What are the opening hours?

Monday 11am - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 11pm Tuesday 11am - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 11pm Wednesday 11am - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 11pm Thursday 11am - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 11pm Friday 11am - 2:30pm 5pm - 11:30pm Saturday 11am - 11:30pm Sunday 12pm - 10:30pm

The Bird In Hand

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Community run, traditional pub, real ales and traditional ciders. Home cooked pub food Mon-Sat lunch.

04/11/2026

🎸 LIVE MUSIC THIS FRIDAY! 🎸
Making plans for Friday night? We’ve got you covered!

Buzz are back with a bang 💥 at The Bird! 🎶

Expect great tunes, awesome vibes, and great drinks flowing all night.

🗓️ Friday, 6th Nov
⏰ 8:30 PM until late

Bring your friends, enjoy some great drinks, and let’s kick-off the weekend the right way. See you at the bar! 🍻🎶

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween 🎃 Don't forget we will be the Bat in Hand for one night only! Trick or Treaters welcome... If they dare.... Fancy dress from all ages is actively encouraged 🧹 💀 ☠️🧟🧌

27/10/2026

🐟🍟 FISH & CHIPS FRIDAY IS BACK! 🍟🐟
Can you think of a better way to kick off the weekend? We certainly can't! Join us at The Bird this Friday, October 30th, for the ultimate British classic.

We’re serving up crispy, golden, b**r-battered fish, perfectly cooked chunky chips, and all your favourite sides (yes, there will be plenty of peas, curry sauce and gravy!).

Vegetarian options and kids menu available.

📅 The Details:
• When: Friday, October 30th
• Time: Serving from 5:30 PM until we run out!
• Where: Right here at The Bird 🦅

Pair your plate with a cold pint, a crisp glass of white w**e, or a refreshing soft drink. Plenty of seating available inside but get here early - tables fill up fast on a Friday!

27/10/2026

TAKE 2...🎬 Few CHANGES and additions!!!

📢 Lots of exciting events this WEEK in Henstridge!

THU 29 OCT: Monthly Pub Quiz at The Bird In Hand, all proceeds go to charity. max 4 per team, £2 per person.

FRI 30 OCT: Fish and Chips being served by The Big Chipper from 5:30pm. 🐟 🍟 🇬🇧

SAT 31 OCT: "The Bat in Hand" 🦇 for all the trick or treaters, please pop in with your little witches/monsters/zombies after you have been spooked at Willow Cottage Garden on Brook Lane who are raising money for a very important local cause. Hot chocolate and apple bobbing await for small people, (parents can enjoy a pint or 2 to numb the pain 😂), plus kids hot dogs for £2 to keep them from getting hangry!!

SAT 31 OCT: For those not walking around with little people high on sugar, our friends Henstridge Village Hall are hosting a race night at 7:30pm, £15 including dinner, tickets are available from the village shop.

SUN 1 NOV: To round the weekend off we have our monthly "Bingo@ The Bird" on Sunday night, eyes down at 7pm!! Get in early to secure your seat!

And

23/10/2026

Blooming horrible out there... Come eat pizza from The Fiery Fox with us tonight!! Being served from 5pm, you can wait inside while it's cooking and have a drink or two to warm your cockles! Welcome to stay and eat it, no cooking, no washing up, no mess, best kinda Friday!

17/10/2026

Backmarker now pouring as our guest b**r from our friends at Apex Brewing Co. | Proper Hazy Dorset B**r 🍻 Made only 8.5 miles from the pub! We love to support other local businesses!

Be quick if you want a pint, as it's going down well!! 😋

16/10/2026

Thinking about what to do this weekend.. pop in for lunch... Delicious home cooked food served Mon-Sat lunchtime 12-1:45pm. Great food, well priced and always a decent pint The Bird In Hand 👌

08/10/2026

Making weekend plans... How about Tom Toomey band on Friday night? Cash bar, incredible live music in the beautiful St Nicholas Church, great way to kick off the weekend.

Tickets available online or on the door.

06/10/2026

🎸 LIVE MUSIC THIS FRIDAY NIGHT! 🎷

Join us for a brilliant evening of live music with the Tom Toomey Band at St Nicholas Church!
📅 Date: Friday, 9th October 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM (Doors open & cash bar available from 6:45 PM)
📍 Location: St Nicholas Church, Henstridge Somerset

🎟️ Tickets only £15, available online here: https://www.ticketsource.com/bird-in-hand-society-ltd/tom-toomey-band/e-olbkeo
📞 Book by phone: 07860 645073
💵 Cash on the door is also available!

Gather your friends for an unforgettable night and grab your tickets before they're gone!

04/10/2026

Thanks again to all those who came to the w**e tasting last night. Think we can all agree that the incredible cheese from our friends Feltham's Farm was the stand out winner!! 🍷🧀
All the cheeses are available to purchase online.
https://felthamsfarm.com/collections/buy-cheese
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Address

2 Ash Walk
Henstridge
BA80QD

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 11pm
Tuesday	11am - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 11pm
Wednesday	11am - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 11pm
Thursday	11am - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 11pm
Friday	11am - 2:30pm
	5pm - 11:30pm
Saturday	11am - 11:30pm
Sunday	12pm - 10:30pm

Telephone

+441963362255

Website

https://www.facebook.com/The-Bird-In-Hand-1516981075241796/

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