The Hollybush in St Albans

Found this superb pub hidden in Redbourn and had a Sunday roast. The food is amazing and so well cooked. Friendly staff and a really lovely atmosphere with an open fire and great beer on offer. As far as a traditional Sunday roast, you won’t find better and we will definitely be heading back. We wish we had found this sooner.

Tijdens ons verblijf bij onze vrienden in Redbourn hebben zeer goed gegeten bij de Hollybush. De pie en de was erg lekker en de ribs waren verrukkelijk. Goede sfeer. We hebben hiermee ook weer de typische Engelse sfeer geproefd.

We recently arranged to stop at the Hollybush for lunch with our walking club, the perfect location half way along our Harpenden to Hemel walk along the Nickey Line (disused railway). We emailed a month or so beforehand, expecting a group of 20-25 and got a prompt response from Gordon the landlord, acknowledging our booking. (in fact we had booked last year, then had to postpone our walk; but this was no problem). We emailed our meal choices 5 days before, again no problem. And when two people had to cancel as unwell the day before, we let Gordon know. When we arrived exactly at the time we planned, we were shown where a table had been set for our slightly reduced group of 12. The group ordered their drinks at the bar, with no hassle to pay for meals up front, as the staff just wanted to let the kitchen know that we were there so they could get our meals ready. Needless to say the meals all appeared relatively quickly, with no dramas and we all settled down to eat. At the end of the meal we all paid separately for our meals, with them being taken off the “tab” on the till and (other than one drink someone forgot they had bought for someone else) all bills were paid with no complications. The comments received from my group in the days after our walk included “a perfect pub for lunch” and “top choice of pub”. We will definitely be back next time we do this walk. Thanks to Gordon and the Hollybush team.

The home cooked food was amazing, and hospitality was second to none! (I do recommend the lamb and leek pie is a must and apple crumble if you can). Would definitely recommend this place and I would definitely return. 10/10!

Myself and my family went here on Father’s Day for a Sunday roast, and I can honestly say this was the worst roast I have ever had. It looked like a Birdseye frozen roast and tasted even worse - I think you’d get a better meal in hospital. The service was terrible, we complained that the food was extremely salty (as all 7 of us agreed) to be told they’ve never received a complaint like this and they infect do not use salt - which was a complete lie. I physically could not finish the food and was not even offered an alternative. To top it off, we had to pay for the whole bill even though 4 of us didn’t eat. I would completely avoid this dingy, horrible pub and go elsewhere.

Great food as always. Great friendly atmosphere. It’s a shame about the ‘party’ that decided to complain, about the food being salty half way through eating it. If you need to complain there are ways to do so, which do not involve calling the waitress a liar and raising your voices for everyone to hear. Some members of your party looked embarrassed Also lying about not getting money off the bill on the review - just not on.

Excellent roasts for Mothers Day lunch, including veggie nut roasts. Quick service, nice ambience and great value. Will return.

Lovely old pub tucked away in the village. Live trad jazz on Wednesday lunchtimes. Friendly staff and regulars, and great pub grub, too.

We went for Sunday lunch and they had a sensible option of regular or small Portions. Two of our party had small portions which were more than adequate. The roasts were excellent and choice of four meats as well as alternatives. Vegetables were perfectly cooked and the cherry waffle dessert was a winner

Visited from Germany and from originally from here found premises lovely and food very good attention needed badly in gents toilets ,as a hygiene issue very poor to many drinkers congregating at door way bar impressions 8/10

Usually visit at Lunchtime on Wednesday when the pub puts on live traditional jazz from 1-3pm. Super affordable home cooked food and good beer. No frills with friendly staff. Old school pub like they used to be and we love it, Thanks, Andy.

Came across this pub by accident. What a find! Traditional pub - great beers, great food, friendly service and entertained by the local jazz band (playing every Wednesday). Wow!

Well we booked this venue by mistake but what a wonderful mistake it was. Great food and I mean really good quality wholesome and plenty full. Homemade pie, lamb chops to die for. Pricing was on the button not cheap but not expensive just good value for money.

