This Wetherspoon is in one of many monumental granite buildings in central Aberdeen designed by local architect Archibald Simpson and is the former local headquarters of Clydesdale Bank.
It has a pillared entrance and retains many original architectural features, the main room being a high-ceiling central hall with additional seating areas to the side of the main room.
The long bar features up to 12 hand pumps offering a variety of beers, frequently from Scottish breweries. There is a narrow outside drinking area on the pavement on Union Street corner.
Beer festivals are held several times a year (Scottish and International).
Alcohol from 10am.
Is scheduled in near future for expansion of the pub and conversion of upstairs into hotel accommodation.
Conversion
A former bank of 1839 with a pillared Corinthian portico and 6ft terracotta statue of Ceres, the Roman goddess of plenty, above. The high-ceilinged banking hall, approached by a mosaic floor, is the main room with seating areas to the side. It has Corinthian pilasters, a gilt Parthenon-style frieze, superb ornamental plasterwork and a splendid timber and part-glazed screen creating a passage on the right. This Wetherspoon's is one of many monumental granite buildings in Aberdeen by local architect Archibald Simpson and is Grade A-listed. Ales, ciders and meals.
This Pub serves 9 changing beers and 3 regular beers.
Archibald Simpson, Aberdeen
Changing beers typically include: Orkney (varies) , Stewart (varies) , Windswept (varies)
Source: National