The Last Post

The Last Post is a public house operated by J D Wetherspoon plc, located at County Square in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. It occupies the town's former head post office, a long-standing local landmark that opened in 1893. The building was designed in the Tudor Gothic style by architect Walter Robertson of the Board of Works, with a three-storey corner block added in 1912 by fellow architect William Oldrieve. Both properties are grade B listed. The pub takes its name from the building's former use as Paisley's main post office, and its interior displays photographs and text about the building's postal history, including images of postal workers from the early 20th century and an original 1867 envelope addressed to the Inspector of Poor in Paisley. As a Wetherspoon pub, The Last Post offers the chain's standard menu of food and drinks, including real ales, craft beers, cocktails, and seasonal offerings. The pub participates in Wetherspoon's twice-yearly beer festivals, which feature up to 50 beers each, 10 of which are from overseas. It also offers the chain's Christmas menu and spritz cocktail range. The venue provides facilities such as Wi-Fi, TV screens, a licensed outside area, and step-free access. Children under 18 are permitted on the premises only between 8:00am and 9:00pm. Opening hours are 8:00am to 12:00am Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and 8:00am to 1:00am on Friday and Saturday. The Last Post is part of J D Wetherspoon plc, a British pub company founded by Tim Martin in 1979. The first Wetherspoon pub opened in Colney Hatch Lane, Muswell Hill, north London, on 9 December 1979, originally called Martin's Free House before being renamed Wetherspoons in early 1980. The company was floated on the Stock Exchange in 1992, becoming J D Wetherspoon plc. Wetherspoon pubs are known for their conversion of large, often historic buildings into pubs, offering low prices and a wide range of real ales. The Last Post is one such conversion, preserving the architectural heritage of Paisley's former post office while serving as a modern pub.

The Last Post occupies a building that served as Paisley's head post office from 1893. The original two-storey range fronting County Square was designed in the Tudor Gothic style by Walter Robertson of the Board of Works. In 1912, a three-storey corner block was added, designed by William Oldrieve. Both properties are grade B listed. The post office closed as a postal facility, and the building was subsequently converted into a public house by J D Wetherspoon. The pub takes its name from the building's former use, and its interior decor references the postal history, including photographs of postal workers from the early 20th century, an original 1867 envelope, and text about Charles Heath, who engraved the portrait of Queen Victoria on the master die for the Penny Black in January 1840. The pub also features text and framed examples related to Paisley pattern shawls, highlighting the town's textile heritage. J D Wetherspoon was founded by Tim Martin, with the first pub opening on 9 December 1979 in Colney Hatch Lane, Muswell Hill, north London. Initially called Martin's Free House, it was renamed Wetherspoons in early 1980. The company expanded across north London in its early years, with its head office above The Dog in Archway. In 1990, Wetherspoon's pubs hosted their first real-ale festival, a four-day event featuring six beers. This has grown into a twice-yearly festival across all pubs, offering up to 50 beers each, including 10 from overseas. In 1991, Wetherspoon opened The Tally Ho in North Finchley with a dedicated non-smoking bar, pioneering non-smoking initiatives before the 2007 smoking ban. The company also introduced the CBS (Cleanliness, Beer, Service) scheme and launched Wetherspoon News. In 1992, Wetherspoon opened its first airport pubs at Heathrow Terminal 4 and was floated on the Stock Exchange as J D Wetherspoon plc, with shares issued at £1.60. The Last Post is one of many Wetherspoon pubs housed in historic buildings. It continues to operate as a pub, offering the chain's standard food and drink menu, including participation in the twice-yearly beer festivals. The pub's location in Paisley's County Square makes it a central feature of the town's hospitality scene.

• 1992

  J D Wetherspoon plc is floated on the Stock Exchange.

• 1990

  Wetherspoon hosts its first real-ale festival.

• 1979

  First Wetherspoon pub opens in Muswell Hill, London.

• 1912

  A three-storey corner block is added, designed by William Oldrieve.

• 1893

  The original post office building opens in Paisley, designed by Walter Robertson.

A value-oriented, heritage-focused Wetherspoon pub in a converted historic post office building.

• Real ales

• Craft beers

• Spritz cocktails

• Christmas menu

• Hot honey Chicken Bowl

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