Our walking group booking at another Redbourn pub was not honoured, so we rang The Hollybush and they were able to accommodate us for the following day. What a stroke of luck - it is a charming pub with plenty of parking. We handed in our order for 15 people before setting out on our walk, and our food came out minutes after we returned and sat down, and was home made and tasty, all at a reasonable price. Gordon, the landlord, and all the staff were pleasant and helpful and we will certainly return.

Nice little hidden gem of a pub. We stayed locally and were looking for somewhere to get some food and drinks. We spotted the pub on the map and thought we'd give it a go. Glad we did, we got a friendly welcome and good, reasonably priced, food.

Lovely country pub set in amazing surroundings... however I was disappointed when I saw a member of staff drunk and what appeared to be picking on a lovely young lady, this behaviour should never be tolerated! Would love to go back but really off put by the actions of the female bar staff and hope management has had a word

Having tried three establishments in the area, without luck, we came upon this beautiful village pub. Our quest was to find good ale and fine food. We were relieved to discover that a lunch menu wa being served with some choice ales on pump. The bar staff were very friendly but apparently new, about a week, and it could be seen in the way they were serving cask ale, not lifting the pint glass to the pump. Ice-cream cone comes to mind. This can of course be forgiven, but when the cask had obviously come to an end, the staff member topped up from the handle situated in the other bar. The pint looked great and I sat down to enjoy, with my collegue naturally chosing another ale. Unfortunately, the new member of bar staff had not been told that the other line had cleaning fluid in it, so with my keen first gulps of the ale, so I too had chemicals to swallow. It was not pleasant. They did immediately replace if with another ale which was in perfect condition, and apologised. We then looked at the menu and we both chose Ribeye Steak. Ten minutes or so later we were told that they had no Ribeye, so I chose the homemade curry and my colleage, the special of the day, Chicken, leak and bacon pie. Ten minutes later I was told that they couldn't serve the curry as they had no rice. I therefore also chose (my third choice) the special. The pie made up for the mistakes early and was beautifully made with perfect pastry. What a pity for the menu and ale mix-up. It is a characterful public house, a lovely atmosphere and friendly hosts. I would like to have marked higher, and despite what happened, I will likely revisit in the new year.

This is a lovely, traditional pub in a gorgeous village. Gordon is an excellent host and we are only sorry that we were unable to enjoy the delicious food on offer. Next time as we will be back!!

My friend and fellow walker suggested this pub and we made a booking before going on our walk. We returned famished and both ordered scampi and chips in a basket. I expected to get a small wire basket with a few chips. However, this was not the case. There was quite a large portion. The chips were extremely hot and chunky. To my dismay I was unable to finish them. We ordered the brownie. Gordon the owner said we had made the best choice. Oh my gosh. It was heavenly. To die for. I am not normally a brownie lover but I'd had my fill of crumbles so decided to go for an alternative and so glad I did. It was quite a small pub but welcoming and nothing felt like too much trouble. Our chips and scampi with our pudding only cost £15 so it was a bargain. Sorry Gordon, my only gripe, and it's a personal choice, I really hate to be around animals when I am eating. However, I know that most places are advertising themselves as pet friendly now. It's just not for me. Other than that, great food and great personal service.

Have never been here before but took my father for lunch - recently been diagnosed with dementia and now in residential care. We went for a walk and came across the pub. The landlord and staff were just lovely - so kind and accommodating, nothing was too much bother. Service was great and the food nice and good value for money - soup, sandwiches and baguettes and apple crumble and ice cream. It’s also dog friendly and there was a live jazz band playing. The pub is cosy and authentic and seemed very busy for a Wednesday lunchtime. Will definitely recommend and visit again

Just returned from a great lunch. Food, service and entertainment were all super. We were well catered for and a special effort was made to make my father comfortable. Looking forward to a return visit.

Family outing for a Sunday roast. Lovely welcome from the staff and made to feel at home at this beautiful pub. The Sunday roast was to die for, and post drinks in a equally lovely garden made it a perfect few hours with family. Thoroughly recommend!

A very nice lunch with our walking group after a three hour romp through the local countryside. We were warmly welcomed, our reserved tables were ready despite us arriving a bit early, and the food was good … typical good pub fayre at slightly above...

