The Horse and Guardsman Pub

The Horse & Guardsman, which  opened in November of 2021, is a pub worth visiting, not just because of its location, but its decor and food. The pub honours the King’s Horse Guard who are stationed nearby.

The Horse and Guardsman Pub – Pub Sign

Interior

This pub had a lineup waiting to get in. Because they had a full house, I did not take pictures inside of the decor or architecture. Unless there are not many people, I do not attempt inside pictures. The pub has lovely decor in honour of its namesake the Horse Guardsmen. There are paintings , photos, and other artifacts related to the King’s Horse Guards.

Exterior

The Horse and Guardsman Pub

I like the way they displayed the flag. Most pubs have the flag in some form outside or inside. It is also on the pub sign below.

The Horse and Guardsman Pub

Food

Some pubs may be more modern in terms of food choices, but many like this pub also will have some of the traditional British foods. This pub has some interesting savoury pies on the menu and also has gluten free items to choose from. They do roasts on Sunday. In my opinion their variety of menu choices should have almost everyone covered.

Location

The Horse and Guardsman pub is on Whitehall. South of the pub on the same street is the Royal Horse Guards and the Household Calvary Museum. Going north from the pub is Trafalgar Square. Across the street and not far is the street Great Scotland Yard, named for the police service.

Horse and Guardsman Pub – Royal Horse Guards down the street
Horse and Guardsman Pub – Royal Horse Guards down the street

If you are visiting Trafalgar Square, the Royal Horse Guards, or the Household Calvary Museum it is worth stopping at the pub for a bite to eat and to see the decor. This pub highlights one of the iconic things about England, the Horse Guards.

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    1. Some British pubs in the states do Sunday roasts. We have I think two pubs in NYC that survived Covid that still do them. I actually could not get in a pub in London on a Sunday that was serving roast this trip. I had some very good pub food regardless. I’m becoming a fan of vegetable tarts and pies. The Indian food at pubs is usually good as well. Look for British pubs on this side of the pond.

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    1. It’s not all about alcohol. I don’t drink. Sometimes pubs are the only restaurant in a village. People hang out there to watch ⚽️ and rugby matches. Tolkien and CS Lewis used to meet at the Eagle and Child in Oxford to discuss their writing. Other famous authors wrote their works in pubs.

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