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Olde Black Boy, Hull

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150 High Street, Hull, HU1 1PS (View on Google Map)
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  • Historic Interior

Licensed since 1729, this Grade II Listed pub is on CAMRA's National Inventory. Two downstairs bars full of character. with a third upstairs bar and an additional roof top space. It lies on the medieval cobbled High Street in the heart of Hull's old town. The pub has a loyal following of folk singers and musicians providing live music on Wednesday evenings

Note that the pub may be open to midnight Friday to Sunday if busy

Historic Interest

Hull oldest licensed premises dating back to 1729

Information for this venue is provided by the Hull and East Yorkshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Kingston upon Hull (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
18/08/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Admiral Taverns (formerly Hawthorn Leisure)
Pub ID
HUL/HUL145
Asset of Community Value

Three star - A pub interior of outstanding national historic importance

Listed status: II

A rare survivor of the many pubs that lined what was once old Hull’s principal thoroughfare. The key interest for this guide lies in its transition from Victorian wine merchant to public house, whilst retaining much of the layout of the former. The refitting was done in 1926 for local company T. Linsley & Co. – the former wine merchant’s office became the front smoke room, the warehouse became the rear bar, and the cosy upstairs rooms continued their function for meetings. Original fittings from 1926 include the downstairs panelling (that upstairs is more recent), bar counters and front fire surround.

General information about historic pub interiors

A rare survivor of the many pubs that lined what was once old Hull’s principal thoroughfare. The premises has had many uses over the years, including tobacco dealing (traditionally symbolised by an Indian Chief - ‘black boy’!) but the key interest lies in its transition from Victorian wine merchant's to public house whilst retaining much of the layout of the former.

The refitting was done in 1926 for local company T Linsley & Co - the old wine merchant's office becoming the front smoke room, a serving bar installed in the rear room (which itself may have been a warehouse at one time), and the cosy upstairs rooms continuing their function for meetings. Original fittings from 1926 include the downstairs panelling (that upstairs is more recent), bar-counters and front fire surround.

Designated a 'Heritage' pub by Tetley's in 1983, it was their only house in East Yorkshire to enjoy this rare acclaim. Threats of alterations in 2001 were averted following CAMRA’s successful application for statutory listing.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
3:00pm - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
2:00pm - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Camerons - Strongarm TasteMatch Prediction

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Camerons - Strongarm
Camerons - Strongarm Session Bitter • 4%
Camerons - Strongarm
Camerons - Strongarm

This beer is served regularly at Olde Black Boy, Hull.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Otter - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Otter - Bitter
Otter - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.6%
Otter - Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Otter - Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Olde Black Boy, Hull.

ABV 3.6%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wye Valley - HPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Wye Valley - HPA
Wye Valley - HPA Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted once
Wye Valley - HPA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wye Valley - HPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Olde Black Boy, Hull.

ABV 4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Front room until 8
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Small parties only
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Heated rooftop terrace
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1050m)
Hull

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