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Freddie Bennett

Britain's 'poshest' Wetherspoons adorned with gorgeous glass ceiling and Grecian columns

Wetherspoons is a much-loved British institution thanks its cheap booze and hearty food that won't break the bank on a night out.

Whether you love tucking in to a classic Spoons full English or head for the pitchers brimming with booze, it's a firm favourite across the UK.

The prices may be cheap and cheerful, but many Spoons pubs look far more lavish than the budget menu suggests, as they reside in beautiful old buildings at the heart of towns and cities.

It's no accident that many Wetherspoons pubs can be found in these extravagant buildings, as the brand often buys former banks or halls and turns them into the pubs we are familiar with today.

But one venue in particular has caught the eye of many punters who argue it just might be the fanciest in the UK.

The Corn Exchange in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, has been dubbed the 'poshest' Spoons in the country as people swoon over the incredibly grand features, The Sun reports.

There are stunning Grecian columns outside (Google Maps)

One Spoons super-fan has declared the Bury site his favourite Spoons haunt of all, thanks to the open plan seating and the jaw-dropping glass ceiling.

The Corn Exchange in Suffolk opened in 1862 as, you guessed it, a corn exchange. This was a building where old tradesmen could exchange their grains.

It's a Grade I listed building which, in today's money, would be worth £1 million.

In 1969 the bottom floor of the building was turned into shops but in 2012 it was bought by Wetherspoons who have made it one of the most stunning drinking spots in the UK.

There are a vast number of seats available (Wetherspoons)

There are old Grecian columns which have remained since it was first built, and a huge dome ceiling which looms over you.

Many have raved about this pub which now offers a huge amount of seating in booths or tables.

One person on TripAdvisor said it was "spectacular in every way."

A man who spent three years and £17,000 trekking to all of the 861 Wetherspoons across the country also considers it to be his favourite.

David Bingham, 59, said: "I love Wetherspoons because of the incredible buildings they are in - many of them are old fire stations, post offices and other beautiful sites. Spoons saves these buildings."

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