BLOG: The Beacon, Hastings

Whether you’re off for a blustery walk, needing to sooth the soul after a hard weekend or just wanting to catch up with your favourites, why not book yourself into ours and let us take care of yours…

On the menu this week…

• Local roast lamb, Dauphinois potatoes
• Nut Roast (ve), sweet potato puree
• Sussex Smokie; Rock-a-nore smoked Haddock in a rich cheese sauce, topped with mash

Each main comes with squashed roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a home brewed gravy.

Kids meals of meat/veggie bangers, or half roast available each week.

Dessert is a choice of Raspberry Fool or warm (vegan) Brownie.

From the bar we have a carefully selected choice of wines, beers and weekly cocktails, plus hot drinks to warm you up if you so need…

To book your table please call us on (01424) 431 305 or email beaconhastings@gmail.com

We’re open again, serving up a lovingly cooked traditional Sunday roast! Using mostly locally sourced ingredients, everything is freshly prepared here at the house so why not pay us a visit, bring a loved one and let us take care of your Sunday service.

This week…

• Local pork, herby stuffing, apple sauce
• Beacons Best Nut Roast (vegan), sweet potato puree
• Sussex Smokie; Rock-a-nore smoked haddock in a rich cheese sauce, topped with mash

Each main comes with squashed roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a home brewed gravy.

Dessert is a choice of Rhubarb Fool or a warm chocolate vegan Brownie…

From the bar we have our home made “Toot Rock” Sloe Gin (whilst stocks last) which we pour into a cold glass of Prosecco for the perfect start to your afternoon!

Did you know….

We now have spaces designated for private dining, meetings, small events and gatherings?

We understand the importance of space, particularly during these weird times, so we’ve been working towards providing more secluded areas designated to seat larger parties (8-10ish) for lunches or for smaller events; meetings etc. Please get in touch to either book your party in or discuss your requirements.

Get in touch; beaconhastings@gmail.com (01424) 431 305

After a busy Christmas (thanks to those who came) here at the house and a relatively quiet January, we’re now ready to throw the doors open once again. Kicking off this Sunday (6th) with, of course, a home cooked Roast…

• Local Topside of beef, fresh Horseradish
• Beacon’s Best Nut Roast (v) (ve)
• Sussex Smokie; Rock-a-nore smoked haddock in a rich cheese sauce, topped with mash

Each main comes with smashed roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables & a home brewed gravy.

Dessert is a choice of Lemon Posset with homemade shortbread or warm vegan Brownie…

Kids menu of half roast or meat/veggie bangers available each week.

Spaces currently limited to 40 so booking highly recommended….

Come Dine With Us…

Our main dining room and bar will be open as usual but we now have two private dining areas available for larger parties, please let us know if you’d like to book you and your guests into one of them. Its also advisable to book your choice of meal before your visit to ensure you get your first choice….

Entering the New Year….

As we slowly reemerge, we’ll be planning more and more to happen for the coming of Spring. Stay tuned for news on the opening of our gardens and outdoor kitchen; fresh new menus and events…

Until then please do consider us for your meeting, book group, gathering, party or event….

For all enquiries or to book a table write to us at beaconhastings@gmail.com or call us on (01424) 431 305

We have just a few tables left for this Sunday, the final day we will be opening this year…

• Local topside of beef, fresh Horseradish
• Sussex Smokie; Rock-a-nore smoked Haddock in a cheese sauce topped with mash
• Beacon best nut roast (vegan & vegetarian options)

Each main served with smashed roasted garlic potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables & a home brewed gravy.

Kids meals of half roast or meat/veggie bangers also available.

Dessert is a choice of chocolate orange tart or apple, blueberry cinnamon crumble (vegan)

For bookings please call (01424) 431 305 or email beaconhastings@gmail.com

Happy Christmas from us all at The Beacon!

Come and join us a for a festive feast this Sunday, book early to avoid disappointment…

• Locally raised chicken, herb stuffing
• Sussex Smokie; Rock-a-nore smoked Haddock in a cheese sauce topped with mash
• Mushroom, chestnut & cranberry tart (ve)

Each main comes with smashed roasted garlic potatoes, seasonal vegetables & a home brewed gravy.

Kids meals of half roast or meat/veggie bangers available each week.

Dessert is Apple, blueberry & cinnamon crumble (vegan option available)

Come and find us on top of the West Hill; we’ll be ready with a log fire, a drink of your choice and our classic home cooked Sunday Roast menu…

Friday – Now Closed- Private Hire Available

Saturday – Private Hire

And so to Sunday – 12-6 (food served til 3.30ish)

• Local roast pork, herby stuffing & apple sauce
• Sussex Smokie; Rock-a-nore smoked Haddock in a rich cheese sauce topped with mash
• Butternut squash, chickpea & spinach Filo Pie (ve)

Each main comes with squashed roasted garlic potatoes, seasonal vegetables & a home brewed gravy.

Kids menu of meat/veggie bangers or half roast available every week.

