Historic Pub Group visits

We used the CAMRA 'London's Real Heritage Pubs' book to organise our visits for drinks and lunch. We met twice monthly as there was a lot of interest.

Our first pub was The Salisbury in St Martins Lane. It was very comfortable with stunning interiors and etched and polished glass creating a glittering atmosphere.

Our second visit was The Olde Bank of England in Fleet street. An absolutely stunning building with soaring ceilings, intricate chandeliers, marble columns and rich wood panelling.  The building operated as the former Bank of England's Law courts from 1888 to 1975. There is a vintage Routemaster bus in the courtyard.

Our third visit was to The Cittie of Yorke in High Holborn with the star attraction being the unique enormous room at the back in the style of a medieval hall. It was rebuilt in 1923-4 as a romantic evocation of Olde England. There is a triangular stove with the flu escaping under the floor.  There are cosy drinking booths and a formidable array of casks, some of enormous size.

All of the pubs served Persiflage and real ale.

For details of the January meetings, please click here to take you to the IG page.

Contributed by Susan and Peter