Pub in London W1

Spice Of Life

6 Moor Street, London, W1D 5NA
Closest station: Leicester Square, about 4 min walk

Temporarily closed when last checked.That was in October 2024. It may have reopened: check with the pub before you go.

4.3out of 5 on Google, from 2,483 ratings

Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.

Spice Of Life, London W1

About Spice Of Life

Wood-panelled Victorian pub with cask ales, bottled beers and nightly live music in the basement.

A pub and music bar on the perimeter of Cambridge Circus, at the corner of Romilly Street and Moor Street. First licensed in 1686 as the George, the current building dates from 1898 and the current name from 1986. (One of the old names, Cantons, can be seen being held by one of the gargoyles on the top of the building).

Famous in the 1960s and 70s for folk music and then punk, latterly it has become a jazz venue and home to SpiceJazz club. Up to 5 cask ales from the McMullen range on offer and free admission to the main bar but you may well have to pay for music gigs in the basement, see venue website. If you are not drinking and want to listen to the music and drive, the public car park in Chinatown is only a short walk away.

Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.

Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music: Live music most nights in the Backstage bar including Spice Jazz Music Club http://blog.spicejazz.co.uk/
  • Sports TV
  • Family Friendly
  • Serves Food
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Real Ale
  • Function Room
  • Events: E.g. quizzes see pub website
  • WiFi
  • Reservable
  • Good for Groups
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accepts Debit Cards
  • Accepts NFC

Opening times

Mon–Thu
12:00-23:30
Fri and Sat
12:00-24:00
Sun
12:00-22:30

As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.

Good to know

Operator
McMullen
Price
2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
Phone
020 7437 7013

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Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.

Google rating and reviews

4.3out of 5 on Google, from 2,483 ratings

  • 4 out of 5D Aon Google, May 2024

    Nice pub, ideally located next door to the palace theatre, we booked a table here for dinner in between the two Harry Potter shows and it worked out perfectly. The staff are very friendly and helpful, sadly a few things we wanted to order were not on the menu but the food that we did order was nice and reasonable value for money. It was also good to be able to reserve a table online so we didn’t have to risk not being able to have a seat as it does get quite busy. There is indoor and outdoor seating and they do hold various events there too. The cheesecake was not my favourite but the brownie…

  • 4 out of 5Ss Sson Google, August 2024

    A typical English pub in central London. We tried three types of beer and only one was worthy of recommendation. Unfortunately, we didn't eat anything, so I can't summarize the food. The service was not particularly friendly, and people would sit at our table and smoke cigarettes without asking if it would bother us. A plus for the decor and a few tables outside where you can drink a beer and look at the bustling streets. Prices high, as they are in London.

  • 3 out of 5Carlo Francoon Google, August 2024

    We came here for drinks and dinner. The beers were great! The food was just okay. We ordered the pie tasting and the fish and chips. I'd suggest ordering a full pie instead of the tasting as these are smaller portions and we're mostly crust.

  • 5 out of 5Giles Moteyon Google, June 2024

    Cracking place to watch the footy. Stumbled in as the pub nearby was missing commentary and dirty tables. Was greeted when we came in and had a wonderful night. Banging tunes after the game and at halftime, speedy service and vibes were great. Will be recommending this and will be back for more matches! Special shout out to the managers Danae and Fieldie who welcomed us in and gave brilliant service!

  • 5 out of 5Rosemarie Bateson Google, July 2024

    Ahhhh revisited today. Haven't been here for a while. We weren't disappointed. Just as lovely as the first time we went there. Air conditioning is a plus as well 😁.

Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.

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