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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)

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
08/03/2025
Last surveyed
09/02/2019
Leasehold owner
other
Freehold owner
THE ROYAL HOTEL (ESSEX) LTD
Pub ID
TND/10824
Asset of Community Value
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 - 11:30pm
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
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Nottingham - Legend
Nottingham - Legend

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
patio overlooking seafront
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
The Cloud
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
Hedingham & Chambers: 134, 136, 136A, 137, 2, 2A, 3, 4, 5, 5A, 6, 6A, 6B, 74, 74B, 76, 76X, 9, 97, 98, 98A; Stephensons of Essex: 702
Nearby Station (750m)
Clacton-on-Sea

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