Pub Food
Fish and chips are a recurring favourite, with one review calling them “very good” alongside the beer.
Sherlock Holmes English Lounge
Bur Dubai
Sherlock Holmes English Lounge is a British lounge in Bur Dubai with smoking and non-smoking areas, live sport and reservations. Reviews point to fish and chips, cocktails and live music as reasons to drop in, especially for a casual drink or a relaxed evening after exploring Dubai Creek.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
502 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live Music
The entertainment includes singers in English and Arabic, plus DJs playing current and upbeat music.
Pub Atmosphere
The low ceiling, comfortable bar chairs and music give the room a recognisably old-school English-pub feel.
Drink Deals
Reviews mention special offers, including a 50% discount on drinks and buy-one-get-one beer promotions.
Quiet Setting
Several visitors liked that it was less crowded than nearby bars, making it easier to settle in and chat.
Breakfast
Breakfast receives a specific positive mention, with one visitor describing both the food and service as fabulous.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Taps. Ask what beer is currently available before settling in; one Friday-night visit found all beers on tap finished.
Check Deals. Ask which beers are included in happy hour, since a favourite beer may be excluded from the promotion.
Expect Sound. If you want a quieter conversation, bear in mind that the live music can get loud, especially at busier times.
Check Menu. Confirm that the dish you want is available before ordering, as a visitor found some menu items unavailable.
Pair Visits. It works conveniently after a walk around Dubai Creek or Dubai Museum, when visitors have used it for drinks and snacks.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa - Al Fahidi St
Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi, Dubai
Popular Mentions
bangers and mash
A traditional British pub dish specifically listed among the menu choices.
Watson's Negroni
One of the named signature cocktails mentioned by a customer.
The Hound of the Baskervilles
A named cocktail included in the review’s examples of the drinks menu.
Arabic Sandwich
A visitor ordered this cross-cultural bar-food option and specifically enjoyed it.
Common Concerns
Beer Quality
A reviewer found the Stella draught flat and not fresh, while another later visit found all beer on tap unavailable.
Menu Gaps
Some menu items have reportedly been unavailable, so the full food selection may not always be offered.
Loud Music
Live music can become loud, and one review specifically complained that the music was too loud.
Limited Happy Hours
Happy-hour choice is not always broad, and one review also noted an additional VAT charge.
Billing Complaint
One visitor reported incorrect change and said 10 dirhams were treated as a tip without permission.
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The Bottom Line
Sherlock Holmes English Lounge is a compact British-style pub in Bur Dubai for drinks, casual food and evening entertainment. You can order familiar pub dishes such as fish and chips or bangers and mash, try signature cocktails including Watson’s Negroni, and catch live music. Its low ceiling, bar chairs and themed interiors are meant to evoke an old-fashioned English pub rather than a polished modern lounge.
The reviews are strongest on atmosphere, hospitality and value. Visitors describe the setting as relaxed and less crowded than nearby bars, with singers performing in English and Arabic and DJs playing upbeat music. Breakfast also gets a specific thumbs-up.
Deals are a major draw: one review mentions a bucket of beer for 99 AED, while others mention happy hours, discounted drinks and buy-one-get-one beer promotions. There are some reasons to check details before visiting. Happy-hour beer choices can be limited, VAT may be extra, and several reviews mention unavailable menu items.
Beer quality has been inconsistent, with one visitor describing draught beer as flat and not fresh; another found all tap beer finished on a Friday night. Music can also run loud, so ask about current drinks and menu availability when you arrive.