Sherlock Holmes Reviews Summary

Category: Pub London

Address: 10 Northumberland St, London, WC2N 5DB, United Kingdom

Phone: +442079302644

Rating: 4.2
based on 622 reviews.

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "Nice atmosphere. I wouldn't call it intimate because it was crowded... but it was cozy."
  • "It was so warm inside and had a nice atmosphere."
  • "This was a neat little pub with a Sherlock Holmes theme."
  • "The atmosphere is resounding and welcoming."
  • "For Sherlock Holmes fans such as myself, this was a fun location to explore."
  • "This has a 'real English pub' feel."
  • "The pub is themed in the Victorian era and has an atmosphere and feel that throws you back in time."

Cons:

  • "Unfortunately, it was uncomfortably hot and humid upstairs. Downstairs was worse. Definitely need A/C or fans."
  • "The themeing and coziness is perfect but the food was mediocre."
  • "The place is hot as hell once the air conditioning was not working when I was there."
  • "We were seated promptly but upstairs was stifling hot - at least 85°F/29°C."
  • "The pub is like a museum -lots of painting and details from the life of the 19th century and with absolutely disappointing service."
  • "Very touristy, so expect a wait for a table."
  • "Stopped in around noon without reservation. Was seated quickly upstairs. And then it went downhill. Slowly."

Service

Pros:

  • "The staff were helpful when it came to redeeming a gift card. The service was pretty quick."
  • "Lovely little pub with friendly helpful staff."
  • "Food, atmosphere, and service all great. There on Sunday evening, very busy and had food almost as fast as fast food and taste was great."
  • "Jo, Natalie and George all worked really hard and offered fantastic service."
  • "Service was fantastic."
  • "Service was brilliant, friendly and efficient."
  • "The staff remained calm, professional and very friendly."

Cons:

  • "Maybe get another server if you have a lot of clients?"
  • "It took me an age to get served for a drink when it wasn't particularly rammed."
  • "Arrived and got sat at a table, waited 25 minutes to get a menu."
  • "Awful service, never again! Too many sorries from the waters in a room."
  • "Service was slow. Ordered the garlic ciabatta, which took over 20mins to arrive, but was nice."
  • "Service took a LONG time first time round and the staff didn’t seem to have any awareness of who was next to be served."
  • "The service was slow and bad - we got asked again several minutes after having ordered."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food is really amazing, we had fish and chips and the steak and ale pie and it was great."
  • "The food was gorgeous and beautifully cooked."
  • "Our food was amazing and the triple cooked chips and onion rings were to die for!"
  • "The steak and ale pie nearly killed me off it was INCREDIBLE!"
  • "The Sherlock Holmes burger was flavorful and the fish and chips hit the spot."
  • "Food was quite good. Nothing fancy, standard pub quality."
  • "The food was great, which I got the Sunday roast."

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