Horse & Guardsman is a traditional London pub at 16–18 Whitehall, close to Westminster and Trafalgar Square. Part of the McMullen family of pubs, it balances the historic character expected from its central setting with a smart, comfortable interior arranged across the ground floor and mezzanine spaces.
The kitchen serves a substantive pub menu grounded in familiar British cooking and seasonal ingredients. Diners can choose from smaller plates and sharing food as well as more complete mains, making the venue useful for everything from a quick lunch to a longer meal with friends or colleagues.
Sunday roasts are an important part of the weekly offer, with meat choices such as beef, chicken and lamb alongside a vegan Wellington. Traditional accompaniments turn these into generous centrepiece meals, while the wider menu provides alternatives for diners who would prefer a pub classic or a lighter plate.
McMullen ales sit naturally at the bar alongside draught beer, wine, spirits, cocktails and alcohol free choices. The combination of dining space, central location and an easygoing pub atmosphere makes Horse & Guardsman suitable for after work drinks, pre-theatre food, group gatherings and a relaxed Sunday lunch.
Address: 16–18 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A 2DY, England
Horse And Guardsman Menu
Festive Buffet
£36pp. Buffet available for a minimum of 10 people. £5pp deposit. All prices include VAT. A 10% discretionary service charge will be added to the final bill for tables of 8 or more.
Pigs in Blankets
Roast Potatoes, Sage Salt
Roast gravy
Roast Beef & Horseradish Filled Yorkshires
Roast Turkey & Cranberry Filled Yorkshires
Sweet Potato & Cranberry Bites
Cranberry dip
Crispy Brie Bites
Smoky jam
Breaded Chicken Tenders
Cranberry dip
Sweet Onion Hummus
Sage & onion stuffing
Rosemary Focaccia
Olive oil & Maldon sea salt
Chicken Liver Parfait Toasts
Smoky jam, chives
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Toasts
Cracked black pepper, lemon zest
Plant Cone
Maple-roasted parsnips, paprika spiced cauliflower, crispy mushrooms, baby gherkin, silverskin onions, festive chutney
Charcuterie Cone
Cured pork Coppa, mozzarella, baby gherkins & silverskin onions, festive chutney
British Cheese Cone
Vintage Barber’s Cheddar cheese, Clawson Stilton, baby gherkins & silverskin onions, festive chutney
Cream filled profiteroles
Triple chocolate brownie chunks
Deep-filled Viennese mince pies
Festive Menu
2 COURSES £43pp, 3 COURSES £48pp. £5pp deposit. Available from 1 Nov excl. 25 Dec. Children 12 and under dine half price. All prices include VAT. A 10% discretionary service charge will be added to the final bill for tables of 8 or more.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Toasted seeds, olive oil, toasted bloomer, salted butter
King Prawn & Smoked Salmon Salad
Baby gem lettuce, diced tomato & cucumber, prawn cocktail sauce, toasted bloomer, salted butter
Smoky Aubergine & Goat's Cheese Tart
Smoky jam, pea shoots
Chicken Liver & Truffle Parfait
Truffle oil, toasted bloomer, festive chutney, pea shoots
Maple-Roasted Old English Pigs in Blankets
Cranberry sauce, pea shoots
Traditional Roast Turkey
Cranberry, sage & sausage meat stuffing, Old English pigs in blankets, Maris Piper roast potatoes, rich roast gravy. Served with tenderstem broccoli, Brussels sprouts, roasted carrots & parsnips.
Slow-Cooked Pressed Lamb & Confit Onion
Slow-cooked lamb, shredded and pressed with confit onions & mint, Koffmann’s creamy mash, rich roast gravy. Served with tenderstem broccoli, Brussels sprouts, roasted carrots & parsnips.
Pan-Seared Salmon Fillet
Lemon herb crumb, pressed & roasted baby potatoes, herb cream sauce, pea shoots. Served with tenderstem broccoli, Brussels sprouts, roasted carrots & parsnips.
