Traditional somewhat touristy pub in Charing Crossing with decor to reflect the life and times of the fictional Sherlock Holmes. The display is fun to see. The service is good. The food is good. I had the beef pie and it was made with raclette cheese, hispi cabbage, mashed potatoes. It was good. Almost like eating in kitchen of someone's mum. My boyfriend and our friend each got the fish and chips and were satisfied. Honestly, none of us could finish our meals because they were pretty ample. Shared a sticky toffee pudding with my boyfriend and it was everything! The sponge cake was the proper density, maintaining a soft yet firm texture (without being dry) whilst holding the toppings of ice cream, toffee sauce, whipped cream, etc. Moist with all the proper flavors. I liked it. I probably wouldn't go back again only because there are so many authentic pubs in London and it's fun to try as many as possible. read more

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Near Charring Cross Station. Excellent place to grab a pint. We stopped in at 5 o'clock ish and the place was packed inside and out! Check it out! read more

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A classic pub with a fun ambiance. They carry a good selection of fresh ales. Service was polite although not very attentive. read more

Great decor, atmosphere and location. Food was pretty good, not great. The main issue was the poor, young woman who was doing everything, including the front of the house, service and cleaning tables afterward. As a result, the service was adequate but a bit slow. Their booking process also left something to be desired. Their website wouldn't load on Yelp to book a reservation ourselves. I had the front desk at our hotel call for a booking, and it was some sort of automated recording, voice assisted computer. There was only one afternoon reservation left for the day we went, but by the time we ate and paid, the entire side of the room we were in was empty. Not sure how they were actually booked up for the afternoon and evening?? read more

Great atmosphere and location - very classic British pub feel. Service was friendly and efficient, even though the place was quite busy. Food was good overall - fish & chips were crispy and fresh, though the batter was a bit too thick and started falling apart. Halibut was the standout dish. Nice drink selection and desserts were solid - especially the toffee pudding. Would definitely recommend for a London pub experience. Just a bit of refinement on the food would make it a full 5 stars. read more

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Pretty sure I've been here with a number of different friends over the years. Quaint decor based on Sherlock Holmes as the name states. Looks like they have a new deck seating which I don't remember seeing before but then again many of my trips were very early spring. Service was spot on with our servers being quick and attentive without being overbearing. I ordered my typical Steak and Ale pie and ranked it at an 8 with the gravy a 10. Chips were cooked well too. Our group had made reservations for 7:30 but arrive a bit early and was still quickly seated. I very much enjoy brining friends to this location for both the food and ambiance read more

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Sherlock Holmes feels like a spot you must visit when in London... especially as a Sherlock fan! The restaurant has memorabilia from over the years which is enjoyable to see. I ordered the fish n chips which was well done! I enjoyed this meal and how crispy the battered fish was. The restaurant at the time I went was very busy, so try to go during off peak times in the day. Overall, a fun visit! read more

Sherlock Holmes - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

On our first day in London we stopped in on a whim while we were waiting for our hotel to be ready. As a Sherlock Holmes fan - what a neat experience. I love all the memorabilia of both Sherlock and sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The food was also delicious. I had a little steak sandwich and really enjoyed that. The bread was toasted perfectly and tasted fresh. I did not personally like the pickled red onions as they were sweet pickled which I am not a fan of. Not counting off any stars for it - just a statement and preference. I also enjoyed the onion rings and had a bite of my friends Mac and cheese which were both delicious. It was a very cozy place and the service was positively lovely. A great kick off to the trip! read more

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Love love love the atmosphere, the great fish and chips and the cool museum upstairs. Bathroom is tiny and narrow to wait for but overall this is a great place for food and drinks. People were also hanging out outside and chatting with friends as they put their beer on counter. read more

We enjoyed our dinner at Sherlock Holmes! After we tried to dine earlier in the week but there was no tables available, we made a reservation for one of the following days. The dining room is full of fun Holmes themed items! We dined on a Sunday and were surprised by the limited menu. Nonetheless our food was tasty and our waitress was very nice! read more

