Sherlock's Baker Street Pub

02/04/12

Tyranny of the masses

by reesed5

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Tyranny of the Masses - Alive and kickin

11/14/11

Good Place to Chill

by Peaches777

I've visited the Westheimer location of Sherlock's (original store in the chain) a number of times over the years. This location has an interesting mix of clientele, including people from different parts of the world (e.g., UK, Ireland, Scotland, Germany) who are in town on business/for conferences and are staying at one of the large hotels in the adjacent Westchase area. The crowd is also more age diverse than you would likely find at many Houston bars. The racial/ethnic composition of the crowds I've observed is also fairly diverse, to the extent that (IMO) anyone could go there and feel comfortable within the crowd - it is not a "_____" club or anything, all groups are represented fairly well to the extent that no one would likely feel that 'this place isn't for me' based on demographic factors. That being said, there is a dress code that prohibits 'gangsta'-type clothing, whatever that means these days...

There is never a cover charge except on New Year's Eve. There is live music every night except for karaoke on Sunday nights. The bands can _really_ be hit or miss for me, so I recommend going online to see who's playing on a particular night and finding out what you can about the group before going.

The bar does have servers, but when it's crowded (Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays) you're going to be better off buying your drinks at the bar. Also be prepared for a very crowded situation especially on Fridays and Saturdays. The bar staff is typically very good and friendly. I know several of them personally and many of the staff are sort of like family with each other and 'have each other's backs', so if a customer gets disrespectful and belligerent to the point of causing a serious problem, the doormen will be escorting that person to the parking lot (and 'out of their house'), firmly but nicely ('until it's time to maybe not be so nice'). Oh, and there are HPD officers on-site during the Friday and Saturday evenings as an extra measure of security if someone just can't have a good time without causing some trouble :-0

Drink prices are very reasonable compared to a lot of other places that I've been. Although several of the other Sherlock's/Baker St. Pubs in the chain feature a regular food menu, this location does not.

Sherlock's is not an "ambiance" bar (a place to feel special, elegant, or part of the pretty crowd). If you want that, you'll probably have to go inside the loop especially if you're younger and looking for the 'bar with the one trendy name' kind of vibe. It's more of a no-frills 'get your drink on' kind of place.

Pros: Low-key, relaxed atmosphere, decent drink prices, good staff, non-pretentious crowd

Cons: Gets very crowded on virtually all weekend nights, sometimes hard to get a drink due to patrons crowding at the bar for service, and uggghhh.....bathroom attendants

05/20/11

Not a bad place if you catch the right night

by nightowl1975

Let me first state, I have been to the place more than once. If you are looking for a place to chill without the midtown dance club vibe, this it it.

The place can be hit or miss depending on the band performing that night. Some nights are great, some are not so great. This past time a band called Cold Shot was playing. GREAT TIME. Band played great music, put on a great show.

Wait staff is ok...I typically just go to the bar. It's usually faster and easier.

I recommend giving the place a try if you have never been. Check the band schedule before you go though and maybe call ahead and ask the bar. Cold Shot I would recommend.

03/24/11

Not an older crowd at all! Worst experience.

by CSMobileUser4

On march 17.2011 for St. Patricks day. The service was horrible, crowd was huge and they make alot of $ so hire temporary help. Took atleast 45min to get a beer,not enough servers. We couldnt even get back in bar to close tabs cause the fire marshall said ht was to crowded so they lied to people stating the event was over just to gaet rid of people. Really unorganized. On top of that the vallet lost my car keys. Gets better the vallet guys were giving car keys to random drunk people with out tickets. If you like be around ignorant drunks then this is the place. They dont no the policy of stop serving a drunk.

05/02/09

GREAT PLACE TO HAVE FUN

by jimmyc113

I went there for my girlfriends b-day.Are waitress name was kim.She wa great.She knew what she was talking about.She was friendly/easy to talk too.She make you feel like your family.She also brings your drinks fast.So if you go down there look for kim.She short /blonde hair/skinny and very nice.You have to let her wait on you.You will not regret it.

• Pros: FRIENDLY/LAYBACK/GOOD MUSIC/GOOD DRINKS
• Cons: NO PARKING/