Established
Built between c.1760 and c.1790.
Pub details
- Address
- 1 RUTLAND STREET, LIMERICK
- County
- Limerick
- Licence reference
- LIP0501
Building and heritage
A handsome Georgian building forming one of a terrace of three (originally seven terraced buildings prior to c. 1960s demolition of four to the east) occupying one of the most prominent sites in this part of the city. The discreet integration of a shopfront enhances the architectural heritage of the building. Bank Place was laid out and constructed by Philip Roche, who also laid out Rutland Street and was surely conceived as a staggering grandiose gateway to the Georgian new town from the predominantly medieval English Town. Architectural concurrencies are evident to both streetscapes,...