Reviews of The Whalebone. (Pub) in Hull (East Riding of Yorkshire).
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Information of The Whalebone, Pub in Hull (East Riding of Yorkshire)
On this page you’ll find the address, open hours, more popular times, the contact, photos and real reviews of this business.
This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.
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Open hours of The Whalebone
Sunday
12PM–12AM
Monday
12PM–12AM
Tuesday
12–11PM
Wednesday
12–11PM
Thursday
12PM–12AM
Friday
12PM–12AM
Saturday
12PM–12AM
Popular times
Reviews of The Whalebone
J. W.This understated pub offers a wonderful mixture of heritage (it's been licensed for over 200 years) with a modern selection of keg and cask beers displayed on Untappd screens (and blackboards). The beers have been well curated, cover a variety of beer styles and there was some decadent options from Brew York. Friendly atmosphere, informal and absolutely worth the walk from the centre of Hull. Really quite marvellous and clearly very well managed.
D. B.Travelled a long way to get their Drunken Sailor untappd badge. Good selection of craft and cask beers. Staff and locals were friendly. It is a bit on the outskirts of town . They have a load of CAMRA awards for best Yorkshire bar on the wall so they probably are pretty good at what they do.
P.Location: Traditional pub in an industrial area of Hull called Wincolmlee just off the river Hull. The area and vibe remind me of some of the old-school pubs in Burton-upon-Trent and you can imagine - 200 years ago - workers popping in for a pint or two after working a hard shift. Although it's in its own distinct area it is still very walkable from the city centre.
Beers: inside the beer is cask-focused with Brew York (who did make excellent cask no matter what you think of their keg) dominating. There is also a decent range of cask-ciders as well as craft-keg. In the fridge, Brew York and Sheffield's Abbeydale are well represented. There is also a range of Belgian beers and England's only Trappist beer - Tynt Meadow.
Decor/ambience: surface and regulars are very friendly. When I visited there were several solo-drinkers who were happy to chat. The pub is traditional with exposed floorboards and old pub pictures on the wall. They also have a host of paraphernalia from local sport teams.
Whalebone is comfortably one of Hull's best pubs. It's also one I'd say any serious beer drinker or pub enthusiast should have on their list. If you are into you beers and visit Hull, put Whalebone on the top of your list.
I. D.Wonderful pub with great range of beers.
R. W.Friendly pub in a unique location. Bang in the middle of an industrial area by the river great Alex friendly staff. Worth a visit.
E. S.A beautiful, historic pub tucked out of the way, but it's absolutely worth a visit. Brilliant and electic selection of beers (try the Titanic Cappuccino Stout!), walls decked with historic photos of Hull and its inhabitants, and wonderful staff. Clean, full of natural lighting, and a fantastic place to share a few pints.
D. M.A lovely cosy pub with friendly staff and an excellent beer selection.
M. B.Great pub best in the area according to all the beer awards. 7 real ales (2 dark 3 pale 2 brown bitters ) and 6 real ciders. Great staff and very friendly regular customers. Highly recommended below is the licensee 😃
M. S.A fantastic old fashioned pub, friendly staff, local history, great customers, it always has a good selection of real ale, both cask and keg, ciders lager and spirits.
J. d.Cosy little traditional pub. Great selection of real ales and ciders. Friendly and helpful staff. Well worth a visit
D. M.It's a pub - simple as that. It's an unpretentious and comfortable public house. The beer is always superb but the real magic is you can have a quiet pint or chat or catch up with friends. It's a bit like being welcome in someone's home.
R. C.Absolutely magical pub! Only popped in to ask if I could use the toilet (they said yes) but ended up staying there with a group of friends for a drink because we were so in love with it! Amazing selection of beers and ales, little games to play, really rich history. All regulars but you don't feel unwelcome. Will be back!
G. J.I am 73 and from Hull.This was my first time in this pub in all my time as a drinker.What have I missed! A traditional pub with the beer being exceptional and the right temperature. A good selection of beers with friendly staff to serve. Shame on me for missing this gem off my pub list.
