Sherlock Holmes Pub, Aarhus
A bustling British-style pub in central Aarhus, pouring pints, showing live sports and spinning late-night music beneath a Sherlock Holmes theme.
Sherlock Holmes Pub brings a slice of classic British pub culture to central Aarhus, tucked into lively Frederiksgade just off the city’s main drag. For three decades it has mixed dark-wood coziness, sports-bar buzz and late-night energy, pouring around 30 beers on tap alongside whiskies and cocktails. Big screens beam everything from Premier League to Formula 1, while live music and pub quizzes keep evenings sociable and noisy. It’s an easygoing spot to settle in with friends, watch a match or stretch one drink into a long night.
A brief summary to Sherlock Holmes Pub
- Frederiksgade 76A, Aarhus C, Aarhus C, 8000, DK
- +4540300355
- Visit website
- Duration: 1 to 4 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 3 pm-12 am
- Tuesday 3 pm-12 am
- Wednesday 3 pm-12 am
- Thursday 3 pm-2 am
- Friday 1 pm-2 am
- Saturday 1 pm-2 am
- Sunday 1 pm-12 am
Local tips
- For big football nights or major tournaments, arrive well before kick-off to secure a table with a clear view of one of the large screens.
- Explore beyond the main bar to find the cocktail area inspired by the British colonies if you prefer mixed drinks over beer.
- Weekday late evenings are a good choice if you want atmosphere without peak weekend crowds and queues at the bar.
- Bring a light layer; with many people inside and sports on the screens, it can feel warm and lively even in cooler seasons.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Drink Options
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Sherlock Holmes Pub location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Cold Weather
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Mild Temperatures
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Hot Weather
Discover more about Sherlock Holmes Pub
A corner of Britain in the heart of Aarhus
Sherlock Holmes Pub has been flying the flag for British pub culture on Frederiksgade for around 30 years, turning a stretch of central Aarhus into a little piece of London. Step inside and you are met by low lighting, dark woods and a scattering of Sherlockian details – pipes, silhouettes and nods to Baker Street – that give the place a gently theatrical theme without turning it into a caricature. Despite the name, this is first and foremost a social pub rather than a themed attraction. The bar counter dominates the main room, and there is usually a gentle hum of conversation that swells into something louder as the evening progresses. It feels lived-in and familiar, the kind of place where locals know where they like to stand and visitors quickly feel part of the crowd.Beers on tap, whisky on the shelf and cocktails in the back
The drinks list is deliberately broad, with around 30 beers on tap ranging from easygoing lagers to more characterful ales and seasonal pours. Pints are served in proper pub glassware, and you can expect a rotation of international names alongside regional choices. Behind the bar, shelves of whisky and spirits cater to those who prefer something stronger, with staff usually happy to steer you toward a particular style. Adding a slightly different flavour, a dedicated cocktail bar space draws inspiration from the old British colonies. Here the atmosphere tips more toward late-night bar than traditional pub, with mixed drinks, rum-heavy concoctions and livelier music. It offers an alternative setting under the same roof, useful if your group spans beer purists and cocktail fans.Sports, song and the rhythm of the week
Sports are woven into the pub’s identity. Large flat screens are carefully positioned so that almost every seat has a decent view, and the schedule tilts heavily toward football, from the English Premier League and Danish Superliga to major international tournaments. On race weekends you might catch cycling grand tours, Formula 1 or other global fixtures, often drawing small communities of devoted fans. The entertainment is not confined to the screens. On selected nights, live bands set up in a corner and turn the pub into a compact music venue, with covers, rock standards and singalong favourites echoing off the wood-panelled walls. Regular pub quizzes add another ritual to the calendar, bringing teams together over trivia sheets, pencils and pints. The rhythm of the week builds from quieter early evenings to full-throttle weekends that can stretch into the small hours.Atmosphere, layout and where to perch
Inside, the space is broken up by pillars, alcoves and differing ceiling heights, creating natural pockets of atmosphere. High tables and bar stools line the central areas, ideal if you like to be close to the bar and the screens, while more tucked-away corners suit longer conversations. Lighting is intentionally low and warm, with the glow from the bar and the televisions doing much of the work. On busier nights the pub can feel densely packed, with people standing shoulder to shoulder between tables. That bustle is part of the appeal if you enjoy a lively crowd, but it also means you should not expect hushed conversations or much personal space late on Fridays and Saturdays. Earlier in the afternoon and on quieter weekdays, the same rooms feel more relaxed and unhurried.Part of Aarhus’ central nightlife strip
Sherlock Holmes Pub sits on Frederiksgade, one of the city centre’s key nightlife streets, so it slots easily into an evening of bar-hopping. Just beyond the doorway the sounds of the city filter in: cyclists whirring past, snippets of Danish conversation and the occasional burst of music from another venue. Inside, however, the mood is firmly and deliberately pub-like, with English-language commentary on the matches and playlists that lean on rock and pop. Because it is so central, the pub attracts a varied crowd: local regulars catching the game, students meeting for affordable pints, travelling football fans and citybreak visitors drawn by the familiar name. That mix gives the place a friendly, international edge without erasing its Aarhus roots. It works equally well as a first stop before a bigger night out or as the final, lingering chapter at the end of one.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Location Audience
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- Business Friendly