Cool vibe. Stopped in based on the name alone. They had a really cool Sherlock Holmes room upstairs staged to look like his office. Had a drink rail and seating outdoors. We had a table inside for 2. Got some fish and chips and some local beers on draft. Fish and chips was light and fluffy. Local beer was great. This place did fill up. There wasn't a rhyme or reason to who got served at the bar , it was a little confusing at times. But cool atmosphere definitely recommend stopping here while in London. Close to the theatre district too. read more

Sherlock Holmes - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Yes, it seems hokey and touristy on the outside, but it's actually a pretty good pub, right near Trafalgar Square. Stay on the main level for the typical bar scene, or go upstairs for the much quieter dining room, complete with lots of Sherlock Holmes decor. The menu is fairly standard, but they did a nice job with our dinner, and the special cask-conditioned beers were great and different than what you typically find at pubs. Service was friendly and efficient, and they'll gladly let everyone wander around and take photos of the place even without a dinner reservation. If you have a Sherlock enthusiast in your group, you'll do well to stop in here. read more

Great service. I showed up without a reservation and they were able to fit me in upstairs. I had a Guinness with a Steak and Ale pie and chips. It was very solid pub food, and with the excellent service I'd recommend to anyone. I didn't spend a lot of time checking out the Sherlock Holmes stuff but that could be cool if you're in to that stuff. Regardless it's a nice and welcoming pub feel. Overall great visit, worth a drop in for sure. read more

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We spent the entire day walking in London, and knew our trip needed to include a trip to the Sherlock Holmes Museum, as well as the Sherlock Holmes Pub. (The museum was a bit crowded but interesting); the British pub was excellent fun, our waiter was great and the atmosphere and staff were all friendly. We hope to return, thank you! read more

This was one of my favorite Pubs while I was visiting London. Of course the reason I stopped in was because of the name...how could I not...right? All I can report on is the beer. It was on our tour of pubs of London. The beer was great...I don't know what it is about UK beer but it wonderful. The place was welcoming and a lot of fun. Being where it was located it was super busy. But unlike the states you can go hang out in the front and enjoy your beer. I'll see you at the pub Watson!! read more

We went around 1:30 on a Sunday, so both the ground floor bar and upstairs restaurant were busy. You definitely need a reservation to eat upstairs. We found a spot downstairs after a bit and ordered food. The steak and ale pie was great. My friend ordered the Sunday roast and enjoyed it as well. The Sherlock Holmes memorabilia was cool to see, including the study upstairs. read more

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Our son is a student and ate here two months ago and was so excited to bring us. He was greatly dismayed, as were we. The petite waitress upstairs was abysmal. The young man and the taller lady were polite..but the little one--was beyond challenged. We arrived as the lunch rush had ended...after 2..the tall lady working there even sat and ate in the dining room close to us... Our son ordered the duck as he had ordered it before. The duck portion itself was tiny compared to his first visit. He had actually texted us a picture from the first time he went. The red stuff with the duck last time there was a proper amount garnishing the dish. This time, a large amount covered 1/3 of the plate...it was all so bad, he couldn't eat it this time. A cola? 5.25-no refills..each time..so two colas-10.25..club soda was much less. Our bacon cheeseburger -the bacon was truly gross. Asked for extra crispy fries...they were weak and pale...And the service? It wasn't only us..the people seated next to were done in as well. And last, ah, yes-tip for three was already added in. It was so bad, truly aweful..and the young lady was giggling.. They'll do you in-best to avoid this one. The one star is because the young man and the tall lady were polite. read more

They have a great looking and limited menu but good luck getting something they are not out of!! We tried 3 things and unfortunately, they were out of them all at 4:30pm! You have to find a seat and then go up to the bar to order so if you are drinking alone good luck with that! The food is ok so mainly I guess you come here more for bragging rights. read more

