Scale & Feather, Hull

Yes, definitely more of a modern bar than a pub but the range of ales and ciders on offer means this one should be included in a visit to the drinking establishments of the Old Town of Hull. The number of beers provided seems to have fluctuated up and down a bit from when it originally opened in 2008. But a good range of 8 ales from smaller brewers were on for our visit and the couple I tried from Spotland and Castle Northern were well kept. Bit of a lounge feel to it as others have mentioned but the interesting collection of iconic album covers provides some interest whilst enjoying the beers.

A little bit of a loungey feel about this place that didn't quite fit into the scheme of things for me,yet there was an excellent beer choice available from the seven pumps in use out of the ten on the bar. Interesting wall decorations as mentioned below but not really my kind of place,it is however certainly worth calling in for the beer.

Following the Hawkes formula, but souped-up just a bit, the 23 pumps (counted them as best I could without wandering up & down), dispense 6 ciders and 17 ales from all over. Quality is good although, as with the others in the group, served pretty chilled. Another similarity would have to be the enthusiastic & knowledgeable service from behind the bar. The sole room is fairly undistinguished, changing from pub-like at the front, to lounge-like at the back, but that's not really what you're there for. Definitely one for the ale drinkers in town and visiting.