The Moon and Bell in Charnwood

A passable Wetherspoons pub that served a purpose that morning to give us a spot to rest up and have a coffee. Totally unmemorable and unremarkable, a Wetherspoons pub that feels like it has had it's time and they've had enough. Really didn't enjoy either of the 'Spoons in Loughborough at all which is a shame. When run properly, Wetherspoons has a place in a town, sadly not in Loughborough apparently.

Food as OK no problems there.Staff friendly n smart. Venue was shabby tired well worn. Hand rail up to toilets looked very grimey, didn't want to touch it. Good Location nice outside area ( needs a boost too) It's Time for a refit with a Weatherspoons flair because it is lacking.Seen better days!!

Visited again for breakfast. Great service. Only complaint baked beans needed to be hotter. Will be back again when in the area

Visited by accident for breakfast only just realised. Good breakfast nice and hot. fast friendly service. Quiet on arrival but very busy when we left. Was a bit dark in there but all round a nice visit.

Excellent Service, All Meals Good Value and cooked to perfection with the option of a drink included at a reasonable price, Perfectly Cooked Fish, Chips and Peas.

Unfortunately a pub that asks for money upfront to purchase a pint of beer has a problem I've been in pubs every day for the last 48years and have only come across this once before and that was a Witherspoon's as well Sorry but you won't see me again I had already been served twice with no problems at all very pleasant Then an unpleasant barman insisted on payment before he would serve me a pint I asked to speak to the manager to which he replied I am the manager Enough said Attitude problem

Visited this morning Friday 5th August 2022 for drink and snack. Wasnt too busy so getting a seat was easy. Ordered coffees and toast with marmalade. As usual the coffee machine was working and a nice mug x 2. toast was good, Staff were friendly and customer focussed. Price is brilliant

Stopped here for a drink in their beer garden. As with all Spoons, great value for money. Shame the beer garden was littered with half eaten plates of food and empty glasses on many tables. We were there nearly an hour and only saw one person start to clear glasses just as we were leaving.

We visited our Grandaughter in Uni last night and stayed in the Premier Inn nearby. The breakfast offered at the PI was good but not for my specific health condition. We went to the local Weatherspoon instead. The building, like most Weatherspoons was characterful and best of all open at 8am. I ordered individual items for my breakfast whilst my husband had the tradional 'fry up' plus coffee's for both of us. The bill came to £8+. The cooked food was well cooked and a reasonable quality. The staff were helpful and v pleasant. What else could we want to sustain us on a long onward journey!

One if the best Wetherspoon pubs in the country especially if you are a real ale drinker. This superbly managed spoons has great friendly, knowledge and professional employees who make all welcome. The real ale selection is exceptionally good and extremely well kept, the pub as a good range of ciders and lagers together with a very vast collection of wines and spirits. The pub is a little tired in terms of decor and could benefit from a refurbishment Highly recommended by me

We decided to try the moon and bell in loughborough For a change even though we are from Coventry. The food and atmosphere we’re really good and we couldn’t fault anything EXCEPT the company that joined us. All through the meal and drinks it was golf golf golf and my friends wife was just as boring. Note to self go on your own next time.

The worst pub experience I have ever had. Never would I expect to feel so intimidated by a Member of Wetherspoons staff. Clearly very high on some A class narcotic. after the pandemic they have employed any Tom dick or Harry as the professionalism by the management is diabolical. I have never been treated with such malice by a bearded overweight manager w with the social skills of a dead octopus. Whom thinks people touching up their waitresses is more important than than someone taking 5 minutes late to finish up their drinks. I will take my awful experience to the local newspapers the violence and black aggressive eyes of the apparent manager/ supervisor was so diabolical I couldn’t even begin to explain clearly very drugged up. The whole experience was awful apparently I’m barred because I refused to leave before my extremely autistic friend was ready to leave. The aggression was unthinkable for a Wetherspoons I can’t begin to comprehend this attitude as someone who has worked in the industry for 25 years. The managers need removing with immediate effect their vile language and fight club attitude is disgusting. Tim Martin you are no longer ripping in your teacher or favourable comic book character. Sort your staff out because in my opinion you and your company has gone to pot because your employee in this instance is a vile bottom feeder

This pub is in the heart of town and easily accessible. Nice area to the rear, particularly on a sunny day. The place has a relaxed atmosphere and the service was good. Toilets are upstairs. As always, the drinks are really excellent value.

