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First In Last Out, Hastings, East Sussex

First In Last Out

4.8
4.8
182 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
  • Dog-friendly
The First In Last Out (FILO), is a family run free-house in the Old Town of Hastings. Alongside our award winning beer, we serve quality food prepared from scratch. We offer lunch and dinner everyday, including our ever popular Tapas night (Monday), Indian Thali (Thursday) and Sunday roasts.

The brewery is located just two minutes away from the pub, where we produce five regular ales using a full mash-tun process. We love live music and host regular Sunday evening gigs, of which details can be found on our website.

The pub is popular with locals and tourists alike, who love to get cosy in our booth seating or warm up on cold winters' days around our unique central fireplace.

Dogs and children are most welcome.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, British, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01424 425079
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • East Sussex

    Best Overall

  • East Sussex

    Best Food

  • East Sussex

    Best Service

  • East Sussex

    Best Ambience

  • East Sussex

    Best Value

  • East Sussex

    Good for business meals

  • East Sussex

    Child-friendly

  • East Sussex

    Good for groups

  • East Sussex

    Healthy

  • East Sussex

    Neighbourhood gem

  • East Sussex

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • East Sussex

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
First In Last Out is a charming local gem, known for its "great as usual" midweek offers and authentic Indian Thali nights. Guests rave about the "fantastic atmosphere," "friendly staff," and consistently "amazing" food. With varied menus, including exceptional tapas and Sunday roasts, it's a must-visit in Hastings.

182 Reviews
  1. Peter

    East Sussex

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous tapas on Monday nights . Food is great and the open fire is lovely

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  2. Jo

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb Sunday roast, we all had the Romney Marsh lamb and it didn’t disappoint. Friendly staff and the pace of service was good and the wine list reasonable. Definitely go back but maybe ask to be seated in the main bar which had lots more atmosphere than the back room where we were the only diners.

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  3. Gaz

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasty tasty food. Awesome service. Drinks outstanding. Would deffo go back and back again. Thank you.

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  4. Peter

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. The roast was the best we’ve had in years.

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  5. Cheryl

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a lovely pub with a separate dining room if you don’t want to eat in the bar. Food is great and Kiran, our waitress was amazing! We always make a point of eating here when we are in Hastings and are never disappointed.

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  6. Peter

    East Sussex

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been many many times to tapas at the Filo and it never ever disappoints. We really enjoyed the Spanish style mussels this time, which have only recently been introduced. Thanks as ever. Peter and Jo

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  7. Tessa

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant food - one of the best curries I've ever eaten. The atmosphere both in the pub and the dining room is really warm and inviting. The staff are brilliant, really attentive and personable. We've booked again to try their roast dinner! Highly recommend.

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  8. Caroline

    Kent

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As ever - great food , fun service and excellent value for money . Thank you

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  9. Kayleigh

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely midweek dinner! Ordered the FILO burger and It was SO tasty! Love the FILO’s cosy decor, feels like home from home and as I’m doing sober for October had an excellent non alcoholic pint of Budvar with my meal which is the best non alcoholic beer I’ve had on tap! Definitely would recommend

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  10. LouLou

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved out roast at FILO cooked to perfection - we sat in the pub rather then dining area as we wanted the ambiance and the heat from the roaring fire 🔥 in the turn to winter We were a few minutes late so staff rushed to ensure we preordered as the kitchen shuts around 3pm - We will definitely be back for more - thanks to all the staff at FILO XX

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First In Last Out is rated 4.8 stars by 182 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for First In Last Out

14-15 High St, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 3EY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    A259
  • Area
    Hastings
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, British, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
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