Listed/architecturally interesting pubs

[Biff600]

The Wellington in Gorton, Manchester. Long since shut down, iirc. They only used it for exterior shots in Shameless.

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[Richard A Thackeray]

Kings Arms

Heath (a 'Conservation village', practically every building in the village is Listed, barring the bus-shelter!)
It's east of Wakefield, off the A655)

Gas-lit interior! (partial)

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2072643
http://thekingsarmsheath.co.uk/
https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101135548-kings-arms-warmfield-cum-heath#.WwLRnUxFzIU

 

[AndyRM]

The Ritz in Wallsend is pretty cool. Another Wetherspoons and unremarkable from the outside but has been restored to it's art deco glory internally.

 

[smutchin]

Talk of architecturally interesting pubs always makes me think of the Philharmonic in Liverpool - quite a famous example, especially for its Grade I listed ornate marble urinals...
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/gents-toilets-philharmonic-live-up-12513550

It was built by Robert Cain, of Cain's brewery fame - which alas folded a few years ago. Haven't been to the Phil for years so just looked it up and I'm pleased to discover that the pub at least is still going strong - albeit now operated by Nicholson's:
https://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/restaurants/northwest/thephilharmonicdiningroomsliverpool

 

[Blue Hills]

On the Whitstable spoons ex cinema.

None of it authentic, of course - all part of the refurbishment when it was converted from a bingo hall a few years ago (it's a long, long time since it stopped being a cinema).

I find it a deeply unpleasant pub - being a former cinema, it's a cavernous space with high ceilings, so the acoustics are awful and when it's busy, you can't hear yourself think. Architecturally, the building is at odds with its (current) function.

And Whitstable still doesn't have a cinema, which would be a much more valuable contribution to the community.

Can't remember if I've sat in it. Depends on the particular pub/ex cinema I think.

The also listed Capitol Forest Hill is great and that has mega high ceilings.

Doesn't spoil conversations - if you sit against the wall at the back it's like looking out on a big indoor square - great for people watching and very peaceful. And on a sunny day the light floods in.

On the other hand, this:

https://goo.gl/images/qTMx3b

The listed spoons in Bury, the Art Picture House in Bury, although it looks quite something in pics, and the inside is very interesting, it doesn't really work as a pub so I won't be returning - too bitty, no really good corners to sit in - it's like being in a brothel waiting room.

edit - you can't sit upstairs despite it possibly looking like you can. You can't sit upstairs in the Capitol Forest Hill either although it's all complete and I've been up there for Open House.

By the by, for fans of spoons and old cinemas, I came across this.

http://themalestrom.com/architectural-gems-wetherspoon-pubs-used-cinemas/

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

City of MabGate
MabGate, Leeds
Closed
Mab was;
!n Shakespeare, Midsummer Nights Dream?) the 'Queen Of The Fairies'
In Victorian times, a 'lady of the night', a 'temporary companion of negotiable virtue', etc....



Arabian Horse
'Great North Road'
Aberford
Supposedly the only pub of this name in the entire country!!





The Swan Hotel

Great North Road
Aberford (couple of 100 yards south of the 'Arabian', & the other side of Cock Beck)
A famous Coaching Inn, then a pub famous for its food
No, sadly flats
Thankfully though. the local residents campaigned for it to keep its features (& watch them covetously!!)
The 'Post Horse' sign & the Coaching Bell




Flappits
(between Cullingworth & Haworth, on the A629)
Supposedly a derivation of 'Flay-Pits', as there was a tanners/hide-merchant nearby in the 1700s/1800's

 

[smutchin]

Depends on the particular pub/ex cinema I think.

True enough. Back in the late 90s when I lived in North London, I used to go to the Coronet on Holloway Road regularly - that was also a former cinema but I don't recall ever finding it as bad for noise as the Cushing.

 

[Ian H]

My local, the Vine.

 

[Hacienda71]

Had a couple in here last summer.

 

[AndyRM]

My local, the Vine.
View attachment 410370

Looks snug.

 

[raleighnut]

One of the last decent pubs in Leicester city centre,

The Globe,

 

[Ian H]

This one is a short bike-ride away, the Luppitt Inn. Room for nine people seated in the bar.

 

[raleighnut]

My old local in Enderby

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Shears
Halifax Road
Liversedge

Given to be the meeting place of Ned Ludd, & co-conspiritors, prior to their wrecking sprees
http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3441818
There is a 'Luddite Trail'!! (footpath walk)




New Inn
Church Street
Gildersome
http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2727273





Old Bridge Inn
Ripponden
One of the oldest in the Country

Was in here a few weeks back, am sure it must be listed....

View attachment 410372

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ye_Olde_Cheshire_Cheese

I thought for an instant, that it was The Mended Drum
Terry Pratchett readers will understand

 

[Ian H]

This one is listed. It's one of my favourites locally. No pumps or taps, all the beer is brought from the cellar after you have ordered from the menu.
The Bridge Inn
Reputedly the only pub the Queen has drunk at.