Red Lion Hotel, Clarence Street, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU9

Location:
The Red Lion Hotel is situated just off the busy Holderness Road, close to Hull's city centre. Hull lies on the River Hull at its confluence with the Humber Estuary and is situated 34 miles south-east of York. It is the fourth largest city in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The area is an important commercial hub which originally developed around the town’s port and fishing industry. Whilst still part of Hull’s commercial identity, fishing is being overtaken by the city’s chemical and health care sectors. Several well-known British companies including BP, Smith & Nephew and Reckitt Benckiser have facilities a short distance from the subject property. In 2017, Hull was awarded the title ‘City of Culture’ and hosted the Turner Prize at the city's Ferens Art Gallery.

Property:
The premises comprises a detached, three storey public house of brick construction under a pitched slate roof. It lies a short distance from the city centre in a thoroughfare between the Sculcoates and Botanic residential areas and the main commercial and industrial districts which provide a loyal client base. The property is also situated close to Hull Royal Infirmary and, as a result, enjoys a significant amount of passing trade.

Trade Areas
Front entrance from Clarence Street into a RECEPTION AREA. To the left is an ENTERTAINMENT LOUNGE/FUNCTION ROOM with its own sound system. This area provides seating for 50 and standing room for 80. On the right is the MAIN BAR which has seating for 50. A central bar servery runs between both areas, behind which is a ground floor CELLAR which includes an external barrel delivery door. LADIES’ and GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS are offset to the rear of the pub and there are also toilets situated in the Entertainment Lounge/Function Room. A second, larger CELLAR is located in the basement. This has plenty of storage space and is accessed from the rear of the building. It is currently being utilised as a workshop.

Owners’ Accommodation
First Floor:
THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS, one of which includes a DRESSING ROOM. BATHROOM, Separate WC. LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN/DINER with storage cupboard and pantry. ROOF TERRACE.

Letting Accommodation
Top/Second Floor:
FLAT 1: KITCHEN/DINER, SHOWER ROOM, DOUBLE BEDROOM, ROOF TERRACE.
FLAT 2: LOUNGE/KITCHEN, SHOWER ROOM, DOUBLE BEDROOM, ROOF TERRACE.

External
Side TRADE PATIO with bench seating for 24. Rear CAR PARK with space for six vehicles. SINGLE GARAGE.

Licence:
A Premises Licence is held permitting the retail of alcohol:
Monday to Thursday: 12:00 – 00:00
Friday to Sunday: 12:00 – 01:00

Services:
All mains services are connected.
Rateable Value from 1st April 2026: £3,300.
Local Authority: Hull City Council.

Business:
Our clients have operated the Red Lion Hotel since 1997 and have owned the premises since 2001. During this time, they have built the pub into a popular venue which is frequented by a sizeable crowd of locals. Private functions are often held in the venue, as are karaoke evenings. The business is operated by our clients alongside six part-time staff members.

The business generates net sales in the region of £2,500 per week. Currently trade is wet-led. The possibility of converting the upper floors into rental accommodation (STPP) could also provide an additional revenue stream.

Further accounting details are available to all interested parties following a formal viewing.