Wetherspoons, London

Simply "Wetherspoons" and opened in December 1992, this site was named by Tim Martin, chairman of JDW, like his company, after his primary school teacher in New Zealand. The pub occupies most of the top level of "Victoria Island" overlooking the station concourse on both sides, the interior featuring blue and cream tiling and two curved bars with marble style tops, and banquette seating on the opposite wall. The large hexagonal lampshades and snugs introduce design characteristics reminiscent of the 1920s and 1930s. Twenty-first century screens show times of train departures. Access is via escalators on the west side or stairs on the south and east sides of the island.

The pub's twelve handpumps are divided between the two separate bar counters: both sections will need to be visited to see the full choice of cask ale available, though at slack times the range may well be reduced to maintain quality. Note that the alcohol licence allows retail sale from 8am and that British Transport police sometimes close the bar when football fans are due through the station.

Last refurbed in early 2024 at a reported cost of £1.3 million, when it expanded into neighbouring premises to provide more seating. It is reported that the food menu here may be more restricted than other JDW venues, due to kitchen constraints.