Sherlock Holmes, Charing Cross, WC2

Street corner Sherlock Holmes themed pub with modern etched glass depicting the stories heroes.Internally quite small and L shapes with original external doors for the Saloon and Bar but just the apex door open due to Covid regulations.Lots of pavement seats which seemed a better option than the rather busy interior,tourists will want to tick off this place,although it is a little faux.No T&T if outside with table service. Greene King owned meaning Abbott and their IPA,a house bitter (no doubt GK as well) and something called Dr Watson's Porter which I was told by the server was brewed by Portobello.It was shockingly bad,very watery and impossible to finish my half despite being clean and non vinegar.I should have guessed this might be the case in a tourist trap,beware.

Currently shut for redecoration and 'internal space alteration' according to the GK planning application to Westminster Council plastered in the windows. Presumably so that they can pack more tourists in.

Tourist trap pub serving four expensive Greene King ales (and the Sherlock Holmes Ale is just re-badged Morland, don't be fooled into paying more folks). I guess it has some novelty value for a quick pint and a gawp at the Conan Doyle nik-naks and the small Sherlock Holmes display upstairs. Your beer money is better spent at the Ship & Shovell a short walk away, this place is basically a filter to stop the tourists taking up valuable space over there…