The Counting House
The Counting House is a Wetherspoon pub in the former Bank of Scotland building on St Vincent Place, just off George Square. Designed by J T Rochead in Italian Renaissance style and built between 1867 and 1870, it lets you have a pint or a meal inside one of the city centre's grand Victorian banking halls.
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Why the building matters
The bank was built for the Bank of Scotland in 1867 to 1870, and its design helped set the tone for the west end of George Square. It is worth stepping inside just to see the scale of the former banking hall, which gives an affordable chain pub a far grander setting than usual.
Eating and drinking
As a Wetherspoon, it serves food and drink at chain prices, ordered at the bar or through the app, with real ales on the bar. It opens early in the morning and stays open late, so it is handy for a cheap breakfast, a quick lunch or a drink between sights. Menus and prices are on the Wetherspoon app, which you can also use to order straight to your table.
Practical details
There is step-free access, baby changing, Wi-Fi and a licensed outdoor area. Under-18s are allowed in only until 9pm. George Square, Royal Exchange Square and the Duke of Wellington statue outside the Gallery of Modern Art are all within a couple of minutes' walk, and Queen Street Station is close by. It can be busy around big events in George Square, so arrive early if you want a table.
Highlights
- Former Bank of Scotland building, built 1867-70
- Italian Renaissance design by J T Rochead
- Just off George Square
- Open from early morning
- Step-free access
Good to know
- Under-18s are allowed until 9pm only.
- Order at the bar or through the Wetherspoon app.
- Step-free access and baby changing available.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: jdwetherspoon.com