Holly Bush, St Albans - pub details
Address: Potters Crouch, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3NN [map] [gmap]
Tel: 01727 851792
St Albans Abbey (2 miles), How Wood (2.2 miles), Park Street (2.2 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Real ale
- Outside seating
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> Current user rating: 7.2/10 (rated by 22 users)
> Local guide: Hertfordshire pub guide
other pubs nearby:
Three Hammers, St Albans (1.2 miles), Swan, Pimlico (1.4 miles), King Harry, St Albans (1.6 miles), Black Boy, Bricket Wood (1.7 miles), Six Bells, St Albans (1.9 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of Holly Bush, St Albans
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| All the above are fair comment, except the bit about atmosphere. In my chosen lifestyle as an old fart, I've called in about 6 or 7 times in the last year. I have sat and drunk a few pints each time. The beer is consistently good. The food is expensive, but just about worth it. It really is a little haven of 1930s Southern Counties (Weezel's comment above about Mrs Marples is spot on) and seeing John Betjeman taking notes would not surprise anyone. Hang the price! What the odd £1 extra? This pub is well worth a visit inside or in the garden for that atmosphere alone. greybeard - 20 Aug 2008 18:13 |
| Great Beer, pretty pub... but oh so lacking in any atmosphere. Everyone talks in hushed voices. It was like drinking in my Old Aunties lounge. High backed chairs with all her expensive china dotted around the room, and being afraid to move in case I disturb the layout of the huge porcelain ashtrays. Not a pub I am afraid. If it was more welcoming, I would drive out to this pub every weekend for a pint and a pie... hence I go to the Six Bells in old St Albans, just down the road.. great food, huge portions, excellent ale and a real great buzz COLSLAW - 7 Jul 2008 23:48 |
| Proper pub, no kids, no juke box, no video games, no television. Cleanest pub I've ever visited. Home cooked food was excellent, although no starters available. Staff were very friendly, although the Landlord could be alikened to a hostile Basil Fawlty. I must remember to wear a tie and blazer on my next visit. Thoroughly enjoyable experience. SILVERSTEVE - 29 May 2008 07:47 |
| Lovely looking country pub in the miss marple mould. Price of beer is astronomical and no crisps only peanuts ( bar staff scissor cut the packet and pour into a small bowl so you can't lick the inside of the packet) Once the old farts who seem to inhabit the dark corners of this pub expire, there will be no punters left apart from yanks and germans.....go there but shudder in the tweeness and prices, and vow never to return! weezel - 27 May 2008 17:50 |
| This place has long had a reputation as the most expensive and up-itself pub in the St. Albans district. It being a lovely sunny weekend (and not having been here for several years) I took a stroll out to see what it's like these days. My conclusion? Reputation fully deserved! No amount of silver and china fripperies on the tables, or landlords in suit and tie, can justify Fullers London Pride at a gobsmacking £3.20 a pint! Granted the beer was good, and the place is nice, but at those prices I will not be hurrying back. soodlum - 28 Jan 2008 15:39 |
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