Designed by David and John Bryce and built in 1874-78 as the head Edinburgh office of the Glasgow based Union Bank it is now a vast Wetherspoon pub. The large main bar has a superb high ceiling and polished granite pillars. There are three smaller rooms with tables for dining, the larger one partitioned and containing the old Chubb vault door. Toilets are situated on a lower level via a narrow staircase. The changing real ales are from breweries UK wide. It can be very busy at peak times.
NOTE: Alcoholic drinks are served from 9am (11 Sun).
Conversion
What was once the Union Bank in 1870s has been colonised by Wetherspoon's and forms one of their most imposing outlets. The top-lit rectangular banking hall forms the main bar, which has a superb high ceiling and polished granite pillars. Subsidiary offices provide a series of smaller spaces, one of which contains a mighty safe. A vast but interesting space serving many ales and ciders and meals. Grade A-listed.
This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 3 regular beers.
Standing Order, Edinburgh
Can be up to 9 on occasions.
Changing beers typically include: Alechemy (varies) , Hadrian Border (varies) , Stewart (varies)
Source: National