Harden's survey result
Summary
This family-run chippy in a wooden shack right on the town’s fishermen’s beach is now in its third decade, and wins plaudits for its “excellent fresh seafood”, straight off the boat. “Friendly staff” and “generous portions” make it a “great location for a family seaside lunch” – although it’s at its “best when not too busy”. “Booking is highly recommended – you may have to wait for a dull midweek in the ‘off’ season to get a walk-in table!”
Summary
“A go-to place for fresh fish” – “right on the beach amongst the fishing boats” in “one of the most attractive parts of the Hastings shoreline” – this weather-beaten wooden shack offers “great value” with its “huge portions”, and is “very popular with both visitors and locals”.
Summary
“Fish straight off the day boats” means this very functional operation can knock out “delicious fish ’n’ chips”. Factor in the “great location” near the harbour, the “catch of the day” specials, the “great value” and “proper mugs of tea” – no wonder “booking is essential” (phone only).
Summary
“You’re at the seaside, so it’s gotta be fish ’n’ chips, and Maggie’s has to be the destination”; it may have humble décor (plastic table cloths etc), but the “fabulous view over the Hastings fishing fleet” more than compensates for that, hence its popularity (“advise booking as it’s usually full!”).
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Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, TN34 3DW
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £19.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.60 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, TN34 3DW
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑4 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑4 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑4 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑8 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑8 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑8 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑4 pm |
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