Sweet Potato & Cranberry Nut Loaf
Maris Piper roast potatoes, rich roast gravy. Served with tenderstem broccoli, Brussels sprouts, roasted carrots & parsnips.
Turkey & Creamed Leek Pie
Koffmann’s creamy mash, rich roast gravy. Served with tenderstem broccoli, Brussels sprouts, roasted carrots & parsnips.
Stronghart Christmas Pudding
Brandy sauce, cranberry & orange compote
Giant Profiterole
Arabica coffee ice cream, Belgian chocolate sauce
New York Cheesecake
Blackcurrant compote, clotted cream ice cream
Trillionaire Tart
Chocolate pastry with caramel & chocolate ganache, Belgian chocolate sauce, honeycomb ice cream
Chocolate Fondant
Belgian chocolate sauce, clotted cream ice cream, smashed Crunchie pieces
Deep-Filled Viennese Mince Pie & Coffee
Children's Festive Menu
2 COURSES £21.50pp, 3 COURSES £24pp. Available from 1st November. On Christmas Day, the same menu is available at the Christmas Day menu price of £32.50 per child. All prices include VAT. A 10% discretionary service charge will be added to the final bill for tables of 8 or more.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Toasted seeds, olive oil, toasted bloomer, salted butter
Maple-Roasted Old English Pigs in Blankets
Cranberry sauce
King Prawn & Smoked Salmon Salad
Baby gem lettuce, diced tomato & cucumber, prawn cocktail sauce, toasted bloomer, salted butter
Traditional Roast Turkey
Old English pigs in blankets, stuffing, Maris Piper roast potatoes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, roasted carrots & parsnips, rich roast gravy
Sausage & Mash
Koffmann’s creamy mash, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, roasted carrots & parsnips, rich roast gravy
Sweet Potato & Cranberry Nut Loaf
Maris Piper roast potatoes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, roasted carrots & parsnips, rich roast gravy
Christmas Pudding
Vanilla ice cream or custard
Chocolate Brownie
Vanilla ice cream
Dairy Ice Cream
Choose three scoops from the below: Vanilla Clotted Cream, Strawberry, Chocolate, Honeycomb
Cocktails
Pornstar Martini
Smirnoff Vanilla, Passoã, passion fruit, aquafaba, lime juice and sugar, with a shot of Prosecco on the side
Espresso Martini
Smirnoff Red, Kahlúa and sugar syrup shaken with espresso coffee
Long Island Iced Tea
Smirnoff Red, Bombay Sapphire gin, Bacardi Carta Blanca rum, Olmeca silver tequila and Cointreau shaken with lemon juice and poured over Pepsi Max
Mojito
Bacardi Carta Blanca rum, fresh lime, brown sugar, mint and topped with soda
Negroni
Campari, Bombay Sapphire gin and Martini Rosso
Wine
Chapel Down
Crisp English sparkler with apple, citrus, berry, and a hint of toast
La Cuvée Laurent-Perrier
Fresh and elegant, with creamy mousse, peach, citrus and honeysuckle
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne Nv
Balanced, toasty, refined
Ponte Prosecco
Clean, dry and crisp, with a creamy finish
Vignana Prosecco
Light bodied, fresh and crisp, hints of ripe pear
Beers
Pilsner
A crisp, 4 hopped European lager
IPA
Bold, tropical American-style IPA
SIPA
Fruity, crisp, contemporary, session IPA
Daze
A contemporary and vibrant hazy pale ale
Spirits
Served as 25ml. Ask team for full selection.
Bacardi Carta Blanca
Bacardi Spiced
Bacardi Coconut
Captain Morgan Dark
Mixers & Softs
Indian Tonic
Blood Orange and Elderflower Tonic
Raspberry and Rose Soda
White Peach and Jasmine Soda
Hot Drinks
Americano
Espresso
Cappuccino
Caffe Latte
Festive Drinks Packages
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