Pub in Penge
Moon & Stars
164-166 High Street, Penge, SE20 7QSClosest station: Kent House, about 7 min walk4.0out of 5 on Google, from 1,307 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Moon & Stars
Opening in 1994, this is a popular high street Wetherspoon pub attracting a mixed clientele of all ages in a large and extensive purpose-built brick building. The entrance leads to a front area, primarily used by drinkers, with walls adorned with beer pump clips with a white and ochre paint scheme and tall windows to bring in plenty of light. TV screens in corners show major sporting events (with sound off). There is a Wizard of Oz theme with pictures and a huge sculpture of a lion as a throwback to when the pub site was originally a 1930s cinema. A long L-shaped bar faces the main area with side alcoves, with one containing a fireplace, and which are popular with small groups and families. Carpeted throughout in dark blue with a moon and stars theme, this complements the wooden panelling with etched glass and old photographs of the locality. There is a raised area at the rear which is given over more for dining. A skylight with stained glass complements the dim lighting throughout.
At the rear, glass doors lead into a patio garden area with a raised level. A side door leads into a covered side passage with a disabled ramp. The garden area has flower troughs and assorted tables and seating. This extends into the former car park with many more tables and seating under awnings.
Note that closing times may be subject to variation.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Outdoor Seating: Patio area at rear (non smoking)
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly: Children are welcome until 9 pm
- Quiet
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Serves LocAle
- Events: Charity events, Bingo evenings
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Out front and also in large rear area behind the garden
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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 8776 5680
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.0out of 5 on Google, from 1,307 ratings
5 out of 5Sacha Fernandoon Google, July 2024
Cathedral is probably a little strong but there is something incredibly spiritual about this particularly boozy house of worship. Yes, the staff aren't going to win any awards for customer service, and certainly no spelling bees, but they do turn around drinks quickly and THAT WILL DO. A polestar to value based tipsiness, I am proud for the part I have played in their success - long live cheap pints, lads.
5 out of 5Stanislav Pompuraon Google, June 2024
Great looking place, nice seating outside, great value for money, steak very tasty, would definitely recommend.
4 out of 5Adrian Miahon Google, August 2024
Staff are always friendly. God place to have a catch up. Also, they have a varied menu and reasonably priced.
1 out of 5tom masonon Google, August 2024
A senior member of staff refused to provide hot water to heat up breast milk under "health & safety law", however she was more than happy to try make me to buy a coffee, but only give me hot water. Unfortunately due to the cost of living my partner had to breastfeed in the toilet, Ashley did not feel comfortable to do it in front of a pub majority of men the law is: your only allowed to serve drinks and food for 4 hours if you CAN NOT PROVIDE HOT WATER
5 out of 5Mark Donaldsonon Google, June 2024
Absolutely love it. Raised dining area, long bar, family booths and little nooks and crannies for anti-social types like me. This will be my new regular when my current one closes, and I'm starting the transition now. Firmly established now as my go-to Spoons
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.