Holly Bush Inn Makeney 2.0

20/06/2026

18/06/2026

Cider drop part ✌🏻

THIS SATURDAY from 12pm
Over 18+ real ciders and perries
Live music from 2pm from Pancake Boy and Misshapen. 🎶🎵🎶🎵
BBQ from midday 🌭🌭

18/06/2026

This Saturday the 20th of June our annual sausage and cider festival returns.

18/06/2026

Cider drop part ✌🏻

With over 18+ ciders and perries available.
From 12pm THIS SATURDAY.
Live music from 2pm by Pancake Boy and Misshapen 🎵🎶🎵🎶

17/06/2026

Taste testing ready for Saturday 🌭🌭🌭

17/06/2026

Cider drop part ☝🏻

With over 18+ ciders and perries available.
From 12pm THIS SATURDAY.
Live music from 2pm by Pancake Boy and Misshapen 🎵🎶🎵🎶

14/06/2026

This week we sadly lost one of our regulars, Ken, following a short illness on Friday 12th June.

Ken was a familiar face at The Holly Bush, popping in at least once a week for lunch and a couple of pints. He always had time for a chat and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

Ken lived with Multiple Sclerosis, so in his memory we have decided to take on a charity walk from The Holly Bush to Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell – a distance of 23 miles – to raise money for MS charities and honour a much-loved friend.

If you’re able to spare a few pennies, no matter how small, it would be hugely appreciated. Every donation will help make a difference and keep Ken’s memory alive.

Thank you for your support.

12/06/2026

Osprey over the bush. Wow

Todays distant ( VERY HIGH in the sky ) pic . So crap photo !
But a first !!.................. For me and Just walk and see ..
Osprey over the HOLY BUSH ( the greatest pub in the world ! ) this afternoon.
All a bit odd, as the closest nesting site is Rutland Water ( Rutland , not sure what county scoffed that up ? ) but all the ospreys will be very busy now with chicks wherever they are . So think this is probably a young bird just revisiting .

09/06/2026

Best place to work 🫶🏻

We are hiring 🎉
Sous chef required.
Lunchtime service only
Competitive rates
30-35 hours a week
Start date mid August.
Email us at [email protected]

Sous Chef

Job Purpose

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Head Chef, the sous chef will assist in the preparation and service of all sections in the kitchen.

In the absence of the head chef, the sous chef will oversee the kitchen by monitoring other members of the food preparation team & be responsible for stock rotation and the ordering of fresh stock.



Duties and Responsibilities

Reports to the Head Chef directly.

Ensure that the kitchen is kept clean and tidy.

Ensure that all prep is completed in time for service.

Ensure that all tickets are correct and Chef receives them.

When assisting the kitchen assistant, ensure that point of contact is made with the customer as ticket is received by the delivery of cutlery.

Assist with stock take as required.

Ensure that all kitchen equipment is looked after and well maintained.

Ensure that you are polite and friendly to all customers.

Wear proper uniform at all times.

Ensure that the highest standards are always met.

Follow all reasonable instructions from Chef & management team.

Practices good personal hygiene principles.

Ensures that all food items are prepared on time and meet quality and quantity standards.

Maintaining of cleanliness in all assigned areas including refrigerators/freezers.

Performs duties common to position and other duties that may be assigned.

Controls cost by minimising spoilage, waste, proper storage and exercising strict portion control.

Ensure weekly jobs sheet is completed, signed and dated.

Determine how much food to order & maintain an appropriate supply for the kitchen to maintain daily running.

Check freshness of food and ingredients.

Work quickly and accurately during busy periods such as weekends and events.

Acts with appropriate caution in a dangerous environment where there are knives and high temperature surfaces.

Support the head chef with the creative development of menus & food nights.

Has a positive and enthusiastic attitude

Works well as part of a team

08/06/2026

This Wednesday 10th June, - see you there 🍻🎶
Chip Off The Old Morris Dancing Team T'Owd Man Border Morris let’s get jiggy with it.