The Bird In Hand, Austrey
Winner of –
NORTH WARWICKSHIRE PUB OF THE YEAR, 2023
Second in the entire county of Warwickshire as judged by CAMRA, for 2023
We have also been selected for the GOOD BEER GUIDE 2024 AND 2025!!
The Bird in Hand is a 15th century, Grade II thatched pub with original features and gas fires in the bar and lounge. We are a friendly, family-run pub in Austrey, Warwickshire. We operate in a small rural village, posted next to a picturesque 14th century church which can be viewed from the pub and garden. Gareth is the landlord and he has been operating here since 2009. He has a fantastic support team of Samuel, the Bar Manager, a 46 year old village native and part of the team since 2010. Paul, our kitchen manager has also been with us since 2010. Our friendly pub dog Ralph is an ever present and will make everyone welcome
Inside the Bird we have our main bar, a large lounge and a snug which is a semi-private room (with views out over the sun terrace and beer garden), two alcoves and a restaurant looking out to the church. It is a lovely place to come for a relaxing drink, a meal in our restaurant or a special event which we can arrange for you. More information on this is detailed on our events page
We also have a 135 square foot marquee in which we hold all sorts of events. Check out the marquee details here www.birdinhandaustrey.co.uk/marquee-private-hire/
In the area surrounding the Bird in Hand are many attractions including Drayton Manor Park in Tamworth, Twycross Zoo and the National Forest are only two miles away
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Our resident pooch, Ralph
Large marquee for hire
WE’RE IN THE GOOD BEER GUIDE 2025!!
Marquee Hire & Private Hire
We host wedding parties, birthdays, funeral wakes, anniversaries, any other sort of celebrations at the Bird in Hand pub. We offer private hire of our magnificent marquee. Please get in touch for prices and further details at [email protected]
For weddings we offer many food options including our wonderful natural wicker hampers filled with the following…
We are absolutely delighted to be named Warwickshire Pub of the Year 2023 for the Lichfield, Tamworth and Sutton branches
It is something we have been aiming for since we went Free of Tie in July 2021 and we are all absolutely chuffed!!
Weekly Guest Ales On Tap
We have Marstons Pedigree on at all times as well as our on locally brewed “Down the Thatch”. We also have FOUR other ales on continuously, from all around the country.
Come on down to our award wining pub and try some of our awesome, ever-changing ales