Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.6 out of 5
Very good | 2109 reviews

What Wendell Van Duyne likes about Bird In Hand:
Great beer and great servers. Right off base so you can walk there which is super convenient. Haven’t had a chance to try the food yet, but if it’s as good as the beer, then it’s good to go! Cheers! Also, this is not a hotel. It’s a pub. View all feedback. What Maz Suite doesn't like about Bird In Hand:
We was very disappointed. Was absolutely freezing cold the bar staff wore coats and explained that the heating hadn't come on and the food was terrible. Battered dish and chips was breaded and was watery as though it had been defrosted. My husband had chicken with curry sauce which was horrible, he left most of it . Will definitely not recommend. Even the locals complained about the cold and was told well go home if... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
3.4 ★ from 10 reviews
Connor
22.04.2024 - 00:16

Absolutely shocking and disgusting. Will not be returning Came here Christmas Day after to meet up with family I haven’t seen for years. Firstly I’d like to say...

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Kaye
22.04.2024 - 00:16

I went for Christmas dinner with my family today and it was a complete disaster. None of us enjoyed any of the dishes. The turkey dinner was dry, the steak was...

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Lisa
22.04.2024 - 00:16

We had an amazing Christmas dinner at this restaurant, and have enjoyed many Sunday meals here in the past. The food was delicious, and I want to give a big sho...

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Marcius
22.04.2024 - 00:16

We visited the bird in the hand pub when l served in the military, which was 30 years ago. Had a cracking reputation,well known for catering to the USAF personn...

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Jim
22.04.2024 - 00:16

Wonderful place next to an air base full of US airmen, but the atmosphere felt local and the food is exceptional. I get the same thing every time. Chicken tende...

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Heyrestaurants
2.2 ★ from 378 reviews
Nataniel
09.01.2024 - 09:09

Had our christmas meal there all fab staff food etc having my birthday party next weekend there would recommend anyone wanting to host event there x

Claire
09.01.2024 - 09:09

It was my first visit on Saturday night what a lovely place really cosy great atmosphere the staff were so friendly ! A right little gem of a place

Sienna
09.01.2024 - 09:09

What a lovely place , friendly locals who all made us so welcome after we had to abandon our car because of the snow we were unable to drive up the...

Isabella
09.01.2024 - 09:09

My family and I went to the Bird in Hand for a meal for my sons' birthday. There was an excellent 3 course menu including a carvery. You could have...

Tiffany
09.01.2024 - 09:09

Had a fabulous lunch here!! Was lovely food and lovely staff! Def recommend!! X

Google
4.0 ★ from 808 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 100 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 813 reviews

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