The Jolly Fisherman, Hastings

Beachfront micro-pub, with a few small tables and a couple of higher benches crammed into square room with a very compact counter. A few old photographs of the fishing boats and the beach hang on the walls, otherwise the appearance is fairly rustic. Friendly welcome. Ten taps on the bar-back, dispensing three cask ales (including the Red Willow Effortless, £3.70), a couple of craft keg beers and a brace of ciders.

I was the only customer in the Jolly Fisherman when I vsisted on a recent Friday afternoon after work. The small interior is decked out with wooden tables of varying heights and there is a small serving area at the rear. There is no draught beer, but there are craft beer options in a fridge at the rear. I plumped for a bottle of Burning Sky Saison a la Provision which set me back £5. A variety of home made food is available and most dishes are priced under £10. I found the service to be very friendly and it was nice to have a livener before hitting the more traditional hostelries of Hastings. I enjoyed my visit, but one beer was enough.

Official site of The Jolly Fisherman - www.jollyfishermanhastings.com

Official site of The Jolly Fisherman - www.jollyfishermanhastings.com

The Jolly Fisherman is a café bar and although I did not go in there was a board advertising beer and real cider