The Holly Bush, Hampstead occupies a secluded spot on Holly Mount, a short climb from Hampstead village and within easy reach of the Heath. This historic pub feels closely connected to its surroundings, offering a quiet retreat from central London in a characterful listed building. Its collection of intimate rooms and cosy corners gives visitors the sense of discovering a longstanding neighbourhood favourite.
Fresh cooking and seasonal ingredients shape the food, with a menu that changes regularly to make good use of available produce. Hearty British comfort dishes sit naturally within the traditional pub setting, making the Holly Bush suitable for a relaxed lunch as well as a more substantial evening meal. Sunday brings the familiar pleasure of a traditional roast served with the expected trimmings.
The bar reflects the pub’s Fuller’s heritage through established ales such as London Pride, joined by guest beers and craft lager. A considered wine list provides red, white, rosé and sparkling choices for guests who prefer a bottle or glass with their meal. This breadth allows the Holly Bush to work equally well for a quiet drink, an afternoon gathering or dinner with friends.
Wooden details, period character and a series of distinct spaces create an atmosphere that feels warm and lived in. The pub rewards visitors who settle into a corner and take their time, especially after a walk through Hampstead or across the Heath. Combining local history, comforting food and a strong drinks selection, The Holly Bush remains one of the area’s most distinctive places to eat and drink.
Address: 22 Holly Mount, Hampstead, London NW3 6SG, United Kingdom
The Holly Bush, Hampstead Menu
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NIBBLES/SNACKS
Nocellara olives (pb) (v)
231 kcal
House-made rye sourdough with chicken butter
751 kcal
SHARERS
British 'Cobble Lane' charcuterie for 2: Coppa, bresaola, chorizo, salt & pepper salami, olives, pickles, focaccia, sourdough bread & blended oliva oil
880 kcal
STARTERS
Roasted pea & courgette soup with herb pesto (pb) (v)
185 kcal
Cod cheeks and ajo blanco, served with asparagus salad and a drizzle of dill oil
322 kcal
Pastrami cured salmon with pickled kohlrabi, fennel & dulse seaweed salad, buttermilk & dill dressing
307 kcal
Poached Wykham Park Farm asparagus with romesco, sorrel and toasted hazelnuts (pb) (v)
292 kcal
Roasted cauliflower with crispy leaf, black garlic, onion soubise & crispy onions (v)
312 kcal
Crispy pig cheek in a mandarin & chilli glaze, served with sage & celeriac remoulade
393 kcal
MAINS
Corn fed chicken supreme with stuffing, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding & gravy
1,374 kcal
Roasted rump cap of beef with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding & gravy
968 kcal
Roasted porchetta with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding & gravy
1,290 kcal
Braised lamb shoulder with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding & gravy
1,227 kcal
Roasted vegetable & feta pithivier with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding & gravy (pb) (v)
1,232 kcal
Wykham Park Farm asparagus risotto with broad beans, peas & radish (pb) (v)
556 kcal
Beer battered haddock triple cooked chips, crushed minted peas, curry & tartare sauce, lemon
787 kcal
SIDES
Roast potatoes & gravy (pb) (v)
427 kcal
Wild boar pigs in blanket
58 kcal
Add on cauliflower cheese (v)
200 kcal
Triple-cooked chips (pb) (v)
392 kcal
Lemon dressed rocket & Grana Padano salad
225 kcal
Isle of Wight tomatoes with basil & oil (pb) (v)
140 kcal
SPARKLING
La Tordera ‘Bruinei’ DOCG Prosecco, Valdobbiadene, Italy (sust) (pb)
Bolney Estate Bubbly Brut NV, Sussex, England (sust) (pb)
Pol Roger, Champagne, France
Laurent-Perrier Rosé NV, Champagne, France (pb)
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee, Champagne, France (pb)
Bollinger Special Cuvee NV, Champagne, France
Oddbird Blanc de Blancs 0%, France
WHITE
Valde Chenin Blanc, Swartland, South Africa
Domaine du Haut-Fresne Muscadet Sur Lie, Loire, France (sust)
Dauvergne Ranvier Cotes Du Rhone Blanc, Rhone, France
Balfour Springfield Chardonnay, Balfour, England
First Voyage Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys', Bichot, Burgundy, France (pb)
Assyrtiko, Papagiannakos, Attiki, Greece (pb)
Sancerre Cuvee, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Durand, France
ROSÉ & ORANGE
Daschbosch SKIN Chenin Blanc/Muscat, Breedekloof, South Africa
Domaine Durand Sancerre Rose, Loire, France
Mirabeau PURE, Provence, France
Cruz Alta Malbec Rose, Mendoza, Argentina
RED
Bichot Hautes Cotes de Nuits, Burgundy, France
La Capitana Merlot, Cachapoal, Chile
Langhe Nebbiolo 'Argo', Langhe, Italy
Cruz Alta Grand Reserve Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina (pb)
Marques del Atrio Reserva DOCa Rioja, Rioja, Spain
Musar Jeune, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Chateauneuf du Pape Roger Perrin, Rhone, France
Chateau Lafaurie, Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
FROM THE CELLAR
Nuit-St-Georges Bichot, Burgundy, France
Pagodes de Cos 2009, Bordeaux, France
Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, France
Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Sorbets, Burgundy, France
Meursault, Domaine de Pavillon, Burgundy, France
Mâcon-Lugny les Charmes 2014, Macon, France
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