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Licensed since 1729, this Grade II Listed pub is a CAMRA Three Star Historic Pub Interior. 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
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.
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.
This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.
Olde Black Boy, Hull
Changing beers typically include: Black Sheep (varies) , Butcombe (varies) , Wye Valley (varies)
Source: National
Live Music
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly
Function Room
Games
Real Fire
Separate Bar
Smoking
Wi Fi
Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub
Quiet
Pubs to Cherish Yorkshire's Real Heritage Pubs lists the 119 public houses in the Yorkshire region which still have interiors or internal features of real historic significance. They are a richly-diverse part of Yorkshire's cultural and built heritage. Some of...
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 (Adrian Smith) 6.7.24.jpg "Exterior. by Adrian Smith. Published on 03-09-2024")
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