The Jenny Lind, Hastings

Considering the Jenny Lind markets itself partly as a hotel, I was expecting something a little less, I don't know: grungy. Loud (not deafening, but not background either) reggae was playing as I entered, although the music selection did vary considerably during my visit. The front bar (where I spent my time) features lots of bare boards, stools and high wooden tables. This is a bright airy room, looking out onto the busy (with people, not traffic) High Street. Behind the main bar is another room, which seemed a little gloomier from what I remember. At the bar, there's seven pumps; two offer Theakstons products (including Old Peculier) while the rest are more locally focussed, several serving ale from Hastings Brewery - my Pale was a little cloudy but tasted just fine. Prices are reasonable too, starting at £3.19. The lager range is pretty standard, but I did note a triple font for wine. It may sound like I wasn't too keen. Not the case - I'd definitely recommend this one for a Hastings pub crawl, but it's certainly more pub than swanky Hilton.

Jenny Lind official site with menu and event details - jennylindhastings.co.uk

Jenny Lind official site with menu and event details - jennylindhastings.co.uk