Central bar
The Central Bar is a dining building in the Scottish town of Renton in the council area of West Dunbartonshire . In 1996, the building was included in the Scottish monument lists, initially in category C. In 2008 it was upgraded to category B.
description
The Central Bar is located in the city center on Main Street , Renton's main street. The two-story building dates from 1893 and is one of the few remaining historical buildings in the city. The masonry is made of sandstone . The asymmetrical, east-facing front is still largely in its original condition. At ground level, two entrances lead into the interior of the building, which flank a window front with a cast-iron protective grille. The entrances are closed off with segmental arches, which are provided with cast iron ornamental grilles. Blinding pillars frame the facade at the building edges . Two twin windows with round arches are evenly arranged on the upper floor. In between there is a coat of arms stone, which also shows the year of construction 1893. The interior is a bar room with a Victorian design that has rarely been preserved in such good condition . The wooden counter is fitted with brass handrails.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry on Central Bar in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 58 '15.4 " N , 4 ° 35' 3.1" W.