The Bird in Hand in Taunton Deane - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We were staying at a nearby Bed & Breakfast who's ower rang to ask them to have a log fire waiting for me, as I mentioned that I like the heat. Sure enough, there was a roaring cosy fire, along with candle-lit tables. The pub was packed (socially distanced, of course) but the staff were attentive and professional. The extensive menu was chalked on a bard, and I chose jumbo prawns in garlic butter, and a roasted vegetable tart with dressed salad. The prawns were the fattest, juiciest ever and almost a meal in itself. My husband chose whitebait, and pork medallions in apple, cider and cream, and both our meals had hand cooked saute potatoes. it was lovely to eat a pub that isn't part of a chain.

We've been here many times over the years, so rather disappointed by our last visit. Felt covid-safe, with nhs check in and automatic hand sani at the entrance but the staff weren't wearing any face coverings, I think visors would be sensible (I know masks might be uncomfy during a shift). Staff both very friendly but service was quite slow, two of our group found hairs in the food which was a bit grim. It sort of felt like we'd gone back to the nineties in terms of food/quality, and not very child friendly either. Great place to pop in for just a drink but wouldn't recommend for food after this visit. Hopefully just having a bad day and back up to scratch soon!

The staff here are friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is lovely. There was a huge log fire burning and the food came in good time and was delicious. It is obviously popular with the locals which is a good sign. They had a new barman who did a great job of making us feel welcome.

I superb country Pub with a good selection on the menu. Staff are excellent and welcoming. Food is always cooked to perfection, I fully recommend eating here!

We really enjoyed our meal - it’s the first time I have been back for many years. Service at the bar was slow but very friendly. We were seated at a floating table close to the bar and unfortunately very close to the menu board so we did have a constant stream of people stood right next to us reading it and deliberating. Not the best. It’s very dark and draughty in there if they have the door open. That all said, the food was sublime and such good value. I had the smoked salmon platter, the rump steak and the Belgian waffle (piggy me!) and my partner had goats cheese on a field mushroom, pork medallions and ice cream. All delicious and the bill for two (three courses, mind!) was just £60. I would highly recommend visiting this lovely, buzzing, traditional pub where they cook to absolute perfection.

We enjoyed two evening meals here during our week's summer holiday. We managed to get a table without booking for the first meal, but made sure we booked for the second. It is a very popular, busy pub and it is advisable to book in advance as you may not get in otherwise. Car park is small and full, so you will probably need to park on the road outside. Food is delicious and portions generous. However, there are only two items on the main menu (on the blackboard) which are vegetarian - mushroom carbonara and vegetable pie with salad and saute potatoes. Both cost about £10 which is pretty decent value. Was a bit disappointed however when the salted caramel icecream I had ordered didn't appear as it had been sold out. Had to have something else instead which was equally as nice so not a problem.

Popped in for lunch before visit to nearby Willow Centre (well worth a visit). Dog welcomed - almost compulsory judging by the numbers there - friendly efficient welcome, order procedure fine, food exceptional, especially the steak & ale pie....my waistline confirms I am a pie aficionado, & this was right up there with the best. Lovely village & countryside, you cheered up our week, thanks.

We stayed in an Air BnB down the road so it was really handy for our stay. Excellent food, lots of variety on the menu and excellent value for money. The lamb and steak and ale pie were particularly good. Dog friendly. Nice outside area to sit if the weather is good. We would definitely return.

6 of us booked a table at this quaint lovely old village pub, full with locals. We sat outside and watched the world go by whilst having a pre dinner drink. We then went inside to our table for a Saturday evening meal. I had a medium rare steak which was huge and cooked to perfection, washed down with a nice glass of Merlot. I would recommend the pub.

Nice people, good food. Recommended by our host from the Brook Farm we could not have asked for more. Thank you for the nice evening.

