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    The Bird In Hand

    4.2 (50 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Italian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Kimberlee C.

    Of course, we found this location on Yelp, so it was a must since it was w/in walking distance. Is it terrible to say that I want to marry the cook of these delightful little dishes? At first, I was quite skeptical because the ingredients for each dish aren't something we are accustom to, however, we gave it a shot. We tried 3 different dishes and ordered a pizza to-go. Each arrived within minutes of each other and overall, were all out within 5mins of ordering. *Fast Service* The roasted beef exceeded any expectations we had. It was like sitting down at the dinner table to have one serving at your Grandmas. The flavor was intense, the meat was juicy, and the carrot/mashed side was perfectly portioned. I wish I could eat this over and over. The 2nd was Mac and Cheese croquettes with some sort of spicy orange sauce. I didn't want to share this. Two little balls weren't enough. It had such a calm yet spicy bite to it. The third little dish was the Hummus. We love hummus and was pleasantly surprised, because if you're a Hummus lover than you know that restaurant hummus can be hit or miss. This was a huge HIT. It appeared very plain with some large chickpeas, but it was spot on. Lastly, the atmosphere...ahhh...sooo charming. I love the great outdoors and all you see is WOOD. Its rustic, and has a bistro feel with the small tables and chairs, paired up against an extremely LONG couch. Other areas have bench/pillow seated tables. So there are different styles for groups of friends to share their tiny meals. Overall, I wish this place was EVERYWHERE I end up living. Hats off to the owner. Its unique, the food is excellent, and I will return again.

    Three amazing pizzas!
    Chantee F.

    I got takeaway pizza as they sadly do not deliver, however my attempts at being my own Deliveroo cyclist failed. Pizza box went sideways then upside down before I opened it at home. Not the prettiest sight to behold, but the quality still came through! I got the Salsiccia pizza which comes with truffle paste, tuscan sausage, porcini mushrooms, parsley and truffle oil. My was it good!! Amazing flavour combination and I nearly ate the whole thing! The only complaint is that the crust is rather thin. You cannot hold it up to eat but have to use a fork and knife unless you do the New York style roll. I would like it slightly thicker, however it was cooked perfectly. I will be back to eat in next time so I can get it fresh and presentable. Mama mia!!

    Sean G.

    An extremely busy local spot that is also dog friendly. The food is tapas style so order 3 dishes per person. The pizza looked very good but we went for about 11 different dishes from tuna, ox tongue, stuffed courgette, sea trout, humus and a few others. Everything we had was very well presented, very well cooked and really enjoyable, I left with my appetite sated but not overly full. Good wine but limited beet selection. This was one of the better meals I have had. Service charge was included on the final bill.

    Bavette with grilled asparagus and bone marrow butter
    Tammy T.

    The Bird in Hand is a cute gastropub tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. We came here on a Saturday evening, and it was more crowded than we expected with eople had spilling onto the streets outside. We didn't make reservations but luckily there was a free table when we got there. It might be useful to make reservations if you plan to come here with a group. We ordered the chicken liver parfait, stuffed courgette flower, bavette with asparagus, ham croquettes and baby back ribs. Everything was outstanding, but the courgette flower and baby back ribs were probably my favorite dishes. We didn't try the pizza, which seemed to be what most patrons were eating, but there's always next time. A little pricey for a 'neighborhood pub,' but in reality it's a very nice gastropub that just happens to be in a neighborhood!

    Smoked haddock croquettes
    Sarah S.

    Came here for dinner on a Friday evening. Really lucky to get a table as it got crowded a short time later. I had wine rather than beer and went for Picpoul de Pinet which was v good, Plenty of options on this menu for small plates. They bring them out whenever they're ready and encourage sharing. Got to try lots of different plates and each one was delicious. We tried the smoked haddock croquettes, the flatbread with hummus, courgette flower stuffed with goats curd and honey, trout with chorizo and tuna carpaccio on charcoal toast. My top three were the tuna carpaccio, the flatbread and the stuffed courgette flower. The staff are really nice. Its a dog friendly place so it was really nice to see dogs popping in and out. What a really great gastropub should be!!

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    Great atmosphere and service. I thoroughly enjoyed the prosciutto pizza. All recently priced.

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    Food was great, but dogs sitting on the seats. I would return but that is not a healthy practice in a restaurant I want to eat at.

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    Great local restaurant and pub. Food was excellent and nice to be away from the craziness of central London

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    Amazingly delicious food that is served with a smile. Awesome employees and customer service.

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    Really disappointed. Saw the great reviews but the service was poor and the food gave us all indigestion.

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    The pizza here is otherworldly, the service was pleasant and the atmosphere is low-lit and cozy.

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