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The Bird in Hand Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Telford with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
View from property
Memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

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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

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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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Memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Ensuite

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 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Blists Hill - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Ironbridge Museum - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • The International Centre - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Oakengates Station - 11 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 66 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

Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a playground at The Bird in Hand Inn. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Bird In Hand Inn Pub, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a bar.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Bird in Hand Inn offer comforts, such as air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Bird In Hand Inn Pub

Family friendly

  • Playground

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1774
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Bird in Hand Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Bird in Hand Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bird in Hand Inn?

Check-in start time: 5:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bird in Hand Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Bird in Hand Inn located?

Situated in Telford, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Ironbridge Gorge, Iron Bridge and Jackfield Tile Museum. Broseley Pipeworks and Museum of the Gorge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

The Bird in Hand Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walking holiday Ironbridge
Excellent food very comfortable stay for four nights. Friendly staff and superb real ale!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Otto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific stay
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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Ripon,North Yorkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good value and excellent reception from staff
Good old fashioned hospitality in olde world pub,substantial food at reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely overnight stay
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charlie, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Telford visit
Good host good food plenty of variety Will return
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

AngieB, Suffolk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly atmosphere in a nice pub
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Convivial pub, basic room.
Very welcoming host. Room was overlooking river with steep stairs access. Decor and bedding was tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, food good and accommodation comfortable, would go again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for the gorge

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot for visiting historic Ironbridge
Just what we would expect from a pub that is older than the Ironbridge itself. Full of character rather than part of a chain

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location
A lovely weekend

8/10 Good

John, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint Inn
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.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not bad for a Gooner
Looked after like Royalty. Ideal for exploring Shropshire.

6/10 Okay

Rosalind, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly pub with rooms and a super breakfast.
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.

8/10 Good

Keith, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Good comfortable Inn
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!

10/10 Excellent

Sue and John , Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in a very attractive town.
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.

8/10 Good

FCH, Berkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Historic
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.

8/10 Good

happy group

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ironbridge museums
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.

10/10 Excellent

Grant, Rutland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Location Opposite River
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.

8/10 Good

Steve, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old inn (hotel/pub) with a lot of character.
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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
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.

8/10 Good

robert, Wirral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
October sunshine
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 )

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice friendly hotel close to Ironbridge
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.

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Burntwood, Staffs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Harvey family Iron Bridge Trip
We really enjoyed our stay we was made very welcome by the owner and his son