We were recently staying in the village and wanted to find somewhere for dinner on Saturday night. We booked another pub, but our landlady advised us to go to the Bird in Hand. I wasn't sure as I had read a few negatives reviews. However, I am so glad we decided to go. It is a quaint village pub and the food was excellent. We only had a main meal and dessert, but the quality and quantity were amazing. The lamb rump was gorgeous as were the accompanying potatoes and vegetables. I never eat dessert but decided to go for the Lemon Meringue roulade. It was also served with honeycomb ice cream and was a treat to eat. My husband had the chicken with an amazing and huge crumble to follow with custard. So if you are thinking of eating here and have read the negatives, don't be put off as it is really good food.

We had a Soup and sandwiches lunch, the soup was fresh home made and the sandwiches recently made and very nice.

Popped in after a long walk across the levels. Great menu, swift service , portions good , food hot, tasty and well presented

I have been a great fan of the Bird in Hand having eaten their on many occasions,but today for the first time the food was simply poor ie no fish in fish cakes dreadful soggy crumble. Then trying to pay by card was an ordeal the card reader connection was from a bygone era customers had to wait a long time to pay,However the two ladies working front of house were excellent.

Lovey Sunday lunch, staff are friendly & helpful. Always smiling, and always checking to make sure you’re topped up with a drink. Highly recommend.

Be careful what you order. We ordered the tempura battered hake, sadly what we got was most likely haddock but most definitely not chunky flakey hake, very disappointing. We raised it with the staff who disappeared off. When raised again they just denied it. The chips were dry, service poor despite being quiet. Will not be going back which is a shame as the pub itself is lovely.

My cousin in Taunton introduced me to this pub years ago. Traditional quaint old pub. Very busy. Took the family on this trip now the boys are all legal, they loved it too!

As we were with family on a Christmas present exchange we did not complain. Plates were cold as was the food. Tasteless pork, potatoes cooked from frozen, boring and unimaginative veg. Shame as the pub was warm and inviting. Would not return.

We were recommended to this pub by Maria at Brook farm B&B; and we were not disappointed. The staff could not have been more helpful or friendly along with the locals frequenting the pub.

Excellent food had the venison melted in your mouth potato,veg good as well .. starters good . All looked good which they served to all customers. Staff very friendly. When we left at 8.30 the pub was packed out on a Friday night.

Went for lunch today. Great to see we could have such a selection. The best cooked steak we have had in a long time. Yes, we’ll be going back.

Although there was no menu available on line we were not disappointed there was a vast and varied selection on two boards. The service was quick and friendly and all the food was delicious I would advise you to book a table

Ate here on two consecutive nights. First class staff. Friendly and efficient. The food was nicely cooked and presented and the portions were generous. It was also tasty which is more important than appearance but it managed to be both. Very reasonably priced also.

Old style character pub with a lovely atmosphere and pleasant staff. Extensive lunch and evening menu.

My partially disabled Brother cannot manage steps anymore, so we collected the bar meal, well wrapped and took it to him, made his day!

Staff really welcoming and friendly. Great choice of gins. The food was excellent. The potion sizes were really generous. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

Had Sunday Lunch with 2 friends. All had the beef which was very tender and full of flavour. Good selection of veg. All delighted with the meal.

Stayed locally in a b&b; - this pub was recommended by the owner, and was well worth the visit. Although it was very noisy - Friday night, so to be expected - the food was delicious and the staff very friendly!

Ate here yesterday with our walking group of around 20 people. We had pre-ordered at 10am and returned for lunch at 1pm. The food was served very promptly and efficiently and was very tasty. A wide variety of dishes were ordered by the group and all seemed good. Very pleasant surroundings and lovely and cool inside. Would definitely recommend and will return.

Ate there two nights in a row. Delicious food, lovely surroundings and lovely friendly staff. What more could one want?

