The Royal Opera House Covent Garden

Reason for inclusion: At the end of the story, with the case solved, Holmes announces that it is a Wagner night at Covent Garden and he and Watson may arrive in time for the Second Act

Accessibility: Bars and restaurants can be used even if you are not seeing a performance.

Description: Although substantially modernised in the 1980s the core of the building dates back to 1858. It became the Royal Opera House in 1892 with an increased offering of works by French and German composers.