Holly Bush

Top choice in North London


This beautiful Grade II–listed Georgian pub boasts a splendid antique interior, with open fires in winter. It has a knack for making you stay longer than you planned. Set above Heath St, in a secluded hilltop location, it’s reached via the Holly Bush Steps.


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