Ye Olde Blue Bell

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  Donna Austerberry

  ·1 month ago

  “Great Sam Smith's pub. Exactly what you would expect. Traditional boozer.”

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  David Hobday

  ·2 months ago

  “We popped in for a pint. No kids, no phones. Just great service and great beer in a lovely pub. Fantastic.”

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  Evita Lauka

  ·9 months ago

  “Sam Smith's pub. No phones or tablets, just the good old face to face conversation and fun. People might see this as a disadvantage, but I feel it's refreshing. The staff are great and my faves are: chocolate stout that tastes like actual chocolate! Some nice fruit beers. Can't go wrong with the lager of course. Beers can be bought for takeout. Pool table upstairs for those who like pool. Overall a nice good old fashioned pub with nice quiet atmosphere and historical Hull prints on the wall.”

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  Cal

  ·1 year ago

  “Ye Olde Blue Bell and had a wonderful time. The pub provides the perfect setting for a digital detox, offering a cosy atmosphere where you can just enjoy the moment and speak to the other patrons. The pool table is a great addition, making it ideal for some friendly competition while having a drink. I sampled their own-brewed beer, and it didn’t disappoint. I went for a mixed a bitter and mild together. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the overall vibe made it a great place to unwind with friends. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy some good drinks and fun!”

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  David Akast

  ·1 year ago

  “Outstanding pub! If you like tradition, good beer, proper conversation then this is the place for you. Thankfully totally unspoiled by dreadful ‘modernisation’ schemes that have utterly devastated so many pubs. This is not the place to take children or phones.”

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  Andy Savage

  ·1 year ago

  “My first time trying a Sam Smiths pub and I did like it. Its very different to all other pubs due to no mobile phones, no children etc, its a place to chat. This particular pub is down a narrow alley, just look out for the large blue bell to the right of Trinity Market entrance on Market Place. Nice friendly staff, the pub had a real coal fire which was rather nice and some good ales and a Sam smiths cider which was good. I would recommend this pub if you want a proper traditional pub experience free from digital extractions of modern life”

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  Lewis Barnes

  ·1 year ago

  “No food served so ignore the food rating i left. The pub is nice, its old and yeah its quiet and laid back, ignore comments about bad atmosphere, only a pub for regulars etc this simply isnt true. You will have no issues if you arent an idiot, yes you will get told off for using ur phone, for swearing, blasting music etc, its a sam smiths pub, thats how they all are and have always been, its not some chav pub, if you cant abide by the well known rules just dont go lmao.”

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  Steve Norman

  ·2 years ago

  “My first time visiting this pub, even after living in Hull for over 20yrs. Popped in with a friend, bought a very reasonably priced couple of pints (£6.40 for two pints). Whilst he used the facilities, I briefly went on my mobile...in which case the polite bar maid highlighted the sign about 'Digital Detox' pub...and I thought...whats all this about, encouraging conversation. Fast forward several hours and my friend and I had been engaged with 3 differing sets of conversations with some of the other bar patrons. A very refreshing break from the screen zombies you usually see in most places these days. Will look forward to my next chat 👍😁”

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  Andrew Nell

  ·3 years ago

  “The Ye Olde Blue Bell is a traditional unspoiled Sam Smith's pub tucked away down a narrow alleyway between the entrance to the market and the Hepworth Arcade. It's a nice cosy pub with the usual Sam Smith's own brand beers and lagers no guest beers. Like other Sam Smith's pubs no mobile phones or electronic devices allowed, no swearing no music, no dogs.”

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  Paul Atkin

  ·5 years ago

  “Old fashioned boozer, cash only and no tech allowed (took the picture and got rebuked in the process). Excellent pint of Sam Smith's though at a more than reasonable price.”