M. H.What an absolutely wonderful little haven.
You wouldn't really think it from the outside, but once you go through the doors the place is alive with history! The interior is a marvelous example of the kind of heritage pub that we have lost so many of in recent years; as a result of "refurbs" or simply lost to developers. The wood panelling and old doors are dripping with memories, one can only imagine the stories they could tell from years gone by, when it would have been The Whalebone would have been surrounded by the hustle and commerce of thriving docks and warehouses.
The afternoon I visited was a gloriously sunny one and I spent a good 2-3 hours in the quaint little outside seating area, chatting and sharing stories with a number of locals who dropped by.
The bar staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. There was a brilliant selection of cask ales on offer, which were all in tip-top condition!
Oh, and they do crisp butties too!
I left with the feeling that I had just spent the afternoon somewhere really special, somewhere I can't wait to visit again.
B. M.Brilliant pub....welcoming and a great selection of beer...
C.This is my local... I live miles away. This pub is epic in more ways that I can be bothered to write. Come here and meet awesome people.... And Erica 😘
1. H.Excellent friendly atmosphere with a good selection of beers
M. J.The staff are absolutely lovely, hospitable and relatable. They're fun to talk to and create a comfortable atmosphere to be enjoyed. You couldn't ask for more, everyone has such a great sense of humour
a. T.Nice pub with good beer
M. B.Amazing old pub with superb range of beers
R. M.A hidden gem! Guest ales, Belgian bottles, sport on big screens and oooozing in heritage. A must visit on an ale crawl.
A. S.Wonderful beer house
P. B.SONG WRITER PAUL HEATTON PUT £1000 BEHIND BAR FREE BEER CLASS
D. S.A bit out of the way but worth it. Decent tap and bottle selection. Free WiFi. Cheaper than a lot of the Hull pubs
S. W.Shame there isn't a venue of this quality in the city centre. Great choice of real ale, unbeatable prices and quality service.
J.The best public house in Hull by far, out of the way slightly and well worth having a wander through the industrial estate to get to it. A real ale pub with consistently the best kept beers in the city. Always a warm atmosphere with friendly, knowledgeable staff. Prices are very reasonable too! Keep up the great work.
R. B.Lovely atmosphere, great choice of ales, brilliant service.
B. M. F.Went here just for the mango cider. Very friendly atmosphere and everything you would expect from a quaint English pub. From relic bar mats to interesting beer bottles...o and the mango cider well worth the visit just for that
L. H.I loved having a pint or two in there. Friendly staff. I didn't eat there but the food hygiene is a 4. I loved looking at the history of Hull they had 100s of photos on one side of the walls.
S. B.Welcoming shocking public house. On the front of the whalebone it didn’t look very welcoming but once inside it’s much bigger than you think. They have traditional ales and a great variety of drinks. The locals are nice and they have friendly bar staff. Plenty of games are available from cards to scrabble. Overall one of the nicest pubs to visit in Hull!
D. B.Very small but welcoming, lovely manager and staff
L. A.This place can really get packed full! A warm nice place for a great drink! Staff are friendly and helpful. The manager, well you have to go meet him, one of the funniest guys I met. They have a vast selection of drinks. Maybe all the drinks!? I really enjoy this place and I hope you will enjoy it as well. Cheers, happy drinking 🍻
T. E.a lovely blast from the past with great beer in a lovely atmosphere served by two very friendly ladies
N. G.The definitive real ale pub of the city with a wide range of well served craft ales always available, and a quintessential Hull history and location to remember.
And now......a fantastic list of the best Continental and the best British brewers including Cloudwater, Magic Rock, Brass Castle.
A five star pub and must visit for visiting craft ale fans.
K. !.Home style pub with great ale
N. B.Fantastic selection of ales and cider (still and carbonated) at good prices.
Classic photos of Hull on display and a really friendly warm atmosphere, definitely worth a visit despite the quiet neighbourhood
L. H.Honestly it's a great pub, so much character and atmosphere. It has decent prices, the staff are so friendly. Overall, it's an amazing place, a little piece of history yet up to date, deserves a lot of credit.
