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Now the warmer weather is here, it’s time to experience Hull’s many great outdoor drinking and dining spots.

Check out our guide and enjoy time with friends and family alfresco!

 

Ambiente

5 Humber St, Hull HU1 1TG

Independent Tapas Restaurant & Sherry Bar

 

Bar 82

16 Princes Dock Street Hull, HU1 2LP

With outside seating and a new outdoor courtyard with a state-of-the-art retractable roof, Bar 82 is a great place to catch up with friends.

 

Berts Pasta & Gelato

1 Humber Street Hull, HU1 1TG

A casual way of dining with good quality food, with seating overlooking the Marina.

 

Brewdog

30 Princes Dock Street, HU1 2PQ

30 taps of awesome craft beer, bbq food a quayside balcony.

 

Butler & Whites

2-3 Humber St, Hull, HU1 1TU

A popular eatery at the heart of the Fruit Market with a great outdoor seating area – a perfect place to relax.

 

Chinese Whispers

Humber Street, Hull, HU1 1TH

Enjoy terrace dining and drinks with new, cosy lighting and heating.

 

Crown & Cushion

11-15 Trinity House Lane, Hull, HU1 2JA

A blend of handcrafted everything from mercurial craft beer, real cider, wholesome grub, twisted cocktails, great company and even better times.

 

Cuban Pete’s

18 Humber Street, Hull, HU1 1XE

Cocktails, Street Food, Tequila, Mezcal and Rum – enjoy at Humber Streets newest place!!

 

Dexters

 2 Posterngate, Hull HU1 2JN

Dexters is located within the historic old town area of Hull, overlooking the Minster, with alfresco dining in Trinity Square.

 

Furley & Co

18-20 Princes Dock Street Hull, HU1 2LP

Enjoy craft beer and cider, good wine and food outside, along Princes Dock Street.

 

Holiday Inn Hull Marina

Castle St, Hull HU1 2BX

Enjoying a delicious meal or some refreshing drinks on the beautiful Alfresco dining area.

 

Hull Minster

Trinity Square, South Church Side, Hull, HU1 1RR

Serving locally sourced, home made food to our community, Trinity Room is an award winning café that serves the church by feeding its people and by giving all profits back to the Minster.

 

Humber Fish Company

Humber St, Hull, HU1 1TU

A seafood lover’s paradise and great place to spend time with friends and family.

 

Hygge

6 Humber Street, Hull, HU1 1TU

Get comfy. Take a break. It’s all about relaxation on Humbers Street.

 

Larkin’s Bar

48 Newland Ave, Hull, HU5 3AE

Family friendly with a wonderful, rustic outdoor seating area which has its own outdoor bar.

 

Level Café Bar & Grill

160 Newland Ave, Hull, HU5 2NN

Whether you are calling in for a cocktail, settling down for a meal or celebrating a special occasion, Level is the meeting place promising you friendly and attentive service.

 

Liquid Jade

Custom House Yard, off Whitefriargate, Hull, HU1 2ER

A great place in the city centre for a bite to eat and a coffee on the go or sit and relax in Zebedee’s Yard.

 

McCoys

Colonial Chambers 32 Princes Dock Street Hull, HU1 2JX

A coffee shop based in the heart of Hull, serving delicious food. Featuring a large, outside, waterside seating area – a great sun trap!

 

Pave

16 – 20 Princes Avenue, Hull, HU5 3QA

It’s the place to enjoy great fresh food, superb hand-pulled beers, imported bottled beers, wines, fair-trade tea & coffee.

 

Ponto Lounge

2-4 King Edward Street Hull, HU1 3SS

Located in the city centre, offering delicious food and drink with a sense of fun! Enjoy outside or takeaway.

 

Sebu

Floor 12 K2 Building, 60 Bond St, Hull HU1 3EN

Indulge in a culinary journey at Sebu and discover a new level of dining experience in Hull.

 

Sleepers Bar & Kitchen

47-49 Newland Ave, Hull HU5 3BG

All-day dining on pub classics in a spacious trendy bar with exposed brickwork and wooden floors.

 

Tapasya

2-3 Humber Dock St, Hull HU1 1TB

Tapasya Marina is proud to serve Indian food, eating isn’t just about feeding the body but also feeding the soul – our takeaway and restaurant engages all of your senses.

 

Taphouse

70 Humber Street, Fruit Market, Hull, HU1 1TU

This stylish bar is the region’s largest brewpub offering almost 40 draught craft beers, lagers and ciders, plus bottled and canned beers, wines and spirits.