Not been to a wetherspoons for nearly 2 years, nice to be back. Found a table and downloaded the app. Placed our order. Not long before it arrived. I had scampi my friend the battered cod. Happy with what we had.

Waitress was very rude when asked to clear our table of previous customers plates. Then proceeded to moan at us when we had empty glasses on our table from out previous drinks. Entirely unprofessional.

We just had a drink this time, although the food being served around us did look good! They have a nice garden and as the weather was ok we sat outside, so I can't comment on the interior. The garden is very nice and the drinks were up to standard. We ordered via the app and this was efficient.

I turned up (on Father’s Day) with my partner, 4 children and my parents to treat my dad to breakfast. We were then told we could not go in as my party was too big as they have their own rules to the governments ‘2...

Lady on the door named Jo was very warm and welcoming. However once seated, I said hello to a member of staff named “Hannah”...and she replied with Bye, which I found very rude and unprofessional!!

Dogs not even allowed in the beer garden!!!! This is the first pub I have ever attempted to get a drink at to be told dogs are not permitted in the beer garden. Should have known better not to stoop so low as to go...

Been here many times in the past But today saturday 2+9th May 2023 was first time since lockdown. Met at the door by a very nice lady who explained the system. We easily found a table and the same lady came and took our order....

Ordered a jacket potato on Friday night and it was very small due to being over cooked the edges of the potato were hard and stuck to the skin Wasn’t very warm either I did want a pudding but a hot one and all they...

Thank you so much Zeb for a lovely time! We had a fab experience and thanks to you!! I would recommend the pink gin spritz!!

Ordered a wrap at 11.55, then told at 2 minutes to 12 i couldn't order it until 12pm due to it being a main meal so ordered drinks which took about 15 mins to come, i saw main meals being served out but waited until...

Never lets you down with the prices. Service was really quick after ordering on the app. Covid safe aswell.

Lunch Visit Me and Mum called for lunch, Very impressed with the track and trace process, Food and drink menu excellent - caters for all needs, Unfortunately the app was down so had to order at the bar but it was quick and safe, Two...

Went in last night Tilly and her team was bang on it . Food was decent last night , drinks was served quick and tables was cleared very quickly after eating.

This was a lunch on a busy day (50% off), however after finding a table and ordering on the App, some time later our meals arrived before any of our drinks had been served. In the meantime, the table had not been cleared or wiped...

My wife and I had an early evening meal here as part of the government's 'Eat Out to Help Out' program. The tables are spaced out and there's a queuing system for the bar. The food we ordered arrived really quickly and was of a...

Hannah at Wetherspoons is really great, she handled our orders so well and brought our food to us with such polite attitude and was extremely friendly and chatty! She’s amazing keep her

Love this pub but definitely getting a bit tatty these days! And lack of staff means tables not vested so quickly! Food still good and great value drinks. Know what you’re getting!

Visited here today Friday 6th March 2020 for coffees and toast. A very busy place but yes it is a wetherspoons. The staff were very friendly. Very crowded with tables very close. There is a garden also. Coffees and toast was excellant and of course...

Still a great value location for good/drink and you know exactly what you are getting in each place! However they are maybe a victim of their own success and low staffing means often a long wait at the bar a as and tables not cleared.

A great sports bar in the heart of Loughborough serving good quality, value for money hearty meals. Traditional pub grub. Good selection of beers and good service. Well worth a visit while Christmas shopping. Enjoy.

Sunday evening for a quick meal and NEW served up good food at good prices. Have eaten here before, so know the standard and was not disappointed. Gammon steak well cooked and plenty on plate. You know what You get here and again standard was good.