H. G.Intrigued by the original M&R sign outside, I called in and discovered a most excellent pub. Friendly service, good choice of beers and a cosy, well thought out interior, with many old pictures and artifacts. I liked the many images of long gone M&R pubs in particular. I cannot wait to return! 5 star rating
s. e.1st class old fashioned boozer. Not many like this left around.
T. S.Timeless pub in an almost secret location, a great selection of beer and friendly staff. I was surprised to see Leffe and Blue Moon on tap, so I enjoyed a glass or two of those! Very cosy place, easy to see why it's won awards.
P. “. B.By far the best traditional pub in the city, a hidden gem.
S. T.Great real ale, a proper pub, great staff. Covid-19 aware... We had a lovely couple of hours.. Well done..
S. W.Lovely traditional pub serving many cask ales, coders an worry. Also a nice selection of bottled Belgian ales. If you're going to see the Banksy pop in for a traditional treat 😀
R. W.Excellent pub !! Was born in Lincoln street back in 1951 - but the place was buzzin today - maybe the Rugby !! But I was impressed with the ambiance / old pub photos on the walls takes you back and the memories come rolling back - seems the good old days are still very much prevalent at the Whalebone !!
D. K.Great atmosphere lots, of traditional ales
M. S.A very friendly, slightly quirky pub in an industrial area, serving traditional ales, craft beer and non-mainstream cider. Great interior too.
S. H.Great pub, great atmosphere. Extensive selection of both ales and ciders. Will hopefully visit again soon.
S. B.By far and away my favourite pub in Hull, the Whalebone is more than a relic of a bygone age of craft-imbued hostelry - it is a homage to that age.With a strange split-street level plan and a cosy atmosphere it is bedecked floor to ceiling with eclectica and memorabilia - old sports mags, cricket bats and most of all the ghostly images of pubs long gone from streets nearby.And the pub has a beautiful secret - it brews a wonderful tawny bitter, with the very cetacean name 'neck oil'.Sports bar it is not and it has not natural hinterland but it is a lovely pub. Long may it so remain.I heard it is for sale.A bargain to the right person. Want to brew beer and have it consumed by friendly real ale fans? This is your pub...
P. S.Lovely classic pub with fantastic beers
G. H.Great variety of real ale and ciders at very reasonable prices. Staff really friendly and knowledgeable about the products. Highly recommended as a friendly pub
D. B.Cracking old style pub with a great atmosphere, proper good boozer with friendly staff and a wide range of beverages at reasonable prices. Can't wait to rerun.
R. B.Great selection of beers and ales. Lovely staff.
J. G.Great beer, friendly staff, unspoiled pub. Love it.
a. P.Lovely friendly clean local pub with great beers and lots of choices. Highly recommend.
C. S.Lovely atmosphere and lovely ale 🍺
G. C.Nice selection of real ales and cider. Decor old rugby photos nice wood burner kept well stocked service with a smile well worth a visit
J. C.Love this place. A real traditional pub with no airs and graces. Just great beer and good people.
K. K.Great pub with great beer, friendly staff, and friendly customers.
j. v.If you like real ales this is the pub to visit very friendly
J. V.Brilliant old fashioned pub great choice of beer
P. A.Excellent range of superbly kept ales, with very efficient, courteous staff
W. J.Great pub large choice of beers for all tastes good atmosphere and service, highly recommend a visit
D. P.Old time friendly pub and very good beer served here
A. P.Great service and atmosphere. Good range of craft beers, but the mango cider is takes some beating!
S. C.Excellent real ale pub close to the bankside art gallery. Expand your mind with very good street art and then calm it with a good pint.
T. N. p.Great little pub off the beaten track but friendly and a great atmosphere it's hundreds of years old too. Well worth a visit
J. M.An authentic Hull institution. Largely unchanged, a traditional pub enthusiasts dream!
An drinking experience unlike any other in Hull.
S. C.Whalebone is a feel at home pub with reasonable prices for unusual beers and is an all round great place to spend an evening with friends! You can't go wrong here !!!
