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Review of Holly Blue

Holly Blue
Ranked #14 of 59 Restaurants in Hailsham
Price range: R 69 - R 275
Cuisines: British
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Dining options: After-hours, Breakfast, Reservations
Description: Get the whole family together at The Holly Blue in Pevensey, a large child-friendly pub with a big beer garden, LED-lit patio for al fresco eating, and plenty of parking spaces. Whether you need a pub with Wi-Fi for a business lunch or somewhere with a menu that has meals for all tastes, the Holly Blue will do you proud. Bordered by farmland, The Holly Blue is the perfect place to relax over draught beers, world wines, and great British pub grub. Our carvery is served daily. The kids' menu is packed with healthy options and tasty treats. We do a whole host of main meals.
Reviewed 4 July 2024 via mobile

Wow, what a fantastic place, so glad it was recommended to us by not only a friend, but all the latest reviews on TA.
We absolutely loved it. The actual dining rooms, bar, and beautiful gardens are very spacious, and comfortable.

We opted for the carvery today, we were lured to the carvery by the MASSIVE Yorkshire puddings sitting on the hot plates as you enter the pub.
.... And it was the best Roast Beef I have tasted in a very long time, and a slice of lovely turkey, both were so tender! YUM!
I had to have the veg on a 2nd plate because with a Huge Yorkshire pudding and FOUR slices of meat there was no room on the plate.
(Go just to see them for yourselves)

Great quality Meat and Vegetables, everything was cooked to perfection. The roast potatoes were gawjus!

I Can't wait to return and try the Steak or Burgers, which is what I went in for....Next time.

I've already chosen my preferential table, and will book it!

This is definitely going to be our 'go to' restaurant in future, we want to eat our way through the fabulous menu.

Thanks to Olly for making us welcome, we met him as we arrived, he is so nice, (New Management) wishing them good luck in the future of the restaurant.

Now for the bad bit...
I left lots, sorry....couldn't eat it all!
I'm not a big eater anyway, it would feed 2 or 3 people in my house.
For that price too....but that's just me, hubby ate all his....men's portions. We will be regulars.

Date of visit: July 2024
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Pub Owner, Owner at Holly Blue, responded to this reviewResponded 14 August 2024

Thank you again for leaving us this response! Positive feedback really encourages the team to strive for the best and allthough in some cases staffing can be an issue it highlights the efforts the team are putting in as the business grows to be bigger and better. Many thanks again and will see you soon.

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Reviewed 4 July 2024

Lovely experience and carvery was brilliant.
Staff very friendly ,food was warm
All good was very nice and fairly priced too.

Date of visit: July 2024
Thank Mika R
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Pub Service Desk, Owner at Holly Blue, responded to this reviewResponded 5 July 2024

Thank you Mika for your lovely review. We’re glad you enjoyed it here and we hope to see you again soon!
Olly

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Reviewed 2 July 2024

We were here for a lunch.
Lovely service great food
Nice atmosphere.
We were served by Katie who was so nice.
A great visit .

Date of visit: July 2024
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Thank david190722
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Pub Service Desk, Owner at Holly Blue, responded to this reviewResponded 4 July 2024

Thank you David for your lovely review. We’re glad you had a nice time and we hope to welcome you here again soon!

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Reviewed 2 July 2024

Under new management. Out of this world food. Friendly staff. Clean and tidy. Chef even came and spoke to us. We was Celebrating our anniversary thank you x

Date of visit: July 2024
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Thank Yvonne C
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Pub Service Desk, Owner at Holly Blue, responded to this reviewResponded 4 July 2024

Thank you Yvonne for your lovely review. Glad to hear you had a good time and hopefully see you here again soon!
Olly

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Reviewed 26 June 2024

Lovely food and great service. Looking forward to coming more now under new management ☺️ the garden had a few entertaining things for children and adults!

Date of visit: June 2024
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Thank Lucy B
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Pub Service Desk, Owner at Holly Blue, responded to this reviewResponded 27 June 2024

Thank you Lucy for your review. We’re glad you’re enjoying the changes and watch this space for more to come!

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