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First In Last Out, Hastings
Hastings
TN34 3EY
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Reviews of First In Last Out (Average Rating: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
Steve of N21 left this review about First In Last Out
A pub that takes its name from its position at the top of the High Street of the Old Town section of Hastings in that it was the first pub you came to back in the day when you approached the settlement of Hastings from the north and therefore subsequently the last one before you left.
A certain Liane Carroll, a Jazz vocalist, pianist and keyboardist, and resident of Hastings, frequently refers to it as a “small drugs town with a fishing problem”. This description certainly fits most of it, but not the old town with its historic houses, quaint shops and very good pubs, of which the FILO is the best and possibly the best pub in Hastings. I certainly didn’t find a better one.
Primarily a single room pub, although there is an additional function room / seating area for dining off the corridor to the back, but most of the action takes place in the bar room, with its period décor, comfortable booths and interesting fireplace as described below. All six pumps were in operation for our visit, with the ubiquitous for these parts Harvey’s Sussex Best on one and the FILO Brewery products on the other five. These were Crofters Best Bitter, Old Town Tom Craft Beer, Cardinal Sussex Porter, Gold Premium ale and Churches Pale Ale. We tried the Old Town Tom and The Cardinal Porter and they were both in good condition.
As mentioned if there is a better traditional pub in Hastings I didn’t find it (although the Mermaid did run it close), or could not visit it as the Jolly Fisherman doesn’t open on a Monday or Tuesday.
On 1st September 2023
- rating: 8
[User has posted 2094 recommendations about 1985 pubs]
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about First In Last Out
Distinctive facade with two slightly bowed windows. Cosy interior with the small bar to one side and a row of traditional wooden booths on the other, separated by its well-known open fireplace. Extra seating in an enclosed patio at the back (which is also where the beer festival stillages can be found). Six handpumps offering four of their own brews such as Gold (£4.20) and Old Town Tom plus Harvey's and a changing guest. Overall, well worth seeking out.
On 18th June 2023
- rating: 8
[User has posted 8061 recommendations about 8061 pubs]
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Moby Duck left this review about First In Last Out
A very decent pub with a very comfortable interior, there were five beers on while I was there, four from FILO and a guest of Harveys Sussex Bitter, the FILO Churches was nice enough. Worth the walk to the top of town.
On 13th October 2020
- rating: 7
[User has posted 1868 recommendations about 1841 pubs]
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- Bar Billiards : No last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : Yes - October - last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _
- Function Room : Yes - From review - last updated 11 May 2014 by Dave McNally
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Live Music : Yes last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 22 March 2022 by paulof horsham
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _