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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 Ale |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Makeney | | 2 |
| Oakham - JHB |  | 1 |
| Marston's - Pedigree | | 2 |
| Batemans - XB | | 1 |
| Abbeydale - Reveller | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Jarl | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Pica Pica | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whim - Hartington IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Crackendale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Market Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hartington - IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Makeney | 4.70 | | Gorgeous- like Jaipur’s cheeky little brother. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Whim - Hartington IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Pica Pica | 4.50 | Not 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Makeney | 4.70 | | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Hartington - IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Abbeydale - Reveller | 3.90 | Not 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | Couldn’t resist this - and it didn’t disappoint. |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | | This was badged as JJB as a tribute to the licensee John James Bilbie. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Whim - Hartington IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | Not sure about this - chalked up as Thornbridge - but correct ABV. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Crackendale | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Market Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried |
26 Nov 2011 (Magnus Greel)
Afternoon and busy. 4 of us on our annual divisional bash met up with ChrisE.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | | |
| Batemans - XB | 3.70 | Not 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | | Served from a jug, and very nice. |
| Batemans - XB | 3.70 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried |
About the Holly Bush
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 4 |
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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.
Postcode: DE56 0RX