Before British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought a 25% stake in Manchester United, he had also purchased a pub.
The Ineos boss bought a 25% stake in Manchester United estimated to be valued at about £1.3 billion.
Ratcliffe enjoyed a frequent tipple at the Grenadier located in London's Belgravia. The 71-year-old is a lover of history and he met brewery Greene King to purchase the pub.
The graven boozer was built in 1720 and is a hidden gem in London. It has in recent times been visited by Prince William and pop queen Madonna.
There is also a unique story with the pub, as based on folklore, it is the most haunted in the city.
Several reasons exist why it is the most haunted and they are;
Rich history
The pub is located in a nearly abandoned street in Belgrave Square, and the Grenadier served as an officers' mess during the 18th century.
This indicates that it was used by military officials for meals, drinks, and recreational activities.
Some claims express that the pub was visited by King George IV while he ruled over the United Kingdom from 1820 - 1830.
Meanwhile, there are more spooky stories involving the brutal murder of a soldier, and he has been said to be the one haunting the premises.
Being involved in Cheating
In 1818, a group of officers were playing a game of cards, however, things turned south when one of the officers, named Cedric, was caught cheating.
Cedric was taken out of the pub and mercilessly beaten to a pulp. The pub has since been named after Cedric, who was a Grenadier guard.
It has been claimed that the incident occurred in September, and that has often been the month when most obscene activities are reported.
There have been reports that a ghostly figure has been seen walking through and around the rooms in the pub.
Tribute to Cedric
Due to what transpired about 200 years ago, punters who troop into the Grenadier, including tourists, have been sticking money to the ceiling, as a tribute to pacify Cedric.
Currencies from around the world have been plastered all over the pub, but that hasn't stopped Cedric from playing his usual pranks on staff and drinkers.
Tables and chairs shake unexpectedly
Staff at the Grenadier have been told of this tale, and it has been a tradition that has been passed from decade to decade.
Cedric's presence as a ghost in the pub is felt when it comes to glasses breaking or objects moving without explanation.
Based on a spokesperson who spoke to the Culture Trip, expressed that footsteps have been heard moving around empty rooms.
The Spokesperson said: “Objects seem to either disappear or move without explanation.
“Tables and chairs rattle inexplicably, as well as an icy chill that befalls the pub that can last for days.
“Footsteps have been heard wandering around empty rooms, and every so often, low sighing moans are heard from the depths of the cellar.”
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's obsession
The Grenadier has been a haven for the wealthy individuals in the locality, Knightsbridge, over the years.
Jim Ratcliffe has a staggering fortune of about £30 billion, and he frequently attended the pub before he bought it.
Reports indicate that it was at the pub that the British billionaire came up with the idea of building a steady 4×4 viewed as the successor to the Land Rover defender.
This plan by Sir Jim Ratcliffe for the motor was said to have been written on a beer mat while drinking with a group of pals.
The Ineos boss then opted to buy the pub in 2022, possibly due to the bond he had built with it.
The Ineos boss bought a 25% stake in Manchester United estimated to be valued at about £1.3 billion.
Ratcliffe enjoyed a frequent tipple at the Grenadier located in London's Belgravia. The 71-year-old is a lover of history and he met brewery Greene King to purchase the pub.
The graven boozer was built in 1720 and is a hidden gem in London. It has in recent times been visited by Prince William and pop queen Madonna.
There is also a unique story with the pub, as based on folklore, it is the most haunted in the city.
Several reasons exist why it is the most haunted and they are;
Rich history
The pub is located in a nearly abandoned street in Belgrave Square, and the Grenadier served as an officers' mess during the 18th century.
This indicates that it was used by military officials for meals, drinks, and recreational activities.
Some claims express that the pub was visited by King George IV while he ruled over the United Kingdom from 1820 - 1830.
Meanwhile, there are more spooky stories involving the brutal murder of a soldier, and he has been said to be the one haunting the premises.
Being involved in Cheating
In 1818, a group of officers were playing a game of cards, however, things turned south when one of the officers, named Cedric, was caught cheating.
Cedric was taken out of the pub and mercilessly beaten to a pulp. The pub has since been named after Cedric, who was a Grenadier guard.
It has been claimed that the incident occurred in September, and that has often been the month when most obscene activities are reported.
There have been reports that a ghostly figure has been seen walking through and around the rooms in the pub.
Tribute to Cedric
Due to what transpired about 200 years ago, punters who troop into the Grenadier, including tourists, have been sticking money to the ceiling, as a tribute to pacify Cedric.
Currencies from around the world have been plastered all over the pub, but that hasn't stopped Cedric from playing his usual pranks on staff and drinkers.
Tables and chairs shake unexpectedly
Staff at the Grenadier have been told of this tale, and it has been a tradition that has been passed from decade to decade.
Cedric's presence as a ghost in the pub is felt when it comes to glasses breaking or objects moving without explanation.
Based on a spokesperson who spoke to the Culture Trip, expressed that footsteps have been heard moving around empty rooms.
The Spokesperson said: “Objects seem to either disappear or move without explanation.
“Tables and chairs rattle inexplicably, as well as an icy chill that befalls the pub that can last for days.
“Footsteps have been heard wandering around empty rooms, and every so often, low sighing moans are heard from the depths of the cellar.”
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's obsession
The Grenadier has been a haven for the wealthy individuals in the locality, Knightsbridge, over the years.
Jim Ratcliffe has a staggering fortune of about £30 billion, and he frequently attended the pub before he bought it.
Reports indicate that it was at the pub that the British billionaire came up with the idea of building a steady 4×4 viewed as the successor to the Land Rover defender.
This plan by Sir Jim Ratcliffe for the motor was said to have been written on a beer mat while drinking with a group of pals.
The Ineos boss then opted to buy the pub in 2022, possibly due to the bond he had built with it.