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Horse & Guardsman, London


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Operator: McMullen
16-18 Whitehall, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DY (View on Google Map)

Until 2020 this was a 1995 Wetherspoon bank conversion, formerly the premises of bankers Messrs Cocks Biddulph & Co (later to be absorbed by Martins Bank and finally Barclays Bank), the building was designed by Richard Coad and built 1870-73. In November 2021 the premises reopened as a McMullen's outlet, a “premium bar serving traditional British classic food”. The ale range is from McMullen and the food offering is wide and includes pub classics, Sunday roasts, and sandwiches.

The venue is split-level with a range of seating including high stools, banquettes, and comfy chairs. Fairly inevitably for a pub with this name, wall decorations include a giant picture of "Scotland for Ever", Lady Butler's famous 1881 painting of the charge of the Royal Scots Greys cavalry at Waterloo on 18 June 1815. There is also an interesting map of London created for visitors to the Great Exhibition of 1851.

Historic Interest

Although not listed it is a building of local interest within the Trafalgar Square conservation area.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Spoons Under the Water; Lord Moon of the Mall
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
10/03/2025
Last surveyed
26/09/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
McMullen
Pub ID
WLD/15926
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
AK Original Mild

Hertford

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago

Mild

Handpump

ABV: 3.7%
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McMullen IPA

Hertford

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago

Premium Pale Ale

Handpump

ABV: 4.8%
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Country Bitter

Hertford

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

Session Bitter

Handpump

ABV: 4.3%
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Macintosh - Pale Ale

Stoke Newington

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 4.6%
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Macintosh - Pale Ale

Stoke Newington

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 3 days ago

Premium Golden Ale

ABV: 4.6%
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Horse & Guardsman, London

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
& brunch 10am to 2pm
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Function Room Function Room
Mezzanine areas are bookable
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Pavement
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (25m)
TfL: 11, 12, 24, 3, 53, 87, 88, 159, 453
Nearby Station (325m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (250m)
Charing Cross

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