The Grenadier Explained

The Grenadier
Map Type:United Kingdom London Westminster#London
Map Dot Label:The Grenadier
Address:18 Wilton Row
Location City:London
Location Country:England
Coordinates:51.5014°N -0.1549°W
Est Completion:1720
Destruction Date:-->
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The Grenadier is a public house in Belgravia, London. It was originally built in 1720 as the officers' mess for the senior infantry regiment of the British army, the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards, and located in a courtyard of their barracks. It was opened to the public in 1818 as The Guardsman, and subsequently renamed in honour of the Grenadier Guards' actions in the Battle of Waterloo.[1]

Being secluded in a wealthy district of London, it was frequented in the past by the Duke of Wellington and King George IV, and continues to attract an elite clientele such as Madonna and Prince William. It is also said to be haunted by the ghost of a subaltern who was beaten to death for cheating at cards.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Good Beer Guide 2013. Protz. Roger. Campaign for Real Ale. 2012. 40. 9781852492908. registration.