S. W.Great selection of real ale and ciders.
Dog friendly,plenty of nostalgic pictures to look at and Banksey just down the road.
N. H.What a nice little traditional pub! Lots of history on wall, and the half pint after rehearsals wasn't bad either!
S. M.Brilliant real ale pub, small and cosy, out in an industrial estate, but worth the effort to get to.
T. C.The Whalebone pub has been opened for years great owners has won pub of the Year award several years running 3 massive screens with all the sports you need great little pub so get down there
M. S.great Ale, great staff and service. 100% recommend
P. S.Excellent pub Great selection of beers
B. S.Great original pub great choice of good beers
K. H.Love it! Very friendly pub. Great choice of real ales
S. M.Great pub, good atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious mango cider!
D. W.Great pub for Real Ale. No food, no entertainment (as of dec17), but the beer has been spot on every visit.
G. N.Brilliant traditional pub with a great selection of well looked after real ales. Also near the new Graffiti Area in Hull.
P. C.Great pub away from the city center selle g real ales and ciders with a real friendly atmosphere
A. W. (.Fab cosy, friendly local with a good range of well kept ales and cheerful service. Worth the stroll from town.
D. S.Friendly staff. Warm atmosphere. Good selection of drinks.
K. S.A proper pub.
T. K.Best pub in Hull
A. L.What a gem of a pub in the middle of industrial area. Lovely beer, friendly natives, order takeaway food and you can eat it in the pub.
B. M.Great pub , best drinks, friendly people
What more?
P. F.Great choice of beers, really nice interior.
Well worth the walk from the centre.
I. J.Great friendly pub
D. L.Traditional real ale pub with a good selection and a local feel!
A. S.Best pub in the city, fabulous beers, knowledgeable staff,witty locals,and dog friendly too.
Y. 1.Great pub with lots of real ales and ciders
B. M.Nice bar staff and good selection of beer types.
I. J.Excellent pub, only about a mile from the interchange but in the middle of nomansland. Use of Google Maps advised
R. A.An excellent traditional pub, tucked away on a backstreet. Can't get any better.
J. T.A great pub. If you're lucky, you can often spot the lads from Doss Club in there.
M. M.Great ale, cosy atmosphere. Also shows the football. Very pleased we stopped by on a weekend visit.
K. H.Some of the best beer I've ever had, coupled with a great atmosphere.
S. J.One of the better 'old town' pubs in Hull
C. B.Excellent pub, great selection of beers and coders at a good price!
S. O.One of the best Real Ale & Cider pubs in Hull!
T. M.Great range of ciders and a lovelly mango cider lovelly little bar in hull last tlme we were here there was snow
R. S.A little gem that's hidden out of the way, great choice of beers and really friendly staff.
A. S.You can see why it Hull's camra pub of the year fantastic beer very well keeped just a brilliant pub
G. S.Great choice of beers & a great range with dark & light Real Ales & staff very friendly & helpful
S. K.An inviting and welcoming back street pub which is cosy and has a great selection of ales.
Everything a pub ought to be.
D. B.An old fashioned public house, no food, no pool table, no duke box, just the best kept beer in the city and the brilliant landlord, staff and customers.
C. B.Best pub in Hull with loads of character and good beers.
p. f.Old style pub ,dog friendly, has plenty of ales,ciders and Perrie's .
M. S.Excellent selection of beers and ciders and a very friendly atmosphere.
S. M.Fine beer and great atmosphere. One of Hull's Best
p. C.Nice atmosphere great choice of traditional and contemporary beers and cider
