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The Bird in Hand Inn

3.0 star property
Telford inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board
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BBQ/picnic Area
Nestled in the heart of this charming village, The Bird in Hand Inn offers a warm welcome with British cuisine at The Bird In Hand Inn Pub and free WiFi to stay connected. Unwind by the fireplace or enjoy kids' meals on the garden playground. Previous guests have loved their experience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (6)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board

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Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Waterloo Street, Ironbridge, Telford, England, TF8 7HG

What's nearby

  • Ironbridge Gorge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Iron Bridge - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Blists Hill - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ironbridge Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The International Centre - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 66 min drive
  • Oakengates Station - 11 min drive
  • Shifnal Station - 14 min drive
  • Telford Central Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coracle Micropub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Fish Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn Public House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Bird in Hand Inn

Enjoy your visit to Telford with a stay at The Bird in Hand Inn. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 3 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Children's menu

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Built in 1774
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Memory-foam mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Special features

Dining

The Bird In Hand Inn Pub – This pub specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Bird Hand Inn Telford
Bird Hand Telford
The Bird in Hand Inn Inn
The Bird in Hand Inn Telford
The Bird in Hand Inn Inn Telford

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bird in Hand Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Bird in Hand Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Bird in Hand Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Bird in Hand Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bird in Hand Inn?

Check-in start time: 5:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at The Bird in Hand Inn and nearby?

The Bird in Hand Inn has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Bird in Hand Inn?

Yes, The Bird In Hand Inn Pub offers British cuisine.

What's the area around The Bird in Hand Inn like?

The Bird in Hand Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Ironbridge Gorge and 10 minutes' walk from Iron Bridge.

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The Bird in Hand Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

War ein sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt. Das Zimmer geräumig, ein nettes Zimmer typisch für eine Pension, deutlich mehr Charme als ein Hotelzimmer. Nicht ganz so toll der Teppich in Bad /WC, dafür aber der Besitzer super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Umgebung ist auch interessant, einige Museen und schöne Gegend, wenn man nur richtigen Jahreszeit dort ist und Zeit hat.
2-night trip

10/10

Excellent food very comfortable stay for four nights. Friendly staff and superb real ale!
4-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

10/10

This was the ideal traditional place to stay. Very welcoming, comfortable and with delicious food. I would have liked to have stayed longer and will definitely come again. Thank you!
1-night trip

10/10

Good old fashioned hospitality in olde world pub,substantial food at reasonable prices
1-night trip

10/10

We were looking for somewhere to stay overnight to break up our journey, and decided to give the Bird In Hand a go. We were welcomed and looked after very well, and instantly felt comfortable. The dinner in the evening was great. They make no bones about it being anything other than pub food, but that means they do it very well. The steak was outstanding. January isn't the best time to visit the gorge, but we'll almost certainly be back in better weather!
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Good host good food plenty of variety Will return
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Friendly landlord and owner accommodation was good. The room was clean and the shower was excellent. The decor not to my taste, a bit dark, but everything was clean and very well set out. The deal we had was for half board and breakfast so we got a really good deal and the food was excellent. We would definitely stay there again, the room we had gave us a lovely view over the River Severn.
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

Very welcoming host. Room was overlooking river with steep stairs access. Decor and bedding was tired.
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Friendly staff, food good and accommodation comfortable, would go again.
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Great location for the gorge
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Just what we would expect from a pub that is older than the Ironbridge itself. Full of character rather than part of a chain
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

A lovely weekend
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Quaint is one way of describing the Bird in Hand. The decor of the room and the bar and restaurant area were slightly dated with lots of knick knacks etc. but both were comfortable and made for relaxing evenings. There was no reception area as such and I had to ring the door bell of the pub to gain the attention of a member of staff. Access to the bedrooms is at the rear of the premises and I was provided with a key to the back door as well as to the room. This suited me as I like to get out early to take photographs. The stairs are very steep and would not suit someone with mobility problems. This also applies to the steps from the car park to the pub. My room (4) was quite small but adequate for a short stay. The bar and restaurant were also quite small but this gave a pleasant intimate feel. The menu was quite extensive but not very adventurous. Good solid pub grub. One night I had local Shropshire pork chops which were delicious and on the second night I had one of the best steaks I have ever had.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Looked after like Royalty. Ideal for exploring Shropshire.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

