Sherlock Holmes

No chic Sherlock Holmes theme pub with simple grub Reviews

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There is something distinctly false about most of the ‘traditional British pubs’ in Dubai. They have a cleanliness and newness that would stick out a mile on the cobbled back streets of most UK cities. Sherlock Holmes does not. Instead, it feels genuinely old. Tables rock back and forth, demanding that beer mats are poked under legs. And walls are adorned with old-fashioned Toby jug-style decorations bearing the face of Sherlock Holmes and his bumbling sidekick Dr Watson. We mean none of this as a criticism: quite the opposite. Food and drink is cheap and cheerful (the shepherd’s pie is a must) and staff are friendly and attentive. How refreshing that a pub has hit the mark so accurately in what it aims to be.

By Time Out Dubai staff
Time Out Dubai,

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  • Location: Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, Bur Dubai, Dubai
  • Tel: 04 351 9111
  • Travel: Al Fahidi Street
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  • Users voted this restaurant most suitable for: Family friendly

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Posted by: stephen wylie on 30 Nov ' 11 at 23:51
  • Best for: Family friendly
  • Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

This is the best boozer in Dubai

Posted by: Peter on 03 Jul ' 09 at 14:23
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  • Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I like this place, and have been back several times. The menu offer varied but staple fare, my favourite is the chicken curry. Prices are fair given this is Dubai although the 20% Happy Hour discount is a bit mean.
The location is great for a stroll along the river, and to the old souk.

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