The Holly Bush Review

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Hampstead. Not a bad little plot really: the sprawling Heath, the intriguing boutiques, the mouthwatering restaurant aromas, and the comforting poshness of it all. Oddly enough, most of it catches your eye long before the Holly Bush does. However….

Deceptively small from the outside but like the Doctor’s Tardis on the inside, this inn-on-the-green is invitingly homely in a “get the good biscuits out, the vicar is coming round for tea” kind of way.

Arriving earlier than my drinking companion I spent no more than a few seconds at the bar before someone started chatting to me. Sadly, not the Charlize Theron lookalike I had hoped for but rather one slightly pickled Economist writer - who came a worthy second.

Friendly? It’s that sort of pub. Having a wealth of beers, choice tucker, ‘two’ sets of Scrabble and an embarrassment of whiskeys make the Holly Bush a recommendation for all ye olde pub lovers....read more

Christian Rose-Day 07 Oct 2005

The Holly Bush Description

The menu at Holly Bush is a celebration of British cooking at its finest. With some of the best pub food in Hampstead, the chefs source fresh, local ingredients to create seasonal classics from home-made pies to smoked wood pigeon.

Just outside the hustle and bustle of central London, Holly Bush sits near leafy Hampstead Heath.

Customer Reviews for The Holly Bush

Average (based on 6 votes): 6 Atmosphere: Value: Quality:

The following customer reviews are not endorsed by Fluid London and are simply those of users who wish to publish their independent experiences of The Holly Bush.

“Lovely pub, especially in winter time with cosy nooks & crannies, and board games available to play infront of the 'fire'. Food looked wonderful, but I was very disappointed to find that my shot of Talisker was watered down and was served in a dirty glass. I would'nt have minded if it had been any old whiskey, but if someone is buying a high quality single malt, it's condescending if nothing else to recieve one that is watered down. However, a Dorset bitter on draft was smooth and that it was warm in the winter was quite comforting! Service was not quite there but very pleasant. ”
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sara, london (8 years 3 months 17 days ago)

“The best pub in London, great locals, great staff/management . Love the jazz and the beef and guiness pies!!! No where else does it better!!!”
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Anna Austin, Barwon Heads (8 years 5 months 5 days ago)

“The Holly Bush is simply the best Pub in London. Go for a great Sunday lunch and enjoy drinks all day with your girlfiend!”
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Don Marco, [ Unknown ] (8 years 10 months 15 days ago)

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Additional Information

• Cuisine Type: British
• Average Price: £20
• Dress Code: Not Specified
• Group: Fullers