Moon Under Water, at the bottom of Deansgate, is one of the many JD Wetherspoon pubs around the city. Like most Wetherspoons pubs, they've transformed a grand, old building, so it's a massive pub at the end of Deansgate, there's even a set of stairs leading to an upper floor! If you prefer fresh air, there is a small seating area outside, but being on one of the busiest and most polluted roads in the city, and with smokers outside, I'd advise against that! The history of the pub is fairly interesting, it originally opened as a cinema in 1914, and a large one too, before being redesigned and opening in 1930, The Moon Under Water took over the unit which was abandoned for a while and is the pub we see today. Inside, it's pretty much a typical Wetherspoons other than the historic parts of the building dating back to the old cinema, service is pretty bog standard chain pub, but drinks are fairly cheap though with the Wetherspoons app available to order and drinks brought to your table. 3* - No music and TV, but a large pub with cheap enough drinks. read more

We popped into The Moon Under Water on our final day in Manchester to try out Wetherspoon's famous Curry Club. We were not disappointed. This pub is large and has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Prices are great of course, and service is quick and efficient. The curry club is a very popular occurrence every Thursday, with a curry and a drink for £8. The choice is varied, with different meats, spices, and also vegetarian options on offer. I took a chicken korma, and Mary had the sweet potato and chickpea curry. Both were excellent, with great portion sizes and superb flavours coming through. I'm clearly not a food critic, and don't know what words to write, but the food really tasted good! Mary also added a samosa and onion bhaji for only £1, another great deal. Both of our curries were washed down with some excellent craft ales. As usual, Wetherspoons does a great job providing a selection of beers from small breweries across the world. Really impressive. In summary, this is a pub offering excellent value and a large menu in an excellent location in Manchester. Service is good, food is good, and the beer choice is great. I'll be back. read more

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I too have not good things to say about this place. Why in such a prime location on Deansgate do we have such a bland, usually half empty place devoid of any real charm? The Moon under Water has a dancefloor around the back but I would stop myself before throwing some shapes on there ever again. The remaining people dancing consisted of those with the want of imagination to find a more decent arena for their 'talents' on the dancefloor. The prices are not even that cheap and a group of friends and I nipped in here, got some drinks and pretty much wanted to leave immediately. Thoughts like 'Anywhere would be better than this' leapt into our minds and the place made us feel like we were trying to force a good time. Plus these are friends I've known for ten years. Stupid pub. read more

Moon Under Water - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

My friend and I popped in here for a quick bite to eat after several cocktails at a close by bar. We found a table quickly but the place was very busy and noisy. We sat at our table and tried to use their prepay online order system but it didn't appear to be working properly so we walked down to the bar and waited. The food arrived within fifteen minutes, we both chose burgers. One had beef, one had chicken breast and both my very tasty. The pub is on a very busy stretch of road with many bars and restaurants to choose from. There is also a free city bus which stops outside if you don't feel like walking far. read more

I have been in here a few times and it's OK but nothing special. The drinks are really cheap though so that's a good thing. It has a nice big bar and it's really spaces. It gets quite busy in here but it feels like its missing something there isn't much atmosphere. I would go in again but it's not at the top of my list for bars/pubs in manchester. read more

Huge building that was, once upon a time, a cinema. I like to sit upstairs in the old cinema auditorium which is away from the main hustle and bustle. Other than the unique building, its very much a standard 'spoons. Reasonably priced food and drink served promptly. Extensive menu if you're ok with microwaved food. If not, the best options are the burger / fries /onion rings combos which come with an alcoholic drink for around £7. Bargain! read more

Another drinking den well worth avoiding is Moon Under Water. Admittedly, the name conjures images of sipping Southern Comfort whilst listening to cooool jazz in a New Orleans bar. But trust me, the name is misleading as this particular Moon Under Water is a soul-less pub run by Weatherspoons. The decor is bland and mediocre, the music is abysmal - think bad 70s disco to current pop and rock - and the fact it's so cavernous means it's impossible to have a quiet drink here without hearing a hundred other voices all around you. The cheap drinks and special meal deals mean it's constantly packed regardless - with large groups of friends and colleagues stuffing their faces with unimaginative burgers, pies and curries in-between pints. Come Friday and Saturday nights, there's also a free disco where you can watch tipsy strangers trying to re-enact moves from Grease and Saturday Night Fever on the dancefloor. read more