Nice and cosy place, especially on the first floor where the restaurant is. The interior of the restaurant is decorated with the Sherlock Holmes theme, creating atmosphere of history and mystery. The memorabilia can be seen through the large glass window, which probably makes sense. The food was good and reasonably priced for the area. Sherlock Holmes ale was very good. read more

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Firstly, Sherlock is a fictional creation, so I expected background on his creation, information about the author and how Sherlock was created, and how Sherlock has evolved. Instead, it acts like Sherlock is a real person, and they decorated the rooms as such. It's incredibly crowded, with lots of people in very small rooms, and the whole tour takes about 12 minutes. Canned speeches by dressed up kids, and so incredibly disappointing. Even the gift shop was a let down. For a few pounds it might be worth it, but certainly not the current ticket price! I was so surprised as it has good reviews online, but it is not worth it! read more

Delicious! What a fun spot to hang out with the master detective. Great people wonderful service and yummy food. I had the traditional fish and chips and ate the whole thing. Highly recommend. read more

This really is the perfect location for a quiet pint in a quaint pub in the heart of the city.

Since our hotel was literally across the street we decided to go there for dinner after we checked into our hotel. Told that they were booked up for dinner and I asked if we can sit in the bar and order food and was told that they weren't serving food and we can't do take out either. (website says otherwise). We made a dinner reservation and left. Came back this time with a reservation. Waited for about 10 minutes at the bar before they acknowledged me and told the bar tender that we had reservation and she sat us downstairs. (I thought reservations were for the upstairs seating). Sat at the table off to the bar for what seems like 15 minutes and nobody came then went to the bar and asked them for menu and what to expect. (Order food at the bar and pay for it). Ordered the fish and chips and big fish and chips and couple of lager. The fish was horrible, it wasn't crispy and very mushy on the inside. Fries was ok wasn't triple cooked like the menu stated. Didn't touch anything else on the plate. What a let down especially our first dinner in London. read more

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The Sherlock Holmes Pub is an English restaurant and gastropub that opened in London, England in December 1957. It was founded by British hotel company Whitbread and Co. The building itself was built as a small lodging house in 1736 and evolved into a larger hotel. By the 1880s it was known as the Northumberland Hotel and later as the Northumberland Arms. The setting (and surrounding areas) were featured in some of the Sherlock Holmes stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle. During the 1951 Festival of Britain, an exhibition was created which resembled the interior of Sherlock Holmes' sitting room exactly as described in the stories. Once the festival had concluded, Whitbread and Co purchased the Sherlock Holmes display. The Northumberland Arms was restored to a late Victorian form and reopened under its current name. In addition to the replica of Sherlock Holmes' sitting room, the entire pub is decorated with all sorts of Sherlock Holmes memorabilia. Today the pub is owned by English Pub giants Greene King. My wife and I visited the Sherlock Holmes Pub in April 2019. We were on a week-long trip to London. We stopped for dinner one evening. The place is a loving tribute to one of my favorite literary characters! There's Sherlock Holmes memorabilia everywhere. The first floor is more of a traditional pub area, which even had a mounted head of "The Hound of the Baskervilles". We headed to the second floor which is the restaurant area. This is where visitors can see the replica of Holmes' sitting room. We even saw a poster of Connecticut actor William Gillette, who played the character several times on stage and once on screen. For our entrees, my wife had the Chickpea, Red Pepper & Hoisin Burger with Fries and I had Sherlock's Steak & Abbott Ale Pie with Peas, Carrots and Fries. Everything was delicious! To drink, my wife had a bottle of Strawberry & Pomegranate Hard Cider by Old Mout Cider. The pub offers two exclusive beers on cask: the Sherlock House Ale (English Bitter) and Dr. Watson's London Porter. I had the former with my entree and the latter with dessert, which was a delicious Crumble of the Day with Cornish clotted cream ice cream. We had an excellent dining experience at the Sherlock Holmes Pub and would love to return the next time we visit London. read more

