This atmospheric bar is situated in the centre of the redeveloped Vaults below the old Market Hall, now renamed Market Place. The Vaults are accessed via the Market Place escalators or lift, from the main entrance on Corporation Street. There is also an entrance with steps directly into the Vaults from Bridge Street. The bar provides a handy refreshment stop for those enjoying the shops or cinema housed in the Market Place, but it is well away from the main hustle and bustle. The appearance of the bar is well in keeping with the Victorian Cellar in which it is housed. There are handpumps serving four guest beers. You can try three of the cask beers in a paddle of 1/3rds. Great Ale opens all year round except on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.