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The Holly Bush, Hampstead, NW3
NW3
NW3 6SG
Served areas

Reviews of The Holly Bush (Average Rating: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
Danny O'Revey left this review about The Holly Bush
Fullers pub and its got a feel of an upmarket food venue rather than a local. Ok inside once you pass the seating service. Not really a pub just to pop to for a drink but still nice enough
On 5th April 2025
- rating: 6
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Holly Bush
Utterly charming pub,almost mews like in a very upmarket area high above the busy shopping area that is Hampstead village.Fullers tied house and they have preserved the heritage,features abound and there is great wood panelling,etched glass and a traditional multi room layout.On entry there is a wait to be seated lecturn,ignore this and go right into the tap room with traditional furniture,notr large so expect to make room for incoming punters.This is the place to sup and there is an alcove area beyond a small skylight.
The left hand side,back rooms and first floor are all dedicated dining areas,also with features but difficult to clock if you are just drinking.
There is an external long old seating bench but outside drinking elsewhere is discouraged as local residents don't want punters drinking in their doorways.
Ale options on my trip were London Pride,Hophead and ESB (NBSS 3.5,£3.40 the half).CAMRA rate it 2* for heritage ,my feeling is that it is borderline 3* so very well worth the steep climb to enjoy when in the area.I will most certainly return .
On 17th March 2024
- rating: 8
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Delboy 20 left this review about The Holly Bush
A decent pub not far from the tube station. A Fullers pub with the full range on but I had a Dark Star Hophead which was fine. Seemed to be popular as it filled up during my short visit. Glad to have called in.
On 18th June 2023
- no rating submitted
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- CAMRA WhatPub :: The Holly Bush - whatpub.com
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Hampstead Heath, 0.82 miles, 15 min walk (show)
West Hampstead Thameslink, 1.16 miles, 22 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10% - last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Darts : No last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Dog Friendly : No - In the bar only - last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : Yes last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : No last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Karaoke : No last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : No last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Pool Table : No last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Quiz Night : No last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : No last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 05 April 2025 by ROB Camra