The Grenadier

Another old London pub en route to a gig, and another pewter bar top.

History
It was originally built in 1720 as the officers mess of for the senior infantry regiment of the British army, the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards and located in 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.

It was frequented by the Duke of Wellington and King George IV; more recently Madonna and Prince William.

It is also said to be haunted by the ghost of a soldier named Cedric who was beaten to death for cheating at cards. Apparently visitors have hung money from the ceiling in order to pay his debt so that he is no longer trapped on Earth.