Leek Life January/February 2014 | Page 28

THE HOLLYBUSH INN Canal side setting, open fires and dog friendly - what more could a pub offer? I t is seldom you come across a quintessential English country pub which is not only pretty on the outside but also delivers on the inside too. Well that is exactly what customers visiting The Hollybush in Denford can expect. With a longstanding reputation for serving traditional home cooked food and quality ale at reasonable prices, families, walkers and dogs are all given a warm welcome at The Hollybush which also hosts live music some evenings and offers plenty of menu specials served up all day long. Set in the heart of the Churnet Valley in a picturesque canal side setting, Landlord Steve Prime and his staff offer a warm welcome to all, no You are always welcome at The Hollybush Inn Delicious homemade food served everyday including Sunday when we serve a traditional roast, and delicious daily specials • Families welcome • Outdoor play area • Dog friendly • Large beer garden • A selection of real ales Canal Side , Denford, Leek , ST13 7JT 01538 371819 28 Leek Life January/February 2014 matter what time of the year, The Hollybush is the ideal location for a quiet drink, a hearty Sunday lunch with the family or a pit stop for a pint while out for a walk with the dog this new year. With roaring open fires in the winter and a wonderful spacious beer garden and children’s play area for the warmer months The Hollybush really is a top choice what ever kind of experience you are after. Although he admits to prefering to stay more behind the scenes, Steve has been associated with the pub for the most part of his life moving there when his parents kept it back in 1979 when he was just 19. It has been a labour of love for Steve who