I made a reservation for myself and wife at 8.15pm on the phone having spent a fabulous afternoon at the cricket in Taunton - told no problem - drove 20 minutes to the pub only to be told by a stressed barmaid - ‘oh I’m really sorry it’s been absolutely manic, nothing available’ - total waste of time and won’t bother returning

I called in with 3 friends last week for a drink on Saturday night. We asked for a quick bowl of chips/sandwich/something small to go with our drinks. It was 8 o’clock on a Saturday night. The landlord refused to do so and said the kitchen was closed. We then proceeded to sit in the bar and watch a family of 5 that were already in the bar get served 5 full plates of food 10 minutes later. 15 minutes after this there were desserts being served. This is not the first time I have been refused service for food in the past couple of months (during service hours) and I find the place some what pretentious and lacking in drive to provide a welcoming atmosphere. Oh and the beer was off. A shame for a local pub.

After 15 years of frequenting the Bird in Hand, I don’t think we will be returning for food. A real shame as it’s our local, and have had some lovely meals in the past. Our meal last night was no where near as good as it used to be, the food was over cooked steak ordered rare came well, floppy carrots, burnt onions in the sauce, even the breaded sea food platter starter was over done. Service was slow and poor, no one asked how our food was until we were ‘finished’. Terrible for the price of the food - we don’t mind paying for good food but £80 for 2 poor meals with poor service doesn’t seem right to me..

Had dinner here, good menu, good food and good service. Nice atmosphere. Traditional English pub building and atmosphere reasonable prices. Well worth a visit

We were a Hen Party of 11 ladies and thought we made a noise - but nothing compared with the NCT lunch party. Only six families but about 10 kids between them. I felt sorry for other diners that day BUT we had a great time.

Traditional country pub, lovely ambiance, excellent Sunday lunch and great service. Will be back soon.

The good news here are the front of house staff, pleasant and on the ball. The local bitter was fine and the wine by the glass similar.

The Bird in Hand is a lovely old country pub with open log fires in cold weather. The menu is varied with several fish dishes. The food is to a high standard and is at reasonable prices. The pub is 14 miles from my home...

Excellent pub food in a cosy restaurant. Huge portions and absolutely cooked to perfection. Would definitely go back again

We've been there several times. The place is cosy, and nice. The staff is welcoming. And the food is generally good (we've never been disappointed) and not too long to be served so the kids like it.

If you like an old fashioned pub, one where the staff are really friendly and helpful, there's a lovely fire roaring, and good simply food cooked brilliantly, then your in the right place. Were not locals but were made to feel really welcome. I enjoyed...

Called in to The Bird in Hand, North Curry driving on way through Somerset as it had been recommended to me by a friend. Good standard Pub Meal and a good pint of bitter. Had a rest sitting comfortably in pub with my black lab at my feet. Good service and barmaid even provided a water bowl for my dog. Highly recommend this pub.

Went with a small group of friends (haven't been there for a while but used to frequent it quite often) and the ambience, staff and everything else was fine, no complaints at all. Unfortunately, as a pescatarian I had the choice of ONE very expensive...

Popped in just for a drink lunchtime, my wife queued, stood at the bar for sometime being totally ignored, she...

4 of us had dinner on a Saturday evening.. not overly busy but we were put in the back where...

A cosy little pub with a good selection of beers and serving great food. I had mushroom and goats cheese...

Have just moved to the area and have visited the pub on several occasions. We have been just for drinks,...

On being recommend this Gastro Pub we decided a day out in Taunton and Lunch there,we weren’t disappointed the Pub...

I've been here three times.in the last month. First time for a Thursday evening dinner and also for two Sunday...

I would love to tell people about the food, the service and the atmosphere and the service - but unfortunately they were ALL denied us. I had attended a concert in the village church with friends and pre-booked a table for four for 8.45pm, having checked that they were doing food. I arrived 7 minutes late, despite going ahead of some of my party to get there quicker, to be told that the chef had gone home, and there was no food. A most perfunctory apology, negated by the accusation that it was because I was late. This is wholly unacceptable and spoiled what was otherwise a good evening. I will not be going there again.

Mid-priced, and the food was excellent, tasty and well served by delightful staff. Beer very well kept. I would return any time.

