London, Fleet Street. Built in 1886 and occupied by the Bank of England from 1888 to 1975 before being refurbished and made a pub in 1994. The vaults beneath the pub contained gold bullion and are said to have held the Crown jewels for a period. It is also said to be close to where fictional character Sweeney Todd plied his trade. Of course the interior is huge and opulent with high vaulted ceilings, beautiful chandeliers, and a gorgeous balcony surrounding the central bar. In the back is a small outdoor seating area. It is a McMullen's (Hertford) pub and I enjoyed a pint of their bitter.