I just visited this place few days ago at a recommendation of a friend who gaves a very good feedback but is it not like that . First of all I want to say that I chose a table and was waiting 30min to discover that I have to go to the bar for order who made me angry . Nobody come to you to ask if you are ok or if you need something or to explain what you have to do to place an order . A lot of tables found dirty ,nobody track the tables .Anyway , The food was good , I had Lamb shank with gravy and vegetables , the lamb was special ,very tender , the gravy was tasty as well but I think is not habdmade and is it a market gravy bag or something like that, carrots were raw I don't know if that is their reciper or they did not boiled enough . I had prawn crackers with spicy sauce wich was good but not many prawn cracker in plate for the amount requested ( believe 4-5 pieces cost 4£ wich is a bit expensive) .The most and impresive chicken breast ,tender and tasty ,I ever eaten in my life ,I can give 5 star for the breast . Also I want to specify that you risk soaking your sleeves with beer dropped from glasses when you stand up from the bar , Or try to place an order ,or if so you stand with your elbows on the bar . Also are not best prices, I can agree with their prices but I expected more regarding serving and cleanlines ,staff care things like that .The final note is mediocre and I wish to see more than that in the future .

We have been to many Wetherspoons around the country and this one does live up to standards. The reason for the 4 star rating however is because I have a few minor criticisms. When we arrived (Sunday, dinner service time) there were not many tables available, often occupied by patrons drinking, and the one that was available for a party of 5 was dirty. We asked at the bar and they were very quick in sending someone to clean the table, which was positive.However, service was quite slow. It took a while after ordering to get our drinks and then a fair bit of time after that to get our food.Despite the wait times, the food was of very good quality. I personally had bangers and mash and it was very lovely-very hot all the way through and with a generous amount of gravy.I would greatly recommend this Wetherspoons and enjoyed my meal.

I hadn't set foot in The Moon and Bell for a good number of years having left the area in the early 2000's. Back in Leicestershire for a wedding, we decided to feed our family at a good old Wetherspoons joint. I have memories of tasty food years back here, and we usually know what to expect at a Wetherspoons.It was a Friday night, and absolutely packed with every conceivable demographic, teens, families, pensioners, and to my amusement, quite noisy, with a dull roar. This is not an issue as our three kids shout anyway!!! I chose the mushroom risotto as part of one of the deals, and the children chose standard kids food, my husband decided on the chilli.The refillable tea and coffee is always a great part of a visit to Wetherspoons, and we had water too due to the sheer heat of the day. Considering the place was full to the brim, the wait for our food was really not long at all. Whilst waiting, the kids were doing the puzzles on the children's menu. Our food was tasty and left us all feeling full enough to not want any dessert. Wetherspoons portions tend to be quite generous.Our visit to The Moon and Bell was all part of a lovely weekend in the area.

All the good things about a JDW. Friendly efficient staff, great choice of drinks and real value for money. Nice comfortable surroundings, clean and a nice atmosphere. Worth a visit

I really liked this pub, the food was great and I was able to relax and work away on my laptop with a few pints. The chicken club on a Wednesday when I was there is great value. I would love to try every day of meal deals. I will always look for a Wetherspoons no matter where I go in the future.

Another busy “Spoons”, staff were friendly and efficient, breakfast great value and drinks all day at staggeringly low prices. Another great low price venue. Don’t complain your not paying enough to justify doing so. Food is good,served quickly and the environment is clean. Well done,

What can I say about this place apart from the fact its the best Spoons in the county.

My wife and I have been visiting this branch for Thursday breakfast for 10 years ,since my retirement. One of the strengths is that you can swap items that you do not like or if you are allergic to and I have done so for 10 years. Sadly today, the bar associate said when I requested my swap " Are you going to faff about with both of these ?" Yes, I said and he did as requested. I shall not name the person as I like the branch and am very satisfied with the service normally which is speedy and efficient.

Stayed in Loughborough overnight, wanted somewhere for a quick drink and something to eat, you can’t go wrong here as they do a large range of beers and craft ales all at competitive prices and have a large menu to suit most tastes.

