The Moon and Sixpence, Wardour Street

The Moon and Sixpence, Wardour Street, W1F 8ZD

I thought this was a Wetherspoons at first, but I was wrong. Sure, it shares a few similarities: good and reasonably priced beer and cheap microwaved food, but the likeness stops there. The décor is rather confused: faux traditional meets 1950s working man's café. The bar area looks like it should belong in a canteen. The only thing missing are the formica tables. Big windows opening out into the street give the place a pleasantly light and airy atmosphere, and you can watch the fashionistas wander past. A good place to meet before moving onto somewhere else.

Reviewed by Paul Melton, Oct 2005

Telephone: 020 7734 0037

Nearby pubs: The Coach and Horses, 1 Great Marlborough Street (150 metres), The Blue Posts, 22 Berwick Street (180 metres), The Blue Posts, 81 Newman Street (170 metres), The Ship, 116 Wardour Street (180 metres), The Bath House, 96 Dean Street (130 metres), The Green Man, 57 Berwick St (70 metres), The Nellie Dean of Soho, 89 Dean Street (160 metres), Ben Crouch's Tavern, 77a Wells St (180 metres)

Nearest station: Tottenham Court Road, Zone 1 (330 metres)