Yates Hastings

This iconic high street pub and bar sits right at the heart of Hastings town centre, just 150 metres from the seafront.

This iconic high street pub and bar sits right at the heart of Hastings town centre, just 150 metres from the seafront. Currently trading as a managed house, the venue is now available on a new 5-year Tenancy Agreement, offering an exciting chance for a new operator to take on one of Hastings’ best-located hospitality businesses. Inside, the pub features a split-level, open-plan layout designed for all-day trade. A striking 14-metre bar curves along the main floor, serving a mix of booths, sofas, high stools, and bar tables that comfortably seat over 100 guests while still leaving plenty of space for dancing and socialising. By day, it’s a relaxed spot for food, pool, and sport, while evenings come alive with DJ nights, karaoke twice a week, and big-screen sports viewing that keep the energy flowing. The venue also benefits from a fully fitted trade kitchen, which not only supports the bar’s food offer but also successfully operates a Dark Kitchen model — providing extra revenue streams that a new operator can continue or expand. Outside, the site holds a pavement licence for 8 tables (32 covers), adding kerb appeal and additional capacity during busy summer months. With an 8am–1am licence daily (extended to 3am on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday), this pub is a central player in the Hastings nightlife scene and primed for an ambitious operator to make their mark. Key Features • Prime location in a vibrant, busy bar scene that covers all markets, popular with town centre users, daytime visitors, post-work socialisers and those on a Big Night Out • Rarely available 3am weekend late license, which doesn’t come to the market often • Ready to go into operation with an established high-volume, high traffic trade • Fully fitted trade kitchen with potential to develop food offer and "dark kitchen" options Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £12,045 • Full deposit: £11,250 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £865 • Guide rent (annual): £45,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £1,014,023 • Forecast turnover (annual): £1,014,023 Ideal Operator This business will appeal to many people; however, we are seeking an experienced, independent, entrepreneurial single/multiple operator who has the vision to see beyond the current branded operation, rebrand it and continue to evolve this venue into a fantastic multi-faceted business. Experience in late-night venues and liaising with local authorities to build and maintain a strong reputation as a fun, vibrant and safe place to spend an evening would be ideal. This bar is ready to go; it has great space and facilities, which, combined with your experience, ideas, and enthusiasm, will create a fantastic winning offer! Private Accommodation 1x 1-bed managers flat. Regional Manager's Thoughts This is the first time this site has been available to the Tenancy Market, and a unique opportunity to take on a sizeable late-night venue in the heart of Hastings and a fantastic opportunity for an entrepreneurial operator to make their mark and take on an already great site and develop it into an even more fantastic one. If you can enhance this as the place to be in Hastings, then give us a call! Surrounding Area Hastings is a bustling seaside town in East Sussex, famous for its historic Old Town, thriving cultural scene, and sandy beach — all of which attract millions of visitors each year. The pub’s location, just 150 metres from the seafront and 300 metres from Hastings train station, ensures excellent visibility and steady trade from tourists, commuters, and locals alike. The town centre is home to a lively mix of independent bars, cafés, and restaurants, with South Coast nightlife continuing to grow in appeal. Events such as the Hastings Seafood & Wine Festival, Fat Tuesday Music Festival, and the summer Carnival Week bring additional footfall, making it an all-year-round destination. With its central location, strong evening licence, and proximity to both the beachfront and station, this is a standout pub tenancy in Hastings. For an ambitious operator, it offers the chance to grow a versatile, all-day venue that’s already a go-to for sport, entertainment, and nightlife on the Sussex coast.