Visited yesterday Thursday April 18th 2019 with my husband, usually satisfied, but my scampi and chips did not quite taste as usual. Also three out of five of the toilets in the Ladies were inoperative. Quite disappointed, generally I am a "fan" of Wetherspoons' outlets.

Visit a lot for a variety of food.. chicken wrap is delicious, fresh fruit good, new cereal and milk ok but milk needs to be cold not lukewarm, special offer curry great! Great value!

A ver... es un pub inglés y todos suelen tener lo mismo pero aún así, creemos que la relación calidad/precio es buena. Sitio agradable con servicio rápido.

My first visit to a Wetherspoons - for a Saturday morning breakfast with family. Very impressed. Prices are lower for breakfast than anywhere else we have tried and the food was excellent with a good choice on the menu. Coffee was good quality and cheap, particularly with the ability to get a refill in on the price. Service was fast and friendly and the ladies loos were clean and spacious. Couldn't ask for more really. No wonder it was so busy. Will be back!

Been here many times before but never seen it so dirty. Staff cleaning tables has really bad BO and service poor.

You know what you are getting here and it’s always good value , especially at breakfast for either full breakfast, bacon rolls or porridge -all good this week!

I visited here on a very busy night as the local funfair was in town. I guess this is the reason they were packed to the rafters, not only with diners, drinkers, etc but also many people popping in to visit the toilets.

We vist the Moon and Bell quite a lot, mainly because it's cheap, quick and has bottomless hot drinks!

Place is in need of a refurb! Usual wetherspoons; but disappointed that they couldn't offer premium tonics only Britvic which is unlike other Wetherspoons. Tables were not cleared and could have done with a good cleaning. Did at least get a proper Gin glass.

More traditional Spoons looks like its been a pub forever just gearing up for major beer fest with Marquee at the rear - handy large car park (pay) at rear. Pretty rammed for a Sunday lunch but we did get a nice booth at the raised area at the rear. App/table service a little slower than normal but was a busy service

Traditional Pub frequented by locals. Wide selection of food choices, quick service and excellent price/value.

This place was packed out on a Saturday morning for breakfast . It’s the standard weatherspoons menu but there is nothing wrong with that . The food was hot and tasty and served quickly. The only downside was the dirty tables took a long time to be cleared . It shows if you serve good food at good prices people will come.

Visit here Saturday 15 September at dinner time. Had to sit outside while waiting for a table inside. Very busy. Only 2 staff on the bar and one woman who was walking around taking glasses of people who hadn't even finished their drinks. Ordered a meal and ended up being squished up among others. Didn't enjoy anything about been here.

We use this pub as our get together several times a year. Always a great selection of beer at great prices. The foods recall good as well.

Friday afternoon visit which wasn't busy. Ordered at the bar and within 5 minutes our mains had arrived. Quick service, friendly staff and food reasonably priced, what else would you want at the start of the weekend. Recommended.

Food is very good and their English breakfast is lovely. The staff are also very helpful and friendly

Visit quite often but mostly for drinks- current gin festival is excellent and really worth visiting to try a wide range of different gins at a great price. Breakfast still very good as was the steak I had last night-cooked perfectly!

Visiting overnight, needed a pint and something easy and quick to eat. This pub was perfect; busy ( Saturday night) with a good atmosphere and plenty of room. A mix up over the drink (largely my fault) was quickly dealt with; a smile and no fuss. Burger with bacon and cheese was better than expected for a pub; very tasty and well cooked. Reasonably priced, too. Did the job. Would recommend.

My partner and I eat here regularly- good,affordable food and drink- lovely, helpful staff who are consistently friendly and welcoming. Can’t rate it highly enough!

Food was super, eggs nice and runny! The staff were excellent and very friendly indeed. My first visit to this restaurant. Happy to return when I’m in Loughborough.

Frequent visitor at all times of day and always pleasant helpful staff and good food - nice outdoor space to enjoy sunny evenings. Breakfasts good and daily specials . New coffee machines and refillables especially good!