Dessert is a choice of Lemon Drizzle sponge pudding or apple, blueberry cinnamon Crumble (ve)

To book a table – (01424) 431 305 beaconhastings@gmail.com

Come and visit us for the final Friday opening of this year! Hand stretched pizzas from the Garden Kitchen, music, fully stocked bar and a fire should you be feeling the recent chill.

We will, no doubt, return next year for more Fridays and may well be able to accommodate your private hire needs in the mean time. But, for now, thanks to everyone that has been involved, its been great…

Friday 5-9ish Garden Kitchen & Bar

Saturday – Private Hire

Sunday Lunch 12-6 (food served til 3.30ish)

Our Sundays will continue right up until Christmas so watch out, we may get steadily more and more festive. This week, though, its a classic…

• Local roast lamb, minted redcurrant
• Sussex Smokie; Rock-a-nore smoked Haddock in a rich cheese sauce, topped with mash
• Beacon Best Nut Roast (veggie & vegan option)

Each main comes with squashed roasted garlic potatoes, seasonal vegetables & a home brewed gravy.

Kids meals of half roast or veggie/meat bangers always available.

Dessert this week is a choice of Eton Mess or vegan Brownie.

For bookings please get in touch (01424) 431 305 beaconhastings@gmail.com

Whether you’d like a cosy seat inside by the fire or to brave the breeze outside by a brazier, we have a place for you and your favourites this weekend….

Friday 6pm – Garden Kitchen & bar

Our Syd will be hand stretching and stone baking his fab pizzas out in the back yard for you, always with a meat, veggie and vegan option, plus fully stocked bar.

Saturday – Private Hire

Sunday Lunch 12-6 (food served til 3.30ish)

• Local topside of beef, fresh Horseradish
• Sussex Smokie; Rock-a-nore smoked Haddock in a rich cheese sauce, topped with mash
• Beacon Best Nut Roast (veggie & vegan options)

Each main comes with Yorkshire pudding, squashed roasted garlic potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a home brewed gravy.

Dessert is a choice of Winter Pavlova or vegan Brownie.

To book a table, or for any other enquiries, please email us on beaconhastings@gmail.com or phone (01424) 431 305

Thursday 7.30 – 9pm The Poetry Brothel – (Doors & bar from 6.30)

Don’t miss this intimate event of spoken word and music brought to you by a select cast of talent. For more info see HERE

Friday – Garden Kitchen & Bar 6pm onwards

Seating indoors & out, freshly made pizzas from the Garden Kitchen and fully stocked bar. Bring a game, bring your favourites and make our home your destination for a cozy night in…or wrap up and take a seat outside by a roaring fire!

Saturday – Private Hire

Sunday Lunch – 12-6 (Food served til 3.30ish)

• Locally raised roast chicken, herby stuffing
• Sussex Smokie; Rock-a-nore smoked haddock in a rich cheese sauce topped with mash
• Puy & Porter Pot Pie; Lentils & vegetables braised in a rich porter gravy, topped with butterbean mash (ve)

Each main comes with squashed, roasted garlic potatoes, seasonal vegetables & a home brewed gravy

Dessert is a choice of Lemon Drizzle sponge pudding or warm vegan Brownie.

Kids meals of half roast or veggie & meat bangers available each week.

Final Call For Christmas Day!

The final week to register your interest in the chance to spend Christmas Day with us here at The Beacon – Mulled cider cabin, log fires, festive decoration, canapes & welcome drink on arrival plus a four course meal, £85 per head.

For bookings please email beaconhastings@gmail.com or call us on (01424) 431 305

So, whilst we’re all up for celebrating Bonfire Night (and we will!), we’re also sensitive to those with more legs who tend not to enjoy the loud bangs associated with such occasions. Feel free to join us this Friday for a night by the bonfire! £10 per head gives you a seat by a roaring brazier and a baked potato loaded with veg chilli, sour cream & cheese (vegan without). A larger bonfire will be lit further down the land for those wishing to burn effigies or simply sip mulled cider whilst staring into the flames. Booking recommended.

Saturday – Private Hire

Sunday Lunch – 12-6 (food served til 3.30ish)

Tables still currently available for this Sundays home cooked roast…

• Local roast pork, apple sauce
• Sussex Smokie – Rock-a-nore smoked Haddock in a rich cheese sauce, topped with mashed potato
• Puy & Porter Pot Pie (ve) – Puy lentils & vegetables slowly simmered in a rich Porter gravy, topped with celeriac & butter bean mash

Each main comes with skin on squashed roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a home brewed gravy.

Dessert is a choice of two classics – chocolate sponge with chocolate custard or apple & cinnamon crumble (vegan)

For bookings please call us on (01424) 431 305 or email beaconhastings@gmail.com

Ahem…a little reminder….

We may endeavour to open our home on Christmas Day this year! Festive decor, mulled cider cabin, home made sloe Gin cocktails and a lovingly cooked traditional four course Christmas lunch.

Interested? Please get in touch ASAP to register your interest, we will confirm bookings by November 15th.

*£85 per head inclusive of welcome drink and all food*