First visit to this lovely pub. Such a warm welcome and great atmosphere. The pub is pure charm, the ales very quaffable and the food awesome. A good traditional British pub with great service and vary friendly staff. Will be returning for sure. Thank you...

Very friendly and welcoming, nice huge helping of nachos. However, we were sitting quite near the bar which suddenly filled up with regulars, a lady behind the bar couldn't stop coughing and the barman was wearing a face mask under his chin. We felt uncomfortable...

We went along for Sunday lunch today on my first visit to Redbourn. All I can say is the Sunday roast was beautifully presented, with far too much to eat. The beef was superb by the way. Luckily my dog was with me ( yes...

lovely little pub with very friendly owner an staff, home cooked food was delicious and plentiful, if i lived in redbourn this would definetly be my local

Fabulous food. We had the roast and couldn’t eat it all. Well cooked. We sat on the garden as it was a lovely day. There is a play area for children. Would highly recommend.

We visited the Hollybush yesterday evening and enjoyed it very much. My wife had the curried lamb pie and I had the chilli hot dog (both from the 'specials' board). It went down a treat, along with the decent bitter (I think it was called...

Nice food as usual, but were subjected to the insufferable sounds of Lewis Capaldi, the same 4 or so songs (hard to tell, they all sound identical) on repeat for 2 hours which was quite frankly soul destroying. Considering the inside of the pub was practically empty, maybe worth just turning the music off? Who exactly is it benefiting?Also the service was incredibly slow. Clearly more attention was being given to the people outside. Had to ask for the dessert menu twice, ordered a dessert and a pint, waited for well over half an hour before we had enough and just asked for the bill.Rather than any apology, were told "I've managed to cancel the pudding before they started making it", or words to that effect, like that was what I was most concerned about, rather than the fact I had by that point wasted an hour of my afternoon. Paid, left, won't be back. Shame.

We saw this pub online when planning to visit the area. Initially we were unsure that the menu would be right for us but, after speaking to the landlord when passing at lunchtime, decided to book for the evening. We were glad we did. We...

During these abnormal times the Hollybush in Redbourn is maintaining contact with the village and patrons by providing roast Sunday lunches. The food is great and plenty of it. Highly recommended bit have to book a time slot.

Have Been for dinner a few times. Always lives up to expectation. Fresh home cooked food served by lovely staff. The beer flows endlessly and smoothly. The air is highly breathable upon arrival and you immediately feel at home. Worth mentioning they are also nailing...

Enjoyed a lovely Sunday roast at The Hollybush last weekend, the food was excellent! a well sized portion and felt safe as well with the social distancing addressed very well. I would highly recommend stopping off for a drink/food if you get the chance.

Have visited a couple of times for drinks. Very friendly welcoming pub. Finally got round to eating there. Food was delicious. The rack of pork ribs I had was exceptional. Perfectly cooked & very tasty. Highly recommended! Gordon & his staff deserve your visit!

The menu is traditional pub grub and is absolutely delicious while very reasonably priced. The staff are welcoming and Laura who served us, was very efficient and knowledgeable of the menu.

The food was amazing both good size and reasonably priced. Staff were friendly and helpful. A warm, cosy pub.

Came here with a group of friends for lunch. The service was very good and friendly and the food was quick to arrive, it is just that the taste was not great. Plain good fare, but felt they could have made more of it. Very...

Popped in on a Sunday afternoon after a lovely circular walk using the Pub Walks app. We all had various Roast dinners, which were all very good. The service was fast and efficient, the food great and the ambience perfect for a winter’s day. We will be back!

Huge thanks to the team at the Hollybush who came to the rescue late one Sunday afternoon. Returning from an afternoons rugby at Harpenden with my son my daughter some of her team mates and a visiting friend, we decided we needed to have something to eat before going to see the Christmas light switch on in Harpenden. The Hollybush was recommended to us, We arrived at 3.55 to discover they stopped serving food at 4pm and had just switched everything off. Despite the fact there was 7 of us, they switched everything back on and delivered us all a much needed and lovely meal at a very reasonable price.The staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend and will visit again soon,

Have been here a few times and always have a lovely meal served with a smile. Most recent visit was on Boxing day, everything was well organised and ran smoothly. Gluten free food served without problem and I particularly enjoyed my veggie burger, a proper patty in brioche, not just mushroom in a bun! The gentleman I'm assuming is the owner was keen to make sure our visit was pleasant and clearly had passion for what he was doing. Very happy customer.

