The Holly Bush, Hampstead

This is my local pub. It gets too busy. I don't think you should come here. It's rubbish. Go to the Duke of Hamilton instead. Or the Freemasons Arms. They're really great.

15 Sep 2008 23:00

The Duke of Hamilton, Hampstead

20 years, eh? Maybe it's time for a change. Having avoided this place like the plague for years the mixed reviews on this site piqued my curiosity and I recently went back and "gave it my best shot". I really shouldn't have bothered...that breath of fresh air smelt pretty fetid to me. What should be a nice traditional old pub actually just feels rather unpleasant, grubby and stained. the only decent service this landlord provides is keeping his particular set of squalid locals away from other pubs in the area. hopefully this review will attract even more of them to become regulars...

15 Sep 2008 22:50