Hull Crawl 30th April 2011

My intention was to do every pub in Hull,i had already done a lot in the city centre,this pub crawl was round Wincolmlee and the North Hull estate where most people will never walk round never mind doing the pubs there, i also did areas nearby.
I had to get a train down from Beverley as we stayed at my sister in laws house in the town quite a few times over the years.
It was a walk from Hull Interchange up to Wincomlee and then onto Beverley Road and the North Hull Estate.

Wincolmlee

1: New Cumberland

Photo taken by Alan Winfield

A pretty grim looking pub in an equally grim area of Hull.
Once inside the pub was a lot better with a single room and a longish bar,there was a snooker table in the middle of the room,which i like to see,there was also a pool table and darts board.
There was one real ale on the bar which was Tetley Bitter,this was a decent drink.
The pub was a lot better inside,i quite liked this pub.

I walked onto Beverley road and got a bus up to the North Hull estate where i would get off as soon as i saw a pub.

North Hull Estate

2: The Greenwood

Photo taken by Alan Winfield

A very large pub situated in the middle of the North Hull estate.
Once inside there was a large L shaped room to the front which was quite comfortable with bench seating and being carpeted,there was another large room to the rear which was in darkness.
There were no real ales on the bar,i had a drink of Tetley smooth flow, which was a pretty poor drink.
The pub  was very busy on my Saturday dinner visit.

I quite enjoyed walking round the North Hull estate looking for some decent looking estate pubs,i passed one that was not yet open but looked fully operational.
I was well pleased to see my next pub open.

3: Arctic Ranger

Photo taken by Alan Winfield

A top notch looking estate pub that most people would avoid if not local,i could not wait to get in.
There was a split level room to the front with the lower area being smaller,the bar was on the upper area,there was comfortable bench seating a room to the rear was not in use.
There was one real ale on which was John Smiths Cask, this went down very well.

After a short walk i found my next pub.

4: Pint & Pot

Photo taken by Alan Winfield

This pub looked more modern that the other pubs on the estate.
Once inside there was a large single room which was quite smart and carpeted.
The pub was a Mansfield tied house,there were no real ales on here,i had a drink of Mansfield Dark which was drinkable.
The pub was fairly quiet on my Saturday dinner visit.

I walked along Hall Road and onto Beverley Road,my next pub was a short walk up Beverley Road on the Northern edge of Hull.

North Hull

5: Rising Sun

Photo taken by Alan Winfield

A typical looking roadside pub that may have been 30s built,but i am no expert.
There was a single L shaped room inside that was mainly carpeted,there was comfy bench seating and food was being served, but did not take over the pub.
There were two real ales on,i had a drink of Jennings Cumberland,which was a decent drink.
A decent pub in my opinion.

I was now walking back down Beverley Road doing any pubs on it.
After a short walk i was outside my next pub.

6: The Wheelhouse

Photo taken by Alan Winfield

It looked like a 70s built pub and just the sort of pub i like doing.
There was a single L shaped room which extended quite a way to the rear,the pub looked quite smart inside and there was a carvery.
The bench seating which was in bays was very uncomfortable,i was glad to get up after fifteen minutes sat on it.
There were two real ales on,i had a drink of Thwaites Wainwright which was a decent drink.

Another very short walk and i was in my next pub which was next to a very busy road junction.

7: The Pilot

Photo taken by Alan Winfield

A modern looking pub situated on the corner of Beverley Road and Greenwood Road.
The pub was quite smart looking inside with comfortable bench seating and being carpeted,it was almost empty on my Saturday dinner visit.
There were no real ales on,but there were four keg beers, i asked for a drink of Mansfield Dark,which i quite like,but was told it is off, so i went onto Mansfield Bitter but was told this was also off, so i asked for a drink of Mansfield Smooth and guess what i was told it was off, this left Marstons Smooth Crap which was on and was crap.
The pub was very quiet with no TVs, music or customers.
I was very dissapointed with this pub.

A short walk along Beverley Road and i was in my next pub.

8: Cross Keys

Photo taken by Alan Winfield

A large mock tudor pub on the corner of Beverley Road and Endike Lane.
Once inside the pub had two separate rooms,i went in the bar room to the left,which looked smart ,there was comfy bench seating and a pool table, the lounge to the right looked very smart and food was being served in it.
There were four real ales on, i had a drink of  Moorhouses Blonde Witch, which went down well.
The pub was busy and had a good atmosphere.
I quite liked this pub.

I decided to walk up Endike Lane as there were a couple of pubs to do along it.

9: Lord Nelson

Photo taken by Alan Winfield

A typical looking estate pub of the sort i really like going in.
Once inside this was a really nice pub with two rooms, i had a drink in the main bar room to the right, there was very comfortable bench seating and it was part carpeted, there was a TV showing sports, the room to the left had a pool table in it.
There was one real ale on, i had a drink of John Smiths Cask which was a very nice drink.
The pub was busy with a good mixed bunch in.
A top pub that i really enjoyed having a drink in.

I carried walking along Endike Lane until i got to my next pub.

10: The Endike

Photo taken by Alan Winfield

A very large pub that looked decent enough from the outside.
Once inside there was a large room to the front which was carpeted and had comfortable bench seating, there were two pool tables in this room, the room to the rear was also large and had two full size snooker tables in it, with both in use.
There were three pumps on the bar with one in use, i had a drink of Mansfield Cask Bitter, which was a decent drink.
I quite liked this pub.

I walked off Endike Lane down to Inglemire Lane.

11: Spotted Dog

Photo taken by Alan Winfield

A very strange looking pub.
The bar room was to the right and was fairly basic, there was a pool table which was separated from the main room by a small wall, the rear area was up one step, there was comfy bench seating.
There were no real ales on, i had a drink of Mansfield Dark which was a decent drink.
There were mainly older drinkers in on my Saturday afternoon visit,i had a good chat with a couple of  older women.

I walked down Hall road and onto Cottingham Road to get to my next pub.

12: The Goodfellowship

Photo taken by Alan Winfield

A very large suburban pub situated in a leafy area.
The pub was quite smart inside with mainly normal tables and chairs plus a few tall tables and chairs for seating, there was a separate room which i thought would be used for functions.
The pub is a Marstons house there were three real ales on, i had a drink of Marstons Perfect Union, which was a nice drink.
The pub was quite busy with a lot of people having meals.
Not really my type of pub.

I walked along Cottingham Road towards Beverley Road to get to my last pub of the crawl.

13: Old Grey Mare

Crap Photo taken by Alan Winfield

A large pub which is opposite Hull University.
There was one large room with a family dining area to the rear.
There were three pumps on the bar with one in use, i had a drink of Adnams Bitter which was nothing special.
The pub was packed with students which was no surprise.
I am sorry about the crap photo i took of this pub.


I walked along Cottingham Road to Beverley Road and got a bus to Hull Interchange and then a train back to Beverley to meet my wife.

This was a nice pub crawl done on a very pleasant Spring day.