 

Thieving Harrys

72 Humber Street, Hull, HU1 1UD

Situated on the corner of Humber Street and Humber Place, Thieving Harrys is a recognised fixture of the Fruit Market. And for a very good reason too.

 

The Admiral Of The Humber

1 Anlaby Rd, Hull, HU1 2NR

A traditional pub, serving real ales and all-day pub food with an outdoor seating area.

 

The Bowery

30-32 Princes Avenue, Hull, HU5 3QQ

A family-friendly pub, perfect for catch up over delicious food and drink.

 

The Empress

20 Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, HU1 2BP

Prominently located adjacent to the city’s Queens Gardens this tall slim fronted pub has a brightly decorated frontage.

 

The Blossom Tree

67  Whitefriargate House, Hull, HU1 2HY

Funky gin bar in the heart of old town, great music and prices!

 

The King Edward

1 Anlaby Road, Hull, HU1 2NR

Hull city centre bar, offering a mixture of cocktails, premium beers.

 

The Lexington Rooftop Bar & Terrace

24 Ferensway, Hull, HU2 8NH

Rooftop bar accessed by its own lift from the Ground Floor all the way to the 4th Floor serving some of the city’s finest champagne, wines and cocktails all with stunning views of the city.

 

The Minerva

Nelson St, Hull HU1 1XE

The Minerva is a family run pub situated on the marina in Hull, specialising in cask ales, craft beers, wines and a bespoke Cocktail list.

 

The Punch Hotel

Queen Victoria Square, Hull,, HU1 3RA

The Punch Hotel is located in Queen Victoria Square at the Heart of Hull City Centre. Traditional food, beers, ales, wines and spirits.

 

The Sailmakers Arms

159 High Street, Chandlers Court, Hull, HU1 1NQ

A traditional pub with a welcoming atmosphere and secluded outdoor space with additional seating, lighting and heating.

 

The Smoke Room

60 Humber St, Hull HU1 1TU

The Smoke Room uses traditional BBQ methods, inspired by the Southern States of America, we add a modern twist that suits the city centre and culture.

 

Three John Scotts

Kingswood, Gibraltar Road, Hull, HU& 3DR

A traditional pub set within an imposing building, serving real ales and all-day pub grub with an outdoor seating area.

 

Tribal Bar & Grill

Kingswood, Gibraltar Road, Hull, HU& 3DR

Sports, food and drink – serving casual tasty food and a wide range of drinks and cocktails.

 

Trinity Market

Lowgate, Hull, HU1 2JH

Home to street food in the city. Amazing food from around the world. Greek, Indian, Chinese Italian we have it all. Something tasty for lunch.

 

Ye Olde White Heart; Grill

25 Silver Street, Hull, HU1 1JR

Fascinating pub is steeped in history with a secluded courtyard.

 

If you would like your business adding to this list email: welcometohull@hullcc.gov.uk

Wilberforce House museum will re-open to the public this weekend, following extensive maintenance and improvement works.

With 2020’s pandemic forcing the closure of the museum, the time has been used to complete specialist conservation work and redevelop galleries and is now due to open its doors to the public this Saturday (20 May). 

During the closure, Hull Museums and the council have managed an array of building maintenance matters, including the overhaul of the building’s heating system and extensive work to the ornate 18^th century plaster ceiling above the main staircase (see notes to editors).

During this period, the Grade I listed building has also been widely redecorated, had a renewal of its education and conference facilities, developed a new temporary exhibition gallery, had comprehensive roof and drainage repairs and structural surveys and investigations.

Hull Museums has also worked closely with members of the Wilberforce House Museum Advisory Board on an exciting new gallery that looks at the legacies of transatlantic slavery, with the help of funding from Arts Council England.

Making the most of the board’s extensive knowledge and experience, this gallery creates a reflective and thoughtful space as a conclusion to the museum’s galleries exploring slavery. The work has also revealed the stunning historic architecture of the building, previously obscured by display structures.

Additionally, Hull Museums has worked with the Humber Modern Slavery Partnership and the Wilberforce Institute, University of Hull to create the temporary exhibition Uncovering Modern Slavery, which will open with the museum.

Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council said:

“We are delighted to be reopening the museum after what has felt like a very long closure. However, given the global importance of this building it was critical to ensure repairs and investigations were done to the highest standard.

“The museum’s exciting new galleries, refreshed displays and the structural heritage of the building have been cared for in the best possible way, and we know visitors will see it has been worth the wait.”

