Counting House

Impressive Wetherspoons bank conversion, imposing interior rising into lofty richly decorated coffered ceiling culminating in great central dome, big windows, decorative glasswork, wall-safes, several areas with solidly comfortable seating, smaller rooms (once managers' offices) around perimeter, one like a well stocked library, a few themed with pictures and prints of historical characters, half a dozen ales from far and wide, bottled beers, 35 malt whiskies, wide choice of usual good value food all day; children welcome if eating, open 9am-midnight