A picturesque Potters Crouch pub is set to reopen after its controversial closure a year ago.
The Holly Bush, located in a small Hamlet near St Albans, temporarily closed in January 2025, swiftly becoming unreachable via phone or email.
It was later confirmed the former landlord had stepped down despite "several" pre-booked events at the venue, leaving The Holly Bush out of operation ever since.
Today (January 30) the pub's franchisee, Fuller's, has announced a new tenant is moving in and a relaunch is planned in the near future.
“We are delighted that we have a new tenant moving into The Holly Bush in Potters Crouch in the next couple of weeks and this wonderful pub will soon be reopened," a spokesperson said.
“Our new tenant brings a wealth of food experience with him, and we expect to be open in mid-February. We will release further information in due course.”
Read more:
- The Holly Bush at Potters Crouch 'temporarily closes'
- Landlord leaves The Holly Bush at Potters Crouch pub
At the time of the Holly Bush's closure many social media users were concerned about paying a deposit to hire the pub and not receiving any update, leaving them "thousands of pounds" out of pocket.
One pub-goer, who wished to remain anonymous, told The Herts Advertiser: "I am sorry to say that I was planning a party for my husband's 75th on April 12, 2025.
"On October 23, 2024, I paid a £500 deposit, which has been taken out of my account. I have received no explanation from the pub, in spite of emailing and phoning."
When approached regarding the unsettled transactions, Fuller's responded: "As this is a tenanted pub, and our previous tenant ran the business as her own – we cannot comment on issues relating to her tenure."
It has not been confirmed if anybody has been recompensated.
Were you affected by the pub's closure? Email: huw.richards@newsquest.co.uk
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