A pub has scrubbed up well in a national toilet awards, receiving plaudits for the quality of its facilities.

The Moon Under Water, a JD Wetherspoon pub in Varley Parade, Colindale, was awarded a platinum rating by inspectors.

Manager Scott Doman said: “We are delighted with the award.

“Staff at the pub ensure the toilets are in excellent condition at all times and it is great that this has been recognised by the inspectors.”

Toilets can be rated silver, gold, platinum, platinum plus or diamond by inspectors, and are judged on a range of criteria, including, décor, cleanliness and accessibility.

Times Series: The award-winning toilets at The Moon Under Water pub in Colindale The award-winning toilets at The Moon Under Water pub in Colindale (Image: Gill Evans)

The awards were set up to improve the standard of the nation’s ‘away from home’ toilet provision, and inspectors make unannounced visits in order to judge sites across the UK.

Becky Wall, the Loo of the Year Awards 2022 managing director, said: “The toilets at The Moon Under Water have been designed and fitted out to a very high standard and are both clean and well maintained.

"The pub deserves its platinum award.”