Cuckoo Ales

The term "cuckoo ale" comes from a custom among 19th century workmen, particularly in Shropshire. They'd stop work as soon as they heard the first cuckoo of the year, and take the day as a holiday. They'd then go off and drink ale outdoors to welcome the cuckoo - and that beer would be named the cuckoo ale.

Pubs, Real Ales, & Breweries near Hastings, East Sussex

There are a number of great breweries and pubs serving real ales in Hastings, St Leonards, and the surrounding area. Here is a list of some of them:

Current Breweries near Hastings

• Hastings Brewery - a small microbrewery, opened in October 2010
• FILO - brewpub in Hastings' Old Town, featured in several national newspapers.
• White Brewing Company - based in Bexhill, changed ownership in 2010.

Former Breweries

• Cuckoo Ales - opened in 2006, and brewed at the FILO site.

Real Ale Pubs in Hastings

Coming soon.