The Hollybush in St Albans

Looked at going here a number of times, but always closed when we want to go. Having eventually gone there, a real hidden gem. Location 10/10, food 5/10, service 1/10. My guess it's a family run business who have no passion and generally don't want to be there. My advice, sell it to someone who really wants to run a pub properly, and be open all day everyday like all other pubs.

Over 50 pubs close a month because of a lack of customers/punters. You rarely get traditional pubs with a pool table good music and good vibes but the hollybush backs the trend. The land lady Alice and her partner Pete are truly incredible. Traditions of a pub originate to community, socialising and gathering. Guys keep up the good work

Amazingly unfriendly, very expensive for a basic menu and sandwiches the cost of a meal elsewhere; a potentially nice garden but with seats so low and uncomfortable they seem designed to cripple adult users. Waste of a great building and location.

Pub was cold Food not hot No service at the table, had to order food at bar No Wine list produced when ordering . We were just asked what type of wine we wanted When the bill came, shocked that 2 bottles of wine cost £65. This is restaurant prices not pub prices Will not be returning Overall very disappointed

Disappointing to be honest. Expensive and ordinary food. £13 for a sausage sandwich, small side salad. My Seafarers wasn't bad but not good either. The Pride wasn't finished.