CHEAP drinks and great grub – Wetherspoons pubs are a British institution and in some cases, they’re in the most beautiful buildings.
From old bank vaults to beautiful bath conservatories, here are .
The Victorian Pavilion in West Sussex has a huge arching glass roofCredit: Alamy Stock Photo
The Winter Gardens, Harrogate
The Winter Gardens began its life as part of the Royal Baths in where people went to unwind.
The baths had first opened in 1897 and even though it later turned into a Wetherspoons, it still has lots of its original features.
There’s two grand staircases leading up to the bar and it has a huge glass ceiling which lets the light in.
The Corn Exchange, Bury St Edmunds
One of the most stunning Wetherspoons in the UK can be found in West inside a building that was originally a place for Victorian merchants and farmers to trade in the 1800s.
It has a grand interior features an arching glass roof and elegant wooden panelling.
Unlike lots of other , this one is found on the first floor as there are shops underneath.
The Royal Victoria Pavilion, Ramsgate
Not only is the Royal Victoria Pavilion one of the prettiest pubs, it’s also the
As its name suggests, the pub is inside a former Grade II listed pavilion that dates back to the Victorian period.
To make it ever better, it’s just a short walk from the beach.
For those who want to make the most of being at the seaside, step out onto the balcony where you can see the sweeping beach in all its glory.
Samuel Peto, Folkestone
Right by the beach, Samuel Peto is inside an old church that has painted cloud ceilings and the organ still sits at the back of the pub.
It has pretty chandeliers with huge stained glass windows letting in most of the light.
Deputy Travel Editor “certainly one of my favourites I’ve ever been to.”
You can still see the old organ in Kent’s Samuel Peto WetherspoonsCredit: Alamy Stock Photo
The Corn Exchange in Bury St Edmunds is one of the most beautiful WetherspoonsCredit: Alamy
On a summer’s day the balcony is the perfect place to enjoy a drink in RamsgateCredit: Alamy
The Caley Picture House, Edinburgh
The former art-deco cinema is now a that looks like it could be in the backdrop if a 1920s movie.
It still has original features including a large screen area and balcony – and you can enjoy a pint up on the mezzanine level which has views over the bar.
The building used to be part of a hotel before it was transformed into a cinema.
Hamilton Hall, London Liverpool Street
Outside of Street Station is a – the Wetherspoons is inside what was once the Great Eastern Hotel.
It might not look like much from the outside, but the pub is actually inside an old ballroom.
It has a huge circular bar, enormous windows and a hanging chandelier.
The Caley Picture House is a former art-deco cinema in EdinburghCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
London Liverpool Street’s Hamilton Hall is inside what was once the Great Eastern HotelCredit: Alamy
At the opera house in Royal Tunbridge Wells, you can sit in the old theatre seatsCredit: Alamy
Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells
Possibly one of the most well-known .
As its name suggests, the Opera House, is inside a former opera house that welcomed the public through its doors for performances back in 1902.
Later on, it was used as a cinema and a hall.
It has original features from its hey-day as a theatre like its colourful booths and stalls – and of course it has Wetherspoons touches too, like the bar and classic patterned carpet.
The North Western, Liverpool
Inside the 330-room North Western Hotel that once was a stopping point for passengers is this pretty Wetherspoons.
The hotel first opened in 1871 but later fell vacant until 1996 when it became university student accommodation.
Eventually it opened as a Wetherspoons pub in 2015 and is very popular with commuters thanks to it being right next to Liverpool Lime Street.
Inside this historic hotel in Liverpool is the North Western WetherspoonsCredit: Alamy
The Palladium in Llandudno was built in the 1920sCredit: JD WETHERSPOONS
The Counting House in Glasgow has an impressive glass dome above the barCredit: Alamy Stock Photo
The Palladium, Llandudno
Another that used to be a cinema is in north – and it’s a showstopper.
It first opened to the public in the 1920s, has eye-catching decor with a ceiling with gold detailing and red carpet.
The pub stretches across three floors thanks to its remaining stalls, dress circle and balcony.
The Counting House, Glasgow
Another Scottish Wetherspoons is which is inside a former bank.
It’s an Italian Renaissance style building and inside has high ceilings with pretty detailing including a glass dome over the bar.
You can even have a drink in the old underground banking vaults.
Waterend Barn, St Albans
is known as having lots of places to enjoy a drink, and it’s home to a pretty Wetherspoons too next to the River Lea.
It’s formed of two listed barn buildings and inside has high ceilings lined with beams and an outside area with picnic tables.
The Velvet Coaster, Blackpool
One pub that has incredible beach is The Velvet Coaster which is right next to South Pier and metres from Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
It’s been described by punters as a with “beautiful views”.
The pub opened in 2015, it’s set across three floors including a bar on each level and there’s a beer garden on the ground floor.
There’s also a balcony on the first floor, and a roof garden on the top level.
The interior is inspired by elements from Blackpool’s surroundings like the sea and nearby .
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St Albans’ Wetherspoons has high ceilings with beamsCredit: Unknown
The Velvet Coaster has a modern decor and is close to Blackpool Pleasure BeachCredit: Google maps
The beautiful Winter Gardens is inside a former Royal Baths in HarrogateCredit: Unknown
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