ONE of Scotland’s Wetherspoon pubs could soon house guests as it has been proposed that it turns into a hotel.
If approved the pub that’s in one of busiest areas in Aberdeen could have 29 hotel rooms an a beer garden.
The boozer called The Archibald Simpson sits on one of the busiest streets in Aberdeen and could well become a place for city explorers to have a good night’s sleep as well as a beer.
It has a grand entrance with huge columns, and was designed by local architect Archibald Simpson – who also designed St Andrews Cathedral.
Built in the 1800s it was originally home to the Head Office for the North of Scotland Bank.
It later became the headquarters of Clydesdale Bank, before opening as a Wetherspoon pub in 2003, and could soon be a hotel too.
Earlier this year, the pub submitted proposals for development which would see its unused first and second floors being converted into 29 hotel rooms.
Inside would be comprising 21 double rooms, three family suites, two twin rooms and two singles.
It wouldn’t just be built upon though, as part of the project would require some demolition.
At the back, the pub’s rear extension would be knocked down to make way for a 51-seat beer garden to encourage al fresco dining and drinking during the summer.
On Tripadvisor, most of the reviews go on to compliment the pretty building. One visitor wrote: “Huge building high vaulted ceilings marbled pillars and tiled floors. Lovely bar.”
If the plans go ahead, it will join the other 55 Wetherspoon hotels across the UK.
One Wetherspoon pub that has been converted is The Cabot Court Hotel in the coastal town of Weston-super-Mare
It’s also been listed in CAMRA’s The Good Beer Guide naming the UK’s best pubs.
Along with having a bar, the Cabot Court Hotel also has 21 rooms for visitors to stay in, and lots have views across the beachfront.
All of the rooms are en suite with Freeview TV, tea and coffee making stations, and unlimited free Wi-Fi.
In the morning, visitors can head down to the bar to enjoy a Wetherspoons breakfast and classic pub meals at dinner.
The pub sits right on the waterfront, on Knightstone Road, so it’s in a great spot for anyone heading onto the beach or taking a walk along The Grand Pier.
Travel Reporter Cyann Fielding visited the smallest Wetherspoons in the world…
Here’s what Cyann had to say when she headed to the tiny pub…
WHO can say no to a Wetherspoons? And what if I told you the smallest one in the world is just as good as the rest, if not better.
Not only is it the smallest Spoons, but it is also in a rather bizarre location – a train station.
Of course, some UK airports have Wetherspoons, but I have never come across one in a train station before.
Sat at one end of Cannon Street Station in London, you will find the Sir John Hawkshaw, complete with just 42 tables.
Whilst that might sound a lot, compared to the usual London Spoons, this is considerably less.
And the obscurities about this spot just continue – if you need to use the toilet, well then you’ll need to head to the other end of the station and down a set of stairs.
For those who love to train spot, sit outside on the terrace, which is essentially like sitting on one of the platforms.
Despite its small size, the pub still features Spoons’ extensive menu and the service isn’t impacted either.
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