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Horse & Guardsman, London

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Operator: McMullen
16-18 Whitehall, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DY (View on Google Map)
(020) 3953 8000
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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
15/06/2025
Last surveyed
26/09/2019
Leasehold owner
no lease
Freehold owner
McMullen
Pub ID
WLD/15926
Asset of Community Value
Sunday
10:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Monday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
AK Original Mild
McMullen - AK Original Mild Mild • 3.7% Spotted 7 times
AK Original Mild
McMullen - AK Original Mild

Mild

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 7 times
Country Bitter
McMullen - Country Bitter Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted once
Country Bitter
McMullen - Country Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
McMullen IPA
McMullen - IPA Premium Pale Ale • 4.8% Spotted 10 times
McMullen IPA
McMullen - IPA

Premium Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 10 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: McMullen (seasonal)

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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
Cask Ale Cask 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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