Bird in Hand in Dartford

Friendly pub with good atmosphere and a pool table !

Visited last night as pub under new ownership. Great night . Welcoming pub, great staff and good choice of drinks .Full review on trip advisor .

Heard this pub was re-opening under new ownership so popped along to the opening night last night.The pub looked appealing with its smart blue frontage and signage. On stepping inside it looked fresh and welcoming .The furniture was obviously new and was in keeping with the pubs decor .Everywhere looked clean and fresh including the toilets . I wasnt the only one checking it out as it was very busy and the clientele of all ages were clearly enjoying themselves and there was a good ambiance. The bar staff were all friendly and smiling despite being rushed off their feet .Good choice of drinks including draft ales alongside all the staples .My wine was served in a stylish glass and was very drinkable.A very enjoyable visit and I wouldnt hesitate to return.Has all the hallmarks of being a friendly.local watering hole and wish the new owners well .

After steering clear for some time, we visited this pub on our way home There was a pleasant atmosphere and the garden was nice. The younger member of the owners was there, with staff, and so there was no trouble, We would have had food but there was none available on that day An overall ok experience.

Popped in for a quick pint, very quiet but made to feel welcome by the landlord, dog friendly pub with its own lovely resident golden retriever, I sat down at a table which had obviously just been vacated when before I could set my pint down the table was cleaned and re-set. Two guys were at the bar having some banter with the landlord, which filled the bar with laughter and made the pub feel less empty. Beer was lovely, and would visit again, as friendly welcoming pubs are my favourite!

Always friendly atmosphere good old fashioned family pub

Was an old regular and local many years ago

This pub is great! welcoming punters, good selection of drinks and plenty of people willing to play pool will be back

Such a lovely pub. It's local to me and it's perfect in summer - they have a huge garden! There's a local doggy as well (must be the owner's). Very friendly pub for locals.

Great friendly atmosphere. Lovely beer garden to the rear. Didn't have food, so cannot comment. Well worth a drop in.

Great little local. Lots going on. Friendly atmosphere, lovely garden, resident labrador

Dropped in while on a walk and was greeted by a friendly labrador (always a good start). Friendly welcome from the lady behind the bar too, nice pint of Harvey’s, sport on the TV. Seems like a proper local boozer with all its regulars but welcoming to all.

Nice pub, nice beer. Peaceful quite and pleasant.

Friendly pub, good atmosphere, great quiz night on Thursdays, pool table, darts & you can order your own pizzas in! Gents a little pokey

Definitely my favourite local pub in town. Such a welcoming atmosphere and a great place to watch football with friends. They also do very fun bingo nights and trivia! The owner Adam is so nice! Highly recommend.

I love this pub, the staff and the landlord. It's so friendly and welcoming and is the hub of our community. Highly recommend.

Very friendly pub. Nice staff too!

Good selection of real ale ,nice staff and a good atmosphere

Went there to watch the Liverpool vs Man united game. The place was nice and cosy. The bartender lady was nice too. It's a bit on the smaller side though.

Great pub, very nice bar staff , good garden dog friendly worth a visit

Very interesting place)) I recommend to come here))

Beautiful pub great beer and nice atmosphere, recommended.

Our local pub , normally go in for quiz nights great fun. There was five of us booked for sunday lunch. Fantastic food great service. The owner and the staff are amazing. Music and a live singer. Highly recommended

Lovely pub , freindly atmosphere, freindly locals altogether nice place to have a drink

Went to see tina turner tribute a couple of weeks ago. Brilliant entertainment. Definitely go back again.

Such a brilliant atmosphere and amazing food

Lovely pub, lovely character, great landlord and dog

Classic local pub which has everything you need for. Football on the tele and good beer to accompany. The staff are also friendly always and the dog is adorable

Lovely friendly clean pub.... Food also available if required..

Good food at a good price but chicken was tough. Nice atmosphere

Popped in for a drink, good beer, very friendly

We went there for a belated Christmas meal, they were very helpful and even found crackers in July!