We had a very good meal the restaurant side is closed to dogs so we had are mealIn the pub side Which is setout with very nice tables.my wife had a fish main and my meal was a ribeye stake with all the trimmings which was very good and impressed with the service has the pub was very busy with lots of locals.

Staying a week in North Curry, we ate here on Saturday night and Sunday lunch. On Saturday night the rib eye was perfectly cooked with no fat or gristle. The lunch was awesome! Tender beef, beautiful vegetables, massive Yorkshire and lashings of gravy! Staff effecient and attentive. What more can you ask?

Visited yesterday lunchtime. Have never been let down by this place.lovely food well presented and cooked. 5 tables already reserved on a Tuesday lunchtime speaks for itself.

Went here for a meal on one of only a two night break so it seemed even more disappointing to be served such dreadful food. Something told me it would not be great so chose a cheaper dish, the carbonara. Complete shock to be served the dish with fusilli not spaghetti! My husband had a rib eye steak (one of the most expensive items) what a mistake! Over done and over priced! I haven't eaten food cooked at such poor quality since student days, in fact I suspect it was cooked by a student as there didn't seem to be anyone running the place apart from three young women! Avoid this pub and perhaps it might sort itself out as the village itself is pretty and worth a look and as a small community this pub should be playing a better part in attracting and satisfying its tourist trade.

One out of the 4 meals we ordered was good. The other 3 were poor quality. There is no childrens menu but we were told they can do smaller portions at a reduced cost. We were charged full price for 1 childs meal (£11) and £9 for the other childs meal, and both were of poor quality. Wouldn't go back.

Just moved to the village and found this gem of pub on our doorstep, great food and great selection of beers and ciders. Staff are all very friendly and efficient nothing being to much trouble. Highly recommended and looking forward to many more visits over the coming years

Five hungry guys, five fabulous dishes! Steaks were done to perfection, the Dover Sole was fresh and superbly cooked...and all served by attentive guys and gals! What more can we say apart from well worth a visit!

We have had a good experience at this pub and this time was no different..... Food very good and worth the wait (very busy) ....... Variety of meals of good quality, generous portions and excellent ales.

Traditional pub in North Curry. Reasonable priced real ale, although not a great choice. Food reasonably priced for the area. Friendly staff

We booked a table here on Saturday night, as we were staying in a holiday cottage in North Curry. We had two dogs which wasn't a problem at all as we sat in the bar area. The food was perfect - most of us had steaks which were cooked to perfection. None of us could fault anything at all The service was also top notch, really friendly and nothing was too much trouble. It's a shame we live in Hampshire, as if the pub wasn't so far away from us we'd definitely be back!

Called in for a pint and a snack.Otter beer ok at £3.30 per pint. "Snack" menu limited to choice of two baguettes. I had the steak version which was reasonably well prepared but only half size compared to those elsewhere. The small lettuce garnish was drenched in some sort of garlicky dressing ..totally ruined. Very expensive at £9.95.To add insult to injury the barmaid tried to overcharge me for the baguette by £1 - perhaps because I offered a large note in payment ? I would have been better off buying a sandwich or pie from the village shop across the road and just buying a pint to drink at the outside tables. Or going down the road to the community cafe for a very reasonably priced snack. Won't be returning to this pub.

Came here as our first choice had no chef that evening and were extremely happy things turned out that way. A warm welcome which was followed up by friendly efficient service. Although we only had a main course the choice of starters was good and I wished I had been enjoying the whitebait which I saw nearby. However the generous portion of lamb rump in a red wine sauce proved to be sufficient for my age diminished appetite. My wife's Torbay sole she said was delicious and our friends also enjoyed a crispy duck leg and pork loin. All were accompanied by ample helpings of vegetables. We all agreed it was an excellent experience in the warm convivial ambience of charming village pub.Would highly recommend.