Not only does this pub have a rich history, it also still encapsulates the traditional aura of a genuine English pub.Good selection of ales and lager, wine list is also pretty extensive (recommend the Merlot).Food is traditional fare (great homemade pies) and if you want a game of darts or the football's on, there's a games room fully equipped next to the car park.So, you can have a relaxing drink, traditional pub food and take in the atmosphere in the main building. Then, if you fancy a few more drinks with the football on, you're sorted.

Enjoyed a lovely afternoon with friends for lunch. Tasty traditional pub grub. Something to suit everyone’s tastes. Delicious deserts. Excellent service. Friendly staff. Definitely come again.

This pub has improved beyond expectation. The menu is varied and caters for all tastes. So refreshing that it is what you see is what you get. It is not pretentious unlike the other pub on the common in Redbourn. The staff are welcoming. A good selection of beers and wines. Food is of a high standard

Visited here twice due to relatives living in village. Nice place and decent food but both times have had extra drinks added to bill. First time realised before left village and went back and got refund, second time stupidly dìdn't check (husband no glasses with him), when got home, again had extra drink added to bill again. Too much of a coincidence to be a genuine mistake !

Went for lunch today having met up with friends, cannot fault the place, the barmaid was so friendly and warm and couldn't do enough for us, the food, I had homemade lasagna, it was hot and tasty and generous portions the price was very reasonable too. Will most definitely be going back and the Christmas menu looks very nice.

Yet again another great meal - heartwarming hearty tasty and filling - just what I want from my local .

Quick stop for some lunch on the way back from the Harry Potter Studio Tour, really enjoyed my ham, egg & chips and the Mrs enjoyed her Sunday roast. Quaint country pub with a lovely outdoor area around the back, staff friendly and service was quick. Thanks guys

Visited this pub with a friend after a walk we found on the Pub Walks app. Sat in the beautiful garden and enjoyed a relaxing drink. Decided to order some food. My friend ordered lamb chops and I ordered the fish cake. Both meals were absolutely delicious. This is a lovely unspoilt pub and we will definitely be returning as the food was so good and their are some lovely walks starting from this pub.

Working in the area, from outside it looked like that sort of village pub that did pretentious small village food. I actually went past on three separate occasions instead of popping my head in to look. This week I took the plunge and had my evening meal on Monday then Tuesday and will be going back tonight. Food was good, it was hot and well presented and just as important, it was reasonably priced. The beer is not over priced also so a good overall experience. If your in the area, don’t walk past as I did.

It was the hottest day of the year when we visited so ordered salad. I had halloumi and daughter chicken. Both were covered in a dressing which spoilt it and the cheese and chicken were disappointing. However the kitchen staff would have really suffered in the heat. Pub is really lovely - hundreds of years old in a beautiful village. Staff very friendly as well as the locals.

This local pub has retained its atmosphere over recent decades. It has a nice lawn area out the back for kids and families as well as a few tables in the side garden. Friendly staff, good beer and now they have food too.

Visited here as a stop off whilst walking the nearby Nickey Line from Hemel to Harpenden. Pub is a beautiful old building in a very pretty road leading up to the beautiful church. The garden offers both a larger more communal space and a couple of other smaller spaces where, to sit surrounded by lovely mature plants and shrubs was very pleasant. It felt as though we’d left the ‘real world’ behind.

We were recommended The Hollybush by our Hotel. The staff were very friendly and the food was lovely. would definitely recommend this Pub for food and drink.

Haven't been to this pub for over 20 years though a regular visitor in my youth. I noticed that they did breakfasts note Saturday only. The breakfast is similar to what you would cook at home. Typical country pub environment and not spoilt by modern enhancements. I originally tried the breakfast as a trial to booking an evening meal there which I will now do. They are gaining a reputation for their home made pies. Great place for a summer evening drink as they have a garden and you can feel you have steeped back in time before again joining the tech world again. Great friendly staff.

