Sherlock Holmes

Had dinner at The Sherlock Homes Pub in downtown London, England.. Had the fish and chips and my wife had a hamburger platter. The fish and chips were great. Some if the best I have ever had. The pub also has a Sherlock Homes room with memorabilia from the real Sherlock Hime with the London police. The atmosphere of the pub is very welcoming and friendly.

We stopped here because of the name and are glad we did. The atmosphere is great and the staff is very friendly and helpful. We both had the fish and chips and thoroughly enjoyed them. The pub can be a bit noisy but that adds to the charm.

This place is busy and happy! We took the London Ghost tour nearby, and stopped here before and after the tour. The place was hopping with a fun crowd and just had a good vibe overall. Beers were cold, Champagne was bubbly, and the Sherlock Holmes theme was cute. Fun pub!

Want to feel like youre really in a pub? Want to really enjoy the atmosphere youre eating in? Look no further than this super adorable Sherlock Holmes themed pub. You enter straight into the bar but the steps to dining and in the right corner. As you make your way upstairs, the walls are adorned with Sherlock themed photos. The dining area provides a fairly spacious experience with amazing food. We had the beef rillett as a starter that was delicious. For entrees we ordered the fish and chips, the bacon burger, and the panko chicken each one was unique and delicious. We followed that with the sticky toffee pudding and oh my goodness it was amazing. We had a variety of drinks and all were equally delicious. This pub is kid friendly until 9pm so if you plan on bringing littles under 16, keep that in mind. We truly had an amazing experience and hope that if you give it a go - you will too!

Sooooooo to be honest this is a bit of a tourist trap given its location and its name. If you are a Real Ale drinker, unfortunately you will find the usual Greene King offerings, so you may want to stick to their range of keg ales. Dined upstairs and the Sherlock Holmes exhibition room is brilliant. The food is ok without being great. Be warned you will pay top prices for food and drinks, including soft drinks. The staff were friendly and helpful. This is probably a pub you will visit once, tick it off and not return to.

Great spot with a cozy vibe! The Hugo cocktail was refreshing, and I really enjoyed the pie, baked camembert, and pudding — everything was delicious. Would definitely come back!

This establishment offers a pleasant atmosphere, but Saturdays can be quite crowded. The bustling energy adds to the lively ambiance. Seating can be limited during peak times. Many visitors to the area frequent this spot. It's advisable to arrive early for a more relaxed experience.

Drinks - order directly at the bar Ask about rotating seasonal beers on tap! Food - recommend go upstairs to dining room for more seating. You can scan to order & pay via the Greene Man app

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!!

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Skip the restaurant and get a pint ok in the pub. I could list all the faults of this restaurant but why? Just skip the food. The 1st floor pub is fun tho. Cheers

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.

Spent a week in London and had great service everywhere EXCEPT Sherlock Holmes Pub. My wife and son agreed that they both received the worst burger they have ever ordered in their lifes. Neither finished. Fries cold. Miserable experience.

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

Walking to London's Eye. Heat wave in the city today. Found this place to have a quick pint. Very cool decorations in the theme of Sherlock Holmes. Found this recreation of S. Holmes study. The more I find here the better it gets. There is a private room on the 3rd floor but, not sure what's up there.

It's clear the average basic rating is three due to service or lack thereof I should say. I arrived prior to 10:00 and the kitchen was closed. I asked for a beer instead and got no service while other people were being served before me. What a disappointment. I won't be going back.

Visited from the states. Solid British pub and great atmosphere! Food is average but it's still worth a trip

Ambience and beers are fine, but I wouldn't try to eat here. Utterly understaffed and the food (fish & chips and what was allegedly a chicken & bacon sandwich) were pretty awful. Feel badly for the wait staff - they were mostly friendly and trying their best to be accommodating, but were just completely overwhelmed. Definitely a management problem.

