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Moon & Starfish, Clacton-on-Sea

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Operator: Wetherspoon
1 Marine Parade East, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1PT (View on Google Map)
(01255) 222998
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The Moon and Starfish has been a feature of the Clacton sea front since 1997, making it the only Wetherspoon pub in Tendring until the Bottle Kiln opened in Dovercourt 20 years later. Situated in what was once part of the Royal Hotel, which was first built in around 1872 as one of the first buildings in the then new (in July 1871) coastal town of Clacton-on-Sea, it offers coastal views. Opposite the Pavilion Fun Park and a short walk from Clacton Pier it offers meals throughout the day as well as a range of ales and a regular cider. Being only a short walk from Pier Avenue and Jackson Road most Clacton bus services pass nearby, and the railway station is less then half a mile away. During Clacton carnival week in August it overlooks the route of the procession, and is similarly conveniently situated for views of the Clacton Air Show at the end of each August. The pub participates in the national Wetherspoon beer and cider festivals each year, and has been a regular supporter of the Clacton Real Ale & Cider Festival.

Information for this venue is provided by the Tendring Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Tendring District
Last updated
Last surveyed
09/02/2019
Leasehold owner
Wetherspoon
Freehold owner
THE ROYAL HOTEL (ESSEX) LTD
Pub ID
TND/10824
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Moon & Starfish, Clacton-on-Sea.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 5 times
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Moon & Starfish, Clacton-on-Sea.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 4 times
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Moon & Starfish, Clacton-on-Sea.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Thornbridge - Jaipur TasteMatch Prediction

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Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur New World IPA • 5.9% Spotted 8 times
Thornbridge - Jaipur
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Thornbridge - Jaipur

Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Moon & Starfish, Clacton-on-Sea.

ABV 5.9%
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Salcombe - Shingle Bay TasteMatch Prediction

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Salcombe Shingle Bay
Salcombe - Shingle Bay Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 8 times
Salcombe Shingle Bay
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Salcombe - Shingle Bay

Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Moon & Starfish, Clacton-on-Sea.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Elgood's - Golden Newt TasteMatch Prediction

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Elgood's - Golden Newt
Elgood's - Golden Newt Session Golden Ale • 4.1% Spotted 11 times
Elgood's - Golden Newt
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Elgood's - Golden Newt

Spotted 11 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Moon & Starfish, Clacton-on-Sea.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Brains - Rev James Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Brains - Rev James Original
Brains - Rev James Original Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 6 times
Brains - Rev James Original
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Brains - Rev James Original

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Moon & Starfish, Clacton-on-Sea.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Triple fff - Comfortably Numb TasteMatch Prediction

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Triple fff - Comfortably Numb
Triple fff - Comfortably Numb Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 6 times
Triple fff - Comfortably Numb
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Triple fff - Comfortably Numb

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Moon & Starfish, Clacton-on-Sea.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Exmoor - Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Exmoor Gold Pump Clip-1
Exmoor - Gold Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted 4 times
Exmoor Gold Pump Clip-1
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Exmoor - Gold

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Moon & Starfish, Clacton-on-Sea.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
patio overlooking seafront
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Ramp from left of main entrance gives step free access to pub and bar. Accessible toilet to left as you enter.
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
Konectbuses: 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 6A, 7, 74, 74B, 76, 78, 9, 98A, 9A
Nearby Station (750m)
Clacton-on-Sea

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