Pub in London WC2
Montagu Pyke
105-107 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DTClosest station: Tottenham Court Road, about 5 min walk4.1out of 5 on Google, from 7,465 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Montagu Pyke
1911 cinema and former Marquee Club venue, now a Wetherspoons pub with 2 bars and a huge TV screen.
Opened by JD Wetherspoon's in December 1996 as a Moon Under Water and now part of their Lloyds No 1 chain, with piped music, plasma screen TVs and a smaller beer range. There are two bars, on different levels, and an acclaimed biggest big screen in the West End. For those of a nervous disposition there's said to be the ghost of someone who burnt to death in a fire in the cinema in the front cellar. The interior has the appearance of a rather clinical cafe bar, clutter free, pastel coloured seating, light pine parquet flooring and bare painted walls. A foyer area with a scattering of chairs leads down from the Charing Cross Road entrance to the spacious main bar area with a high ceiling and roof lights. Keen eyes will notice the adjacent building bears the name Tam o'Shanter, a pub until 1960. A staircase leads to a balcony and steps to the rear lead to a second bar in a corridor with a rear entrance from Soho in Greek Street.
Note that the licence stipulates that alcohol is not available before 10am Monday to Saturday or noon on Sunday.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Live Music
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly: Children welcome 'til 7.30pm (7pm weekends)
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Wetherspoon
- Price
- 1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7287 6039
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.1out of 5 on Google, from 7,465 ratings
5 out of 5Bruna Gomeson Google, September 2024
I always go back to Wetherspoons whenever I’m in the UK, they always have big portions and their desserts are to die for! The ramen was shockingly good, the burger was ok but the chips were cold :( still worth the price we’ve paid! The salted caramel sticky toffee pudding is a 5/5, delicious.
5 out of 5Roy Francison Google, August 2024
Another Wetherspoons to add to my long list. This is a nice large pub with plenty of tables. And it's in the center of the theater district. All the usual quirks of a Wetherspoons lovely food and good prices even though you are in London and the staff in this one were super friendly as well. A very good place to get a bite to eat before you see a show.
5 out of 5Nadine Hiltonon Google, June 2024
Food came out piping hot which was amazing. Drinks were served super quick. Staff were friendly. Love the atmosphere and the setting of the cinema. Overall great experience 😊
1 out of 5Maria S.on Google, September 2024
They served my drink with hair. After waiting 10 minutes to get their attention they re-made my drink. However, they had also gotten my friend’s order wrong twice and overall weren’t the nicest.
5 out of 5suvinee vatson Google, September 2024
Wetherspoon never disappoints. food quality and taste is consistent across all branches. Drinks are reasonably priced. Always the go to place to chill with friends.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.