Restaurant-cafe “Sherlock Holmes”

Brazilian cuisine is a real paradise for meat eaters. Therefore, it is not surprising that one of the gastronomic attractions of the Armenian capital is a restaurant that prepares classic dishes of this distant Latin American country. Built not far from the famous hotels of Armenia, it will not take long to find. Another well-known credo of Brazilian restaurants around the world is called “eat meat until you hiccup.” Anyone who has ever visited such an establishment still has their eyes glazed over with delight and sacred horror at the memory of this sweet torture. Here, at the entrance, you only need to pay a certain amount, and the amount eaten depends solely on the capabilities of your stomach. There is no point in talking about the quality of the dishes offered here, you have to try it and admire it. The Pioneer Restaurant is a real carnival of taste. So there is no need to plan a trip to Brazil, it is enough to fly with Uzbekistan Airways to Yerevan.

Local chefs are especially passionate about choosing products for cooking. Only high-quality and exceptionally fresh meat from trusted suppliers, as well as vegetables and fruits grown on farms, can get into their caring and skillful hands. In order for the meat to be well marinated, and after cooking it remains juicy and, most importantly, healthy, the chefs use only special cooking methods. Moreover, they all have undergone excellent training, and know how to cook meat, and most importantly, in the Brazilian style.

Preparing yourself for the feat of eating meat, you can even skip lunch. Here you will definitely be full. The price of the visit includes not only unlimited access to meat dishes and other delicacies, but also soft drinks. But you will have to pay extra for the opportunity to wash down all these delights with a glass of wine or a glass of beer. The main decoration of the table will be churrasco-rodizio. This is a special dish, which includes fourteen different dishes, and not necessarily meat. The meat used is different parts of pork (fillet, ribs and shashlik from a suckling pig), lamb and beef (fillet and bull hump), chicken (hearts) and much more. Moreover, each meat is seasoned with special spices and served with a special sauce. Veal fillet is usually eaten with parmesan here. Only a holiday in Uzbekistan can treat you to such a meat feast.

You won’t have to push in front of the buffet, hoping to get a tastier piece. Just sit down at your table and the delicacies will float to you on mysteriously shimmering metal skewers, hot and aromatic. All you have to do is nod graciously, holding a green card with the inscription in English “Yes, thank you” at the ready. If you feel that you are not ready to swallow another bite, take the red “No, thank you” and, squinting contentedly, enjoy digestion.

Of course, “Pioneer” is first and foremost the kingdom of meat eaters, but you can also find vegetarian dishes here. The most delicious ones include grilled pineapple and cheese bread.

To make the digestion process easier and more enjoyable, you can order wine as an accompaniment to your meal (otherwise, eating large quantities of meat without greens or alcohol can be a serious test for your body). There is an excellent list of tart drinks, where you can find bottles from France, Argentina, Italy, Chile or Armenia.

Another option is to prefer salads to alcohol. For a little less money, you can join the buffet, which seems to have collected all possible snacks in the world. All this gastronomic bacchanalia takes place to the calm and soothing sounds of music. During the day, classic lounge music is played here on record – nothing will distract you from the calm absorption of culinary delights. In the evening, spacious but cozy halls are filled with the rhythms of Latin American and Spanish music, or smooth jazz melodies. What is especially nice is that professional musicians play. So, in addition to gastronomic pleasures, you can also enjoy the sounds that caress the ear.

The halls are equipped with a ventilation system, as well as air conditioners with the latest technology, otherwise you could go crazy from the spicy and varied appetizing aromas. But this is also to the advantage of lovers of tobacco products, as well as their ardent opponents. That is, the former can smoke, and the latter are not irritated.

The restaurant is also famous for its excellent service. Tour operators in Armenia rank it among the most luxurious in this regard. Local waiters are real Brazilian seniors who proudly serve brilliant masterpieces of Brazilian cuisine. At the same time, they are always friendly and caring, and are always ready to help guests in any way they can.

People like to celebrate family holidays and organize corporate events at the Pioneer. It is also suitable for a modest family celebration. Although this is not the best place for a romantic date. Any passion will sleep soundly

A charming corner of London of the late nineteenth century, endowed with all the enchanting magic inherent in the British capital of those times, and devoid of any of its shortcomings – this is the restaurant “Sherlock Holmes”. Even the entrance to the establishment is decorated with purely English severity and a certain northern beauty. Those who in childhood read the famous stories of Sir Conan Doyle, or already in adulthood enthusiastically watched all the films and TV series dedicated to this odious detective, should definitely look into this cozy corner.

Baker Street seems to you an unimaginably distant street, and you can’t get out to London yet? No problem, only a flight on Uzbekistan Airways to the capital of Armenia separates you from this British landmark. The interior of the restaurant is designed in a classic English style, vividly reminiscent of the famous pubs of Foggy Albion. Dark brick walls, massive wooden furniture, light grates carved from wood and dividing the space into cozy booths, a low partition decorated with colored stained glass separating part of the restaurant – all this breathes with the famous Britain. The establishment is especially charming due to the elegant lamps that fill the room with soft and warm light, but at the same time carefully cherishing the romantic twilight, as well as small interior details. An antique telephone, a stylized sign with the address, several skillful collages, where photographs of old London are interspersed with the true tools of the great detective – a magnifying glass and other things. Copper cars and bicycles decorate the shelves, which hold charming earthenware cups. In general, “Sherlock Holmes” is a stylish and attractive establishment.

To create the right atmosphere, quiet jazz or thoughtful blues sounds in the hall. On weekends, jazz bands come here, and the presence of a stage allows live music to be performed here. The restaurant is located right in the center of Yerevan, not far from the famous hotels of Armenia.

However, the restaurant has earned special love for its unique cuisine. In the menu, you can find a lot of amazing dishes with unexpected and sonorous names. All of them are directly related to the investigations of Sherlock Holmes. The most original is called “Holmes’ method” and its recipe is kept in the strictest confidence. In addition to the classics of English cuisine, which include tender and juicy steak, they also serve Italian dishes (it is not for nothing that the detective’s main opponent was Professor Moriarty) and some Armenian masterpieces. And a whole series of incredibly appetizing and hearty hot dishes can be solemnly completed with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth dessert. All this, plus quite reasonable amounts in the bill, attract not only residents of Yerevan, but also tourists from Europe, Russia and Uzbekistan, the prices here are really affordable.

Behind the beautiful bar counter, shimmering with expensive dark wood, there is a whole shining battery of multi-colored bottles that are ready to share some of the intoxicating liquid with your glass, or merge into a whole extravaganza of taste in one of the cocktails.

Every evening, at the onset of the magical time (19.00), the restaurant hall is filled with the enchanting sounds of a playing violin and saxophone. The musical pieces are not performed in Holmes’ style, which means they are unlikely to affect your deductive abilities, but they will definitely contribute to the process of eating and having a good time.

At “Sherlock Holmes” you can throw a great party for some family celebration in a purely English style. They will not only decorate the hall for you and prepare wonderful festive dishes, but will even arrange a great show program. So your tour of Armenia can be given an elegant English accent.

The famous detective is ready to treat you even to breakfast, opening his doors at 11 am, or to pamper you with a late evening meal, the kitchen, like the restaurant itself, closes only at midnight.

Contacts:

Tel.: (+374-10) 26 01 00

Address: RA, Yerevan, Baghramyan 25

email: info@sherlock.am