Robin Diaper, Curator of Maritime & Social History at Hull Culture and Leisure said:

“It has been fantastic to work with the members of the Wilberforce House Museum Advisory Board and the University of Hull to develop our new galleries. We hope that people will see these as fitting spaces to reflect on the past and issues affecting today.”

The museum will reopen at 10am this Saturday (20 May) and is free to enter. Daily opening is Monday – Saturday 10am – 4.30pm and Sunday 11am – 4pm.

 

Wondering what to do for Valentine’s Day? Love it or hate it, all loved up or loving the single life, no one needs to miss out. Check out these ideas, chosen with love, from Hull.

Dinner for two… The team at Hearth in Trinity Square has Michelin-star restaurant experience, which makes this place one to watch. The upstairs restaurant offers starters such as barbecued baby gem lettuce with hazelnut truffle pesto and mains including sea bream with seaweed butter sauce in the evenings.
The Brazilian in Humber Dock Street adds South American-style flair to the dining experience. The showstoppers are the Brazilian churrascaria steaks, but fish, vegetarian and vegan options are also available.

Oishii Ne Japanese food specialist in Paragon Arcade is running two evening dinner services for Valentine’s with an Asian-inspired Omakase-style menu. Sittings from 7pm on Saturday 11 February 2023 and Tuesday 14 February 2023.

At the Humber Fish Company in Humber Street, there’s a two-course Valentine’s lunch menu on Tuesday 14 February 2023, as well as evening service from 5pm – for fresh, sustainably sourced seafood from Falmouth Bay lobsters and east coast crabs, to fresh fish and Cornish oysters.

If informal is more your thing, try Bert’s Pizza and Gelato by the Dock in Queen Street, or a daytime visit to Trinity Market food hall, which has everything from Greek gyros and Indian tikka roti rolls, to south-east Asian noodles, Mexican burritos, Italian arancini, falafel wraps, soups and tarts, baked goods, coffee, tea, handmade chocolates, craft beers and much more.

For more great foodie deals, check out the latest special offers across the city.

For a laugh… treat your other half to a night of comedy with a triple-headliner show at Comedy Lounge in George Street on Tuesday 14 February 2023, where there’s cabaret seating and table service, plus two-for-one deals on cocktails and burgers.

Big screen…  Pride is on the big screen on Thursday 16 February 2023. This 2014 film is based on the true story of a group of lesbian and gay activists who campaigned and raised funds for miners during the strikes of 1984-85. Hot drinks are provided, and organisers suggest bringing snacks and a blanket. James Reckitt Reading Room, Hull Central Library, Albion Street. Part of LGBTQ+ history month.

Anti Valentine’s… join the Cult Cinema Sunday crew for an ‘anti Valentine’s’ 30th anniversary screening of True Romance: Director’s Cut on Sunday 12 February 2023 at Social, Humber Street. Written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Tony Scott, it’s a 1993 classic. This screening is served up with the option of food from Thieving Harry’s, a free film quiz, a prize raffle and custom-made alternative movie posters.

Galentines… (and guy-entines) if you’re spending the day with your crew rather than in a two, what could be more life-affirming than learning how to throw axes together? Game of Throwing Hull in Dock Street has expert coaches to show you how it’s done (safely). Exhilarating!

And finally… Nothing says I love you like tickets to the DeanWorld Variety Valentine’s Show. Join much-loved local poet, pebble collector and painter on Saturday 11 February 2023 for a tongue-in-cheek night for “lovers, the lonely, the lost and the lusty”. Expect poems, music, laughs and bingo. Toastie (The Back Room), Whitefriargate.

Booking a romantic break? See our Stay section for a comprehensive list of city centre hotels, bed & breakfasts and serviced apartments here

To help Hull families with the cost of living this Christmas, Hull City Council is offering free city centre parking and providing funding to cut the cost of bus travel.

Throughout December, shoppers will be able to park for free every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm at the council’s multi-storey car parks on Osborne Street, Pryme Street and George Street. No ticket or purchase is required.

And those who use public transport will not be left off the Christmas gift list, as the council is also subsidising a new Group Day Ticket for travel on Stagecoach and East Yorkshire buses.

Launching on Saturday 10 December, the Hull Card Group Day Ticket will allow a group of up to five people to hop on and off any bus in the city all day.

In the run-up to Christmas, the council will be using existing grant funding to subsidise the cost of the ticket, bringing it down to just £5. The price of the ticket after Christmas will be £13.80.

Additionally, cyclists can make use of bicycle parking in the city centre, including the R-evolution bike hub in Trinity Market and the storage facilities at Hull Paragon Interchange.

