Best Restaurants in Hull 2026 — Where to Eat According to Locals
Hull's food scene has been transformed over the past decade. From historic fish and chip shops to creative small plates restaurants, authentic international cuisine to buzzing street food markets, this city now offers a range and quality of dining that surprises visitors who arrive expecting nothing more than a chippy tea. This guide covers the best places to eat in Hull as recommended by people who actually live here and eat out regularly.
Fine Dining and Special Occasions
1884 Dock Street Kitchen
The closest thing Hull has to fine dining. Located in a beautifully converted building near the marina, 1884 serves modern British food using locally sourced ingredients. The menu changes seasonally and the presentation is consistently impressive. Expect to pay around 30 to 40 pounds per head for a three course meal. Worth it for a special occasion and a genuine showcase for what Hull's food scene can be at its best. Book in advance, especially at weekends.
Zero
Small plates and cocktails in the heart of the Fruit Market area. The setting is sleek and atmospheric, the cocktail menu is inventive, and the food is creative without being pretentious. The tuna tartare and the Korean fried chicken are standouts. Great for a date night or a special evening out. Pricing is mid range, around 20 to 30 pounds per head with drinks.
Tapasya at the Marina
Upmarket Indian cuisine in a stunning waterfront location. This is several steps above your average curry house, with beautifully presented dishes, a sophisticated atmosphere, and a menu that blends traditional Indian flavours with modern techniques. The tasting menu is an event rather than just a meal. Higher end pricing but the experience justifies it for a celebration.
Best for International Cuisine
Doram — Indian
Princes Avenue. Not the fanciest looking restaurant in Hull but the food is sensational. The lamb karahi is legendary among locals and is widely considered the best curry in the city. Generous portions, proper spicing, and freshly made naan bread that's worth the visit alone. A main course will set you back about 12 to 15 pounds. No reservations needed on weekdays but weekends get busy. If you only eat at one Indian restaurant in Hull, make it Doram.
Marrakech — Moroccan
Princes Avenue. A hidden gem that most people walk past without noticing. This tiny restaurant serves authentic Moroccan tagines, couscous, and grilled meats in a cosy, intimate setting. The lamb tagine with apricots is outstanding and the owner is genuinely warm and welcoming. About 12 to 15 pounds for a main. One of the most underrated restaurants in Hull. If you find it, you'll keep going back.
Ambiente — Spanish
Princes Avenue. Excellent Spanish tapas in a lively, buzzing atmosphere. The patatas bravas are addictive, the chorizo in red wine is rich and smoky, and the Iberico ham is the real thing. Perfect for a group dinner where everyone shares. Expect around 15 to 20 pounds per head for a generous tapas spread.
The Thai restaurants at Trinity Market
Multiple options in the market hall serving freshly prepared Thai food at street food prices. The green curry and the pad Thai are consistently excellent. About 7 to 8 pounds for a full meal. The quality rivals dedicated Thai restaurants that charge twice as much.
Spring Bank International Strip
Spring Bank is Hull's most multicultural road and the food options reflect it. Turkish kebab houses, Kurdish restaurants, Eastern European bakeries, African food stores, and Polish delis all within a few hundred metres. The Turkish grilled meats are particularly recommended. Prices are rock bottom and the authenticity is unbeatable.
Best for Casual Dining
The Sailmakers
Near the marina. Known mainly as a pub but the food, particularly the Sunday roast, is outstanding. Thick gravy, proper yorkshire puddings, and well cooked meat. About 14 to 16 pounds for a full roast. The waterfront setting adds to the experience. Book ahead for Sundays.
The Larkin
Newland Avenue. A solid neighbourhood gastropub with a regularly changing menu. Good for lunch, dinner, or Sunday roast. Named after Philip Larkin, the poet who lived and worked in Hull. The food is well executed British pub cooking at reasonable prices.
Dope Burger
Newland Avenue. Brilliant smash burgers for about 7 to 8 pounds. The loaded fries are a meal in themselves. Quick, satisfying, and consistently good. The kind of place where simplicity is the point and they do it perfectly.
Hitchcock's Vegetarian Restaurant
A Hull institution operating on a pay what you feel basis. Creative vegetarian and vegan food where you decide what it's worth. The concept is unique and the food is genuinely imaginative. A memorable dining experience regardless of how much you choose to pay.
Best for Budget Eating
Trinity MarketThe undisputed champion of affordable eating in Hull. Street food vendors from around the world serving generous portions for 6 to 8 pounds. Thai, Caribbean, Mexican, Italian, noodles, crepes, burritos, and more. The communal tables and bustling atmosphere make it a great social experience as well as a cheap lunch. Open Monday to Saturday.
Bob Carver's
Spring Bank. Hull's legendary fish and chip shop. Fresh haddock in thick crispy batter with perfectly cooked chips and the essential chip spice. About 8 to 10 pounds for a large portion that will leave you full for the rest of the day. There's usually a queue but it moves quickly. A Hull pilgrimage.
Kebab houses on Spring Bank
Authentic Turkish and Kurdish kebabs for 5 to 8 pounds. The mixed grill boxes are exceptional value, piled high with freshly grilled meats, salad, rice, and flatbread. The kind of food that would cost double in a trendy London restaurant and taste half as good.
Best Coffee Shops
Thieving Harry's
Old Town. Beautiful building, excellent specialty coffee, stunning hidden courtyard, and outstanding cakes. The best coffee shop in Hull and one of the best in Yorkshire. A must visit.
Two Gingers
Near the Fruit Market. Excellent coffee in a relaxed, creative setting. Good wifi and a nice working atmosphere. Popular with freelancers and remote workers.
Bongo Bongo
Newland Avenue. The student and remote worker favourite. Great coffee, decent wifi, plenty of plug sockets, and a relaxed atmosphere where nobody minds you staying for a couple of hours.
The Avenues and Princes Avenue
If you only visit one area in Hull for food and drink, make it Princes Avenue and the surrounding Avenues neighbourhood. Within a short walk you'll find Indian, Moroccan, Spanish, Turkish, Italian, and classic British options alongside independent coffee shops, cocktail bars, and craft beer outlets.
The area has a bohemian, village like atmosphere with tree lined streets and Victorian terraced houses. On a Friday evening the restaurants are buzzing and the whole strip comes alive. It's the best area in Hull for a food crawl and it represents everything that's good about the city's evolving food scene.
Newland Avenue
Running parallel to Princes Avenue, Newland Avenue has its own distinct personality. More pub focused than restaurant focused, it's the go to strip for a Friday or Saturday night out. The Gardeners Arms is a proper old school pub, several bars offer craft beer and cocktails, and the late night food options including Dope Burger and various kebab shops ensure nobody goes home hungry. Livelier and messier than Princes Avenue but great fun.
Share Your Recommendations
Hull's food scene changes constantly. New restaurants open, menus evolve, and hidden gems emerge. If you've found somewhere great that isn't on this list, join the conversation on our Food and Drink forum and let us know. The best recommendatio
ns come from people who eat there regularly, and that's what this community is all about.
