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Drink and dine in Hull

For visitors who love good food and great drinks, Hull is a destination worth discovering. With its mix of traditional pubs, modern restaurants, and independent cafés, Hull offers an authentic and affordable food experience that rivals much larger cities.

Check out some of our recommendations below:

Modern British and Fine Dining

If you’re looking for a special meal in Hull, the city has several standout restaurants offering modern British cuisine with a local twist. Expect beautifully presented dishes, seasonal menus, and ingredients sourced from Yorkshire and the Humber region. With many of Hull’s top restaurants within walking distance of the Old Town and Marina, these are perfect if you’re staying in the city centre.

Butler Whites

  • 2 - 3 Humber Street

Butler Whites were the first restaurant to bring bistro-style dining to Humber Street back in 2016…

Butler Whites

The Lantern

  • 46 - 48 Whitefriargate

Long established restaurant, situated in the heart of Hull city centre, serving classic British…

The Lantern

Garbutts

  • 54 Princes Avenue

Garbutts Bar is a cornerstone of Hull’s vibrant Princes Avenue, proudly entering its 20th year…

Garbutts

Atom Bar

  • 38 Princes Avenue

Here at Atom we like to keep things pretty simple, great beer, great spirits and great coffee. We're…

Atom Bar

Tapasya @ Marina

  • 2 -3 Humber Dock Street

Tapasya Marina provides an extraordinary fusion of authentic Indian cuisine where the unusual is…

Tapasya @ Marina

Bilocca

  • Hull College

Discover Bilocca, Hull College’s vibrant new training restaurant, named in honour of Lilian Bilocca…

Bilocca

Furley and Co.

  • 18 - 20 Princes Dock Street

  We are Town centre Craft beer cafe bar and grill, we are a daytime venue and a family run pub

Furley and Co.

Casual dining and Street Food

Hull also has a wide variety of relaxed, affordable dining options, with everything from independent burger joints, global street food kitchens, family friendly eateries and even an assortment of vegan and vegetarian cafes. Our top tip is checking out Trinity Market. This must-visit for tourists offers everything from artisan pizzas to Asian fusion food under one historic roof.

Crown and Cushion

  • 11 - 15 Trinity House Lane

This is the Crown and Cushion. A blend of handcrafted everything, mercurial craft beer and real…

Crown and Cushion

Five Guys

  • Kingswood Leisure Park

  Five Guys is an American burger restaurant that hopped the pond in 2013. They put quality…

Five Guys

Humber Arena

  • 204 Ferensway

Hull's number 1 sports bar showing all live sporting events. Open daily til late serving food and a…

Humber Arena

The Friary

  • 48 Whitefriargate

The Friary Fish and Chips - Serving delicious freshly prepared traditional fish and chips, pies…

The Friary

The Bowery

  • 30 - 32 Princes Avenue

A family-friendly pub in the centre of Princess Avenue, the Bowery is the perfect host for every…

The Bowery

Naija Fusion

  • 210 Newland Avenue

Naija Fusion in Hull offers a mouthwatering menu and exclusive online deals. Order now and satisfy…

Naija Fusion

Bob Carvers

  • 3 Chapel Street

It all began in 1888 by Bob Carver in a canvas stall in the cold open air market. Making the most of…

Bob Carvers

Barleys

  • 216 Newland Avenue

Sunday Lunch is back! Our all-vegan Sunday Roast returns this October Join us from 12pm every Sunday…

Barleys

McCoys

  • Colonial Chambers

Located in a listed building which was a former merchant office, McCoy’s is a coffee shop based in…

McCoys

Garbutts

  • 54 Princes Avenue

Garbutts Bar is a cornerstone of Hull’s vibrant Princes Avenue, proudly entering its 20th year…

Garbutts

Goldenfry

  • 41 - 42 Saville Street

Fish and chips to takeaway, enjoy in the restaurant or on the outdoor seating area.

Goldenfry

Hull’s pub and bar scene

No food and drink guide to Hull would be complete without mentioning its pubs. Hull is famous for having one of the highest numbers of pubs per capita in the UK, and many of them are full of character. From traditional pubs serving local ales and classic pub food, along with cozy interiors with centuries of history, to Hull’s modern bar scene serving stylish cocktails and locally brewed IPAs, you’re bound to find the perfect watering hole for your needs. Our top tip? The Humber Street Fruit Market area contains many brilliant modernised bars, perfect for finding just the right tipple.

Hoi

  • 22 - 24 Princes Avenue

We have a wide and varied range of drinks available for you – Cocktails, Craft Beers, Hand Pull…

Hoi

Crown and Cushion

  • 11 - 15 Trinity House Lane

This is the Crown and Cushion. A blend of handcrafted everything, mercurial craft beer and real…

Crown and Cushion

Hygge

  • 6 Humber Street

Situated in Hull's thriving Fruit Market, Hygge is a cosmopolitan, inclusive and on trend. We offer…

Hygge

Asylum

  • Hull University Union

The University of Hull's very own nightclub with a wide range of events on across the calendar…

Asylum

Firebox

  • Mill Street

Shout out to Hull students Firebox is FREE ENTRY ALWAYS for students. Every weekend, we're…

Firebox

Bar 82

  • 16 Princes Dock Street

Bar 82 is a boutique venue serving high quality food and beverage in an elegant and fashionable…

Bar 82

Spati

  • 27 Newland Avenue

Berlin style bar and off licence. Specialising in German and Belgian beers.

Spati

Bar Babylon

  • 48 - 50 Lowgate

Bar Babylon found on Lowgate in the Old Town, is the “must do” destination for the more refined…

Bar Babylon

Nanouk

  • 6 Market Place

We are a small independent business trying to bring socialising and nature together. Our living…

Nanouk

Garbutts

  • 54 Princes Avenue

Garbutts Bar is a cornerstone of Hull’s vibrant Princes Avenue, proudly entering its 20th year…

Garbutts

Arthouse

  • 14 Princes Avenue

A popular Princes Avenue bar that hosts regular music nights and art exhibitions alongside a great…

Arthouse

Coffee Shops and Sweet Treats

There’s even the thriving local independent coffee scene, where visitors can enjoy specialty coffee roasted locally, homemade cakes and pastries and world-class brunches. If you’re looking for great places outside the city centre to catch up, you should definitely check out Newland Avenue for a great assortment of fantastic coffee shops.

Brew

  • Kingston House

Brew is a Cafe bar located in the heart of Hull city centre. We specialise in local craft beer…

Brew

Liquid Jade

  • Custom House

An independent tea house and coffee shop with over 40 varieties of loose leaf tea and a range of…

Liquid Jade

Living Room

  • Jubilee Central

Living Room Coffee Shop is a new, independent café located on the main street in Hull city…

Living Room

Garbutts

  • 54 Princes Avenue

Garbutts Bar is a cornerstone of Hull’s vibrant Princes Avenue, proudly entering its 20th year…

Garbutts

So whether you’re here for a weekend break or a longer stay, make sure exploring Hull’s food and drink scene is high on your itinerary—you’ll leave well-fed and pleasantly surprised!

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