Holly Bush Inn in Amber Valley

Great pub attended for the beer festival, some really nice beers on the pumps didn't have food but it looked nice will visit again soon.

What a fabulous original old pub small quirky rooms and the beer was great nice outside space

Best pub in the area, great beer, good food, lovely staff

Lovely welcoming pub proper fires great ales and well priced food with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Well worth a visit

Too many Ales to choose from. Absolutely perfect. They have Cobs, large pork pies on offer. Good atmosphere.

Gorgeous cosy multi room pub with a large and immaculately kept beer selection.

Called in after football with my son ,there was a beer festival on so a good choice of beers.

Didn't eat here but loved the choices. Wonderful old old pub, the place was very well used on the day we went, outside snd inside.if I lived close by I'd go everyday!

Excellent food, very friendly staff and lovely atmosphere with real fires.

Absolutely gorgeous food. Lovely staff and a delightful venue! Thank you for a super visit. Xxx

Such an accommodating pub and a great place to hold a celebration. The service and communication has been great throughout! Thank you to Andrew & Rachael for being so helpful.

The perfect pit stop mid walk, the fires were very welcome to dry off! Had an incredible selection of gluten free options, most of the menu being able to be altered to be GF.

This is one of my top 5 pubs. I visit every Wednesday

One of few traditional pubs still around.

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. You couldn't ask for a better quaint, traditional country pub than this. There are real ales and some outstanding food for you to savour. There are lots of little rooms, a conservatory and outside eating areas. Even though the car park is small and would usually make me only give 4 stars, I can't do this for the quaintness of this Inn. Try it, you will not be disappointed

Very olde worlde pub. So much charm. Staff excellent, beer excellent. Got such a great feel, just so glad this is not my local.

Good Sunday lunch, lamb excellent with really well cooked vegetables Atmospheric country pub. Sorry for being late for our booking but you did us proud. Thank you

A great oldy world pub, we held a family wake in the back room. Very friendly and the food was great 👍

Had a group of us booked for a late afternoon buffet, food was amazing and they served us drinks at a hatch so quickly

We three retired ladies went for lunch. We found a varied menu with lots of choice. Too many pubs don't cater for we who have small appetites and tummies. Not so here. We were impressed by the large selection of local beers and those we tried were in excellent condition. Friendly, efficient service from the young staff completed a lovely experience. We shall return.

A great old pub with lots of atmosphere and friendly staff

I love heritage interior pubs , and this featured in my Camra pub. I also love real ale. I've been planning to visit for some time, even though it's three trains and a walk or bus. Fabulous interior, welcoming staff, good ale selection, plenty of outside areas , covered and uncovered and nice pub food. The cheese platter was 👍. It's also worth making it part of a mini pub crawl by finding the Spotted Cow and Dead Poets.

This 16th century coaching Inn is one of the best in Derbyshire.

This is my second visit while on holiday from Canada, and this place has quickly become a favorite. The pub is cozy and inviting, with a huge patio that's perfect for a beautiful day. The food portions are generous and delicious, complemented by an amazing selection of beers. It's definitely a favorite holiday spot and a local haven. Plus, it's dog-friendly, so there's never a shortage of adorable dogs. The best pub in Derbyshire!!!

Great ales , nice zero ale, lovely food at lunch time

This restaurant is a paradise of flavors and delights, I advise you to take a look there.

Sometimes a little loud with people who enjoy shouting in small rooms - not from the shire usually

Amazing place really excellent selection of beers and ciders .

Great little pub, full of character. With a great beer garden

This is a great pub fantastic character and charm with a great selection of beer and ciders.

Good selection of real ale and craft beer, but no stout or porter on the hand pulls 😭

Traditional local pub, quirky outdoor area, great variety of drinks and bar snacks. dog and child friendly. Service is slow but with a smile. Great experience.

Great pub with great food and a massive selection of real ales.

Atmospheric old pub tucked away in the countryside. My roast beef baguette was excellent.

Great old pub, a nice selection of beer and cider. I've not tried any food yet, but what I've seen looks good.

After a long journey from the South coast we arrived late lunch time, a really friendly welcome, a great range of real ales, and what a pub, several rooms, lots of places to explore, and what a great lunch, the burger was great, my partners chicken breast was equally as good, a nice chilled atmosphere in an historic gem that just couldn't be improved, a great start to a holiday

A truly great experience from end to end. Really impressed with the food and service , the decor was great and overall was great immersive experience. I would highly recommend this but if you have allergies to dog wouldn’t recommend it at all.

Excellent pub, lively with great atmosphere. Suberb light bite selection. Excellent beers. Recommend seeking this pub out if you're in the area

Fantastic place to stop for food and drinks if you've been out walking or cycling in the beautiful countryside nearby (or even if you haven't). The food is great and service is prompt and friendly. There is a dedicated area for walkers with muddy boots and they have a log burner which keeps it lovely and warm in the colder months.