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. :)

Service was horrible, we had to sit upstairs and it was like we were forgotten. Once the waitress came we ordered and 1/2 the things we chose were not available. She took soooo long to get water for us then she brought our drinks and 2 of the drinks preferred they didn't have. The good was bad, she didn't bring napkins or utensils. We had to wait for her to come back to ask. THEN THE WORST PART. I l saw something scammer on the floor under a booth. And it was MICE several! The table behind us was dirty with plates and left over food, no one came to clean the table the whole time we were there and the mice were trying to get to the scraps. My party was disgusted. Our waitress saw and shrugged it off. DONT GO if this is happening while people are in there can you imagine when the place is closed. Do Not Go

Smelled like a port a potty. Guinness was cold but it is everywhere. Bar service was fine. Don't recommend.

Sherlock Holmes was a Great stop for us before we did the London Eye! The service was great from Francesca, our bartender! We got the fish&chips as well as some of their signature drink which did not disappoint. The whole place had a really nice relaxed and friendly vibe. We would definitely come here again and recommend it to anyone else looking for a solid pub close to tourist attractions.

We were told to eat here by a friend who loved the vibe and multiple beers on tap. We showed up about 7:00 PM on a Monday night. Found seating at the furthest end of the bar and proceeded to order a couple of pints. I ordered their fish and chips (I am in England after all). My dear husband ordered their crispy pork belly after confirming with our server that it was good. When our meals came out it was clear that I scored. My enormous piece of cod was indeed battered in a beer batter and was super crispy. The thrice cooked chips (french fries) were good as well. The dish came with a good sized serving of fresh green peas. I love peas, so I was very happy with that. Num...... HOWEVER, my dear husbands crispy pork belly was ( and I kid you not) slimy. He took two bites and said it almost made him throw up. He told our server it was slimy and inedible. The bartender who had advised my husband that it was a very good dish took it off our tab so thankfully we didn't have to eat it. Unfortunately I did not take a picture, but visually it looked über slimy. Pork belly should be brown and crispy, not beige and slimy. I would go back to that pub for beverages only. It was not a gastronomic winner. Too bad, so sad.

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!

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.

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.

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!

This place might be fine for a beer and good ambiance, but beware of trying to eat here. This was probably the worst meal we've had in London in all the years we've been coming here. The cheese toastie did not have any cheese on it - it was literally two pieces of bread. The butternut squash soup was dark brown and tasted nothing like either butternut squash or sweet potato....it was disgusting and was not eaten. The one and only waitress upstairs seemed overwhelmed and unprepared to help us address very poor service from the kitchen. She never even checked to see if the food was ok and never delivered one of our group's meals at all.

On our last night in London, we landed here for dinner. We ordered at the bar and sat downstairs. My husband, son and I shared the larger Fish and Chips platter (I forgot the name but it included a small fried bite-sized fish and pickles) and the Shin of Beef and Ale Pie. Although the food was good, it took a long time to come - and it came warm, not hot, so I take it that the upstairs kitchen had it done, but they took their time to deliver it to us. We'd order both dishes again if we decide to eat here again. I also ordered Yorkshire pudding, but when it ever came, I went to ask the bartender about it. He told me he'd get it - and again it did not come. I went to find them again and just asked for my money back. They were sincerely apologetic about it, but I just wish I did not order it since we wasted a lot of time waiting for it - just for it to never come. After we got the refund, we headed upstairs to take a peek in the small Sherlock room set up for viewing upstairs. Fun, but nothing huge. It's a fun stop, but maybe just come for drinks if you don't want a long wait. Years ago on our first visit, that is what my husband and I did and we were better off.

Made a 7:45p reservation, got there on time, was seated and THEN told if we ordered, our food would take an hour to be served due to kitchen staff shortage. Since we had 1 person in our party that was under 18, we were also told we would have to leave by 9p, so if we decided to stay we would have 15 minutes to eat our dinner, at best. I appreciated that they told us before we ordered, but basically telling your patrons not to eat in your restaurant is bad business. Pay your kitchen an adequate wage and improve management practices in order to keep the best employees. Otherwise your existing employees suffer and your would-be customers inconvenienced. Never-ending cycle. We won't be going back.

