It's no mystery where the
good times, good food and a good pint are located
in Edmonton -- not when the mystery has Sherlock
Holmes' name all over it.
The Sherlock Holmes Pub, located in the heart
of Old Strathcona, on Edmonton's entertainment
strip Whyte Ave., has been serving up old-time pub
atmosphere for anyone looking to have a little
fun.
Anyone who walks in can’t fail to notice its
throwback English/Irish Pub décor -- traditional
white walls adorned with Holmesiana, ceiling beams
and lots of dark wood finish. This Olde World feel
is a special touch, considering that the pub (one
of four Sherlock Holmes in the city) is relatively
new, opening in 1995. True to North American pub
style, local sport team jerseys and photos hang as
reminders to good times gone by.
Good times are what keep the pub pumping with
action. Of course, there are the usual activities,
like pool and darts, but the real fun begins when
patrons fill the air with nightly singalongs,
every Tuesday through Thursday, backed by live
entertainment. The staff even hands out song
sheets, so that visitors can join in the old
English pub favourites or Top 40 hits. Walk in on
Sunday between 9:00pm and 1:00am and you'll be
serenaded by brave pub guests on karaoke night.
Even better, try the pub on any English or Irish
holiday -- St. Patrick's Day, Robbie Burns Day or
St. George's Day -- and you'll any normal
boisterous night cranked up a few notches.
The fun atmosphere might keep them there, but
the food and drink will bring them back. Sherlock
Holmes has a great menu, featuring not only
standard English pub food but also tasty dishes
from around the world. Best bets include the
crispy halibut and chips, Santa Fe chicken salad,
Creole chicken and for dessert, Mrs. Hudson's
bread pudding. To wash it all down, select from a
wide range of Irish and British imports like
Guinness, Kilkenny and Newcastle on tap, in
addition to the standard North American brands.
To have a good time, just stop in, pull up a
stool and grab a song sheet -- and leave the
magnifying glass at home.
By Ryan Popowich
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