Hull Truck Cafe

Another place I find myself spending a lot of time, both for business and personal use. Being if I go and see a show at the theatre, or an event of some kind. I enjoy a having a coffee there. You have a wonderful, welcoming and relaxed place to sit and enjoy a pre-​show meal. It offers really nice food and very nice surroundings too. I myself (having performed on stage there) was very sad when the old theatre was closed and knocked down. However since the new one has been opened, I have also had the chance of performing there, as well as watching great shows too and it’s as popular as ever. The café is a lovely place to sit and relax and enjoy. The theatre is a landmark of Hull and long may it continue.

I wasn’t sure what i was going to make of such an oddly named theatre, however it is lovely!
There is also a very nice restaurant. At the moment the play ‘Little Voice’ is being preformed here, its star, Lisa Riley (aka Mandy Dingle of Emmerdale) was eating her lunch in the restaurant.

Hull Truck Theatre has a long and enviable reputation in world of theatre. It’s new premises now boasts two auditoria, tthe main theatre and the studio theatre. There is also an excellent café/​bar downstairs.
Hull Truck provides a wide range of productions to suit all the family, and seldom disappoint.

Hull Truck’s new home is very well designed, very spacious, with a fabulous bar.
The auditoriums are large, with superb acoustics.
Highly recommended.

A lovely place in the centre of Hull. Being set in the Hull Truck theatre it feels a little cold at first — but the food we had was great, the service extremely friendly and the prices very good. Definitely a good find — especially for a pre-​theatre dinner.

Hull Truck Café — Michelin star quality food in a casual setting
At the front of the Hull Truck Theatre, nestled in the hustle and bustle of the City streets, lies the Hull Truck Café. It appeals to a variety of patrons from the young and shabby chic to the more adventurous and refined palettes.
Strangely casual would be the correct epithet to describe the surroundings, and I was pleasantly surprised by my visit there. I admit, I had been expecting a mediocre meal with a small selection of cheap wines, but I was in for a massive surprise.
They say time flies when you’re having fun. Guess what? Time flies even faster when you’re eating one of the top ten meals you have ever had the pleasure of tucking into on a cold and rainy day.
Upon arrival, we changed tables three times; The leather-​chaired tables were too low for eating, the one by the window was too drafty, but the third one was just right.
The menu was very unpretentious and the specials looked amazing. They even have a soup of the day (today was potato and leek — my favourite) and both Amara and I sat back and watched in awe and admiration as the food from previous orders came out. We saw everything from the most amazing sandwiches (stacked incredibly high with amazing ingredients), jacket potatoes with numerous fillings to Eggs Benedict (properly done) being served.
Now let’s get to the more interesting part of this review; the FOOD.
I have travelled extensively throughout the United States, United Kingdom and across the world, dining at some of the best restaurants money can buy, and was literally taken aback by the amazing quality of food.
I can only review what I have eaten today, and will now try to walk you through my culinary experience.
My meal: The Steak and Ale Pie
The Pastry:
At first inspection, the pastry looked average yet home-​made. Once I pierced my fork through its outer crust, the layers of flaky perfection crumbled throughout and fell apart like thinly wafers of soft amber glass waiting to be devoured. I immediately presumed that they had their own pastry chef, as pasty that good does not come without years of dedication and experience, but indeed they do not. I shall talk about the lovely chef later in this review.
The Steak:
Having had every type of meat possible, from grass-​fed beef to Venezuelan steak, I was already familiar with how outstanding good beef can become if treated well. As it turns out, the steak and ale pie was one of the best meals that I have ever had. It was tenderer than any other steak I have experienced in a pie, with an unexpected depth of flavour, it rivalled the quality of some of the top-​dollar, triple-​digit meals that I have had in downtown New York City, London or even in Portugal. It was that good. I was convinced it was beef brisket, but the chef later assured me that it was locally-​sourced chuck steak that had been slow cooked. Cooked to perfection, I say!
The Twice-​Cooked Chunky Chips:
Now the menu does not reveal that these are twice-​cooked, but anyone who has ever had the experience of something so devilishly delicious will know the difference, and these were magnificent. Much to my joy, they were not pre-​seasoned or salted. I prefer to do that myself.
The Roasted Vegetables:
Drizzled with a slight bit of honey, these were roasted to perfection. Just crispy enough to bite into, yet fully cooked and incredibly delicious.
The Shot of Ale:
Yes, a shot of ale. The meal comes with its very own shot glass full of ale as accompaniment, seeing as it is the same ale that the pie is cooked with. What a splendid idea!
Amara’s meal: Honey-​Glazed Chorizo with Goats Cheese Risotto:
I have to admit that I am not a big fan of risotto, but this may have changed me. I do love chorizo, and these had a slight tinge of honey to them, complimenting the goat’s cheese and tantalising my taste buds, daring me to have just a bit more.
The «side» Caesar Salad:
Literally the largest side salad I have ever seen. Complete with greens, a full chicken breast, poached egg, a fresh anchovy, homemade croutons and dressing and the most divine pan-​fried smoked pancetta, I could have easily had this on its own.
The Service:
We had a great waitress who was happy to cater to our every whim, but did not pester us. Finding the right balance between the two is a very hard thing to do, and she has it down to an art. The portions were large, and the staff were more than happy to put everything into small containers for us to take home — a major positive in my eyes.
The Prices:
I was surprised that the prices are very reasonable. Our full meal, complete with drinks, was around £22. Looking back, I paid something similar for a meal at a pub recently, and the quality was nowhere near as good as at the Hull Truck Café.
The Wine List:
The wine list is surprisingly better than average, with a selection of House wines as well as champagne. I was also happy to see a good bottle of Rioja on

