McCoy's

You're walking into Colonial Chambers on Princes Dock Street and immediately you know you're somewhere that takes itself seriously. McCoy's has that confident, no-nonsense energy of a place that doesn't need to shout about itself—the dark wood, the open kitchen, the kind of lighting that actually flatters your face. It's become the go-to for anyone in Hull wanting proper American barbecue and grilled meat done right, not some Instagram-friendly approximation. The cocktail list is taken as seriously as the food, and there's proper attention paid to both; staff actually know what they're talking about rather than just pouring things into a glass.