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About The New Clarence Pub
The New Clarence Pub is a bar in Hull, and it is the city's first community-owned and run pub, operating as a cooperative that reopened after closing. Seven real ales are on tap, with cask beer served on hand pull alongside keg options. The cider list is large and covers real and flat ciders as well as bag-in-box, and Belgian and German beers are stocked for drinkers who want something beyond the usual pints. Wine and a range of non-alcoholic drinks sit alongside them. The kitchen cooks with fresh rather than frozen ingredients, and the menu includes fish and chips, with Sunday lunch also served. The pub is a short walk from Hull New Theatre.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, real cider selection, cask ale selection and community cooperative ownership.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, real cider selection, cask ale selection and community cooperative ownership.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the beer and cider range at this community owned pub, from hand pulls and cask ales to flat ciders, real BiB cider, Belgian beers and German bottles. Cellaring is called exceptional, and one drinker rates the real cider selection above any other in Hull. Food comes close behind, with the fish and chips called gorgeous and a chicken pie, a Christmas Eve dinner, and a chip butty with onion rings all singled out. One family was pleasantly surprised that everything tasted fresh rather than frozen. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and good at recommending drinks and dishes. Many describe a warm, communal feel, with plenty of local faces and characters, and the cooperative model gives visits a sense of belonging. One supporter recalls a packed, buzzing bar on the day Hull City reached the play-offs. A first time visitor says several people in the pub told them to try the fish and chips and the Sunday lunch.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the beer and cider range at this community owned pub, from hand pulls and cask ales to flat ciders, real BiB cider, Belgian beers and German bottles. Cellaring is called exceptional, and one drinker rates the real cider selection above any other in Hull. Food comes close behind, with the fish and chips called gorgeous and a chicken pie, a Christmas Eve dinner, and a chip butty with onion rings all singled out. One family was pleasantly surprised that everything tasted fresh rather than frozen. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and good at recommending drinks and dishes. Many describe a warm, communal feel, with plenty of local faces and characters, and the cooperative model gives visits a sense of belonging. One supporter recalls a packed, buzzing bar on the day Hull City reached the play-offs. A first time visitor says several people in the pub told them to try the fish and chips and the Sunday lunch.
Featured reviews
- Clarkey7789
“Excellent community run pub with a fine selection of beers. The Fish and chips is gorgeous.”
- Amanda brewin
“Been here a couple of times since the reopening but first time today for food. Came with the family and wow, was pleasantly surprised. Not your normal pub food with frozen stuff but all fresh. Loved it and the staff were amazing. Will definitely be back on a regular basis.”
- Michael Kerrigan
“A Proper Hull Gem — Back Where It Belongs The New Clarence is exactly what a pub should be: warm, communal, and full of character. When it closed, it felt like losing a little piece of Hull’s soul — so seeing it reopened as a cooperative is nothing short of brilliant. Every pint you buy helps the community, which means I can now justify my drinking as philanthropy. Great beer selection, friendly faces, and only a short stroll from Hull New Theatre. A cracking pub, reborn.”
- George Cox
“I’ll never forget the day Hull City beat Norwich to reach the play‑offs — the atmosphere in The New Clarence was absolutely electric. You could feel the whole place buzzing. This pub has become my go‑to ever since: fantastic beers and ciders, proper friendly crowd, and a real sense of belonging. The cooperative model makes every visit feel like you’re part of something bigger. Love it.”
- Oliver Elliott
“The perfect pub for the more discerning drinker. Without a doubt the best selection of real BiB cider in Hull. Fantastic selection of real cask ale and keg beer too. Easily one of if not thee best pub in Hull.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“The New Clarence is Hull's first community owned and run pub, offering seven real ales on tap alongside a wide selection of real ciders and genuinely good wine and non-alcoholic ranges, ensuring there's something for every visitor. The kitchen serves hearty, satisfying pub grub in generous portions, the kind of food that rewards a full day's exploring. The fully accessible ground floor bar area, with step-free access throughout, welcomes every visitor comfortably, while the shady beer garden offers a relaxed spot to unwind on warmer days. The New Clarence combines a warm welcome with genuine quality, a proper pub, done properly, in the heart of Hull.”
- Great beer selection
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
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- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Trendy
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 1
- Parking
Location
Bars near The New Clarence Pub
- Hop & Vine4.73340.1 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
real ales, real ciders, thunderbridge stout
- The County4.41110.1 mi£1–10
50p pool table, karaoke nights, cask banks bitter
- Old English Gentleman4.66120.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleGood for kidsWi-Fi
quiz nights, signed celebrity photos, theatre-goer drinks discount
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Clarence PubReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6102 | — | £10–20 | fish and chips, real cider selection, cask ale selection |
| Hop & VineOutdoor seating | 4.7334 | 0.1 mi | £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 |
| Old English GentlemanWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Wi-Fi | 4.6612 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | quiz nights, signed celebrity photos, theatre-goer drinks discount |
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