Very friendly. Plenty of space. Great selection of beverages.

Myself and my partner have only just recently moved to the area but due to the lockdown we couldn’t go out anywhere. As soon as this place opened back up we thought why not give it a visit. The food was lovely and they did some of the best chips we both have ever had. The staff were very welcoming and friendly with the added bonus of there being a pub dog! Will definitely be paying a visit again and have done so already when they have been hosting the euros.

A lovely treasure of a local pub, with a great landlord who also does so much for the local NHS, as well as being a great host. With friendly staff, and a very good garden, this is well worth a stop.

Adam is a great host and the pub is very welcoming. Also has a couple of hand pump beers. Would visit again.

We have had their takeaway Fish & Chips a couple of times recently. Good sized portions of fish cooked fresh with chip and mushy peas mmmm. Also well done for all your hard work in preparing and delivering meals for the NHS staff at DVH.

Just had an amazing Pork Roast. Have eaten in the pub before and love the food. Had curry take out before which was delicious but this was the first roast take away. It did not disappoint! It was as good as eating in. Huge roasties, stuffing in bacon, Brussels, roast carrots, parsnips & Cauliflower. Very happily surprised to get a Yorkshire pud and topped of with great crackling!

Over the last couple of weeks of lockdown we have treated ourselves to a couple of take away's from the pub. Just wanted to leave a review about the Curry! We really enjoyed it, so tastey, freshly cooked (arrived still steaming hot) and very nutrious!! Will definateley be ordering more. Well done Adam and all at The Bird in Hand . From The Turner's

Great pub with a friendly atmosphere. The food is amazing. Slimming World curries, roast dinners and fresh fish and chips (fish purchased at the local fish market) Big beer garden and great friendly staff. Worth a visit.

This pub is a fantastic pub, really warm and friendly, i am proud to call this my local. The staff are great and you can’t ask for a better landlord, the pub serves a wide selection of drinks and serves up some fantastic food, with various different food being offered throughout the week. The fish and chips on a Friday are to die for.

As its lockdown yet again my local pub the Bird in Hand is offering take away fish & chips on Fridays and i decided to try it out. I can honestly say this is the best fish & chips I've ever had. The cod was wonderful so white and succulent (from Billingsgate that morning) and I've never tasted chips like it, they were to die for, so golden and crispy and fab and all piping hot. Can't praise take away fish & chips on a Friday from The Bird in Hand enough. Thank you Adam Joy The photos don't do it justice xx

This pub has such a engaging and happy atmosphere. Pre lockdown it stuck to the guidelines very well and did everything right and the food that they do is always exquisite and amazing for value! It is very friendly and you will find yourself wanting to go back again and again!

My wife and I have been going to the Bird in hand for years to meet friends. The staff are always polite and provide excellent service. It has a friendly family atmosphere with a great garden. More recently, the set up for covid safety is very impressive with tables set appropriately apart and use of screens. The food served is top notch, and the entertainment when it can be provided is great. I would recommend this pub to everyone.

Absolutely lovely,family friendly public house with a great atmosphere.even in these unprecedented times. Adam has gone above and beyond making sure that you still receive a good experience when ever you visit. All safety measures and guildlines are adhered to.Food is amazing cooked fresh to an amazing standard the best iv tasted in a long time.All the staff are so welcoming Can't wait to go back after lockdown. I totally recommend 100%

Had the take away Fish and Chips on Friday. What can I say? OMG, amazing. I'll start with the fresh battered fish: beat you'll have. However, the chips!!!!!! THE BEST CHIPS EVER. And I mean ever! 10/10. Well done Adam.

