English, Scottish and Australian Bank, The Rocks

The Rocks branch of the English, Scottish and Australian Bank (also known as the English, Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank) is a heritage-listed former bank building and now restaurant located at 131–135 George Street in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by William Wardell and built during 1886. It is also known as the English Scottish & Australian Chartered Bank (former) - Amo Roma Restaurant and Vault Restaurant; the Institute of Marine Power Engineers; Five Bells; and Ox on the Rocks. The property is owned by the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, an agency of the Government of New South Wales. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 10 May 2002.

English, Scottish and Australian Bank, The Rocks (former)
The former English, Scottish and Australian Bank, The Rocks branch, pictured in 2012
Location131–135 George Street, The Rocks, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates33.8603°S 151.2084°E / -33.8603; 151.2084
Built1886
ArchitectWilliam Wardell
Architectural style(s)Venetian Gothic Revival
OwnerSydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
New South Wales Heritage Register
Official nameEnglish Scottish & Australian Chartered Bank (former) - Amo Roma Restaurant; Vault Restaurant; Instit. Marine Power Engineers; Five Bells; Ox on the Rocks
TypeState heritage (built)
Designated10 May 2002
Reference no.1544
TypeBank
CategoryCommercial
Location of English, Scottish and Australian Bank, The Rocks (former) in Sydney
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