I booked a family room for 2 teenagers and me in this delightful, quirky pub with rooms. We were visiting the area for V festival and the hotel is conveniently located for the festival buses from Telford. The welcome and friendly service were much appreciated. The breakfasts were delicious: tea/coffee, juices, cereals, 'English' breakfast cooked to order, followed by toast. We didn't have other meals there, nor did we sample the beers, as the festival days finished late. I would definitely stay again, preferably to explore the locality.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Our room was very nice, comfortable and spotlessly clean. There were Tea and Coffee making facilities, a flat screen TV, hairdryer and sufficient storage for a couple. Bed was very comfortable and we had good nights sleep. The Bar/Lounge was traditional and where we had our Breakfast and Dinner. Both meals were satisfactory. Staff very welcoming and friendly as were the casual diners/drinkers who came in whilst we were there. This was nice as sometimes when staying at an Inn, the Locals treat you with coolness. Overall a great stay. Thanks guys!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We arrived late in the evening,later than expected, and the landlord had contacted us to let us know when the meals were finishing that evening which was very thoughtful and very useful. The hotel is in a great location. The room was clean, and comfortable with a view over the river. The meals are home cooked, generous in proportions and there is an extensive menu.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

An interesting place to stay and the owner was a particularly nice man. However, as my wife and I are both 90 years old, it would have been helpful if we could have been warned about all the steps to be climbed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Very good cosy but dated room. Good shower and staff friendly and helpful. Nice evening meals.Steep steps to pub but staff willing to carry bags. Will be back soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This is a very nice and friendly, family run hotel. The room I had was very comfortable, but the highlight for me was the food, which was both excellent in quality and value. I will definitely stay again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

We arrived just before check-in time (5:30 pm) on a freezing Monday in January and the place was deserted. But just as we were wondering what to do a car pulled up and the owner appeared. He was very friendly and helpful and directed us to our room which is accessed through the back. Narrow steep stairs took us up to our room which was not huge but quite cozy, and he had just had all the carpets replaced. It's an old room but had all the things you expect, TV, good sized bathroom, modern working shower. Beds were comfy enough. We then went downstairs for dinner in the pub which the owner/landlord had opened up especially for us, we were the only ones there apart from staff. So we got personal treatment! Their food selection is a better than most pubs and it was pretty good, especially the traditional English sponge pudding. We wished we had spent the previous night there.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

The beds were too small for comfort. The Inn was closed during the day and as we arrived an hour earlier than expected we were locked out. To gain access to the rooms you have to go outside and around the back of the building.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

we booked the bird in hand as it was central to all the museums. the Bird in Hand is one of the oldest buildings in the world heratige site of the Ironbridge. It is in a raised position over looking the river severn with seating outside and a childrens playground at the rear. it has a large car park to the front and the entrance is reached up a flight of steps. Once inside you are greated by the very friendly owner whos family have owned the Inn for generations. Service from the staff was excellent. The decor is of an old worldy Inn and very clean and cosy. We dined quite a few times here and found the food generous in portions and top quality,even if the choice of fayre was a bit dated. The rooms are at the back of the Inn and are reached by some more stairs ( a bit tricky if your not very good on your pins) The rooms are very clean and tidy and decor is in keeping with the Inn. You can hear the odd car go past in the morning but its not too much of a problem. Everything Ironbridge has to offer, nice Resteraunts good Pubs,Museums and beautiful scenery is within walking distance or a short drive away from the Bird in Hand. I recommend that you stay here, as we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are planning to return soon. ( ps there is an ATM at the CO-OP and the Post Office in Ironbridge if you need cash )
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This hotel is a really nice hotel run by a lovely couple. The food was fantastic and very reasonable. 5 minute walk from the centre of Ironbridge and views across the river.