Ive been here quite a few times for breakfast and it never disappoints. It is the standard Weatherspoons food that you would expect, a decent price and quick service. For me the lovely part about this pub is the seating out the back that is a sun trap in the morning. Perfect for some food and a cold drink.

I had a nice Tenesse burger is this place, was good.. a bit over cooked , but just that.

The prices for drink were great and every sever served with a smile. Phenomenal service. Was amazing to enjoy a nice drink with my mates outside in the beer garden with chilled vibes.

Absolutely delightful atmosphere especially outside in the sun.

We visited The Moon and Bell during a rare visit to Loughborough during May 2018. The establishment itself isn't bad, however on our visit the Wetherspoon's customers in Loughborough included obnoxious students, and adults of the rough element. My disabled relative did not want to stay, after her meal.

Maybe not the nicest building compared to many Wetherspoons but good staff and busy town centre pub. Food is always reliable and great menus for coeliac and other intolerances with calories too if you need them. Breakfast is a particular favourite!

In Loughborough on a market day (Thursday) and wanted something quick for lunch. Local Wetherspoons never fails!!

Seems funny to keep saying the same thing about the Wetherspoon pubs but sorry, they’ve got it right, great selection of ale’s, large choice of various other beers, cheap fast meals, great breakfast menu’s, plenty of seating, & cheap coffee with free WiFi ( although I think the wifi is crap ) But watch out Wetherspoons the local pubs are trying to compete with beer prices

very busy place . if you are a real ale drinker this is the place for you ,beer always good ,friendly staff , food is good and good value .

This place is on the small side for a spoons but doesn't lack in the service or quality went in a few times over the last 3 weeks and it was consistently good

There is nothing overly stunning about The Moon and Bell, apart from good value food and drink. That said the staff and locals were friendly and it’s not too bad of a place for a quick pint or bite to eat.

Visited with friends for a catch up.

Had a quick drink here on Saturday night before the Odeon and the pub was very busy-we were lucky to get a seat.

A nice small wetherspoons with a lovely breakfast, did have to queue a little though for hot drinks, otherwise well worth a visit

I am originally from Bingham, the Wetherspoons there run by Hannah is fantastic, great service, quick food. I go often with my friends and have never been disappointed. So of course when I began at uni in Loughborough and my friend from home came to visit the only place to go in our minds was Wetherspoons. And oh how we were wrong..

Been here a few times on my business visits to Loughborough. Have tried various dishes, the burgers are usually good and big, the chicken wings are spicy, fish and chips are what they are. I really like the beer selection, had a nice stout recently, which doesn't seem to be offered that much in pubs anymore outside of Guiness. Tables in the back a bit quieter, food usually comes quickly. As far as pubs and pub good go in Loughborough, this is as good as it gets. Some of the meal/drink combos are a good value.

Pub was very busy when we visited at 4pm Sunday we both ordered festive stuffed Turkey meal which was advertised on the table when we sat down but was told that they had sold out but we could wait while they defrosted 2 from the freezer so instead of waiting we had a lamb shank and mixed grill instead ,waited about 20 minutes for meal we both enjoyed apart from the long blond hair which seemed to have been cooked with my steak I had a pint of Abbott ale which I enjoyed, found staff friendly but waitress did nothing but say sorry when I told her about hair in my meal I don't know what I expected . We have been to this pub in the past and will go again.

I recently had the fantastic steak and ale pie at another Weatherspoon’s pub so ordered it here. The pub was packed (the fair was in town) and some kind people let us sit at the end of their table so that we could eat. Service was speedy but I had the impression that the pie hadn’t been cooked quite long enough, the peas were cooked and fresh but a bit cool, the mash had perhaps been left out a little long (the was a slight crunch to the crust which wasn’t unpleasant) and the gravy was lukewarm. It was ok and wouldn’t put me off going back as I have had so many good experiences here and assume this was just a one off.

