Located in the heart of Hastings Old Town, ten handpumps with local and countrywide beers gives this pub one of the best local real ale choices. Also up to four changing real ciders are served from casks on the bar. Also up to four changing real ciders are served from boxes behind the bar, though there is a 25p premium on half pints. There is loud live music at weekends and the RX Shantymen sing every Thursday. The pub operates a loyalty scheme from October until the end of March. The front bar is long and roomy whilst a smaller back bar is warmer and more intimate with a real fire and bar billiards table. There is also an upstairs function room hosting a range of events from blues to slot car racing. There is a terraced garden behind the pub which is delightful in warm weather.