The Stag, Hastings

Official site of the Stag Inn - www.staghastings.co.uk

Attractive pub located up a flight of steps above the footway (which is itself elevated some distance above road level). Traditional inside, retaining a twin bar layout and plenty of old wood. Four handpumps in the front bar and two more (of the old-fashioned short-handled type) somewhat hidden away in the back room, offering a full range of Shepherd Neame beers. Hosts various folk music events, and has some interesting Jack-in-the-Green photographs on display. Slightly let down by rather unfriendly bar staff - but perhaps I caught them on a bad day (and it certainly had been a very busy bank holiday weekend) - otherwise pretty good.

Official site of the Stag Inn - www.staghastings.co.uk