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Wished we had eaten here the last time we were in London. Even if you're not into Sherlock Holmes you need to go here. Good was great and the atmosphere upstairs next to the museum was even better. read more

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Oh this pub! Its definitely a tourist trap lol but it's kinda fun. We arrived there after a tour, and it was pretty empty. There was nothing that "wowed" us but I'm giving it 4 stars because of our server. We were originally told that we couldnt order food anymore because the kitchen was closing (which was disappointing since we just came from a 4 hour tour), but one server was able to sneak it in and let us order, THANK YOU! I'm sure you got in trouble but it really made our night a lot less stressful, and our trip a little more memorable considering we had no idea where we were. Overall, the food was filling and the beer was good! The atmosphere is cute, with some sherlock holmes decorations and it wasnt too crowded. :) read more

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Amazing little spot! Great selection of beers and the sweetest little bar cat who gladly accepted all scratches and pats read more

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Atmosphere and decor are nice, and a beer can be poured by anyone. However, if you're wanting a nice quality drink or service. Don't bother. Bloody Mary was tomato juice and vodka, strong but tasteless. The waitress did not seem to care enough to do anything read more

The food was very mediocre but the pub downstairs was fun. The staff were very attentive and friendly.

amazing ambiance, amazing food, great service, would love to go again! all of the staff were amazing and happily answered our questions! read more

While this was a nice place to have a seat and get a beer I wished it served food in the bar area. We were told food could only be ordered in the upstairs dining area. read more

I visited here many years back and truly enjoyed it. The fish and chips were superb so I wanted to come back again for another great experience. We made a 7pm reservation. NOT the case!! We made a 7pm reservation and arrived a few minutes early. A large group of kids went in right in front of us and filled all the restaurant tables. They moved us downstairs where we sat for at least 15 minutes before being informed us they do not serve food downstairs!!!! We ended up leaving and will never be back after such horrible treatment. Such a shame for someplace previously enjoyed. read more

Fun little pub, minutes away from Trafalgar Square... and steps away from my hotel room! We went upstairs for dinner. The memorabilia, etc was amazing.... and we spent some time really enjoying it. However, the wait staff must have been new. She barely knew how to take an order, and would leave for great lengths of time... I guess she was outside smoking, for flirting w/ the chef. The other waitress ended up having to take our table over. We had a local show us some of his favorite things on the menu, and made our trip much more pleasant. It's neat... don't come during a rush... know what you want. Many people wouldn't have enjoyed this experience as much as I did... so 3 STARS for being in the middle! read more

Had a fun time visiting here during my first trip to London. Been a fan of Sherlock Holmes so it was a neat place to stop (B)

I had a great time visiting this pub located close to the river Thames. I had their meat pie which was absolutely amazing. It was fresh and flavorful with a light flaky crust. This place is very popular among locals and visitors with lots of nostalgic pictures on the walls. The service was very friendly and welcoming. They have a full service bar and popular taps. I hope to visit again and highly recommended this venue. read more

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Decent pub and pub food but the beer selection is pretty average. Bartenders friendly. Had the standard Pint of Peroni as well as fish and chips with peas and curry sauce. The curry was pretty bland. Nice pub though and not too busy. read more

Sherlock Holmes - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

If you're looking for Fish and Chips and you happen to be near Charing Cross, this is a cool place to check out. It might be a little touristy (depends on when you drop in)... check out the Sherlock Ale. Service is from the bar so jump in line! The fish is pretty good compared to a lot of pub food. read more

I paid a £20.00 deposit to make a reservation for 4. At dinner one of our guests paid the bill (secretly) and the deposit was not applied. The restaurant will now not refund the deposit paid on my card. Scam artists. read more

Fun place to stop in and have a pint and some yummy food, oh, wait, they closed the second floor right before we got there so we could not get any food! But we got to see the little fun museum and it was worth it-at least for the puppets. Next time, a pint and some fish-n-chips for sure! read more

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Mediocre food, service and loud as he... Music was good mind you and the location is tough to beat. Better places in the area. read more