The Old Bank Of England London

The Old Bank Of England London

3 3  Reviews


Pubs in London - The City
194 Fleet Street , The City, London, EC4A 2LT
+44 (0) 20 7430 2255
http://www.fullers.co.uk

This Italian style building was built in 1888 and was formerly the Law Courts branch of the Bank of England. It became a pub in 1995. Fullers have spent a lot of time and money redecorating this building and the result is a lavish, extravagant interior. Bar food is served but there is also a restaurant which serves food between 11am and 9pm. They can cater for private parties of up to 200 people. It gets very busy at lunchtime and in the evenings.
Tags: food, private parties: up to 200 guests, pub, real ale, suits, traditional english




The Old Bank Of England London Reviews


Stunning Building, Acceptable Pub - Well that's it really. The building is amazing, the beer is Fullers which is better than is typical in London, but not great either, the food is average.  

Rating  3

Report this Review

Run of the mill - I'd have to say I disagree slightly with Jo. W's review. While it is a beautiful space that has been lovingly refurbed, I have to say it was a little lacking in atmosphere to be a really great pub.

It feels like a chain pub, and because of it's location it is full of lawyers and financiers - not the sort of crowd I want to spend my evening with.

However there is a nice little balcony area inside the pub so you can look down on the main pub floor which is quite cool. I think you can book this area out as well, so good for parties/meet ups, etc  
Tags: , city boys, pub, suits

Rating  3

Report this Review

A grand old dame - Fullers have done a fabulous job restoring the Old Bank of England. A wonderful long oval bar, the walls decorated in old paintings two floors high with massive chandeliers running centrally along the ceiling give the room a very grand air. We visited Friday after work but had no probs getting a spot to sit, and there was enough bar staff to make service prompt. Excellent selection of ales and decent wine. A great refurb capturing beauty of the past but functioning for standards of the 21st century.  

Rating  4

Report this Review

Do you want to write a review of The Old Bank Of England in London? Contribute to the directory of recommended Pubs in London by submitting a The Old Bank Of England London review. Do you own The Old Bank Of England London? If so, claim it now! Claiming your business will enable you to update the tags, address and business description.