CAMRA members voted for their Kingston upon Hull Pub of the Year 2009 after carefully considering the following criteria: Community Focus, Atmosphere, Campaigning, Quality of Real Ale, Style/Decor, Service and Welcome and Value for Money. For the pub to be eligible for the competition the licensee had to be present since the 1st January 2009.

Walters is situated in Scale Lane in Kingston upon Hull, and the business is owned and run by Alan & Chrissy Murphy.

It is described in the new CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2010 as: "A contemporary free house that opened in 2007. The name is taken from a barber shop of that name that was in the same premises in the 1820's. Although modern café bar in style, it is a haven in an area in the old town that is over populated by fashion bars. Up to ten regularly changing guest beers and up to three ciders and/or parries are sold. Belgian and German draught and bottled beers are also available. An over-21 policy operates."

The George Hotel, situated in the Land of Green Ginger, was runner-up in the 2009 competition. The pub is owned by Enterprise Inns and is run by Dean Kirk and Paul Crosskill

It is described in the new CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2010 as: "Situated in the old town, this traditional pub has beamed ceilings, wood-panelled walls, and pictures of old Hull on the walls, with faux gas lamps providing subdued lighting. The bar offers darts and dominoes, TV and piped music.

Branch Chairman, Alan Canvess, said "Both pubs have not only shown a high consistency of standards over the last twelve months, but also over the last two years, as they were both also nominated for the 2008 title." He will present framed certificates to the licensees of both pubs on the evening of Saturday 9th January.

The Hop & Vine in Albion Street, the Three John Scotts in Lowgate, and the Wellington Inn in Russell Street (Kingston upon Hull POTY 2008) were the other pubs nominated for the title.