Where to Drink in St Leonards-on-Sea
We’ve pulled together a list of the best bars in St Leonards-on-Sea right now. The town’s small but full of personality - natural wine, Sussex-brewed beer, and intimate cocktail spots with plenty of character. If you’re heading out in this neighbourhood, these are the places to know.
1. Cactus Hound
A cocktail bar with a laid-back edge. Expect classics done well, a few inventive twists, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay put for the night.
Known for | Cocktails done right, easy late-night spot | Western Rd, TN37 6DJ
2. Collected Fictions
Neighbourhood wine and beer bar with an ever-changing list of natural bottles and craft pours. A place to drop in for one glass, or leave with a bottle for later.
Known for | Natural wine and small-batch beer in a relaxed setting | London Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN37 6AE
3. Wermut Bar
Sleeper Store transforms once a week into this tiny cocktail bar, serving seasonal mixes that never repeat. Intimate, fleeting, and all the better for it.
Known for | Thursday - Saturday pop-up with seasonal cocktails | Kings Rd, TN37 6DY
4. Farmyard
Farmyard is celebrated for its natural and biodynamic wine list, poured alongside bold, seasonal plates. A St Leonards essential for anyone serious about good wine.
Known for | Natural bottles that pair with seasonal plates | Kings Rd, TN37 6DY
5. Three Legs Brewing
Three Legs pours its own small-batch beers from the taproom inside Heist Market - from crisp lagers to hoppy IPAs, served with the lively buzz of the market around you.
Known for | Small-batch, experimental brewing | Norman Rd, Saint Leonards-on-sea TN37 6NH