Sherlock Holmes, Collins St
9 people recommendvia r/melbourne10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Sherlock Holmes on Collins Street, and many praise its atmosphere. One person describes a basement, old-style pub feel. One patron finds the food generous and old-school, but says it can be loud on Friday nights. Another person has not visited in a long while, so is unsure how it is now.
Address
The Sherlock Holmes, 415 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
At a glance
- Best for
- Food
- Known for
- Basement pub
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Diligent-Ducc in r/melbourne · Aug 2026
Original post lists it as a supporter space for Newcastle fans.
- Recommendsu/pleminkov in r/melbourne · Dec 2025ambience
Says this venue shares the tavern's special atmosphere and has very little phone signal.
- Recommendsu/_DrunkenObserver_ in r/melbourne · Aug 2026
Says it was once the Newcastle spot; hasn't been in ages, so unsure now.
- Recommendsu/EnvironmentalMetal40 in r/melbourne · Dec 2023ambience
Enjoys this city pub, where midday drinking can feel like night.
- Recommendsu/Economy_Alps_7772 in r/melbourne · Nov 2024
Thinks this pub has a hand pump too; mentions a London beer that stopped being exported.
- Recommendsu/faceplant1999 in r/melbourne · Aug 2026ambience
Recommends it for a basement, old-style pub feel.
- Recommendsu/thatshowitisisit in r/melbourne · Nov 2023ambience
Praises Sherlock Holmes as a charming little gem.
- Recommendsu/iamstephano in r/melbourne · Aug 2026
Includes it in a traditional-pub shortlist.
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- Mixedu/BeautifulFabulous303 in r/melbourne · Mar 2026ambience
Generous old-school pub grub and a fun vibe, though Friday nights can be noisy.
- Recommendsu/idolaustralian in r/melbourne · Jan 2024
Agrees with the earlier suggestion of this pub.
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