It is a Wetherspoon's, so nothing that special, once you have been to one you have pretty much been to them all. It is okay for breakfast although I do think there are better places to go in Manchester for breakfast (this would never be my choice), and considering it opens at a fairly reasonable time it is a good place to meet large groups due to its sheer size, even with a group of 15 the pub felt huge. It is cheap and not cheerful like most Wetherspoon's always slightly badly lit, I suspect they do this to make the food look more appealing under a yellowing light. I have to say the staff were slow, and really did not seem to care, until it was obvious from us asking to be served. It is often a problem with staff these days not seeing who arrived at the bar when, so however much we were standing waiting to be served it seemed that everyone who arrived after us at the bar was served first. I would not recommend the breakfast here if you wish to loose weight considering the only un-fried thing on the British breakfast is toast (I did not have this as it is just over 2k calories on its own), I opted for one of the healthier options but my request to have the sauce on the side was ignored so what might of been a fair healthy option went up for no real reason, this as you can imagine is disappointing for people like me who want to loose weight. read more

I don't dislike the moon underwater but it isn't exactly the nicest of pubs/bar in Manchester...one plus point of here is that the drinks are exceptionally cheap... £13 a round for 5 people.. Doubt you could get that many places. So if you're looking for a cheap night out then visit here but if you're after a relaxing drink maybe try elsewhere. read more

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Good service and low prices meet in this former movie theatre turned pub (my friend's dad says that he remembers seeing films here in what would have been the 1960s.) Very spacious so I've not had difficulty finding seating here. Been twice, once for drinks at night and once for breakfast, and I would say that as Wetherspoons go it's a fairly good one. Non-fried breakfast options include scones, pancakes, and toast but of course I went for the traditional breakfast read more

The Moon Under Water on Deansgate closed for refurbishment a few months ago. I awaited eagerly for the new pub near my house to open and reveal itself. Some time later the doors opened, and revealed.......a new carpet. This is a bog standard Wetherspoons boozer. All its got going for it is its prices. The beers are cold so you cant taste hoe flat they are, and they're only £2 or so. For this reason alone its a decent place to grab a swift one if you're looking to save a few bob. However, its clientelle are also problematic, and i often recieve a dirty look for no apparent reason. Also, when walking past on the weekends it always seems a bit lively. Not in the fun sense but in the too much aggro sense. read more

I kinda like this place! It's a huge bar what goes back quite a way so enough seating for looooooads of people, it has great beers including Heineken and Amstel for 2.99 a pint! The menu is fantastic with beers and a burger for £5.39 and fish and chips and a beer for 6.09!!! It has a fun atmosphere at times but if u want a drink with some good food after work then this is a good place! It's a typical whetherspoons but the staff work hard and seem friendly, we will be back. read more

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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh....the sad thing is...this isn't the worst pub I've ever been in... But Jesus wept, Moon Under Water, it's like one big echoey barrel filled with the striepy t-shirt crew, all very too aware of the fact that it's a Wetherspoons and there are cheap drink deals to be had, and they are in fact, making the most if it and their weekend. By day it's doable, by night it's horrible. It's location makes it an easy meeting point for beginning a night, but getting to the bar is a friggin mission. Communicating with staff or your mates becomes a Dom Jolly sketch show. With all the bars in Manchester, I'd pick another one for night time sessions, and by day, meh, cheap lunch and plenty of space, so why not. read more