This was a perfect post-walk, bank holiday lunch stop. There were 12 of us (6 adults, 6 children and 2 dogs) and the staff couldn’t have been more accommodating!! And the food was delicious... especially the burgers and chilli! We will definitely be returning

My Dad took my Nana, my partner and I here for Easter Sunday lunch and it was lovely. I rang ahead previously to check if there was a disabled loo, and the landlord made sure our table was close by. 2 of us ordered the roast lamb, which was delicious and served with a yummy mint gravy! My partner ordered the roast beef which he thoroughly enjoyed, and my Nana enjoyed her scampi too - a generous portion. I had the sticky toffee pudding, which was gluten free and delicious!Thanks for making us feel so welcome, we had a wonderful time and will definitely be returning!

I was treated to dinner here for Mother’s Day by my son . As always the Sunday roast was excellent, with a delicious choice of vegetables, tender meat and crispy roast potatoes . I always look forward to eating here - the pies are superb - one of my favourites is the venison pie . The landlord and his son are very welcoming. My only reservation about writing this review is that the Hollybush could become even more popular than it already is and I might not be able to book a table !!

Lovely food with a very warm welcome. jazz Wednesdays great - could sit there all day in front of the fire.

A friend had said what lovely Sunday lunches they had here so I suggested it as a place to meet. The evening menu was good and the food was excellent - hot and very tasty.

Another pub let our group of reasonably regular walkers down so I started looking for an alternative at short notice. I contacted the pub and they could fit 16 of us in for lunch and indeed we basically took over the dining area despite the fact that they were already hosting another group. The pub is dog friendly and has a good selection of reasonably priced home made food. The landlord came over to say hi and the service was good. I have organised many of these venues for our monthly ish walk and have never had so much praise for the venue. We will be back ( with more notice I hope )

We stopped at the Hollybush for lunch, and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The service was friendly, the pub itself was welcoming and had all sorts of interesting history, and the food was really good

I took my family to this pub a few times this summer, and each time I found the landlord and staff so welcoming and helpful,couldn't do enough for you. The food and service was lovely and not over priced. Love this little out the way pub and would defo recommend. Its definitely better since owners changed.

Visited The Hollybush on Saturday with friends after doing the Ver Valley 4 Walk.

Friday evening visit with friends.

We stopped for some lunch here on a visit to my old village. The pub always did pub grub so we were hoping for a tasty sandwich or jacket potato before a long drive. 6 of us ate, kids and adults, and the food was absolutely outstanding!! It really was delicious and reasonably priced. The chips are a must! The atmosphere there is ‘local pub’ and, on a weekday lunch time it was quiet, except for my three kids!! The publican made us feel very welcome, was very understanding about the kids excitement and was a genuinely lovely guy. I’m gutted I no longer live round the corner from this wonderful pub.

Came across this great pub while on a weekend stay at a nearby hotel.

We booked for eight family members for a Friday night at 7.30 at the time off booking nothing was said about kitchen times.I did a ferry service from our hotel so half off us arrived just after 7.30 .When I arrived with the other group about 7.50 we were told by the first arrivals we had three minutes to order before the kitchen closed !A Friday night in summer 8.00 closings ,unbelievable!!But even worse at the end of the meal ,which was fine ,we were told it was too late for dessert !!! it hardly takes a chef to do cheese and biscuits ,a scoop of ice cream etc I was in the pub trade for ten years so I know it's hard work but 8.00 and no dessert apalling

I have eaten here and been here to drink on several occasions and witnessed several different owners. The food is good pub standard and the selection of beers is good although I would prefer more choice in the craft beer range. What sells it for me is the secure back garden for the kids to run around in. All round, a lovely village pub.

Good portion size and friendly service. I really appreciate finding a place that doesn't automatically double the prices on Father's Day.

Lovely bartender, chatty and kind. Small village but he made me feel a ease. Nice quiet music in the background. Very cheap for drinks.

Had a lovely evening here with my husband and a friend. Menu has changed recently and I love it. Staff were so friendly. Can't wait to go again and take the grandkids for a play time in the pub garden. Really family orientated for the summer.

