Pub in London WC2
Moon Under Water
28 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LEClosest station: Leicester Square, about 2 min walk4.1out of 5 on Google, from 6,003 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Moon Under Water
Central London Wetherspoons named after George Orwell's fictionalised ideal public house.
The first West End Wetherspoon pub to open, in June 1992 in a former steak bar. The Moon Under Water (taking its name from the now Montague Pyke around the corner in Charing Cross Road), offers a good range of ales in the heart of the West End.
It's a narrow-fronted pub with a small outside drinking/smoking area on Leicester Square. Inside, a long and busy bar area with a family area at the rear is home to a very cosmopolitan/tourist clientele. The eight handpumps often offer some interesting guest beers, but note that prices in this tourist area will be higher than normal for a 'Spoons. Chairman Tim Martin was quoted at the end of 2022 as saying that rent and rates on this one site approached £1 million per year.
Note that under the terms of the premises licence alcoholic drinks may not be purchased before 10am Monday to Saturday or noon on Sunday.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Outdoor Seating: Terrace
- Family Friendly: Until 9pm
- Quiet
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Disabled Access: Via ramp for front steps
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Terrace
- 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
- 8:00 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 7839 2837
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.1out of 5 on Google, from 6,003 ratings
4 out of 5M Ali Alexon Google, September 2024
Pretty standard chain pub. Great location and good prices for being in such a central location. The food was reasonable in terms of quality, particularly for the price you pay. This was a meal deal for lunch for a wrap plus drink. It’s easy to order and pay, either app and website or at the bar. The staff were friendly and fast providing the service
4 out of 5Daren Kenwardon Google, August 2024
A nice pub in a great location. Plenty of seating inside and some outside looking out onto Leicester Square. Food is great and we'll priced for the area. Service is without a smile and just plonked down on the table. The area is not open to traffic. Nearest underground station is Leicester Square which is 2 minutes and then a 2 minute walk.
5 out of 5mbapsuon Google, August 2024
Good food, good friendly service, friendly patrons from all over the world, reasonable prices, large selection of adult beverages including many local cask ales, great breakfast including unlimited espresso drinks. We discovered MUW a few years ago and have been coming back ever since.
5 out of 5Matt Rowlandon Google, June 2024
Fantastic location, 1 min walk from The Tower of London. Decent amount of tables, just enough to normally be able to get a seat. Expensive food for spoons, however happy to pay due to location. Quality of food is normal spoons.
4 out of 5BirdyBiss16on Google, October 2024
The food and drinks are brilliant as usual but I really wished there was more seatings available especially it being located at Leicester Square.The staff there were very friendly.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.