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Bird in Hand, Henley-on-Thames

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Operator: Bird in Hand Limited
61 Greys Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1SB (View on Google Map)
(01491) 575775
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This family-run freehouse is a traditional, welcoming one bar local. It dates from the 1860s and is located in a terrace-housed street about five minutes walk from the centre of town. It is very popular with regulars and visitors alike. The large, secure garden, very popular with families in the summer, has an aviary and a pond.

The three guest beers often come from local microbreweries, but may be sourced from anywhere.

TVs show sporting events and the pub is home to darts and cribbage teams and hosts regular quiz nights biweekly and live music events three or four times a year - check their Facebook page for details.

No real fire but has a fake wood-burner that looks realistic.

Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2008, 2010, 2014, 2016 and 2020.

Historic Interest

Built as a pub in 1861

Information for this venue is provided by the South Oxfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire District
Last updated
Last surveyed
03/03/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SOX/0130
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted 3 times
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Bird in Hand, Henley-on-Thames.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Rebellion - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Rebellion - IPA
Rebellion - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 4 times
Rebellion - IPA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Rebellion - IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Bird in Hand, Henley-on-Thames.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 3 times
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Bird in Hand, Henley-on-Thames.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 3 times
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Bird in Hand, Henley-on-Thames.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Tring - Ridgeway TasteMatch Prediction

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Tring - Ridgeway
Tring - Ridgeway Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice
Tring - Ridgeway
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Tring - Ridgeway

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Bird in Hand, Henley-on-Thames.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Chiltern - Beechwood Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Chiltern - Beechwood Bitter
Chiltern - Beechwood Bitter Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted once
Chiltern - Beechwood Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Chiltern - Beechwood Bitter

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Bird in Hand, Henley-on-Thames.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Butcombe , Otter , Timothy Taylor

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Freeview, Premier Sports, Sky Sports & TNT Sports - usually football and Rugby Union
Live Music Live Music
Three or four times a year
Garden Garden
Rear garden contains a secure pond, an aviary and a dovecote
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Two steps for access with a grab rail either side of the outside door, but a ramp can be deployed on request. Access to the function room, garden and toilets have additional steps. There is no accessible nor ambulatory toilet.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dogs on leads welcome
Camping Camping
North towards Marlow: Henley Four Oaks Caravan & Motorhome Club Site or Swiss Farm Touring & Camping, both west off Marlow Road (A4155) (1300m)
Events Events
General knowledge quizzes every other Thursday, plus occasionally a music quiz between the general knowledge quizzes
Function Room Function Room
Meeting room for up to 16, can be booked, free of charge. Used by several local clubs.
Games Games
Darts, cribbage and other board games
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
For most half pints only
Smoking Smoking
Covered at the rear of the pub
Wi Fi Wi Fi
SKYPH95J, ask for the password
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Kicking Goat Cider (keg)
LocAle LocAle
Regular beer from Rebellion
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Reading Buses: 28 (450 m in Bell Street or Hart Street), 28a (450 m in Bell Street or Hart Street; not Sun nor public holidays); Thames Travel: 33 (450 m in Bell Street or Hart Street); TK Travel: 151 (not Sat, Sun nor public holidays), 152 (not Sat, Sun nor public holidays), 153 (400 m in Market Place; not Sat, Sun nor public holidays); Thames Valley Buses: 228 (450 m in Hart Street; not Sun nor public holidays); Carousel Buses: 850 (450 m in Bell Street or Hart Street); Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services): H1 (400 m in Market Place; Thu only; one return journey only; the Henley-on-Thames bound service arrives before 11:00am)
school services only are not listed
Nearby Station (600m)
Henley-on-Thames
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU759825

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