I type this as I'm clutching my stomach from all the laughing. The reviews of this place thus far epitomise the meaning of the phrase, 'It's funny because it's true'. I have to say though, on the couple of occasions I've been there and endured it, it's been packed. And that doesn't help. There were two people to serve approximately a hundred and eleventy-twelve, and between them they were only as useful as half a bartender... or a chocolate teapot. Mmm, chocolate teapot. The only positives are that with plenty of places to sit and a Wetherspoon badge, you know where you are and what you're getting. That's about it. I've never really enjoyed being in here, as despite its size it's claustrophobic, and the clientele... they just weren't MY people. Oh God, that makes me sound awful. You know what I mean, all Grade 2 haircuts, office shirts and whatnot. Girls in sausage skin dresses. That kind of crowd. Although I was so impressed/under the influence of ghastly sambuca when they played 'Love Shack' that I did head over to the dance floor. Never again, however. I have given up sambuca for this very reason. Nah, if I want a pub I'll stick with the cutesy real ale ones, if I want a bar you'll find me around Oxford Road or in the NQ, and if I want a club... well, rather this than Opus. There's one good thing I can say about it. Not much else though. To end on a positive note, however, I shall tell you the legend of JD Wetherspoon. Oh, go on, let me. Apparently the guy who started the chain was told by his teacher that he'd never amount to anything. The teacher's name was Wetherspoon, and as revenge he's named his successful line of pubs after that very man, so that he can see his own name everywhere and eat his cruel words. Now, clever psychological revenge on mean teachers. That's something I can definitely get on board with. read more

For a start, The Moon under Water has free wi-fi. If you are staying in town close to Deansgate but have no Internet and don't know where to get online, this is the place to go. Their Cloud network supports o2 mobile Internet, but you can get on the web even if you only have an email. The Moon under Water is as huge as it gets - apparently it is in the Guinness Book of Records as Britain's largest pub. Originally, however, it was a picture house, and one of the photographs you will find hanging on the wall shows the entrance with "Oklahoma" listing. The original building dates back to 1916, and the initial purpose dictated - and now explains - the size of the building. I've been to the pub at different times. On a Saturday you may well be in for some dance floor action and loud music. Thursday is a fix for curries. In the day it is not uncommon to find old respectable ladies sitting and chatting over a meal, while at night the public is younger, merrier, and "dressed to impress". Being a Wetherspoons pub, Moon under Water will be serving specialty ales, so if you are a lager or bitter fan always ask for their seasonal drink lists. They presently take part in the UK-wide Real Ale Festival. It may sound bizarre, but their WCs are something of an artwork. Forget the traditional tile-and-glass interiors of today: here you will be walking on the soft carpet and looking at century-old wall tiles. You can vividly imagine those ladies in long dresses with high-neck collars trailing down the washroom's aisle or powdering their noses in front of the mirrors. read more

As I always say for wetherspoons... You just can't go wrong! They have such a huge range of food, beers, wine, cider and cocktails I think its always a safe bet! This particular time we went (Good Friday 2016) we were there at 9pm when presumably that's when part of the place turns into some kind of wedding disco hell. Haha jokes aside (and I actually love cheesy music) it was a fun atmosphere. We like sitting upstairs in the booths as its a great place to people watch the building is actually really impressive. I think it must have been a bank or performance venue in the past because its huge! There's a massive gallery upstairs where you can sit all around the outside and also look down into the venue and watch humanity at its greatest! What I like about spoons is that you pretty much always know what you're going to get, never have to wait long to be served (there's 3 huge bars in this one) and food is always out quick and hot. Thumbs up from me :) read more

As I'm new to the UK I don't have any experience with whatever chain this is, so I'm unbiased. I was actually surprised by all the negative reviews here. I visited on a Sunday evening for a group meeting and I assume this bar was chosen for its size since it is IMMENSE. The interior is actually quite interesting and we were speculating on what use the building had previously. As it was Sunday it was rather calm with a mix of people (ages, dress, etc). Not too noisy at all. The menu seemed varied and the drinks were cheap. I didn't eat anything so I can't comment on the quality of the food. The service at the bar was quick and friendly which again is pretty normal for a Sunday (there was no line). The bathrooms were super clean and large - always a plus in a bar. Overall I had no complaints about the place other than the fact that it was a little chilly! I wouldn't mind returning on a busier day to see the difference! read more

This bar is in Manchester City centre. It has a section where you can sit outside at the Front of the bar if you want a cigarette. There is a lot of different offers on the drinks. And they have a good selection of food on the menu as well which is all reasonably priced. read more