T. M.Lovely atmosphere and great choices of drinks on tap
D. S.Proper pub... Great selection of ale. Worth the hike to get there.
S. D.As ever brilliant. A place to relax and just be with fine ale. Thank you. Steve.
S. S.Nice pub, good beer.
C. S.Always friendly, excellent range of ales and ciders. Anyone who knows pubs knows The Whalebone.
A. C.A gem if a find lots of great beer keg and cask. Friendly atmosphere.
R. N.fantastic pub best in hull great for ale a must visit establishment
R. S.Good atmosphere, friendly and good choice of beer and cider.
C. G. M. D.Loved it.... I'll be back next year I think to sample some more beers!
A. C.Great ales and ciders. Out of the way but well worth a visit
P. H.The best cask ale in hull by a mile. Even some craft in the fridges now too
B.Brilliant pub and a great selection of beers
K. B.Great friendly helpful staff. Excellent well kept ales. What more could a man ask for.
M.Warm and cosy, friendly atmosphere and a great selection of ales for such a small place
K. M.Had an enjoyable drink in this pub. A very wecoming feel.
C. P.Excellent beers and ciders and an always welcome pickled egg.
D. 1.Friendly landlord and great selection of drinks and dill and jalapeño pipers crisps are to die for!
S. J.Very friendly nice drink just hard for public transport
J. S.Excellent old back street boozer - great choice of beers -worth seeking out!
K. F.Lovely pub. Step back in time and have a good time
P. H.Spit and sawdust pub with a good atmosphere and a wide range of real ales.
D. L.Lovely traditional pub , steeped in maritime history
s. a.Never been before, lovely cosy atmosphere, and most of all dog friendly , friendly staff
J. D.Good traditional pub
R. S.Atmospheric locals pub serving great beer.
A. F.Dated beer's not cheap landlords nice lad ko if you like rugby
I. B.Great Pub with great beers.
M. W.Serious beer and hospitality. I love this pub!!
I. M.Fabulous ale pleasant staff and clientele gives a warm atmosphere.
R. C.Great pub! Plenty of real ales :-)
K. F.Excellent beer great service and nice people
K. V.Nice selection of beer and a friendly atmosphere
N. D.Great pub . Staff friendly and great bwer
R. T.Fabulous proper ales. Friendly welcoming. Good place to be at!
c. r.Very nice old type pub
M.Quite possibly the best pub in Hull.
D. R.An excellent place to relax with a pint of beer.
c. l.Great very cosy warm friendly place to have a quiet one
p. a.One of the best pubs in the land
P. H.Beer sorted, nice surroundings, back soon 😁
N. P.Always a great range of real ales staff are excellent
G. C.Friendly atmosphere and a lot of casks to choose from. Something for everyone
S. R.Best old world pub in hull..
O. E.Hidden gem with a guaranteed selection of quality ales.
A. R.Best pub in Hull and that's saying something
I. C.A great traditional pub!
I. M.Friendly staff great beer
G. C.Good Ales and friendly staff, everyone should pay a visit
J. B.Best pub in east Yorkshire
M. L.By far the best pub in hull.
K.Good atmosphere and a proper pub !
J. R.Lovely boozer with great beer and staff
W. H.Great real ale, top staff
A. T. S.Great beers. Great atmosphere.
D. N.Landlord great staff too well worth a visit
M. C.Decent beers and nice atmosphere
n. b.Friendly atmosphere friendly staff good place to visit
M. P.Lovely place
d. b.Friendly informed staff and a lovely pint
A. S.Brilliant real ale pub xxx
A. H.Great beer. Nuff said.
B. G.One of the best pubs in Hull
C. g.amazing the barmaid was so helpful x
K. S.Great little local pub
D. B.Cracking real ale boozer
R. O.Great beer selection
A. C.Real ale is great a must visit
P. R.Very friendly staff and atmosphere
R. W.Great beers and great landlord
G. K.Mango cider was so nice
G. R.Great atmostphere and great beer
A. W.Very quieky
J. B.Every bit as a good local should be
M. S.Best Pub in Hull.
A. A.A hidden gem for real ale fans.
J. J.Great pub
N. K.Great choice of beers
M. G.Delicious mango cider!
g. m.Best ale for all
B. R.The best!
M. O.Last of the real pubs in Hull
P. R.Old fashioned pub
G. L.Fantastic pub
L. A.A proper pub
G. G.Love the place ♥️
C. G.Great place!! I will be back 👌😎
J. P. O.Jem of a pub.
W. S.The Greatest.
J. S.Wonderful!
M. B.Marvellous
R. G.Loved my first experience at the whalebone. Great selection of Ciders.
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