Title: The Bird in Hand Inn - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Bird in Hand Inn Inn in Telford with a restaurant and a bar ![Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4640000/4633300/4633245/c8fd6aae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4640000/4633300/4633245/dcf73685.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4640000/4633300/4633245/488829c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4640000/4633300/4633245/da937ea4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![BBQ/picnic area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4640000/4633300/4633245/0f40229c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in the village center, The Bird in Hand Inn offers authentic British cuisine and free WiFi. Relax by the cozy fireplace or let kids enjoy the garden playground with special meals. 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[Visit our Telford travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Telford.dx4989) [View more Inns in Telford](https://www.expedia.ca/Telford-Inns.d4989-aaInns.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.62705%2C-2.47434&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6VXsvN_wXy5TPQZJidVZFYe7vAI=) 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 - Oakengates Station - 11 min drive - Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 66 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪KFC Telford - Madeley Court Way - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Half Moon Inn - ‬16 min walk - ‪Forest Glen Refreshment Pavilion - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Coracle Micropub - ‬9 min walk - ‪Theonardo Di Catprio Bar & Grill - ‬3 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 kids' meals. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar. Other perks at this inn include: - Free self parking - Tour/ticket assistance and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at The Bird in Hand Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning. 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Broseley Pipeworks and Museum of the Gorge are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Bird in Hand Inn Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 16 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 9.4/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Amenities ### 7.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 11, 2019 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip May 18, 2018 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! ##### Philip Stayed 4 nights in May 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Feb 19, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Otto Feb 10, 2018 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! ##### Otto Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave, Ripon,North Yorkshire Feb 1, 2018 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 ##### Dave Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve, Oxford Jan 21, 2018 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! ##### Steve Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlie, London Oct 9, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Telford visit Good host good food plenty of variety Will return ##### Charlie Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### AngieB, Suffolk Aug 31, 2017 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. ##### AngieB Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### Robert Aug 29, 2017 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. ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 7, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Friendly staff, food good and accommodation comfortable, would go again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 18, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great location for the gorge ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 3, 2017 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 ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gillian Feb 27, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely location A lovely weekend ##### Gillian ### 8/10 Good #### John, London Oct 14, 2016 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. ##### John ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Sep 25, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Not bad for a Gooner Looked after like Royalty. Ideal for exploring Shropshire. ##### John ### 6/10 Okay #### Rosalind, Manchester Aug 29, 2016 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. ##### Rosalind ### 8/10 Good #### Keith, Basingstoke, Hampshire Jul 10, 2016 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! ##### Keith ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue and John , Melbourne, Australia Jun 22, 2016 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. ##### Sue and John ### 8/10 Good #### FCH, Berkshire May 28, 2016 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. ##### FCH ### 8/10 Good #### happy group Apr 6, 2016 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. ##### happy group ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grant, Rutland Feb 16, 2016 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. ##### Grant ### 8/10 Good #### Steve, Seattle Jan 22, 2016 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. ##### Steve ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Nov 3, 2015 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. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### robert, Wirral Oct 15, 2015 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 ) ##### robert ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 14, 2015 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. ##### Verified traveller