When the heating system was changed in the Choristers part of the Cathedral the tiles were used in the bar to create a unique floor. The Bar has some other unique features, for example the pewter bar top, which is believed to be the last complete bar top of its kind in England and the original gravity-fed spirit taps. In addition to the House of Lords, the Bar has a small intimate “Horsebox”. This small bar was originally for ladies to use and reputedly was used by Churchill and Eisenhower during the planning of the D- Day landings.

On the first floor is the newly restored restaurant ‘one’, which carries on the long tradition of providing food to visitors.

Specialists were commissioned to undertake the recent restoration of the dining room so that the unique character and atmosphere was not lost.

The original restaurant was created when a merchant’s house was incorporated during the 16 th Century. In the main dining room is a working fireplace dating back to 1588. There is an additional private bar which has the only licensed landing in England and where the famous ghost is usually seen.