The Counting House, CITY OF LONDON, London

Built in 1893 as a magnificent banking hall, the aptly named Counting House oozes 19th Century decadence. With gleaming chandeliers and high domed ceiling, it's a stunning place to stop by for a hand-raised pie and a pint of real ale in London.

The Counting House was built in 1893 as Prescott's Bank, and the foundations rest partly on the North sleeper wall of a 2,000 year old Roman basilica.
Certainly there's plenty of history to the place, and even more recently, the magnificent building has found fame - it's been used in film-making and even hosted a Parliamentary debate.
By day of course, it's a Fuller's Ale and Pie pub - with gleaming chandeliers, an overlooking gallery and a high domed ceiling, it's a stunning place to stop by for a hand-raised pie and a pint of real ale in the heart of London.