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The moon under water? Best name I've ever seen for a pub. Best pub I've ever been? Nope sorry. But moon underwater is a nice stop for a wetherspoons type experience. Spacious and busy at the weekends however you could be excused for thinking you've stepped into a morgue any other night of the week. The staff are friendly and quick regardless of the business which is nice. TV, wi-fi and private booths make it a nice stop for lunch with the laptop but the food is particularly average. Moon underwater is a winner because of its cheap drinks coupled with its central location. No music but this pub is distinct so makes the perfect HQ for predrinks, before heading onto the rowdier locations on deansgate. A winner. read more

Moon Under Water - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Gooood: - 'Spoons = cheap food and drink Baaaad - Ugly on the inside and out - Far too big - Often empty - Clientele, especially at the weekends - Dance floor - Slow service - Rude staff read more

If Carlberg did pubs, Moon Under Water wouldn't be it. It's a Wetherspoon's for starters so it's got a lot to live up to its name. And it sure does. That's packed out, brimming out on the pavements, cheap and the average selection of drinks type name. It's just a strange concept being on Deansgate, thought to be a more affluent road with Kendals, Living Room and Label alongside and The Hilton down the bottom. I've been for breakfast once and it wasn't a pleasant an experience I can tell you that. Warm, microwaved food it tasted like. Hm. Big mistake. Fair play to it packing in some regulars. it's just annoying trying to dodge past them when they're clogging up the pavement. read more

This Wetherspoons pub is perhaps most notable for having the longest bar in Europe (or so they claim). Whether that fact is true or not is pretty much irrelevant though as all you need to know is that it's seriously large. Being a Wetherspoons, everything is reasonably cheap. Good beer, standard pub food. read more

Once you've been to one Wetherspoon's, you've pretty much been to them all. Yet, I still have a rather soft spot in my heart for 'The Moon Under Water,' mainly because it was the site of many wild drunken afternoons out back when I was at sixth form college. And there aren't many places in Manchester where you can get tanked on a fiver. Saying that though, it's not the most salubrious of pubs. Firstly, it is huge - mainly because it used to be a cinema. Plus it allegedly has the longest bar in Europe - although you'll still have to queue for a good few minutes if it's busy. However, it does have a good few nooks and crannies that you can hide in if you get a bit fed up of the antics of the rowdy clientele. Because yes, the patrons are a definite downside to The Moon Under Water. Being situated on Deansgate, you get all sorts walking in off the street, and it is a magnet for rowdy football fans on match days. It's not the kind of place to go for a quiet drink on a Saturday night either, and is usually teeming with all sorts of life - although some of it might not be the nicest kind. It's an alright pub, and it's cheap. But it's probably not the kind of place you'd want to go to for a night out. read more

Typical cheap, large Weatherspoons pub conveniently located in the middle of the city. Cheap food, cheap beer, what more do yuo need? If it seems busy try nipping upstairs: there is nearly always some room somewhere. read more

Not the best place but not the worst. If you are looking for no wait and just want a coils one with something to fill the tummy this is the place to do it. They have specials that run all week. Wednesday is chicken day and Thursday is Curry day which apparently is their busiest day. read more

The Moon Under the Water is a massive pub owned by Weatherspoons and located on Deansgate. The facility itself is absolutely massive and is said to be on of the biggest bars in the UK today. Before it was a bar The Moon Under the Water was a cinema. Like all Weatherspoons they offer the standard variety of food and drink at really cheap prices. On a saturday night this place is really busy and its difficult to make it look so busy due to the size of it. When it got close to 11ish it was really crammed and it became increasingly difficult to get served at the bar. The bar staff were polite and professional but you could see that they would have welcomed an extra hand on the bar due to the amount of people trying to get served. I think it has become a lot more popular since it has started to play music. Most Weatherspoons don't have music but some of them not play music, at this pub the music is very current with dance music and and R&B. This is a great place to stop of on a pub crawl, I have been a few times but only for a couple of hours because I had to move on and meet friends. I would be happy to spend a bit longer in here due to the cheap drinks and the great atmosphere. read more

Spacious and multi-layered Wetherspoon pub situated on the main Deansgate thoroughfare. It has everything that one could need but somehow lacks the history or cosiness of some of the more long-standing pubs in town (try the Knott Bar further down Deansgate (towards the train station) for example). There are TV's, Wifi points, quiet booths for talking, and the morning menu is particularly worthy of mention (I had cause to pop in once before an early meeting, and the fry up was marvellous). Does get busy at peak times. read more

