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First In Last Out, Hastings, East Sussex

First In Last Out

4.8
4.8
190 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 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 190 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 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.

190 Reviews

  1. Annette

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service as always. Very tasty food, warm and cosy pub, fire, no loud music. Perfect

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  2. Lisa

    East Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve eaten here many times and they never disappoint. Food is amazing and the service is always welcoming, I can not fault it and even a little penguin sat on top of my Christmas pud!

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  3. Claire

    East Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great evening in the cosy pub dining room, excellent service and food- fresh ingredients with local and seasonal options.

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  4. Karen

    Devon

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic lunch at The Filo . Service and food was faultless. A very enjoyable afternoon had by us. Thank you. 😊

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  5. Janet

    East Sussex

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    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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  6. Peter

    VIP

    East Sussex

    12 reviews

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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First In Last Out is rated 4.8 stars by 190 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 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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