The Holly Bush, Hampstead
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Right in the heart of historic Hampstead The Holly Bush is a traditional country pub that takes old-fashioned pub-keeping seriously.
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Reviews for The Holly Bush, Hampstead
FARANAK AMRAEI
Fantastic food, five stars service, very helpful and polite staff. I had stone bass and my friend ordered fish and chips which I ate some of it. Both were really fine dinning quality. The chef is a magician because I have never had a tasty, crispy and thin batter like this fish and chips despite being a big fish and chips eater and tried many fish and chips in the uk. I highly recommend this place and would definitely go again.
Reviewed on Google: 8/31/2022, 2:58 a.m
Lester Kan
This really is a busy pub if you wish to dine. Especially popular with the locals. There is so much history here and being listed as a Grade 2 building.
You need to make bookings to avoid being turned away from their doors.
Food is good and service reasonable.
Food 8/10, ambience 8.5/10, service 8/10, value for money 8/10.
Quite a hidden gem!
Reviewed on Google: 8/31/2022, 6:50 a.m
John Berger
We had lunch after our tour of West Highgate Cemetery. The service was excellent. The hostess, Naomi, was very helpful. She even recommended some local sites to visit. The lemon sole was excellent. Unfortunately, the octopus starter was not. We ordered it because it was not on the menu and thought it would be fresh – it was tasty but a bit chewy. Not sure it if was the octopus itself or the way it was prepared. The lunch was also a tad expensive. Our lunch with a main, starter, and two glasses of wine was $138. Helpful Hint: Take time to explore the neighborhood and the nearby Hampstead Heath.
Reviewed on Google: 8/31/2022, 7:40 p.m
Ondi Arisera Tongchaitanawutti
Had a great Sunday roast here – beef and with extra gravy, of course. One of the other diners had the pork, which also looked and smelt good. Generous portions – most of us were not able to finish! It is a bit of a tight squeeze and especially if you come with dogs (as we did), it might be worth asking for a table with a bit more space (or in a corner).
Reviewed on Google: 11/15/2022, 7:24 a.m
Sam Perlmutter
don’t let this place deceive you, it’s not just a pub! it’s also a killer restaurant. you can go in the back to have a lovely candle lit meal, and all the food is delicious. I had the shepherd’s pie and it was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. I would definitely come back here again.
Reviewed on Google: 3/8/2022, 6:11 a.m
Kevin Prouvot
I love the Holy bush. It is quite rare to find some quality wine that is not over priced on this side of the English channel, but this establishment delivers.
I was also very pleased with everything that we were served with. A 3 course meal will fill you up and amase your tastebuds.
I highly recommend it.
Reviewed on Google: 11/3/2022, 2:54 a.m
Yomal Udugampola
Went here with the expectation of having fish and chips, but they’d run out of it. They should’ve been able to provide it at 7.30 pm on a Saturday evening. Had the seared venison instead; very good flavours, but the portions were probably on the small side, compared with the price. Very slow service (40 minutes+ for the food to arrive at our table, and 10+ minutes to get the bill and accept payment). The pub itself is in a nice location, at probably one of the highest points in Hampstead. The interior was nice too. It was quiet and cozy.
Reviewed on Google: 11/3/2022, 4:44 a.m
David Simkins
This is a picture-postcard pub, slightly out of the town centre. A pretty small interior, partitioned into different areas, creates a very cosy environment.
Although it should probably be classified as a gastropub, it caters for casual drinkers and regulars, which is a real positive. Also you can get quality small food (albeit at Hampstead prices!!!) at the bar, which I also love.
Drink prices are high, even by Hampstead standards, which would make me rate it 4.5 stars, if that was an option. Lovely, professional staff, and the care for regulars, however, makes it deserving of 5 stars in my opinion.
Reviewed on Google: 10/2/2022, 10:51 a.m
Aaron
The staff here are always really great, I think it’s the best pub in Hampstead. I’ve had the roast ~10 times and it’s always been a very consistent 8/10, never disappoints but the gravy could be a lot better.
Reviewed on Google: 10/2/2022, 9:49 a.m
M. Z. Zieleznik
Probably one of the very most charming pubs in London. Even though fairly big tourists attraction food served here is delicious and not overpriced. I would recommend chicken fillet served with sep mushroom paste and hazelnut hispi cabbage. Tasty and original dish, definitely elevated style pub food. Good selection of decently priced wines. Staff committed to providing their guests with great experience. One of the brightest stars of Hampstead’s food stage.
Reviewed on Google: 10/2/2022, 1:15 p.m
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FAQs for The Holly Bush, Hampstead
Absolutely i visited about a week ago with Gary the English bull terrier and they even got him a bowl of water
It does have a fire place, although not lit at the time of my visit in January.
Hi Marge, unfortunantley I don’t know. We had accomodation elsewhere
Yes – seen dogs in there.
Need to check their website, rather than relying upon responses on Google Maps!
Need to check their website, rather than relying upon responses on Google Maps!
Yes – seen dogs in there.
No car park nor adjacent street parking.
Most definitely. Big or small.