Came for a meal with my family on a Wednesday, service was brilliant from the start! Lovely blonde waitress made it worth the visit alone! The four of us ate for £37 and all left clean plates and with full bellies. Highly recommend the beef pie with sautéed potatoes :p

Historic old pub in North Curry with pleasant staff and good food, beer and cider. Signs said that it serves the traditional roasts on Sunday afternoons but closed Sunday evening. Across the street from the general store/ post office

This is rather typical of many country pubs these days. Its a lovely place with stone floors, low beams, excellent beers and a cosy atmosphere but almost deserted mid week after about nine pm. Not enough people are using it to make it a vibrant hub and staff seemed quite keen to close up.

Went here with some friends whilst visiting area on cycling trip. Superb pub, it's a local really, friendly staff, very good beer and good menu with excellent food.Atmosphere v good, a mix of friendly local, combined with visitors to create a great mix.Highly recommended. If you could choose a great village pub, this would be it!

Oldy Woldy pub/restaurant. Lovely atmosphere. Varied menu on a big board and easy to read. Waitresses were happy. Amazing how quickly the food was received at the table.

Absoluut surprise would not have guest the little hidden gem was hiding inside. I am definitely coming back! My husband had steakpie and it was awesome I had steak baguette and equally good. Kids had home cooked ham egg And chips, hmmm

I've never really felt the need to write a review of anywhere before , (hence the title!) but having eaten at this lovely pub last evening , I do feel compelled to compliment them on a truly enjoyable evening . We were trying to think of somewhere fairly local to go , as I had a busy day , and my partner had just finished a long shift , and neither of us fancied cooking (usually my task!) . So we arrived at The Bird in Hand , wouldn't have been my pick if I'm honest , but I wasn't driving . However , what a treat we were in for . My partner had sampled the Chicken Curry before and without hesitation , plumped for it again . I had a pasta carbonara , with bacon and mushrooms and cracked black pepper . Both fairly simple dishes I would agree , but rarely cooked so exquisitely as to demand a glowing tribute . Lots of tasty bacon and mushrooms , and the creamy sauce was simply divine , just the right amount of pepper too . I have eaten at some very fine Italian restaurants around the country , and this dish was on a par with any of them , I doff my cap sir . My partners curry was equally tasty , I got to try some , as the portions were more than generous ! Well kept beer , helpful friendly staff and the owner on hand to oversee everything , but not intrude . Just the relaxation we both needed . Thank you so much again , and I'm sure North Curry will definitely be on my radar in the not too distant future .

We went here with family for Sunday lunch, it was very nice good food, good value, good service and pleasant surroundings. Would defiantly go again. Was fairly busy which means people like it.

We booked a table for 5 (3 adults 2 children) for Sunday lunch and from entering to leaving had a good experienceThe barman was helpful ( excellent pint of Doombar), waitress polite and efficient despite being busy, food tasty and enjoyed by adults and children alike Thank you

We visited here during a holiday and our first impressions were lovely loca pub with great decor in keeping with the age of the pub. The food was wonderful, very tasty with very good portions, lovely quality and the drinks were well priced. There was also a good choice of food too. The only downside was that we were short changed, It happened with the drinks but we thought it was just our error so let it go as we were ordering food but upon settling the bill we were billed too much which my husband didn't highlight until leaving the pub when we were in the carpark so it was too late to go in and rectify this and being people who don't like to complain we let it go. We kind of got the impression that the pub is frequented by the local community and as we were outsiders we were not made to feel so welcome, saying that though we cannot fault the waitresses at all who were very friendly and very efficient.

Beautifully cooked homely food. Brilliant selection of posh pub meals and is a wonderful clique of a traditional country pub. It's a little out of the way but definitely worth the trip!

The ambience of the pub is fantastic, big fire in the centre with very old pub look. Food and wine was excellent, menu is extensive and will cater for all tastes and excellent value. Definitely worth a visit.

Promised to write this review last year but did not- however, the food here is just superb - that's 2 years in a row to celebrate mothers birthday - 9 in total - wide choice of food from blackboard - chef also able to make adjustments to meals to cope with specific diet needs. - Lads behind the bar need a bit of charisma!!!