Was one of my favorite pubs and hot spots for a pint and pub food. I first went there 7 years ago and had been a couple of times through the years. However it had definitely taken a downturn during my last visit, in February 2023. Service was lacking. They seemed short staffed and had little to no interest in making sure customers were happy. Meals not nearly as good as in the past. Let's hope they turn things around soon.

lovely pub! nice service and nice food. so quaint inside and out. the cheese toasty and chips are great!

We had heard amazing things about this place. When we got there we found the opposite. First off, I felt bad for our hostess, waitress, table buss, and bartender because the poor girl was filling all these rolls in the upstairs dining room. The only reason I am giving this place 3 starts is because despite being subjected to such a horrible workload, she was so polite and nice to us. As others have pointed out there were no fish & chips which is why we came there. So we opted for bar food. The nachos were basic and boring at best. The onion rings were really good. Too bad you only get four in an order. The how wings would have been better if they actually had hot sauce on them like a hot wing should. Normally I would have just asked for some additional sauce, but given how overworked our poor multitasking server was, I just ate them as they were. What really blew us away is when we left there were several employees outside having a smoke break. This all leads me to believe this place is horribly managed. No fish & chips, over worked server while others are taking a break? Not good. Will not be back.

I needed some big time pub food and to hang out after a whole day or SPAC nation Headed back to the hotel Leanna and I got to hang out for a bit. She just looks so beautiful today. Love her so much Food hasn't gotten here yet but none the less I give it 4 because the staff is great and place is awesome. If the food is bad I will just blame it on England Troybrewer.com

Great place! We stay at the Hotel nearby (The Grand) and make the Holmes our last stop most evenings during our London vacations. We've had good meals there too. Always busy, sometimes crowded (like all London pubs) but always a great atmosphere, helped by nice staff and wonderful beers! A great English experience. And, YES - it is a themed pub, but not in a crass way. All tastefully done, with the main focus on beers and good times. Recommended.

Another visit to our "local" pub . Always friendly service and good is pretty good ! We had their signature fish n chips ! Atmosphere is set in a period state of Sherlock Holmes with hundreds of memorabilia all over. Great photo options all over for tourists ! Will always return. This place has turned into a regular must visit spot for us ! Reasonable prices to boot. Elementary my dear Watson , elementary indeed !

What's the deal with all these 'Greene King' pubs because they are all good! Had the jerk rib and a pint of beer for lunch. The jerk rib was soft and nicely spiced and came with a side of salad and coleslaw. I was pleasantly surprised. We were in a rush also and they initially quoted 15-20 for the rib to properly go through the smoker. And food was on our table in 10 minutes. Under promise and over deliver. That definitely added to the experience.

Dirty sticky glasses, clueless rookie bartenders, specks of dirt in the ice. No locals Empty at lunch time during the week. Small pours. Cool location Tourist trap Over cooked veggie and wilted lettuce Warm enough food Cods wallop

