From the team behind The Holland in Kensington comes The Bird in Hand, a warm, inviting pub situated in Shepherd’s Bush. With Mediterranean sharing plates, Roman-style pizzas and expertly crafted cocktails, the pub offers a modern gastropub experience that’s just as well suited to a delicious midweek meal as it is a special occasion.
Perched on the corner of Brook Green, The Bird in Hand boasts a classic pub exterior, with green vines that sprawl up the walls and wooden benches for al fresco drinks in the sun. Inside, the pub is tastefully designed with exposed brick walls and ambient lighting, while the main dining area centres around a curved bar, complete with shelves lined with wine bottles and a chalk board scrawled with specials.
Specialising in seasonal Mediterranean sharing plates, the a la carte menu kicks off with light bites such as housemade focaccia, padron peppers and sauteed chorizo - perfect for grazing with a summery aperitivo. You can also choose from an array of small plates, including grilled nectarine with stracciatella and crispy squid with apricot harissa. Meat-lovers can opt for a pork chop or prime rib to share, paired with sides like Caesar salad and hispi cabbage. Want to keep things simple? Go for a few pizzas to share - flavours span smoked lamb belly, bacon with chilli peanut crisp and truffle with Tuscan sausage and porcini. On Sundays, The Bird in Hand swaps grilled meats for Sunday roasts, including roast porchetta, roast ½ chicken, and beef rib, all served with trimmings like roast potatoes, gravy, yorkies and greens.
Whether you’re planning a sharing-style feast to celebrate something special, or simply looking to soak up the sun with a vibrant Mediterranean meal, The Bird in Hand is one of Shepherd’s Bush's best locals.