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The Horse & Guardsman, SW1

18 Whitehall
SW1
SW1A 2DY
Phone: 02078397701

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Will Larter left this review about The Horse & Guardsman

I have been boycotting Wetherspoons pubs for more than four years now (see my review of The Knights Templar WC2 for details), so I was pleased when I learned that this fabulous building was no longer a Spoons, having been bought and somewhat altered by McMullens. I used the word 'opulent' in my notes written at the time of my visit, and I think that's about right. The insertion of a mezzanine floor my be a little intrusive, but this is only in the back part of the pub, the front area being magnificent. The bar features three hand pumps, with AK, Country and IPA available. I went for the mild, which was in good condition. I would be happy to call in again if in the area.

On 2nd February 2022 - rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Horse & Guardsman

The former Lord Moon of the Mall has been remodelled by McMullen's, with the bar moved to the front and a mezzanine added. It has also been comprehensively refurbished in an upmarket style (especially in the dining areas at the back and up the stairs). However, the real ale selection is now more limited, with just AK, Country and IPA (£5.30) available from three of the four handpumps, together with Rivertown Scarlet as a 'guest' (£5.60). Quite a few standard and craft keg beers also available (including several others from Rivertown). Just a short distance from Trafalgar Square and only five minutes walk from Charing Cross station if waiting for a train, but there has been a huge lurch upwards in terms of price.

On 5th December 2021 - rating: 7
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Will Larter left this review about The Horse & Guardsman

Former Wetherspoons, now under the aegis of McMullens, the Hertford brewery.

On 2nd April 2021 - no rating submitted
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Lord Moon of the Mall (JD Wetherspoon)

Not the largest of Wetherspoon's and usually busy, but a reasonable selection of beers and usually well-kept. A reliable place for a good pint at reasonable prices compared to some in the vicinity.

On 13th March 2018 - rating: 7
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Lord Moon of the Mall (JD Wetherspoon)

Very busy with diners on our Saturday afternoon visit, with all the tables full. Prices for cask ale, were higher than your average Spoons. There were 11 ales and 1 cider on handpump. The prices for beer here went higher according to the higher abv and whether it was a guest. We went for the Portobello American Pale Ale, ok for a quick visit.

On 8th February 2015 - rating: 5
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Tom Fairburn left this review about The Lord Moon of the Mall (JD Wetherspoon)

"Lord Moon of the Mall" - quite a nice pub really. Different. Very high ceiling (as John Gray points out, below) plenty of eating tables, but quite often ALL full..! And there's quite often a few people waiting at the bar for drinks, It's a popular pub! The food actually isn't that great, the usual micro-wave fair that you get in most Wetherspoons, okay, edible, I guess but perhaps not quite the 4star meal you, or millions of tourists might like in the very centre of London! (There are plenty of better eateries around)! But have a drink, and revel in the location. This is LONDON, baby! :o) Actually, I think I prefer the slightly smaller pub opposite (...The Clarence) which I would revisit when in the area. See which you prefer...! ;o)

On 20th January 2015 - rating: 5
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john gray left this review about The Lord Moon of the Mall (JD Wetherspoon)

Better than average central London Wetherspoon,s.Nice gentlemans club style.Liked the vaulted ceiling as you enter.Fest on so tried a couple of the foreign collaborations. Wadworth /Og ipa was good but expensive for this pub chain.

On 6th November 2014 - rating: 6
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Aqualung . left this review about The Lord Moon Of The Mall (JD Wetherspoon)

There's not much I can add to previous reviews. I turned up here at around 19:00 on an August Saturday evening, probably not the best time to visit as it was packed with tourists and various other people.


The beer selection was not as good as it could be as there were still quite a few festival ciders on.
I had a Brewster's Calamity Jane (£3.15) which was in good condition.

It's a handy place for the Prime Minister or the Chancellor Of The Exchequer to sneak out for a crafty one.

On 11th August 2013 - rating: 7
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paulof horsham left this review about The Lord Moon Of The Mall (JD Wetherspoon)

It's a big 'spoons; what more do you need to know? It offers the usual range, albeit at 50p - £1.00 more than you may have expected. I find the tables and chairs packed in, grid fashion, do little to add to a relaxed ambience. On the whole, though, it serves its purpose well enough. Worth a visit if you're watching the pennies, but I tend not to stay for long, preferring the more 'pubby' feel of the Harp nearby.

On 30th October 2012 - rating: 6
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Malden man left this review about The Lord Moon Of The Mall (JD Wetherspoon)

They really haven't made the best of these premises on converting to a JDW with tables crammed in tightly but you can understand the policy being where it is in central tourist land. Large arched windows front and back, replicated by a pair of very grand arches inside leading from the entrance to the bar area. The front area retains a grand and ornate ceiling, decor includes a few prints plus potted histories of some central London landmarks presumably to satisfy the curiosity of the tourist visitors. The trip downstairs to the toilets reveals the old brick arched vaults.Refreshing service for central London, it was rather pleasing to see a member of staff helping a couple with their map , you don't always see that in town.
Two banks of handpumps along the side bar, I counted 7 guests plus the usual JDW suspects, a pretty decent effort. £2.99 for guest beers though is a full £1 more than in suburban versions of the chain. I wonder if the staff are paid accordingly?
Not a place of character but a good spot to catch a decent and non-mainstream pint bang in the middle of town.

On 7th October 2012 - rating: 6
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