Fantastic friendly pub with a great atmosphere. During these unprecedented times Adam and his team implemented increased safety measures that are at the forefront to ensure everyone is protected and can have a socially distanced drink while enjoying being in a wonderful pub. A great selection of draft beers and spirits on offer and friendly atmosphere. Now during lock down 2 they are providing take away fish & chips on Friday. My family and I had them this week and I can honestly say that they were some of the best fish and chips we have have had. I will be going back as soon as soon as possible and looking forward to another helping of Fish and Chips this week. Thanks Adam and the team at the Bird in Hand

We had roast chicken on Sunday 1st November. Late Mother's Day lunch, due to first lock down. I am gluten intolerance and always catered for. Amazing 3 course lunch and a nice gift for the mums. Highly recommend the food and even if you fancy a drink, they are always welcoming and the best Covid measures I have seen so far. So sad they need to close for a month again.

Great local pub, Adam can't do enough for you

Had the lamb roast last weekend and was not disappointed!!! Lamb was cooked brilliantly, potatoes and veggies were great too. Couldn’t fault anything. A member of our party said if he had a second stomach he would of had another portion straight after!

Absolutely gorgeous roast dinner! Will definitely be coming back!!!! The lamb was delightful!!! Thanks again!

We had a super roast dinner and would without doubt recommend. However we would have had a dessert if this had been available and offered perhaps missing a trick. We will be back very soon.

Fantastic fish & chips on a Friday. Book ahead as it's very popular .. very friendly pub with all safety measures in place. Had a lovely evening as always! Staff and manager go above and beyond

Fantastic fun quiz tonight. Very friendly staff and other drinkers in the pub. Nice and clean. Good Covid precautions in place. Will be back

Just returned home from there for a special event. Very well organised, staff very friendly and helpful. Hopefully can start calling this my local. Their Labrador wandering around is an extra bonus if you like canine pals.

I’ve not been in for a little while for obvious reasons,but they haven’t left the community that loves them alone....the things they trying to do and once again succeeding to help out at this very difficult time is absolutely incredible,so can only give massive applause to Adam and his family for caring in the community once again.Keep up the good work and stay safe.

This pub is friendly, welcoming & has a real heart. There’s usually some kind of fundraising going in & in the current Corona Virus situation they are once stepping up to the line & have arranged food & household items donations which are being made into shopping bags & delivered to those nominated members of the public who are isolated, unable to shop, or without family support.As well as being a true pub at the centre of the community the programme of entertainments & fabulous food served by the chef/landlord makes this a must visit venue.

Came here for karaoke, what a treat! Adam and team know how to entertain, and know how to operate! If you get a chance, come down to the Bird in Hand!

Lovely local pub where we have been coming for years as in our view it’s the best pub for us in Dartford. Dog friendly, to be kept on leads except Harley but this is sensible! (the lovely staff will bring out a little dog biscuit for ours if they can :)) good selection of beers on tap, nice gins, great bar staff and regular entertainment - quiz night Thursdays, karaoke on last Wednesday of the month and often have weekend entertainment. Follow their Facebook page for info ‘official bird in hand pub’ for updates on events, curry nights and other promos. Nice atmosphere all round!

Great beer, good selection of spirits, check out the pubs Facebook page for events they hold weekly. I also think they are going to be serving food on certain days again.

Lovely friendly staff, great menu, home cooked fresh food. The pub has a massive garden and patio area to enjoy in the summer. Live music at weekends, karaoke, quiz nights, Sky Sports, darts, pool table and resident retriever dog there's something for everyone here.

I often come here with my daughter always feel welcome. Friendly regulars and great food and drinks.

This pub has it all. A great atmosphere, great staff and a great beer garden for when the sun is shining. Not a bad word to be said about this pub.

I love this pub, I feel so comfortable here, staff are lovely and attentive and the regulars are welcoming x would highly recommend!

Friendly staff and the dog is very friendly

Started to pop into this pub in late 2019 and wish I’d made the plunge sooner. Regulars, staff and Harley the dog are all very welcoming and the drinks are well priced.

Popped in for a couple New year's Eve, very friendly staff, and I had a great disco on, will definitely visit when in the area again,

Always a nice place. Warm welcome

Had our volunteers Christmas party here and we couldn't have had a better time. The pre-planning from the Landlord ensured that he knew what we wanted and he went out of his way to give us a great party. The live singer was a good touch and got us all in the festive spirit! Will be back to try the non Christmas menu!

