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The Bird In Hand

4.0 star property
Inn in Reading with a restaurant and a bar

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Located in the town center, The Bird In Hand welcomes guests with genuine hospitality. The property features a cozy bar and restaurant offering breakfast through dinner. Travelers appreciate the in-room WiFi and extended parking options that make longer stays convenient.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (No Children)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bath Road, Knowl Hill, Twyford, Reading, England, RG10 9UP

What's nearby

  • Thames River - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Stanlake Park Wine Estate - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Thames Path - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • All Saints' Church - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Bisham Abbey - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Wargrave Station - 5 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The St. George & Dragon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Cross - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dew Drop Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shire Horse - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Bird In Hand

Upscale inn
A terrace, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Bird In Hand. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), extended parking, and smoke-free premises
  • 3 meeting rooms and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Grab bars near toilets, raised toilet seats, and bathroom emergency pull cords
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, desks, and desk chairs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Country Pub

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1400
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 15.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Bird In Hand Country Inn
The Bird In Hand Country Inn
Bird Hand Inn Reading
Bird Hand Reading
The Bird In Hand Inn
The Bird In Hand Reading
The Bird In Hand Inn Reading

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bird In Hand pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bird In Hand?

As of Dec 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bird In Hand on Jan 4, 2026 start from $84.29, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Bird In Hand?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bird In Hand located?

Situated in Reading, this inn is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Stanlake Park Wine Estate and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bisham Abbey and Thames Path. Mill at Sonning and Thames River are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Bird In Hand Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 349 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Nice rooms, great food,really friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, food, room, staff all great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Celeste

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely lovely, but the photos didn’t ring true to actuality. The carpet was riddled with stains, the room smelled musty, the bathroom toilet lid had permanent scratches that made it feel dirty, the walls were marked with stains and scratches, the ceiling was damaged, and there were termites or flying ants inside near windows. Again, staff was so kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Great Hotel

Great hotel, traditonally decorated room but comfortable and spacious. Great food in the pub downstairs and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great place to stay

This is a great place to stay, very comfortable rooms and the food is excellent. Great value for money as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very nice stuff nothing was too much trouble. Made the stay a good one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was very nice clean rooms breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendly staff and the delicious restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful, great food, super clean....would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, amazing (5 star) food, friendly staff, highly recommend to anyone looking to stay 🙌
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

A very good b&b pub. Good facilities, clean and good bathroom. Cost of evening meal a little high for the quality.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, service and food. Staff was courteous and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A great stay at the bird in the hand.

What a good find, beautiful decor, friendly efficient and attentive staff. The food was first class.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay. The food and drink was excellent. Just a little more expensive than some of the other nicer places we stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were visiting Stanlake Vineyard and wanted somewhere to stay nearby. This was perfect, lovely friendly staff and great food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

A great place to stay.

Accommodation was excellent. Beautifully decorated room and well equipped with tea and coffee, fresh milk, water and lovely toiletries. Could not fault room. Very good choice for breakfast which we enjoyed. Dinner was not so enjoyable and we didn’t feel it was value for money. Staff all very polite and friendly. This is a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Lovely stay

Great stay lovely room and very attentive staff warm and friendly. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Our go-to hotel when flying from Heathrow

Our go-to hotel if we need somewhere to stay before a Heathrow flight. The staff are all very friendly, food is excellent (both dinner and breakfast), plentiful parking. We stayed in an executive room this time - we liked the extra space and would book this again. Last time we were there we were helping some friends who had suffered a tragedy that day, and I managed to knock over a large G&T. Even without knowing what we were dealing with, the lady behind the bar calmly cleared up the mess and sorted a fresh one - no charge and no judgement. We really appreciated her kindness.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Over priced mediocre hotel and food

I am not sure how a hotel can justify a double room at £123 without breakfast and then charge £5 for a small bottle of water in the room. Staff were friendly and room was large and clean but whole place needs an update. Evening meal was overpriced mediocre pub food. Would I book again, doubt it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good as usual, lovely food and drink, well done all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

Definitely worth a visit.

Excellent service from check in to check out. The room was spotlessly clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Phil

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

Perfect overnight stop

Nice size and well laid out room. Plenty of space. Comfortable AND v good welcome drinks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Clean, calm and cosy

This was the loveliest little night away with my daughter. Drinking tea and listening to Classic FM in a big, comfy bed was the literal dream. My only observation was that the towel rail was hotter than the 9th circle and I stupidly burnt my arm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really nice pub, good food and drink. Nice rooms, well maintained. The only negatives were that the matress on my bed was really uncomfortable, past its best by a long way. Also, the price of the food was too high for what it was, very nice but a checken burger is not worth £18.95....
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pub / hotel, full of charm and character. The meals are good, but tend to be over fussy and elaborated, but don't add to the quality of the meal. Breakfast was actually nicer than the dinner! Ideal for a one night stay and only 25 minutes to Heathrow.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023