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First In Last Out, Hastings, East Sussex

First In Last Out

4.8
4.8
186 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 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 12:00–23:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    01424 425079
  • Website
    http://www.thefilo.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 186 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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • 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

    Innovative

  • East Sussex

    Good for groups

  • East Sussex

    Healthy

  • East Sussex

    Neighbourhood gem

  • East Sussex

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • East Sussex

    Lively

  • East Sussex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
First In Last Out (FILO) in Hastings shines with its "exceptional service" and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Diners praise the "fabulous food" including tapas, curries, and roasts. The pub's own brewed beers and cozy decor enhance the experience. With a "varied menu" and friendly staff, FILO ensures memorable visits.

186 Reviews

  1. Janet

    East Sussex

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, atmosphere was lovely and the wee Scottish lass was phenomenal! Utterly brilliant evening. First time but won’t be our last!

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  2. Peter

    East Sussex

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Could not fault anything, everything was great, as usual. Thanks Peter and Jo

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  3. sam

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went on the Thursday for the curry night. it was delicious

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  4. Lizzy

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on a Wed night after my kids got in, and had great service and a wonderful meal! So cozy on a cold night! Love it here.

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  5. Peter

    East Sussex

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    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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  6. Jo

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Peter

    East Sussex

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 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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First In Last Out is rated 4.8 stars by 186 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 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 12:00–23:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–21:00
  • 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
    Beer, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan, Wine
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