The Old Bank of England is a grand historic pub at 194 Fleet Street. The building served as the Bank of England’s Law Courts branch from 1888 until 1975, and its ornate ceilings, carved details and spacious banking hall now provide one of the most distinctive settings for a drink or meal in central London.
The kitchen serves straightforward British pub food, moving from snacks and sharing plates to pies, burgers, fish, meat and vegetarian dishes. Familiar flavours and generous accompaniments suit a weekday lunch, dinner after work or an informal meal taken while exploring Fleet Street and the nearby legal district.
Beer brewed by McMullen in Hertfordshire is central to the bar, alongside cask ale, lager, wine, spirits, cocktails and alcohol free choices. Seasonal drinks and changing food specials add variety while preserving the welcoming, traditional character expected from a busy city pub.
Private spaces include the Billiard Room and the more intimate Parlour Room, with access to a courtyard for smaller gatherings. A vintage Routemaster bus can also be hired as a drinks space, giving celebrations and corporate events an unusual extension of the pub’s strong sense of London history.
Address: 194 Fleet Street, City of London, London EC4A 2LT, United Kingdom
The Old Bank Of England Menu
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Starters & Sharers
ROASTED PEPPER & GARLIC HUMMUS (V)
Wholemeal pitta bread
SWEET POTATO FALAFELS WITH SOUR CREAM (V)
BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS
Crispy chicken wings coated with a classic buffalo sauce and buttermilk dressing
GLAZED OLD SPOT SAUSAGES
Mustard & pomegranate dressing
FISH GOUJONS
Cod goujons, freshly battered using McMullen’s ale, gem lettuce, tartare sauce and lemon
SCOTCH EGG
Piccalilli
SALT & PEPPER SQUID
Sweet chilli dip
POPCORN CHICKEN
Smoky chipotle mayo
BREAD AND BUTTER (V)
Pies
STEAK & MCMULLEN’S ALE
CHICKEN, LEEK & HAM
LAMB & MINT
TRIO OF MUSHROOM &…
Mains
FISH & CHIPS
Cod, freshly battered using McMullen’s ale, triple cooked chips, minted mushy peas and tartare sauce
CLASSIC CHEESE & BACON BURGER
Smoked streaky bacon, Emmental cheese, pretzel bun, pickle, red onion, gem lettuce, tomato, burger sauce and triple cooked chips
HUNTER’S CHICKEN
Chicken breast topped with smoked streaky bacon, cheddar cheese and BBQ sauce, triple cooked chips and house slaw
SAUSAGES & MASH
Gloucester Old Spot sausages, caramelised onion & red wine gravy. Vegetarian sausages also available (V)
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
Marinated chicken, smoked streaky bacon, soft boiled egg, gem lettuce, sunblushed tomatoes, croutons, Gran Moravia hard cheese and Caesar dressing
HAM & EGGS
Hand-cut honey roast ham, fried free range eggs and triple cooked chips
SWEET POTATO & HALLOUMI STACK (V)
Pretzel bun, pickle, red onion, gem lettuce, tomato, burger sauce and triple cooked chips
CAULIFLOWER & RED PEPPER CURRY (VE)
Herby rice, mango chutney, poppadom and coriander
CRISPY SCAMPI
Wholetail breaded scampi, triple cooked chips, garden peas and tartare sauce
PERI PERI CHICKEN
Marinated half chicken on the bone, sea salted fries and house slaw
SWEET POTATO & BUTTERBEAN STEW (VE)
Desserts
WARM CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)
Hot chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream
SALTED CARAMEL PROFITEROLES (V)
Chocolate sauce
APPLE & CINNAMON CRUMBLE (V)
Vanilla ice cream or custard
SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKE (V)
Dulche de leche sauce
DAIRY ICE CREAM (V)
Three scoops; vanilla, strawberry or chocolate
COFFEE & MINI DESSERT (V)
Choose from either chocolate brownie or caramel profiteroles
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