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The Bird in Hand Inn

Property class: 3
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Telford inn

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
BBQ/picnic area
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Exterior
Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Waterloo Street, Ironbridge, Telford, England, TF8 7HG
  • Place, Ironbridge Gorge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Iron Bridge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Jackfield Tile Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Telford

In Telford .Within a 10-minute walk of the inn, you'll find Ironbridge Gorge and Iron Bridge. Also, Jackfield Tile Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Abraham Darby Leisure Centre is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ironbridge Gorge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Iron Bridge - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Jackfield Tile Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Blists Hill - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Shifnal Station - 11 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coracle Micropub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC Telford - Madeley Court Way - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn Public House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Swan Taphouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Darby's 1779 - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Bird in Hand Inn

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Telford inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Bird in Hand Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Telford inn is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1774
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bird in Hand Inn offers 3 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

Special check-in instructions

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Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bird in Hand Inn to the airport?

The Bird in Hand Inn is 48.1 mi (63-min drive) away from the Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Bird in Hand Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bird in Hand Inn.

Does The Bird in Hand Inn offer free breakfast?

The Bird in Hand Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bird in Hand Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

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

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

Is there free parking at The Bird in Hand Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Bird in Hand Inn have a pool?

The Bird in Hand Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Bird in Hand Inn have a restaurant?

The Bird in Hand Inn is home to The Bird In Hand Inn Pub, which features British cuisine.

Does The Bird in Hand Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Bird in Hand Inn to downtown Telford?

The Bird in Hand Inn is 0.3 mi away from Ironbridge.

The Bird in Hand Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

AngieB

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

Lovely location

A lovely weekend
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

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.
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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.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rosalind

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keith

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue and John

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

FCH

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.
Verified review

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 review

8/10 Good

robert

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 )
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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