The Wetherspoon’s pub, which opened in July 1997, is in the former Kingston Empire music hall, which was built in 1910. Later a cinema, supermarket and Reject Shop. There are two large bars on separate floors. Attracts a wide variety of customers during the day with a more younger crowd in the evenings, particularly at weekends when it can get busy with discos on Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm.

Guest beers change every few days and include those from local micros. Occasional beer festivals. Wide ranging menu. Upstairs bar can be hired for functions. Alcohol is served from 9am.