Nice place, the beer was a bit so so

A group of 27 booked in for our Xmas Party - Wow, wow the food was all home made, plentiful and delicious. The roast turkey was the tastiest I have ever had (shame Xmas is only once a year). The next biggest star was the yummy home made Tiramisu - trust me the Chef at The Bird In Hand would win in a competition against any Michelin Chef with this desert. Three courses was rounded off with tea/coffee and mince pies. Great value meal - would highly recommend this Gastro Pub.

Good clean environment. Friendly staff and good beer.

Lovely pub nice atmosphere. Lovely staff and manager

Great atmosphere, good beer, great selection of gin, loads of entertainment.

Brilliant atmosphere Lovely staff Good drinks

Never had a worse tasting beer in my life. Went to the top rated pub in Dartford and was left with disappointment. They didn’t serve food yet online they have a lot of photos of food. The kitchens opening time wasn’t made clear to us. The gentleman behind the bar just said ‘we don’t serve food’

As the top rated pub in Dartford, we had high expectations. Apparently they do not serve food, yet in Trip advisor there are 52 photos, 51 of which, are of food. The pints were of the worst quality and the beer garden is embarrassing. We will not be returning to this pub.

Fantastic Pub for visit with friends.

Another great night in the bird with me old school mates timeless

Popped in this lovely little pub for an after work drink.. lovely place . Very friendly staff, dog friendly and has a lovely covered garden area and play area for the kids.. great atmosphere and very comfortable seating.. will definitely go here again.

Pre booked for 5pm and came pretty mu h spot on time. Got to say it's gotta be the best i ever had. Well done Adam and staff

Went here for fish on Good Friday. My friend had beautifully cooked battered fish with chips & peas. The fish was so white & the texture was perfect. Adam had been up to Billingsgate to choose it himself.

Popped in here as it was recommended. The place was run down and smelt of stale beer. No food was on offer. The staff weren't very welcoming either. I won't be going back there.

Bland food and rude service. If that is what you’re looking for here’s a place for you to spend your money. Never again. Food tastes worse than Supermarket ready done meal. Very questionable hygiene. Staff member with dirty nails serving food...

Agreed with the reviews below, best curry I've ever had, and friendly attentive staff. Looking forward to taste all menu :)

Karaoke and darts match - quality!

Nice pub, friendly bar staff and a nice garden for the children

Very friendly good atmosphere would recommend a visit 🍺🍷

Friendly and comfortable local pub.

had a nice meal but it was full of children one party had a birthday celabration and were very noisy wouldn,t go there again

Lovely family pub. Decent selection of beers as well.

Very good charity barbecue nice beer and food

Friendly family orientated pub great choice of drinks would recommend a visit

went here for this best curry ive ever had great service i now know why this needs to be booked in advance great value price £8 and with a drink as well plus karaoke i had a sing song too thank you so much.

Very friendly local used by families

Best curry ever! Lovely atmosphere, well kept pub and fabulous food. Living nearby it is the perfect local!

Overall I was greeted with all the enthusiasm of a turd in a stiletto

Had a weird experience today where they were not serving any food even though it was advertised otherwise.

For the most part we had a lovely sunny bank holiday in the garden. Although the beers are extremly overpriced the garden area for the kids was so good, we were willing to forgive the extortionate prices. However what I cannot forgive is the owner bringing his dog into the kids area (which is clearly sign posted 'No dogs' ') talk to us while his dog does a massive pooh in front of where our children are playing and just leaves it there walking away and throwing his still lit cigarette on the floor next to us. My partner then had to clear up HIS DOGS fresh mess and two other dog messes that had been left there earlier. This is TOTALLY unacceptable. We handed the bag of dog mess over the bar to the maid as we left stating that this isn't ok and she didn't even apologise! Safe to say we will NEVER drink there again.

Excellent Lager, great party and better bar maids!