The Sherlock Holmes, Northumberland Street WC2
By Ian Cater, Chief Features Writer
Benedict Cumberbatch, Robert Downey Jr, Jonny Lee Miller … whether you’ve been glued to the big or small screen, Sherlock Holmes’ cachet has never been higher. So what better time to relaunch a Sherlock themed pub in the heart of the city?
That’s precisely what The Sherlock Holmes, just off Trafalgar Square, did on 2nd February 2016 to a very positive reception. And this isn’t some johnny-come-lately jumping on the zeitgeist. The historic pub is steeped in Sherlockian tradition.
Even looking beyond the fact you’re drinking a pint of Sherlock House Ale, eating Inspector Lestrade’s Favourite Ploughman’s Lunch and surrounded by an eye-watering amount of memorabilia, being in this pub feels like you’re very much part of something special. In an increasingly competitive London eating and drinking scene, that goes a long way. Elementary, my dear What’s On readers.
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