Very very slow service to get drinks and order food. Drinks order arrived incorrect.Roast is very basic pork was tasteless and chewy, vegetables too basic just boiled veg and roast potatoes. Apple sauce seemed to be in short supply in tiny glass dishes.We were still hungry after the roast but we weren't offered dessert so essentially 6 missed opportunity/ profits.Wouldn't bother to return to be honest

This is a great pub in the village of North Curry and is clearly popular with the local community. We were staying in the Village for a week and went for dinner twice and you had to book. The atmosphere is great, log fires, plenty of woodwork and seemed to be always pretty busy with the local residents. The service was friendly and quite efficient and the food was clearly freshly prepared and well cooked and presented. The menu is reasonable and the value is good. Overall pub food and atmosphere at its best.

A great atmosphere with an excellent menu and a wide range of beer, cider and wine.Always packed on a Friday and Saturday night and does a great Sunday roast.

I hadn't been to this pub for many years so it was lovely to return and find the place is in great shape.The staff are very friendly and welcoming - a reflection of the warm atmosphere in the pub itself which has everything a "local" should have, including a roaring log fire on a chilly autumn day.The food was excellent! I had the chicken breast with port and Stilton sauce & my friend the fish medley. Both were beautifully presented and freshly cooked - this is not a fast food restaurant and it's worth the wait whilst I enjoyed my pint of real ale.We shared a pudding of lemon & ginger crunch..which was perfect!All in all a fabulous place to visit if you're in the area and one which I will return to for sure.

Old country style pub lots of character, we were welcomed by the staff who found us a table even though they were fairly well booked up, the food was first class good portions and priced well. We will return when next in the area.

I was staying locally on business and this pub was recommended. The menu was really varied with something for everyone. The food was superb and the atmosphere in the pub was great. The locals were really friendly as well. So why not 5 stars?? The menu's are written on blackboards in 2 different parts of the pub. They aren't easy to read and you need to stand over peoples tables to go through them. Surely printed menu's aren't difficult!Would definitely revisit if I was in the area again!

As we are staying in the area for the weekend , thus pub was recommended . Service quick - to order and to be served. Food was very tasty. Ambience was good- can't really complain - for us everything went all well.

I'm not a particularly 'pubby' person, but as a single woman I always feel comfortable here. James, our host, is lovely, as are his staff. Have been to several funeral 'wakes' here, as well as holding small meetings in the bar. This is definitely a pub for the community, although it sees lots of passing trade as well and all are made welcome.

Decided to revisit this restaurant and had a very enjoyable meal mainly because of the good selection of food at reasonably good prices. Service was good and the wine prices are also reasonably priced for a change.We all tried different main courses and all four of us enjoyed without getting to excited but would say it is good quality food with a good selection to choose from and not expensive at all.Still looking for something more special but will come again for "let's go out for something to eat!"Only downside on this occasion was the seating is a little cramped with four around a small table and other dinners at close quarters.

Popped in twice recently for dinner as it is dog friendly. Amazingly long menu beautiful food n lovely staff all at a reasonable price. Well worth a visit , ps advise booking as it gets busy, understandably.

We have eaten here while staying nearby, several times, and never been disappointe - always lett feeling full and happy.. Nice young waiting staff, regulars (plus dogs) at the bar. Excellent menu with generous portions and fresh local produce....fire burning in the winter...and right in the heart of a beautiful village.

First time in this country pub following several recommendations. Lovely, traditional country pub with one of the nicest roast lunches I have had for some time. Lovley atmosphere and great service.Only downside is our table for 11 was seated at a table that would have been a squeeze for 10 people! Meant we ate quick, with an arm relay gong on, and moved on to dessert elsewhere, It was a hot day too so being so squished didnt help.Very popular with the locals.Will return again to try the restaurant, but in a smaller party,