Visited here on a Tuesday chicken club night. I guess you have to get in early if you want the half chicken because it was gone by the time we ordered at around 7 o’clock. The food was very reasonably priced and of sound quality. Overall value for money - I don’t think you can beat it

My daughter had the fish and chips but has to have it as a adult meal as the portions are to small and she's only six.

It’s what it should be, good selection of beer at great prices,friendly staff and incredible value basic pub food. I really rate wetherspoon pubs for not pretending to be anything else but a good ale house with quick reliable food.

Visited many ‘spoons’ throughout the country and still like our local one and the new bits of the menu.. enjoyed the small plates yesterday as well as a delicious curry sauce and chips !! Great value!

Whilst eating our breakfast a man that smelt disgusting of urine tried to sit right next to us really made us feel sick spoke to management they told me there's nothing that they could do I ask for a refund because after smelling that couldn't eat it the manager got cross gave me £5 back from my £12 bill. If you have no smell the food I eat was nice but if you can smell stay way away from here!!

This is a nice wetherspoons pub in the centre of loughborough service was excellent a good selection of beers lagers and ciders up graded chicken balti curry to large which included two onion bajis everything on the plate was good pub well worth a visit

Popped in here today with the wife for a coffee and a nip to the little boys room ( Loughborough is not famous for its public Toilets) Very nice decor , comfortable inexpensive tea and coffee, the restroom s are very plush, spacious and CLEAN. Worth a pint net time im in Loughborough.

Came to visit parents we popped in for an evening meal mum had the chicken with bacon cheese and bbq sauce, after trying to cut the first chicken breast it was apparent it was not going to happen so we asked and they exchanged but in honesty it was no better and we had to ask for a steak knife to cut it with tbh usually good but a real letdown this time

had a late lunch here,ordered our food and drinks.within minutes the waitress turned up at our table.the food was hot and tasty.the place was fairly busy but the service was pleasant and swift.i would visit here again.

I really enjoyed my stay there - good variety of food and drinks (chips!!!), spacious indoors and a nice garden, really reasonable prices. It's a Wetherspoon, so go figure.

Visited with friends and family, my family of five ordered 5 main courses, 4 desserts, 2 pints of beer, 1 glass of wine, 4 soft drinks all for £51! All food was of a good quality and service was good. Would visit again. They have a good gluten free menu as well.

As regular breakfast and lunchtime customers at Loughborough's Moon and Bell, we have never had cause to complain, however, our usual large cooked breakfasts, followed by a shared pancake was ruined yesterday as they has swapped the usual, tasty Anchor butter for a slimey, tasteless margarine type oily spread. On complaining to the manager we were afforded ramekins of bulk butter from the kitchen which was only marginally better that that previously served. In future we will take our own Anchor and hope this inconvenience wont be needed For too long. Not a good way to save pennies Mr. Martin. Think on.As always, total concern and care from the ever friendly staff.

Had brunch and was served by James,good service and good food. Atmosphere great , good family eating bar.

place is nice if you looking to have a couple of drinks with friends, while doing a bit of shopping, can get a little noisy towards lunchtime.

Enjoyed a few steak tuesdays here. Pleasant staff and good value meals. Good beer too, what more could you ask!

Flagship Wetherspoons is The Moon & Bell, one of the best … they have a really great team of staff, the regular guys/girls who work here have got their jobs down to a fine art, the guys who work the AM shift particularly .. breakfast is by far the best I have had in any of their establishments (beans use to have a tendency to be a little cool, quiet & polite word with staff, job sorted) … only ever seen one hint of a “problem customer” which was dealt with in a truly professional manner by a small framed female member of staff who had returned from maternity leave … there is the odd Wetherspoons which would benefit from a visit to this pub … can’t fault the place and have no hesitation in recommending it ... must have over 200 meals in here & many more to come !!!

Popped in here for a quick drink and a snack with friends. The service was very quick at the bar. The food was nice and of the standard you would expect from a WeatherSpoons franchise.

Always better than expected. Never disappoints, good beer cheap beer, good food, cheap food. Nice staff. Very good for our club meetings, historical moments, romantic moments and even for sitting on your phone smirking at spicy memes. 10/10 would recommend