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Montagu Pyke
(formerly Moon Under Water)
105-107 Charing Cross Road
Leicester Square
London
WC2H 0DT
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 |
Owner
Wetherspoon
About the Pub
This building was opened in 1911 by the pioneer cinema entrepreneur Montagu Pyke as his 16th and last cinema, the Cambridge Circus Cinematograph Theatre. It was known as the Tatler for many years, and the Jacey Cinema, before becoming the home of the Marquee Club from 1986 to 1996. It was opened by JD Wetherspoon's as a Moon Under Water and is 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.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 3 regular beers.
- Greene King Abbot
- Greene King IPA
- Sharp's Doom Bar
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 3 changing beers.
Features
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Real Ale Available
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CAMRA Voucher Scheme
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Cask Marque Accredited
Facilities
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Disabled Access
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Family Friendly
Children welcome 'til 7.30pm (7pm weekends)
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Live Music
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Sports TV
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Wifi
View on Larger Map
Montagu Pyke
105-107 Charing Cross Road
Leicester Square
London
WC2H 0DT
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to Railway Station
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Close to London Underground / Overground / DLR
Nearby Bus Routes (25m)
19, 24, 29, 38
Nearby Station (800m)
London Charing Cross
Nearby London Underground/Overground/DLR (300m)
Tottenham Court Road
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