The Bird in Hand

Roosting in the quiet residential roads between Olympia & Brook Green, the Bird in Hand offers everything you could ask of a local. The scrubbed-up Victorian interior floods with light from the large windows, & friendly bar staff dispense well-kept ales. The food might play second fiddle to the atmosphere, but comes devoid of unnecessary frills. A typical meal of gastropub classics could see deep-fried whitebait followed by sausage & mash or pork belly with roast potatoes, with a chocolate brownie & ice cream for afters. A well-heeled mix of Brook Green residents come out for an evening here, either keeping an eye on the football or participating in a fiercely contested game of Monopoly. The airy premises, unassuming demeanour & quiet location make the pub ideal for weekend brunch.