The Holly Bush
106 Bridge St, Oxford OX2 0BD
Rating: 4.5 ★ (679 ratings)
Details
The Holly Bush offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere on Osney Island, a picturesque riverside community in Oxford. This 167-year-old establishment, which underwent an extensive refurbishment, blends its historic charm with a contemporary feel, providing a true home away from home for visitors. Guests can relax in its cosy interior or enjoy the glorious beer garden, making it a delightful neighbourhood hangout that famously hosted Radiohead's first gig.
The pub is renowned for its delicious wood-fired artisan pizzas, crafted with fresh dough and a signature tomato base, alongside a tempting array of comfort food "pots" and sharing "grazers". Notable dishes include tasty chicken wings, and hearty Mac & Cheese, with a good selection of draft beer, wine, and ale available. Dietary needs are well catered for, offering various vegan and gluten-free choices, including vegan cheese and gluten-free pizza bases. Daily specials include 2-for-1 pizzas on Mondays, and a pizza and pint deal from Tuesday to Friday evenings.
This adaptable pub suits a diverse range of visitors, from families and groups of friends to couples and students, offering a genuinely inclusive "come one, come all" environment. With its dog-friendly policy and array of weekly events, it is ideal for a relaxed lunch, a sociable dinner, or enjoying a traditional Sunday roast with accompanying records. The Holly Bush provides a charming setting for quality time with loved ones or simply unwinding after a busy day.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Contact
+44 1865 664488 | https://www.hollybushoxford.co.uk/
Comments
A big shoutout to Alex, who served us throughout the evening. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, Alex made the whole experience even better.
If you’re looking for great food, good vibes, and excellent service, The Hollybush is definitely worth a visit!
We had chosen this pub as it was fairly close to The King's Centre, to which we were headed after for a live musical performance (the less said about that the better).
We decided to opt for the pizzas 🍕 on perusing the menu and we noticed there was a big special deck pizza oven in the pub on view just behind the back bar to the right of the entrance.
The service was ok but it said on the menu to ask what the "pizza of the day" was ? So when my friend asked one of the staff this who was on hand clearing up the tables, he replied "there is no pizza of the day today as there are no posters saying this in the pub ?" So why put it on the menu to ask about them ?? 🤔
Well, getting onto the food we opted for the spiced pepperoni and the burger 🍔 topped with pickles and American mustard? We had half each to try both.
I would rate the pizzas 7/10 and the only gripe would be the base was slightly burnt on one, but that probably comes with using a specialist pizza oven. If I would go again id keep the pepperoni all to myself lol. One thing we might have tried on reflection next time is the £20 sharing platter ?
On the whole no complaints bar the smart ass reply from the staff member. The one who looked like he was from Bill & Ted's excellent adventure was cool though. 😎 . The pints were £6 each for Cruzcampo & Bir moretti which i suppose for City centre prices is about standard ?
We shall return !!
Mel Fernandes (Life time views on Google maps reviews 852k)
The food was spot on. I particularly enjoyed the roast, which came with a perfectly golden, crispy Yorkshire pudding that tasted just like a homemade Sunday dinner.
Everything was served promptly and the selection behind the bar is impressive. I will definitely be coming back soon for another round.