Haven’t been here for a while but the new landlords have got it right. Great pub food - nothing fancy but good selection. Great atmosphere - relaxed and friendly. Garden too. Give this place a try - we’ll worth it.

Popped in for a quick drink and spent pleasant time in the garden enjoying a spring evening. Seema a busy local pub too with families out spending time together

I hadnt visited the hollybush for about 5 yrs, it was suggested by a friend as a good midway point to meet up

Just want to say thank you so much to the people at the Hollybush. I visited on Mothering Sunday, with my mum, my wife and daughter, and also my sister. The atmosphere of the pub was warm and friendly, but the food served was quite simply superb. My wife, an excellent cook herself, said that she had never had a fish dish so delicious, and from her, that is high praise indeed. All in all, I cannot recommend this place highly enough - absolutely wonderful. Dave.

Great place to visit if you like a small intimate pub serving good basic pub food with no pretentions of becoming a posh gastro pub.

Thank you for providing such a superb spread in the School Room at The Hollybush, on Wednesday for my mother's wake. It worked out perfectly following the service at St Mary's Church, Redbourn. She would have loved it!!

Visited the Hollybush for an early dinner with my Son and Nephew on Saturday 10th Feb - not been there for a good many years , received a warm welcome the food was very comforting, the shared chilli nachos were lovely

Welcoming pub which serves very good pub food with lots of choice.

Had a very nice Saturday lunch with a couple of friends.

We visited late afternoon on a Saturday. The staff were welcoming and very accommodating. Nice choice of beers. Food was traditional good pub grub - my personal favourite of a fish finger sandwich, and with a choice of breads!!. My perfect pub meal. Husband and son were equally pleased with their fare. We will be back!

On 23rd. August 2017 The Mid. Herts. Footpath Society group arranged a walk from The Hollybush and returned for lunch. As we pre. ordered our meals it was very apparent how friendly and accommodating the landlord was and took our orders with a great interest and explanation of the meals on offer. On our return from the walk we were accommodated in the charming 'School House.' The meals were served reasonably quickly, bearing in mind the probably, daunting numbers involved, the food was VERY GOOD and of exceptional value... as were the ales offered. Thank you.

Love the Hollybush since it changed hands!

Tomamos un camino equivocado en Redbourn y vimos este pub acogedor así arrastrado a la parte trasera de aparcamiento y andaba merodeando en una copa. Una buena selección de cervezas locales y todo servido en un ambiente acogedor con una mezcla de clientes que van desde los agricultores locales a la reunión ordinaria del club. El menú tiene una buena variedad y recomiendo encarecidamente la torta de carne con pedazos de carne y salsa para morirse! ! No comer bien, pero más que adecuado y muy bien de precio.

Conocido el 3rd hacia Hollybush cuando era, con todas sus fallas un verdadero pub, un fuego en invierno y un terrateniente y acogedor (señora). Pero ahora me temo que se ha convertido en un ruidoso, perro y niño lugar plagado de gritos caro vino y cerveza. Había más detrás de la barra de tatuajes del Castillo de Edimburgo. Ah, y la comida era muy promedio.

Cinco de nosotros visitamos el Holly Bush para el almuerzo, muy decepcionante la torta de carne fue hecha, por consiguiente no era comestible no cebolla en el queso y cebolla tostar scampl no era agradable. Nos quejamos con el gerente, que dijo el decucted billl artículos desde el que pagamos por el resto de la comida, que era muy normal para decir lo menos.

Qué noche fantástica. . . Todo por la caridad. . . . Un sorteo. y una subasta que aumentó las cargas para la mente. . Bien hecho chicos.. . . Todo el mundo. u hecho orgulloso!

Llamamos antes con muy poca antelación y hablaba a un muchacho amable que consiguieron una mesa. Llegamos con el chico y nos saludó muy bien y nos dieron la bienvenida

Excellent lunch. Great hand made veggie options. Top quality food cooked with love. Great staff. Great location excellent garden just perfect in every respect.... Definitely going back.

