The food (Sunday roast) was very tasty and OMG, the toffee pudding dessert 🍮! Do me a favor - you have to try it! It was served warm with all the sweet delightness! If you like to feel the local old town vibe, enjoy a lovely meal and hospitality in Hastings. This is a great place to go! 🪵🔥🍺🍷🍮🍽️🍖🤎

Chris Stereoskin

Google
Went for a group lunch on a Saturday. Very nice atmosphere, fire was on. Had the salt beef sandwich! Was well put together, reminded me of a brick lane Biegel. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Thank you. 🙏 🙌

Helen Taplin

Google
Excellent Saturday lunch. The mushroom and spinach parpadelle was delicious and fresh. Pie of the day was divine and my daughter enjoyed the burger which had lots of added tasty touches. Listen to the locals at the bar was very entertaining and the staff were warm and friendly. I highly recommend this pub. Great food at reasonable prices
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Andy B.

Yelp
Went for a Sunday roast here yesterday. They brought our meat and potatoes on a plate each, then a small dish of vegetables which I would have gauged adequate for one person, but we were expected to share it. Very, very small portion sizes, particularly considering the £12.50 per head cost. Just about got two broccoli florets and quarters of a small stick of carrot each. The beef was a little tough too, and only two small slices. There was definitely room for pudding, but looking at their sweet board, with an extra charge of £5.50 each, we decided rather than pay an extra £11 for inadequate portions we would go and buy a ginger cake for £1 at the nearby supermarket and make some custard at home. Overpriced. My advice would be to get in the car and go to the nearest Toby carvery.
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Qype User (boywas…)

Yelp
My favourite pub in Hastings. Quite old fashioned - i.e. no music, cocktails or pool tables. But it has it's own micro brewary with great beers plus an open fire in the winter.

Qype User (xla…)

Yelp
My favourite pub of Hastings set in the heart of the old town. Good old fashioned vibe with great food and real ale. I like the fact that you can actually hear what your mates have to say as there's a no music policy here. The seating arrangement is good too adding to the old fashioned feel with some lovely old wooden church like pews that make for an intimate cosy enviroment. Staff are friendly and approachable and the locals are a but above the usual rabble found in the town centre pubs.
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Isidore F.

Yelp
A real pub with real ale and real food! There's a smart restaurant room for evening meals and simpler food at lunchtime in the bar area. Prices for food are higher than much of the local competition, but are justified by the quality. I am not a real ale expert but have enjoyed several of the different beers that they brew nearby.