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…

 

Charcuterie filled wicker hampers
A selection of cured meats, meats & patè;
Parma ham, chorizo, salami, home cooked roasted ham
 
Selection of cheeses;
Brie, cheddar, stilton, garlic & herb roulade
 
Chutneys, mixed olives with feta, ricotta filled cherry peppers, cornichons, rocket & parmesan with balsamic 
 
Selection of dips;
Hummus, garlic & chive sour cream, olive oil & balsamic
 
Baskets of Breads & crackers

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