Humber Dock Tavern, Hull

Now called either the Humber Dock Tavern or the Humber Dock Bar & Grill, the green tiling from its former name Green Bricks is still in place, making the place look quite attractive from the outside. It also appears to be located in a fairly trendy area opposite a harbour with some nice looking boats. However, the inside is a bit of a tip. Furniture is a bit worn and the window to the gents toilets was smashed. The interior is large and sprawls its way along the bar into an adjacent premises. Seemingly being a bit further away from wherever the local graduation ceremony had been taking place, there was only one graduate and her family here, until a second one who had also been in Furley & Co also appeared. The graduate herself was asking the barman if there were any jobs going. Nice to see the youngsters of today putting their studies to good use. Or perhaps, I am doing them a disservice. Maybe the degree was in pub management. With Doom Bar off, the solitary real ale here was Atlantic. In the dead of winter, it really isn't worth crossing the busy A63 to reach this establishment. However, it may well be a more enticing prospect in warmer months.

Official site of Humber Dock - www.humberdock.com

Official site of Humber Dock - www.humberdock.com

The original small pub with the eponymous facing (actually brick-shaped tiles) has been extended at some stage into the much larger corner premises next door. The old part was closed off for a function when I visited, but from a glimpse through the gap between the two counters I guess that it is probably as devoid of character as the main bar (with its dull semi-modern refurbishment). Unfortunately, just Doom Bar (£2.95) available from the three handpumps. Still, the outdoor seating area overlooking the Humber Dock marina is an undoubtedly pleasant spot in decent weather.