Historic pubs · London
The Old Bank of England
In or near Covent Garden.
The Old Bank of England — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Temple · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Old Bank of England is located in Westminster, London, with the nearest railway station being Temple, which is 0.4 km away. Entry is free, but please note that the venue is not wheelchair accessible.
About
The Old Bank of England is a historic pub in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap with a heritage tag. Designed by Arthur Blomfield. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Address: 194, Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2LT. Opening hours: Mo-We 11:30-22:00; Th-Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00. Wikidata describes it as: "Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.". Coordinates: 51.5139°, -0.1115°.
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Official information
The Old Bank of England is a historic pub located in the heart of London, known for its grand architecture and rich history. Visitors can enjoy a selection of traditional British ales and hearty meals in a unique setting that reflects the building's past as a former bank.
From the Wikipedia article
The Old Bank of England is a public house at 194 Fleet Street, where the City of London meets the City of Westminster. It was constructed on a corner site in 1886 by Sir Arthur Blomfield in a grand Italianate style, the interior having three large chandeliers with a detailed plaster ceiling. It is a Grade II listed building. The building was occupied by the Law Courts branch of the Bank of England from 1888 to 1975 before it was refurbished and put to its current use in 1994. The vaults beneath the pub once contained gold bullion, and are said to have held the Crown Jewels for a period as well. The pub is close to where the fictional Sweeney Todd is said to have plied his trade. The pub is currently operated by McMullen's Brewery.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5139, -0.1115
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC4A 2LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- +44 20 7430 2255
- Established
- 1886
- Nearest railway station
- Temple — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Mo-We 11:30-22:00; Th-Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
- Official site
- www.oldbankofengland.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w99275253 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The Old Bank of England (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: 1192681 II THE OLD BANK OF ENGLAND London 20250615 0001.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Bank of England?
- The Old Bank of England is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC4A 2LT), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is The Old Bank of England?
- The Old Bank of England — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
- How do I get to The Old Bank of England?
- The nearest railway station is Temple, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC4A 2LT.
- When was The Old Bank of England built?
- Built or established in 1886. Designed by Arthur Blomfield.
- Who owns The Old Bank of England?
- The Old Bank of England is owned by | designation1 = Grade II.
- Is The Old Bank of England free to visit?
- Yes, The Old Bank of England is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Old Bank of England?
- The nearest railway station is Temple, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC4A 2LT.