Hogshead (Kingston-upon-Hull)

Hogshead, funny old name for a pub isn't it? Well maybe in these times when Hogshead conjures up thoughts of beheaded swine, but hogshead actually has a completely different meaning. I guess you have probably thought the same of the word firkin too. Well a firkin is a small beer cask, holding nine Imperial gallons (72 pints). Two firkins make a kilderkin. Two kilderkins make a barrel and one-and-a-half barrels make a hogshead*. Hence the title of the opinion! Now it's all starting to make sense, I'll take you back to the job in hand. In fat lets go back a little further to the days when 386 Beverley Road, Hull was a bingo hall and a cinema before ...  Read the complete review

The Hogshead on Beverley road in Hull used to be a theatre, but they have renovated it and turned it into a really nice pub. It has a massive bar area, coupled with tables to eat at and comfy chairs to sit, drink and chat at. It has a big range of meals, with cheap ones and offers, ranging upto more pricey but delicious options. All in all a comprehensive menu. On top of this it has hosted the odd film night, with free popcorn, Belgian beer festivals and cheap drinks on Wednesday evenings. That is not to say its drinks are expensive at any other time, they're not. Since it is situated right next door to the Weatherspoons, its drinks are very competativly ...  Read the complete review