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Sherlock Holmes

A Victorian-themed pub near Trafalgar Square with an upstairs replica of Sherlock Holmes's Baker Street study, built from a 1951 Festival of Britain exhibit.

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Sherlock Holmes, a Victorian-themed pub near Trafalgar Square
Photo: Jordan 1972 (talk), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Did you know

The building was previously the Northumberland Arms/Hotel, referenced by name in Arthur Conan Doyle's 1892 story 'The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor'; it was refitted in 1957 using a Holmes memorabilia exhibition originally built for the 1951 Festival of Britain.

Local tip

The recreated Holmes and Watson study upstairs, built from a 1951 Festival of Britain exhibit, can be viewed free any time during opening hours. Just head up the side staircase.

Famous dishes

  • Sherlock House Ale
  • Watson's Golden Ale
  • Sausage rolls

Finding it

Address
The Sherlock Holmes, 10-11, Northumberland Street, Westminster, Covent Garden, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, WC2N 5DB
Nearest station
London Charing Cross (National Rail), 115 m away

Details change, so check with the place before you set off.

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