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About Hop & Vine
Hop & Vine is a micropub in Hull, set in a basement cellar bar at 24 Albion St and reached by a flight of steps. The bar pours changing guest ales and real cider, including real scrumpy, with draught Pilsner Urquell alongside. The spirits list covers gins, whiskies and rums. There is no TV, only light background music, which suits a pub built around conversation. The landlord and bar staff chat with customers as they serve, and regulars often talk with visitors. Dogs are welcome. Food is limited to cheese and biscuits, and Hop & Vine merchandise, such as key rings, is on sale at the bar. The pub sits close to Hull railway station.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ales, real ciders, thunderbridge stout and cellar bar.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ales, real ciders, thunderbridge stout and cellar bar.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the real ales, praising a top class selection of cask ales and, on one visit, three beers in excellent condition, including a stout. Real cider comes close behind, with one regular calling it a good selection and another praising the real scrumpy. Spirits and craft beers get a mention too, and several describe the prices as cheap or good. The welcome is a constant theme. The landlord, staff and regulars chat with newcomers, there is no TV, and the music is light, with one visitor enjoying the alternative Christmas playlist. The trade-offs are practical. A few note the pub is tucked away in a basement and could easily be missed, and one mentions steps down into the cellar. Food is limited, with cheese and biscuits the only option on one visit. One traveller stayed two hours longer than planned, and another left with a Hop & Vine key ring.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the real ales, praising a top class selection of cask ales and, on one visit, three beers in excellent condition, including a stout. Real cider comes close behind, with one regular calling it a good selection and another praising the real scrumpy. Spirits and craft beers get a mention too, and several describe the prices as cheap or good. The welcome is a constant theme. The landlord, staff and regulars chat with newcomers, there is no TV, and the music is light, with one visitor enjoying the alternative Christmas playlist. The trade-offs are practical. A few note the pub is tucked away in a basement and could easily be missed, and one mentions steps down into the cellar. Food is limited, with cheese and biscuits the only option on one visit. One traveller stayed two hours longer than planned, and another left with a Hop & Vine key ring.
Featured reviews
- Paul Cobley
“A unique cellar bar specialising in real ales and real scrumpy cider. Very friendly staff, nice atmosphere with a regular clientele, and good prices.”
- Andy Jordan
“This was our third new pub of the day. Tucked away in a basement it could be easily missed. Great choice of drinks and friendly staff.”
- D J
“Loved it so much I bought the merchandise - now a proud owner of the Hop & Vine key ring! Owner Tony and Kelly were both wonderful hosts, and made it a pleasure to visit. Very much a pub for conversation, no TV on , some light background music. Friendly locals who are happy to chat. 3 different beers on my visit, all in excellent condition. Loved the Thunderbridge Stout at very reasonable £4.20, circa 180 THB for a 5.2% beer.”
- Amber Nicklin
“Very welcoming as soon as walked through the door different varieties of craft beers and ales also very cheap”
- mandy houghton
“Popped in here as promised my real ale loving friend a treat, I'd been visiting on & off for over 20 years. Fantastic ale & atmosphere. A total hidden gem in Hull And a date with Skelly”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Friendly city centre basement bar, close to station. Serving constantly changing guest ales, real cider and draught Pilsner Urquell, alongside a fine selection of gins, whiskies, rums and other spirits.”
- Great beer selection
Amenities
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
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- Seating
- Restroom
- Quiet
- Offerings· 2
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near Hop & Vine
- The County4.41110.1 mi£1–10
50p pool table, karaoke nights, cask banks bitter
- The Masters Bar4.26970.2 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingWi-Fi
cheap john smith's pints, spiral staircase, live sports screens
- Old English Gentleman4.66120.2 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleGood for kidsWi-Fi
quiz nights, signed celebrity photos, theatre-goer drinks discount
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hop & VineOutdoor seating | 4.7334 | — | £1–10 | real ales, real ciders, thunderbridge stout |
| The County | 4.4111 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | 50p pool table, karaoke nights, cask banks bitter |
| The Masters BarOutdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.2697 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | cheap john smith's pints, spiral staircase, live sports screens |
| Old English GentlemanWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Wi-Fi | 4.6612 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | quiz nights, signed celebrity photos, theatre-goer drinks discount |
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