The Hull Truck, or Spring Street as locals know it, is THE best theatre in the world. or was, as its now to be superceded by a new home in nearby Ferensway. Long Live Spring Street! The Spirit will live on with TWo auditoriums and better facilities for all.
New venue opens on St George’s Day, which is also the birthday of William Shakespeare. How apt!

THIS THEATRE HAS NOW MOVED TO ITS NEW LOCATION ON FERENSWAY WITH A LARGER THEATRE
I am pleased to say that it is still as good as it was and hasn’t been spolit by the move. Host a great range of various shows, great comedy shows if your visiting Hull look them up on the web and see whats playing well worth a visit

Due to move into a new bigger and better building, things will definatly go up, the current plays that are performed there are great to watch and can make a cheap night out, although the seating is not the comfiest. The World fmaous play Bouncrs is due to start soon, the last performace in the old building

a good way to get out of the house and do something. would reccommend anyone to try, they’ve had some quite big names there over recent times and never seem to let you down when your there. very pleasant atmosphere every time i have been, no complaints.

A great theatre which is one of the cultural hearts of Hull. They have a nice mix of local theatre along with national acts including comedy and music. Of course HTT is closely linked with playwright John Godber whose plays are often performed. The venue is central and within easy reach of the rail and bus stations.

A lovely cosy theatre. Its small and so everyone is close to the actors. It’s very easy to be absorbed into the plays.

A theatre I’m proud to have in my home town. Hull Truck always offers a great experience. they have varied events on here, Great plays, visiting comics and music and of course a wonderful friendly atmosphere. they have a nice bar with reasonably priced drinks. i will be sad to see them move from this premises but i’m sure will all grow to love the new one too, onto bigger and better things!

Hull truck is a great little theatre with no stage. The audience sit in a semi circle and the arena below is the stage. You can take your pint in from the bar too.
It is a couple of minutes from the railway and bus stations and a few from the town centre. car parking less than a couple of quid.
it is famous for showing new work but is the home of writer John Godber. I have taken family and friends and parties from youth centres and laughed ourselves silly at plays like Bouncers .
A lot of famous people have played there including Sunday one man shows with people like Mike Harding. They now have coffee and cake matinees too.
it is pretty cheap for professional theater at £10.50 to £16.50 a ticket. (concessions available too) and half that for matinees.
There are cheap rates for groups of 10+ and cheap standby tickets if you just turn up.
I found the opening hours:
Monday-​Friday
11am — 8pm Performance days
11am — 5pm Non-​Performance days
Saturday
1pm — 8pm (Performance days only)
Sunday
5.30pm — 7.30pm (Performance days only)
This is a really great night out and has been compared to, and said to be better than, fringe.