Wetherspoon’s pub, which opened in July 1997 in former Kingston Empire music hall, built in 1910. Later a cinema, supermarket and Reject Shop. 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 changing every few days include those from local micros. Occasional beer festivals.Wide ranging menu. Upstairs bar can be hired for functions. Alcohol served from 9am. Accredited for beer quality during 2021.