Part Victorian pub, part museum dedicated to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous sleuth.
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the great detective himself and to original Victorian pubs. While you indulge in a soothing pint of Sherlock Holmes bitter, black and white films featuring the fictional sleuth blare out from an old television in the corner. Boasting a fantastic, original Victorian facade, the pub’s interior is less impressive in terms of original Victoriana, however upstairs you’ll find the museum’s focal point – a perfect reproduction of an original Victorian sitting room complete with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle portrait above the fireplace. When it comes to Conan-Doyle-related memorabilia this place is hard to beat. Down in the bar, a stuffed bloodhound’s head glowers from above, while a wax replica of Sherlock Holmes’ contemplative visage complete with a gun wound (acquired in ‘The Empty House’) provides a more reassuring presence. With an unrivalled collection of artefacts, a cosy bar area and old-fashioned upstairs restaurant this unusual alternative to your ordinary London bar offers an interesting evening option for full-on fans and curious sightseers alike.
Best for:
Deerstalkers and detectives, bloodhounds and beer, Victoriana, black and white films and museum pieces.
Did you know?
Formerly the Northumberland Arms hotel, this is where Conan Doyle wrote many of his fame novels and where Sir Henry Baskerville stayed when he visited London.
The Sherlock Holmes
10 Northumberland Street, WC2N 5DA
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Part Victorian pub, part museum dedicated to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous sleuth.
