The Grenadier pub in London’s Belgravia district dates back to 1720 when it was originally built as an officers’ mess for the First Royal Regiment of Foot Guards. The building became a licensed pub in 1818, named after the Duke of Wellington’s Grenadier Guards regiment.

The pub’s most famous ghost is said to be that of a young soldier named Cedric, who was allegedly caught cheating at cards in the 1800s. According to legend, his fellow soldiers severely beat him as punishment, and he later died from his injuries in the cellar. Witnesses have reported seeing a shadowy figure in the basement and feeling unexplained cold spots in that area.

Paranormal activity attributed to Cedric includes objects moving on their own, particularly the sudden shifting of hanging pewter tankards above the bar. Staff and patrons have also reported hearing unexplained footsteps and witnessing items disappearing and reappearing in different locations.

In September, known as the anniversary month of Cedric’s death, the ghostly occurrences are said to intensify. During this time, visitors have reported experiencing an overwhelming sense of sadness and oppression, particularly in the pub’s lower areas.

Other reported phenomena include the sound of disembodied sighs and moans, as well as the occasional sighting of spectral soldiers in full uniform. Some staff members have claimed to feel an unseen presence watching them while working alone in the building.

The pub’s walls are adorned with military memorabilia and old photographs, some of which are said to occasionally change position overnight without explanation.