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The Sherlock Holmes \u2013 one of London\u2019s original themed pubs with a history dating back centuries \u2013 is the latest historical site in Greene King\u2019s portfolio to receive significant investment from its owner, restoring a pocket of Victoriana in modern London.<\/p>\n

Said to have featured in the 1892 Sherlock Holmes story \u2018The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor\u2019, the Sherlock Homes is themed around Conan Doyle\u2019s world-famous detective and has contained a large collection of memorabilia related to the character since the 1950s.<\/p>\n

The pub, which is located on Northumberland St, has received a six-figure investment to revive the interior and exterior of the site \u2013 all mindfully curated to evoke the atmosphere of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle\u2019s tales.<\/p>\n

Zoe Bowley, Managing Director for Greene King pubs, said: \u201cPubs are a key part of the history of our country, so we\u2019re always very mindful when we make investments in historic pubs to do them justice.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Sherlock Holmes is an important part of our central London offer and, over the years, has become known as a working museum amongst Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts. This investment has rejuvenated the pub, preserving key elements of the Victorian era whilst reaffirming its prime position in St James\u2019s.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe pub reopens as the third in our \u2018Premium Heritage\u2019 collection, making it perfect for customers looking for a classic pub experience, but where they can feel steeped in local history and enjoy refined hospitality over a special meal or after-work drinks with friends.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Sherlock Holmes investment brings a complete interior and exterior overhaul, including thoughtfully-designed spaces that lean into the pub as a working museum and the introduction of new dining zones throughout the pub with \u2018The Parlour\u2019, \u2018The Library\u2019 and \u2018The Sir Conan Doyle\u2019 rooms, bringing atmospheric dining to the fore. The exterior has also been completely revamped, with an improved outdoors space with new seating, lighting and signage.<\/p>\n

Pete Brown, writer and historian, said: \u201cThe Sherlock Holmes, albeit under different names, dates back to the 1800s, and has a rich history on Northumberland St. It\u2019s said to have originally been a hotel, before becoming a pub and receiving a new name, the Northumberland Arms, in the process. It got its current name in 1957, when the pub became home to a detailed replica of a corner of Sherlock Holmes\u2019 fictional apartment from Sir Conan Doyle\u2019s well-known stories, thanks to its reference in \u2018The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor\u2019. The replica, along with numerous other memorabilia, remains in the pub in the present day, attracting visitors from across the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Sherlock Holmes is the latest of Greene King\u2019s historical pubs to receive investment, with the Crown \u2013 which dates back to 1833 and is the last remaining pub on the Seven Dials in Covent Garden \u2013 and the Garrick Arms, on Charing Cross Road, both reopening recently.<\/p>\n

The Sherlock Holmes reopened on Monday, 14 April and is located at 10 Northumberland St, St James\u2019s, London, WC2N 5DB. \u00a0For more information visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.greeneking.co.uk\/pubs\/greater-london\/sherlock-holmes<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or any other media enquires, please contact\u00a0pressoffice@greeneking.co.uk<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n

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Greene King is the country\u2019s leading pub company and brewer with c.2,600 pubs, restaurants and hotels across England, Wales and Scotland.<\/p>\n

At Greene King we are passionate about delivering our purpose to \u2018pour happiness into lives\u2019. That\u2019s for our customers, our team, our pub partners, our suppliers and the communities in which we live, operate and serve. Founded in 1799 with offices in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk and Burton on Trent in Staffordshire we employ around 40,000 people across\u00a0<\/strong>the group with three divisions: Greene King pubs, Destination Brands & Ventures, and Brewing & Brands.<\/p>\n