# Bird in Hand Inn, Taunton — Reviews & Opening Hours > Bird in Hand Inn — Pub in Taunton with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 234 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/taunton/restaurants/bird-in-hand-inn (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Pub # Bird in Hand Inn Bishops Lydeard, Taunton [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17881869501052394737&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Bird in Hand Inn](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117354997932188176845) **In short:** Bird in Hand Inn is a pub in Taunton, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 234 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Bird in Hand Inn The Bird in Hand Inn sits in Bishops Lydeard village and serves home-cooked food in a traditional pub setting. Beer comes from a local micro brewery. The menu includes omelettes and other simple dishes served in generous portions. Parking is available at the rear. Dogs are welcome on leads, and there is a garden to the rear with ample space. The pub takes bookings and is suitable for groups. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Opening hours **Monday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Tuesday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM ## What's nearby - Quantock Vale Surgery 150m away - Bishops Lydeard Church School 150m away - Bishops Lydeard Village Hall 150m away - Co-op Food - Bishops Lydeard - Church Street 250m away - Daisy’s Tea Room 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (234 reviews) **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Taunton Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/57521). [More restaurants in Taunton](https://staycation.co.uk/taunton/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (234 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [01823 432090](tel:01823432090) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Taunton **Plus Code** 9C3R3R57+C7 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Taunton Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DTaunton%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/taunton/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/taunton/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Bird in Hand Inn? Bird in Hand Inn is open Mon–Sun 12pm–11pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Bird in Hand Inn any good? Bird in Hand Inn is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 234 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Can you book a table at Bird in Hand Inn? Yes, Bird in Hand Inn takes reservations. ### How do I contact Bird in Hand Inn? 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