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Holly Bush (Free House)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers AleExcellent1
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - JaipurExcellent1
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - MakeneyExcellent2
Oakham - JHBGood1
Marston's - PedigreeGood2
Batemans - XBGood1
Abbeydale - RevellerNot Tried0
Fyne - JarlNot Tried0
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Pica PicaNot Tried0
Timothy Taylor - LandlordNot Tried0
Whim - Hartington IPANot Tried0
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - CrackendaleNot Tried0
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Market PorterNot Tried0
Hartington - IPANot Tried0
Picture 1. Holly Bush, Makeney, Derbyshire
Picture 2. Holly Bush, Makeney, Derbyshire
Picture 3. Holly Bush, Makeney, Derbyshire
Chris Excell

Visits Details

25 May 2023 (Jack William)
Noon opening. I was the 5th customer. Back here to take a good look around - COVID rules prevented it two years ago. Fascinating decor and heritage interiors throughout.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Makeney4.70ExcellentGorgeous- like Jaipur’s cheeky little brother.
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Marston's - Pedigree4.50Not Tried
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur5.90Not Tried
Whim - Hartington IPA4.50Not Tried
Fyne - Jarl3.80Not Tried
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Pica Pica4.50Not Tried
24 Jan 2022 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit. A fair number of people coming in for cobs and baguettes. Some of them had beer as well. A delightful unspoilt pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Makeney4.70Excellent
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Marston's - Pedigree4.50Not Tried
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur5.90Not Tried
Hartington - IPA4.50Not Tried
Abbeydale - Reveller3.90Not Tried
24 May 2021 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon- I arrived in the rain and sat in the conservatory with a couple of retired roadies. I think they had been here a little while, one took a dive onto the flagstones when he tried to sit down. Interesting stories! Love this pub - took a quick peek inside - it is charming.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur5.90ExcellentCouldn’t resist this - and it didn’t disappoint.
Oakham - JHB3.80GoodThis was badged as JJB as a tribute to the licensee John James Bilbie.
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Marston's - Pedigree4.50Not Tried
Whim - Hartington IPA4.50Not TriedNot sure about this - chalked up as Thornbridge - but correct ABV.
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Crackendale5.20Not Tried
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Market Porter4.50Not Tried
26 Nov 2011 (Magnus Greel)
Afternoon and busy. 4 of us on our annual divisional bash met up with ChrisE.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale3.60Excellent
Marston's - Pedigree4.50Good
Batemans - XB3.70Not Tried
26 Nov 2011 (ChrisE)
A busy Saturday afternoon, but we eventually managed to get seated in the snug with the impressive range. I enjoyed a couple of pints and a pork pie.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marston's - Pedigree4.50GoodServed from a jug, and very nice.
Batemans - XB3.70Good
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale3.60Not Tried

About the Holly Bush

The pub sign. Holly Bush, Makeney, Derbyshire

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent4
Good4
Acceptable-
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Makeney, Derbyshire, DE56 0RX.

Very traditional Grade II listed pub in Holly Bush Lane and Three Star on CAMRA's National Inventory of historic pubs, the snug remains intact, a new bar has been created in the former cottage next door, and there is a conservatory area at the back.

We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 14 different beers and tried 6 of them.

Map location

Postcode: DE56 0RX