About

Hastings Pier was originally designed by renowned Victorian engineer Eugenius Birch and opened on a wet and windy August Bank Holiday Monday in 1872 by the Earl of Granville, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. The opening was a very grand affair, complete with a celebratory banquet. Find out more in our history of Hastings Pier page.

There are a number of eateries on the pier: the Pavilion Restaurant and Bar which serves food until 7.00pm every day, and drinks until 7.30. The deck building also has two cafes, ‘The Top Deck’ which is open when the sun is shining, and ‘The Memories Cafe’ which is cosy and warm when the weather’s not so nice.