Love this place, just does everything right

An old haunt from 36 years ago and it hasn't changed! Marston's Pedigree still comes to the bar in a jug, straight from the cellar and served at room temperature. Just as it should be 🍻💕

We stayed in a nearby hotel, checked in, and went up the hill to the Holly Bush. First impression was a bit mixed. It seemed a little "interesting," to say the least, with lots of little rooms inside with a large beer garden and what can be described as a conservatory outside. The bar has a couple of serving points, one for the outside space and the main bar. All I can say what a cracking place, the bar staff, are great, and the regulars are friendly and talkative. The pork pies are to die for. Plenty of choice in beers, ciders, and ales, also dog friendly inside and outside. All in all, a great pub.

Maybe I visited on the wrong night. Personally, I didn't like it, paint peeling from the walls, I found it dark and dingy. Not my type of place, I would not rush back.

Great pub with good selection of beers and ales, and the pork pie are awesome. Just not much parking. But great walks in the area

Great friendly service with a nice selection of food & beers

4 of us went for lunch 3 venison and mushroom pies 1 fish and chips Fish and chips were lovely The pies were all cold . The pastry was soggy and I mean uncooked soggy We complained Service was very good Immediate replacement meal No quibble Shame as we won't return

Lovely real ale pub,always good selection of ales and beers on, usually a roaring fire and a few quaint little rooms to sit and enjoy, one of my favourite pubs in derby

Probably the best real ale and cider pub in Derbyshire. We go regular and enjoy all the beer festivals they put on. The beer is an exceptionally reasonable price. The more you drink the more you save!!

The usual good food and great ambiance. Worth booking a table in advance.

One of the best real ale pubs in the east Midlands. Only just off the A6, well with a detour

Great pub, good beer choice, amazing food. 👍

Awesome, quirky pub with lovely food and very reasonably priced. Great selection of beers and ciders too. Would highly recommend

Great traditional pub with some nice beers

I went to the BBQ night. The food was great, the atmosphere was brilliant. I can't wait to go again

What a gem of a place. Very traditional old style. Great choice of beers and ciders. The food was very good and well priced, and the staff very friendly and welcoming - will definitely return soon!

Wife and i went for lunch on my birthday....love it...

Great place to have a cosy relaxed drink

Back to basics pub with enough charm and beer choice to keep you happy; like walking back in time inside

Great old school pub with friendly atmosphere and good bustle. Like stepping back in time.

I'd say it never changes, but the conservatory is bigger. Otherwise, it is as it always was, a rabbit warren of little cubbyholes where small groups can enjoy well-kept real ales in quiet surroundings. There is effectively no parking on site: it's a 5 minute walk from the bus stop. Good traditional real ale pub. Didn't notice any food, not why I was there.

Great pub, beer & food fantastic. I go there most weeks with friends, always made welcome.

Lovely place to have a chat with friends and some drinks. Proper classic pub energy. There's a darts board and plenty of outdoor space. Love the decor!

A great pub to call in on a walk.

Never seen chips this colour! Nearly black!! Fish obviously from frozen and over cooked, mushy peas cold, very expensive for poor quality food

Love the look and feel of this pub, and the bar snacks were fab. My one note would be that although I appreciate that it is focused on real ales which is good for my husband, some tolerance of people who don't drink beer/cider/ales wouldn't hurt. The woman behind the bar was just rude when I asked what the gin options were because there were too many for her to tell me apparently but no list anywhere and I couldn't see from the only space available near the bar.

Great pub atmosphere great choice of beer and bar snacks

Best pub in Derbyshire. But dont want too many people knowing 🤣👍

A fantastic pub olde worlde with open fires.

Lovely old traditional pub with lots of choice of real ale and a cosy (antique) atmosphere with open fires.

Delicious meal! Christmas festive menu is lovely! Gluten-free options nice!

Great pub, especially in winter

This place is an absolute gem of a pub for drinks and food. I've not been here for years but never eaten only popped in for drinks every now and then. Staff are really friendly and welcoming, the choice of drinks is amazing, and the food was all fresh and really tasty. I would recommend this place to anyone and will be 100% going again.

The Holy Grale of real ale pubs in Derbyshire. If you like real ales/ciders, you must visit The Holly Bush Inn, Makeney, Derbyshire. It's a "proper traditional pub". Open log fires and the interior decor is probably unchanged since the day it was built. The food menu and food quality are both great. I had the "Big Bush Burger" 😉 I think it was an 8oz hand-made burger, topped with 2 pork sausages, gherkin, and enveloped within a brioche bun. Accompanied by homemade skin on chips, salad, and balsamic vinegar. It was AMAZING, and although I was choc a block, I just couldn't leave any..... I can't comment on the desserts, as I'm saving those options for my next visit.

Great pub oldie worldy ,nice fires in side brill

Traditional village pub. Excellent choice of real ales, good choice on menu all freshly cooked and good sized portions. Staff friendly, great atmosphere, real open fires in winter months.

My new favorite place - it’s simply brilliant at all aspects

Superb character pub. Great beer Great food. Great atmosphere. Would certainly recommend.

Great pub, the beer and food is amazing.

A very friendly family pub Food great Evening drinks

Always been a favourite. It was so busy we sat in the shed in the garden. It felt so cold and damp. Really wish they'd perhaps add some more textiles, cushions on chairs, decor to make it feel more cosy. The conservatory also stunk of piss, something we've noticed the last few times.