Went to this pub for my husbands birthday last Sunday. We had heard good reports so thought we would give it a try. We hadn't booked but on arrival they said they could fit us in. We had to ask which table we could have and as no one came to take our order we went to the bar to order for ourselves. We waited an hour for our meal to arrive with no explanation or apologies. The young lady put our meals down and mumbled something about one more dish of veg to come, but that was the last we heard about it. The bar/waiting staff were to say the least showing no interest in the customers and we did notice one person get up and leave after waiting for someone to take his order without success. We finished our main course and after waiting a further 20 minutes for someone to take our plates away and offer us pudding we gave up and went to the bar to pay. I would like to add that it was not very busy so this was not the reason for us being ignored. Not once were we asked if we enjoyed our meal or if everything was ok. We were charged for a drink we didn't have although this was put right as soon as we mentioned it. It is a great pity as the food itself was really good but the service was so bad that it was almost non existent.

Called in today for a lazy lunch with a long time friend. Lovely welcome and good, homemade food. Fishcakes really tasty and huge amount of chicken in Caesar salad. Thank you.

No frills, just a nice country pub with good beer. Sitting outside on a warm evening is a real treat.

Went to the Bird in Hand last night for a birthday meal. We had called in a few days before for a drink and to see what the menu was like, as I am vegetarian. The young lady behind the bar could not have been more helpful. Arrived with friends and were all very pleased with the meals we received. The quality of the food was excellent and the helpings are very generous. Staff are friendly and efficient. It was a Wednesday night and the restaurant was very busy, a very good sign. We really enjoyed our first meal at the Bird in Hand and will be back again very soon.

We had just got to our cottage stay in North Curry and to start our Holiday we decided to go to our local for the week we had our dog so was not a problem sat outside for a bit and was given some water for the dog, really friendly staff and locals we decided we were going to eat there and we had pate and mushrooms as starters really filling then both had steaks cooked to our liking with sauce proper chips and salad etc could not find room for a pudding but still enough for the ample selection of beers lager and ciders ,visited many times and ate there on our last night

Not many pubs do food on a Sunday evening, tried 3-4 options nearby, found this pub and the good was excellent, Great steaks, great meal for all the family.

we were served peroni larger which smelt off, when confronted bar staff with peroni they made me feel small as they didnt understand fousty, we just left the beer on the side and left, wont be returning

A return visit as haven't returned for over a year due to very poor service and delays in getting food.This occasion service was still quite slow but better, food on the night was good as was both the selection and prices. Food and plates were hot which is important to us.But again slow delivering food and staff seemed short on the ground even for the amount of customers there.Our bill when it came for two of us said it came to £97:85 which was wrong even without adding it up and was actually £64:50 a difference of quite a substantial amount of £33:35. When questioned the response was "Oh I thought something was wrong it's the till it is always doing that !" Then a apology. It was quickly re added and paid for, but I wonder how many people are over charged without realising??? Especially if it is as they say always doing that!With that in mind and with my wife having a dodgy stomach this morning I doubt if we shall return. Shame as we did like the place until the leaving and bill.

We visited the Bird in Hand last week for a family meal. There were six of us dining and I think it's fair to say the menu caters for all tastes. The portions are on the large side so my only complaint was i didn't have room for dessert. The food is quality locally sourced produce which is well cooked and presented. I would definitely revisit if only it were nearer Kent!

If the meal is entirely swamped in a cream sauce please make this clear on the menu. I definitely would not have ordered this if i had known this was the case. Very average oil soaked potatoes, with bland basic veg. Definitely not worth £17.95 A note to staff, don't ask if everything was alright, then listen to us explain how things could have been improved and that actually no we didn't enjoy the meal, for you to reply with "ok" and then an awkward silence as you process our bill.

Really welcoming local pub with a good range of food, though a little on the pricey side, but then that reflects it's clientle

We passed this pub earlier in the day and then decided to go back and try it out.On arrival there were a number of people sitting enjoying the April sun, beer and wine.We opened the door and found a full thriving, busy, attractive country pub!The staff were courteous, attentive, there were snacks on the bar, a free house with a good selection of beers and a very good looking Sunday menu.We decided to share the roast chicken. Delicious! Great ambience! The young lady who brought out more drink inducing snacks later really got customer service!Thanks to all and we will be back!