J.J. Moon's (JD Wetherspoon), Wembley

Typical old-style Wetherspoon's which is easily your best bet for finding a cask ale in the Wembley area. I think the interior has had a bit of a refresh since the last time I was in here, which was probably pre-Covid given I haven't previously reviewed it on this site. The last time I was in, it was looking a little run-down. But it's clearly been given a lick of paint and my drinking colleague informed me that the the toilets have had a bit of a makeover too. There's always an interesting mix of people in here, with people from all sorts of cultures, reflecting the multi-cultural diversity of the area. However, there always seems to be a fair number of alcoholics at any time of day. I saw one guy who could hardly stand getting a wedge of notes from his person at the bar and dropping a tenner on the floor. I did the honourable thing and let him know, but received no thanks at all! TVs show revolving news stories and there are the inevitable fruit machines scattered around. On the real ale front, Greene King Abbot & Ruddles Best are the regular beers. Guests for our visit yesterday were Sharp's Sea Fury, Marston's Old Empire & Mad Squirrel Trident. A boxed cider in one of the fridges was Thistly Cross Whisky Cask. This has been a regular haunt for me down the years, as we often meet up for a curry nearby. As Wetherspoon's go, this is a pretty poor version. As pubs and bars in Wembley go, it's an oasis.

Making my way on the London Sprial walk from Arnos Green to Wembley Central - this was very handy for a cheap lunch and end of walk refreshment. 1872 Elland Brewery Porter (recent prize winner) included in a meal dinner of Chicken in a basket for less than a tenner. Cant knock it. I was tempted by a new build fullers near the stadium, which would have cost me nearly triple.

About as basic and formulaic a spoons as you can get but it does it’s job if crawling to/from Wembley and central station.

Large and pretty poor Spoons in what is a pretty poor area for pubs. Very few handpumps and, even though I am usually tolerant, an annoying clientele. Loads of them though and nearly every table was full.