Councillor Mark Ieronimo, Portfolio Holder for Transportation, Roads and Highways, said: “At a time where the price of everything seems to be rising, we’re delighted to be able to offer people a little bit of help with the cost of Christmas.

“To make sure this support reaches as many people as possible, this year we’re providing funding to make bus travel more affordable, as well as offering free parking in our multi-storey car parks.

“We hope this will encourage people to shop locally over the festive period and support our wonderful city centre businesses.”

Ben Gilligan, Managing Director of East Yorkshire Buses, said: “We are delighted to support traders in Hull in the run-up to Christmas with this significantly discounted ticket, which will offer great value for families and groups to travel into the city together.

“At a time when many costs are increasing, we are sure families will appreciate this additional option for making a sustainable travel choice”

Matt Cranwell, Managing Director of Stagecoach East Midlands, said: “Stagecoach East Midlands and the Hull Bus Alliance are pleased to be able to offer this new ticket as part of the Hull Card range.

“Daily living costs are increasing for everyone, and Christmas just adds to the pressure. Providing affordable travel for our customers is key as part of our long-term commitment to providing sustainable service across the city.

“This new group ticket will help provide cost-effective travel, and with the support of Hull City Council, it means it can be offered at an exclusive discounted price in the lead-up to Christmas.

“All our Hull Card tickets mean customers can hop on and off any bus in the city to get to where they need to be.”

The new Hull Card Group Day Ticket will be available from Saturday 10 December. For more information on the Hull Card, visit Travel Hull.

Hull has an abundance of beautiful parks and green spaces to help keep you and your children fit, happy and healthy. Fun galore can be found at all the parks throughout the city, including;

East Park

There is something for everyone in East Park from a children’s water play area to enjoying a game of bowls, banging and bashing with a selection of musical instruments made from reclaimed materials to riding the Splash Boat and Swan Boats. Take a well earned break at the Central Pavillion Café before visiting the free outdoor gym then rounding off your day at the Animal Education Centre.

West Park

West Park, next to the MKM Stadium, features a wildlife aviary, a children’s playground, outdoor gym, skatepark and outdoor table tennis as well as wide open green spaces. Other facilities include three bowling greens, a model railway and a paddling pool (open during the summer holidays).

Pickering Park

Come and join the fun at Pickering Park, home to a fishing lake, playgrounds, outdoor gym and a paddling pool (open during the summer). The park also has beautiful ornamental gardens and a wildlife pond. The Aviary is now open and a must see with collections of African birds, small mammals such as meerkats, porcupines and reptiles including tortoises.

Pearson Park

As the first public park in Hull, Pearson Park is a key part of the city’s heritage and still retains many of its historic features including the original perimeter carriage drive, a serpentine lake and seven Grade 2 listed structures. Not only is Pearson Park one of our most beautiful parks in the city, but it is also a great location to get active. With an outdoor gym on the park grounds, as well as the paths and carriage road acting as simple routes for jogging and running, Pearson Park meets all your fitness needs helping you to stay active and stay healthy while enjoying the outdoors.

Bude Park

On the doorstep of Kingswood and Bransholme, Bude Park is one of the largest parks in Hull. Bude Park is an ideal location for getting active and playing sports outdoors. Bude Park has its own outdoor gym for public use at any time, plus a large number of sports pitches which are available for booking for activities including football, rugby and rounders. The park can be accessed via Bude Road or Ennerdale.

Noddle Hill Fishing Reserve

Based on Noddle Hill Way, Noddle Hill Nature Reserve is a hidden gem in North Hull. Home to a tranquil nature reserve and walking routes as well as a scenic fishing lake, the site also contains a children’s play area and sports pitches. The nature reserve is perfect for a leisurely family walk at all times of year where you can view a variety of species of wildlife as the seasons change. The nature reserve and fishing lake are both accessible via Bransholme Road, and the children’s play area and sports pitches are accessible via Noddle Hill Way.

Paddling pools are located at the following parks and playing fields. Please see below for summer opening updates –

• Alderman Kneeshaw Recreation Ground – open daily from 10am to 5pm
• Oak Road Playing Fields – open From 23 July 2022
• Pickering Park – open From 23 July 2022
• West Park – Splash pad open daily from 10am to 5pm and paddling pool is open from 23 July 2022
• Ings Playing Fields (Ings Road) – open From 23 July 2022

For details of all parks, play areas and open spaces visit https://www.hcandl.co.uk/sport-and-leisure-and-parks/your-local-park