It kind of saddens me that the museum at 221B Baker Street has received such bad reviews from fans of Doyle's stories. I had really been looking forward to spending some time there, but after reading several not-so-glowing reviews, I revised our plans. I had no desire to spend hours in line just to see some haphazard displays with no reference to the author himself (at least, that's the impression I got after reading the most recent reviews). So, instead, we headed to The Sherlock Holmes. It intrigued me for being a restaurant AND a quasi-museum, which allowed us to kill two birds with one stone. The bottom level is the bar - you grab a table, sidle up to the bar to place your order, then sit back and let them serve you. If, however, you're interested in table-service, and curious about the diorama that they have set up, head up the stairs in the back. On the way up, you'll pass by a small rooftop terrace before finding the dining room at the top level. They were fairly busy the day we went, and all the tables in front of the glass enclosure around the diorama were taken, but we still had a view of it from where we were. The food menu has items named after stories or characters from Holmes' world. It's a little kitschy, but that's fine. I ended up with the Hound of Baskervilles Toad in the Hole, which is basically a huge serving of Yorkshire pudding with a helping of champ and sausages inside, all floating in a vat of gravy. My husband went with the Retired Colourman's Fish & Chips. It took a bit longer for the food to be delivered, which wasn't exactly surprising, given the number of people in the restaurant, but I do still think that our waitress was a little too over-burdened. The food was pretty good, though. There was way too much on my plate to finish - all that champ and sausage fills a girl up - and even my husband had a hard time finishing off his fish and chips. While we were finishing our meals, one of the tables blocking the diorama got up and left, so I took advantage of the empty table to crawl over there and take some pictures. I think they did a good job of incorporating a lot of Holmes elements into one scene, without going overboard. True, most of the things within the display are references that you'll only get if you've read the stories, but it's still interesting to look at, if you don't know them (according to my husband, at least). At any rate, the food was decent, and the diorama was fun, but the service needs some help. Oh, and I don't think the "mood" of the restaurant was helped any by the 80's American pop music being played inside, but that's just me.

My sweetie is a huge Sherlock Holmes fan, so any time he's in London he has to check out this place. On this particular visit, we showed up a little after 7 in the evening to a jam packed bar downstairs, but we wanted to eat in the upstairs dining room. Imagine our dismay when we got upstairs to see a sign saying "restaurant full". Only there did seem to be empty tables, sweetie looked upset, and we had just paid a pretty pricey Uber ride to get over here. So we waited until the hostess came around, she echoed that they were full with a large party at the moment. Just for the hell of it, I asked, since it was only after 7pm, if they might have a table later that evening. We were told yes, in about 40 minutes, which would be no trouble at all to wait. We went downstairs to have a drink in the meantime (I had a VERY ample Aperol Spritz) and were seated just fine when we returned upstairs at 8pm. I mention all of this because I did end up feeling like we were somehow bothering the waitstaff by being there (even though the large party was on desserts and coffee by the time we were seated). And every other pair or party that showed up after we were seated was just turned away. Anyway...on to the food! The offerings here are fairly standard pub fare. To start with I had the baked Camembert, sweetie had a Scotch egg as he'd always wanted to try one. The cheese was nice though I would have liked I think more bread instead of the awkwardly hard beet and carrot strips (though I appreciate the nod to healthier eating). The bite I had of the Scotch egg was good but heavy for my tastes. For my main I had the chicken and mushroom pie. I was craving a good British pie for my last meal and London and this did hit the mark really well. The veggies including the small knobby carrots were quite tasty, too. Sweetie had the steak, which came with onion rings and fries. The taste I had was good but not the best steak we had on our trip. Overall I thought it was an "okay" experience. The food was fine, I probably would have rated the place 4 stars if I hadn't felt like the service was a little cold and unwelcoming. If they hadn't wanted to seat us at a later time, maybe they should have just told us that?

While we really enjoyed our time downstairs in the bar (4 stars) the quality of the food in the upstairs restaurant was awful (1star). The sausages were way over-cooked and the mash was like wet cement. The dining room itself was cozy and fun, and the wait staff were friendly and efficient. Unfortunately, the almost inedible food undermined it all.

I went to the Sherlock Holmes pub while in London and felt like it was a 'must do' before going. I mean c'mon, I'm a tourist and it's called the Sherlock Holmes pub! It was totally worth going to for me. So my friend and I popped in for a pint and were served with a smile and in exchange for a few quid got a tasty ale. The lounge bar is filled with various Sherlock Holmes artifacts including his hats and magnifying glasses but also upstairs his sitting room. Totally cool!