Reopening date for 800-year-old Staffordshire pub - Stoke-on-Trent Live

It's had a revamp

16:26, 05 Jan 2026Updated 14:55, 10 Jan 2026

An 800-year-old Staffordshire pub is preparing to reopen within days. The Holly Bush, in Salt, is due to reopen from midday on Thursday 15 January.

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It has been taken over by the team which has just left The Horn Inn, in Rugeley. The bar is being installed on Monday.

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In a social media post to drinkers, The Holly Bush stated: "Welcome to your new cosy Staffordshire snuggery, complimented with beautiful olives and stunning vintage papers to allow the venue to stay true to its 800-year history. We are working hard behind the scenes to get the venue ready. Thank you all for your kind messages and feedback."

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