The Old Bank of England

Large building on Fleet street with large flaming torches outside. Large gates and steps inside with a clock-tower hanging overhead, another of the great banks-turned pubs in the centre of this wonderful city! Inside the decor is incredible- the detail on the walls, ceiling and entrance is almost spooky and heavy set curtains hang beside large windows up high. There is a set of stairs upward on the left which go to a small galley on the first floor and on the ground floor the bar is the centrepiece taking up much of the available room- the rest of which is occupied with small tables and chairs of which the maximum capacity is a group of 4. The walls are all lined with small classical pieces of art and the clientele remain smart but casual.

Overall this is an excellent building but i feel the large, tall, Gothic bar takes up too much room and although it doesn’t get too overcrowded at lunchtime and serves food it still needs a little more space to really enjoy the bank as it was once meant to be enjoyed, 7/10 for eye candy to look upon and slipping a little on practicality and high prices.

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