The Moon Under Water (JD Wetherspoon), Leicester Square, WC2

A fairly average Spoons with the usual decor, cheap fittings and indifferent bar staff. The single large bar is quite depressing, given its location - a great shame and not somewhere I would want to come when there are so many better pubs within a few yards. Seven ales on, I had a pint of Adnams Gun Hill which tasted OK, but was, as ever, too cold.

A below par Wetherspoons in the heart of London's most toursity hot spot and for such a prime position this is hardly a great representative of Wetherspoons at its best (although cynics may argue Wetherspoons don't have a best). The interior is narrow with low ceilings and despite mirrors down one side that make it appear bigger than it is, it all feels very cramped and claustrophobic. Naturally you will be lucky to find a seat, let alone a table so it's not particularly good if you are in a group or intending to stay for a long session. The 2 plasma screens are so low that they are virtually useless if the pub is packed, as it invariably always is. Even the beer selection is generally inferior in choice to most Wetherspoons with beers frequently off on my visits and quality being a bit hit and miss. Overall, a very disappointing place given its location and not a particularly great advert for the chain.

Small Wetherspoons pub in the heart of tourist land, I had low expectations but came away fairly pleased. A half decent ale selection, with the Wetherspoons standards plus three guests. Tried the Caledonian Escape Claus which was very nice. Staff were very friendly and even enjoyed a bit of banter. The layout comprises of a series of seats arranged along a wall opposite the bar, with a gangway between and a small open area to the front. The closed confines seemed at odds with the Wetherspoons style - but to the pubs benefit. Was busy but not crowded at 6pm on a Sunday and served well as a pit-stop before moving on elsewhere.

Official page of The Moon Under Water - www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk

Official page of The Moon Under Water - www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk

Smallish Wetherspoon's which never seems to have much in the way of guest beers when I visit.Gets packed.Round the corner from Leicester Square station.