The Holly Bush is an old-fashioned pub right in the heart of Hampstead. The Grade II-listed building was built in the 1790s and started operating as a pub in 1928, and it’s been popular with locals for almost a century, including the likes of Liam Gallagher. The Holly Bush is now owned by Fuller’s (thankfully the charming interiors haven’t really been touched) so the bar is well stocked and the kitchen is turning out decent gastropub fare. It is on the top of a hill so you’ll work up a nice thirst on the way there, making that first pint taste even better.