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Bird in Hand (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Arkell's - 3B |  | 1 |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | | 1 |
| Rebellion - IPA (was 3.7%) | | 2 |
| Hook Norton - Hooky Dark |  | 1 |
| West Berkshire - Good Old (or Ordinary) Boy | | 1 |
| Hook Norton - Hooky Mild |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood then at Banks's) - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Loddon - Hoppit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale - VPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Chiltern - Copper Beech | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood then at Banks's) - Gravity (was Bitter) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
15 Feb 2025 (Magnus Greel)
Busy for mid afternoon Saturday with most folk glued to a football match playing on the TV at the end of the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebellion - IPA (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | | Toasty hoppy flavours with a hint of malt and spice. |
| Arkell's - 3B | 4.00 | | Beautifully balanced malt and hop with lingering dry finish and hint of nut. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Chiltern - Copper Beech | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood then at Banks's) - Gravity (was Bitter) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
25 May 2021 (Magnus Greel)
Half hour before 14.00 closing. Friendly welcome we chatted with the licensees and enjoyed the pleasant and relaxed atmosphere in this proper pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebellion - IPA (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | | Fruity flavoursome ale in faultless condition and temperature. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood then at Banks's) - Bitter | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Loddon - Hoppit | 3.50 | Not Tried |
26 Apr 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Friday evening group attendee. Place was packed with what the guvnor called the lads from Checkendon plus darts enthusiasts.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | 4.20 | | Best of the evening |
| West Berkshire - Good Old (or Ordinary) Boy | 4.00 | | |
| Hook Norton - Hooky Mild | 2.80 | | OK but just for one |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood then at Banks's) - Bitter | 3.40 | Not Tried | Won't touch this on principle after the Henley Brewery was closed |
| Loddon - Hoppit | 3.50 | Not Tried | Ran out |
21 Apr 2013 (Stephen Harris)
I caught the end of the Liverpool v Chelsea game on the TV here – quite a few in to watch it.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton - Hooky Dark | 3.20 | | Dark, rich, caramel. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood then at Banks's) - Bitter | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Loddon - Hoppit | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Vale - VPA | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About the Bird in Hand
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 4 |
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The pub is found in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1SB.
A small, mid-terrace pub in Greys Road, established by the 1860s and located off the town centre in a residential area – the Henley pub most tourists don’t find, but a serial CAMRA award winner. A cosy front bar, with a family room behind and a nice garden at the rear. Local CAMRA South Oxfordshire Branch Pub of the Year for 2006, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2016 and 2020.
We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 13 different beers and tried 6 of them.
Postcode: RG9 1SB