I discovered a whole new bar tonight, especially reserved for beer festivals, with keg beers. I was in heaven! A great selection of real ales, many local, and much better than some of the large mainstream beer festivals. Beer festival aside, they still have great beers available every day.

Lovely country pub serving several casked and kegged ales. Some of which are changing guests. Really nice character and ambience inside the pub. Serves food. Cold and warm bar snacks available . Open for lunch and dinner. Pub has several rooms and snugs. Only drawback is the limited parking as the old car park is now used for outside seating. This may change in the winter months, I don’t know. You have to find a space on a very narrow road which isn’t ideal. Apart from that it’s highly recommended . Helpful staff and Dog friendly. 🍻 🥘 🐕

Just stopped in for a quick drink after a hike so didn't get time to try the food, but it looked amazing. The place is lovely, staff amazing and drinks great. Will definitely pop in again if I'm in the area!

We go there every Sunday lunch time to meet my dad. It's a true olde worlde country pub. Everyone is friendly. Foods great. Big roaring fireplace.

Diacetyl on the lLandlord, Artesian from Thornbridge flat as a tack, Makeney also way under- conditioned. Simply not good enough - chipboard outhouse made up for it though....

Great selections of cold pies and beer. Even on a day with the kitchen being closed.

Best pork pie I have ever had, and a lovely selection of beer and cider

Excellent range of beers, amazing village atmosphere and an epic huntsman pork pie to top it off

I cannot recommend this pub enough, this pub is a proper pub! The food was absolutely amazing everything is freshly cooked to perfection if I must say! The staff are amazing and the whole place I’m general just give off so much cosy vibes, it’s the type of pub you want after a nice walk with the dog, so been dog friendly is a bonus too. We even bought some of the honey on sale. This is a 10/10 you definitely need to visit.

I am not lying when I say this was THE BEST Pub I have been able to visit In my Life!!!! The design and atmosphere was amazing, even The people (Both guests and Staff) were friendly!!!! An amazing range of Gluten Free (most of The Menu could be made without gluten) and Vegan/Vegetarian options I have to say I would not give It any less than 5 Stars.

Great country pub, especially in the sun drinking outside. Winter in doors is cosy!

We had a lovely Ploughman's lunch here after a morning of hiking through the countryside. Absolutely beautiful old pub with a great selection of ales, ciders etc. Would definitely stop here again!

This is a classic, old country pub that you must visit. Although prices for food and drinks are slightly above average, the food quality is impeccable, the service is flawless, and the atmosphere provides a nice escape. Inside it is peaceful with old decor and different rooms to serve the atmosphere you want. For example, there are busy spots in the bar room to socialise, where as other rooms provide little hideouts to relax. The venue is nevertheless very spacious despite its age. Around the front of the bar are hot traditional snacks - pork pies, cheese pasties, etc. The food to order from the kitchen tasted great and was in generous amounts. The chips, which I thought were homemade, were delicious. They had a soft, golden skin and plenty if light and fluffy potato inside. The warm baguette was nice too. I had the mozzarella, garlic butter and roasted vegetables that was a good balance of garlic and cheese with a note of pepper. The vegetables were also cooked to a consistency that was neither too hard nor soft. Everyone else also enjoyed their meals. The staff were very polite, attentive and served us with great efficiency. The outside area captures the sun but there is also an area for shelter that accommodates a fair number of punters. It is difficult to find a car parking spot at busier times, though. I would highly recommend a visit, especially for tourists who want to experience an authentic, old, English country pub.

We didn't have any food, but the beer is in brilliant condition (some brews are served from a gallon jug brought by hand from the cellar). The pub feels old, eccentric and has a great atmosphere. I've been an occasional customer for 45 years and it's just as good as ever. The Holly Bush, Makeney, is a very special place.

Sunday lunch with Yorkshire pudding was really good

Lovely rural pub with lots of nooks and more nooks, and outdoor seating. Lovely food and reasonably priced. Definitely worth a visit.

Lovely old pub, excellent bar snacks and huge pies. Reasonably priced lunch menu, extensive drinks range and pedigree poured from the jug. Super friendly and helpful barmaid.

Fun little pub with reasonable quality priced food. Enjoyable lunch.

What an incredible place! It's rare to find wonderful hidden gems such as the Holly Bush Inn at Makeney, but when you do, it's an elevating experience 🤩 The food here is delectable and their vegan/veggie options are simply awesome! They have a vast selection of ales, ciders, and a plethora of other drinks all served by the amazing landlord (with support from his incredible team of staff, who were all super professional and friendly). In short, if you haven't made it to the Holly Bush, then you have been missing out on an immersive traditional country pub experience. Thank you so much to all of the team at the Holly Bush for making our visit so incredibly memorable 🍻

Exactly what a pub should be. Beautiful traditional decor - which shows it is definitely a pub (not gastro nonsense). Friendly staff, great atmosphere and a bonus of a range of vegan options for food! Our food was delicious and will definitely be returning. If I could give more stars I would. 🌟