Often have a drink here but this was only second time we have eaten. Decided at the last minute to go out to eat. The Hollybush was packed but we were lucky enough to get one of the last tables. Husband had stacked BBQ chicken and I had chilli with rice. Both dishes home cooked and were served quickly. Very enjoyable meal made even better by range of real ales. Well worth a visit for a drink or a meal!

We visited this pub in March on a sunny day and had a great time. It's a lovely pub with a good selection of beers and a really nice garden that catches the sunshine. Highly recommended

Good beer, great garden and fantastic staff! Food was very nice and I'm definitely be a regular now!

Went today for the first time (12/03/2017) for lunch with a friend. We picked this venue because we wanted somewhere different and it looks lovely from the outside. We ordered 2 roast dinners and drinks, staff were very friendly and food arrived in a timely fashion. I have to say, I've eaten a lot of roast dinners in pubs but this is by far the best yet. Excellent portions and crispy roast potatoes. We will going back & I definitely recommend.

In the last year I moved just up the road from The Hollybush and found myself there most Friday afternoons whenever it's was sunny last year. Unfortunately, until now I haven't really had the chance to return since the pub has changed its management. Luckily, my family and I weren't up for cooking this evening and instead we decided to head to down the Hollybush for some food. I had heard there was a new menu and we were keen to try it out. Even my boyfriend who is a 'careful' eater enjoyed the chilli and caramelised onions that were mixed within his burger (and that's saying a lot).The staff in the restaurant area are incredibly friendly and the food was so tasty there wasn't an unfinished plate on our table. We will definitely be returning more often and we were silly not to try it sooner!I highly recommend this friendly, welcoming and delightful pub to anyone who enjoys good food and a cosy environment.

My husband and I were joined by a group of friends and we had a thoroughly good evening in the Hollybush. The food was served very promptly and was extremely enjoyable. Good quality food and good value seems to be the theme here and we are certainly looking forward to another visit which will be very soon.well done.

We popped in to The Hollybush for a midweek meal. The fire was lit and very welcoming. The staff are friendly, helpful and are happy to chat with all customers. The food was great and good value for money. The staff were happy to add extras to substitute menu items within reason. Definitely recommended and thanks to the landlord and his staff for a lovely evening.

Lovely country pub with good hearty food. Stayed for lunch after smelling the freshly made pork and cider hotpot and wasn't disappointed. It was tasty, filling and fairly priced. A friend and I had only popped in for a quick drink whilst in Redbourn on an errand but having spent a relaxing hour in the company of the landlord and his beautiful 4-legged friend I would definitely make the trip back to this pub.

Our walking party of ten had pre-booked light lunches from the menu. There were only three or four other customers so it wasn't as though the kitchen was busy, but the overall quality of our food was very disappointing. One sandwich order had the wrong filling; another described as BBQ'd chicken was chicken with BBQ sauce. A baguette had been 'cooked/heated' until it was rock hard, a bowl of soup was so small the contents wouldn't have filled a coffee mug and was served with white sliced bread and pre-packaged butter. The chilli jacket potato was also small with an tough skin. The side salads came without any dressing and all condiments were pre-packaged. However, the staff were pleasant but when the offer of a free pudding was declined by the baguette eater the staff seemed to lose interest and no-one came to take our coffee order - so we left - having been asked to pay up front before the food arrived!This was an opportunity for the fairly new pub owners to go the 'extra mile' to encourage repeat business but we felt that they had skimped on the ingredients and I, for one, will not be going back or recommending this pub to my friends. I don't think it's a case of the chef having a bad day. It costs very little to use a generous soup bowl, use proper BBQ'd chicken and a larger, moist jacket potato with a dollop of sour cream on the chilli.

Pub has recently changed management, thought we give it a try. Called in for lunch, was not disappointed. Food cooked to order, indeed mostly made on the premises. Chicken strips and breaded garlic mushrooms as starters. Understand the mushrooms are breaded in house, probably the chicken strips were as well. Followed by ham, eggs and chips. Two large slices of ham, two fried eggs (no grease or oil in sight) thick cut chips (again no visible fat).The pub itself dates back to the 1600's, open fire, lots of beams, lots of ambience. If your thinking of lunch out, The Hollybush is well worth the trip.