We came with our family last Saturday and it was absolutely amazing! Brillant food, lovely service and such a good atmosphere. The monkfish I had was outstanding and the duck was cooked perfectly. Would highly recommend!

We had the most amazing food. We are lucky to eat out now and then, but I can honestly say that the meal we had, was one of the best, if not the best that we have had in a long time. The balance of...flavour in the sauces and the creativity that it was presented was second to none. The chief should work in a 5 star restaurant. I can't wait to go again and again. In fact it's ruined all other restaurants and pubs for us.More

We booked this pub/restaurant for lunch yesterday (22nd Sept.) But on arrival we found it locked up and a sign saying closed for private party. We rang the bell and called by phone, but no answer!!! We had heard a good report about this venue...but will think twice about re-booking and being embarrassed after recommending the Stag to our friend. Not impressed!More

We had an excellent meal here. Haven’t been to The Stag for years, it’s changed somewhat. Excellent fish starters and duck mains, with unusual tweaks and combinations, and husband had a delicious pud. . Attentive friendly service. Will certainly revisit.

The chef here deserves the highest praise. The hake dish is sublime being so delicious and inventive, it knocked my socks off. Best meal I have had in ages and I eat out a lot. Service was charming as well. Could not recommend more highly.More

This has to be the best place to eat in Hastings. The food is out of this world, and the service outstanding. A pretty good wine list as well! Definitely recommend a visit to anyone who enjoys quality food made with passion and at the...right price. Can't wait to come back!!More

Wow, the quality of the food in this small cosy pub is outstanding, close to fine dining standard, excellent, can't wait to go again.More

Today a group of us (12 people) enjoyed a delicious lunch at The Stag celebrating my 60th birthday. I’d booked the lunch via email with Nick the proprietor who was helpful & efficient organising our menu choices, where we’d like to sit etc. The courtyard...had been decorated with birthday banners which was a lovely surprise when I arrived (thanks Nick!) and we were met with friendly professional service. Food was delicious, I highly recommend the hake and the gooseberry parfait was absolutely divine! A wonderful afternoon which we all thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you.More

Second time visiting this pub and will definitley back. Beautiful little garden at the back, the staff were really lovely, great drink selection, and the food was amazing- really interesting menu, and executed beautifully.

We had an excellent meal at the Stag . The food is of a really high quality , beautifully presented and reasonably priced . This was not our first visit and as always we enjoy going. Whilst the lovely lady waiting and in the bar...was obviously very busy she was really pleasant , friendly and welcoming . We live in Hove and always book when we are over in HastingsMore

Came for lunch on the recommendation from the pub down the road which didn't serve food, it was amazing, more a restaurant than a pub lunch, even the chip were 'proper' home made not from a packet and more like roast potatoes. Lovely place too,...very friendly people. My friend is veggie and often the options are limited but not here. Couldn't recommend more highly.More

Wow! Would have been a 5 star rating but the hake was warm, due to the lovely barmaid/ waitress having to wait on tables, change a barrel and serve the local billiards clients. However, she was still absolutely lovely. ( Didn't get her name). Our...starters were lovely, nicely cooked and huge portions. The trout and the burrata were tasty. Our mains, we both chose the hake, great choice. The brown shrimp and coronation butter were lovely. The waitress ( the only member of staff we saw during our 2 hour visit) was an absolutely lovely person. Polte, friendly and coped so well with everything on her plate. Will return.More