Moon Under The Water, despite having a name that sounds vaguely poetic, is a hell-hole. Now, that's not to say it's a dive. It's very clean and big and it serves alcohol in unbroken glasses and even serves food on these things called 'plates'. However, walking into it is like stepping on the toe of a retired football hooligan. There's a tension in there (especially on a match day) that can't be matched anywhere else. As it's part of a Weatherspoons chain, you shouldn't really expect anything less really. These places are know for housing drunks with six fingers and one eye and a penchant for punching you first and asking what you've done wrong later. I'm being a bit harsh, granted, but I've never had a feeling that transcends misery when I've been in there. Rotten gangs of lads from nearby small towns gather around trays full of shots whilst toothless men with torn up betting slips dribble pie down their shirts. Basically, it's a great place to nip in, have a wee if you've been caught short, and then leave immediately. read more

Really great for cheap drinks!! They serve food such as burgers and such like, some deals also come with a free beer!! Thats got to be worth a go!! They also have all kinds of things going on like curry night or steak night and the food is very reasonably priced. Great atmosphere and a great location to start the night at the beginning of deansgate!! read more

Moon Under Water - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

This is a large pub in the city centre with good prices and theres often offers on on the food and drink. For the size of the pub its always clean and tidy as are the toilets. Although the hike up the stairs when you've had a few drinks can get increasingly harder as the night goes on. There are a few different bars and the one at the back has a dance floor area. Because of its popularity and prices it can get very very busy at the weekends, but a good place to go. read more

Basically, you get what you pay for. It's cheap food and cheap drink, so of course it's going to attract a rowdy element. But we always seem to end up here when we can't think of anywhere else to go. Don't expect high quality food or ambience and you can't go wrong! read more

Moon Under Water - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Cheap drinks, cheap food and you get served quick. Bit nicer than some Weatherspoons, but still a spoons so maybe not ideal for a date but alright for a cheap one with mates before going somewhere else. read more

Massive Pub, cheap food and drinks, no music but it IS the place to meet up. Easy to find, very busy on weekends, start your deansgate pub crawl from here. read more

When in Manchester we usually end up going for a drink in the Moon Under Water. It offers free wifi with excellent city centre location. The only con is they sometimes close the upstairs; which we like going to as its much quitter than sitting downstairs. read more

It's a bit of a tardis as it's massive inside. Again wetherspoons have taken over another unusual building to site one of their cheap pubs. It's fine to pop in to for a drink or to have a basic pub meal but it's nothing special. I've not really been in at night when i presume it gets busy but during the day there's nearly always plenty room. I'd rate it as Ok. read more

The Moon Under Water on Deansgate in Manchester is a huge pub and claims to have the longest bar in Europe. The drinks are pretty cheap, so its a good place to start a night out. The food is quite reasonable, some meals 2 for around £6, beer/wine/soft drink burger and chips around £5. They have a curry night (curry, rice, naan bread, drink about £6), a steak night, and special drink offers on a monday. The food is ok tasting, sometimes the portions are a bit small, and sometimes its a bit like 'ping' food (microwaved). But all in all its a nice place to go. read more

A big, boring wetherspoons. Which if cheap ale and microwaved bugers is your cuppa, that's fine!

This place Very cheap drinks for the city centre. it can be quiet in the middle of week and sometime you have to remind yourself you ar enot in the library. Staff are fast and friendly and well presented, the place is kept very clean and rarely are the tables left with dirty glasses on them read more

The Moon Under Water is a very big pub on Deansgate. The food is OK pub grub and the drinks are fairly cheap. The big downside to this pub however is the atmosphere. It is the type of place where people get very drunk very quickly and you feel as though there could be a fight at any moment. Its a good place in the daytime but not so recommended at night. read more

The one star is awarded for the fact that in exchange for currency, you will be awarded a drink of your choice. Thinking of positive things to say about Moon Under The Water is tough. Personally, I believe in being as positive as you can and generally keeping up good karma by not slagging stuff off without good reason. But the suggested word count on Qype means that I shall have to bring a little bit of bad news. Moon Under The Water is devoid of any atmosphere, the drinks selection is poor, the décor an uncomfortable mish-mash of ideas. Avoid. read more