Bird in Hand, Henley Town, Henley-On-Thames

Pleasant town pub a short walk uphill from town. The main bar is now one L shaped area with the bar in the corner. Carpeted, small tables with a choice of benches, settles and low stools plus the usual stools at the bar. Framed collections of cigarette cards hang on the wall, there is a plasma screen near the bar,live sports are shown. Towards the rear is a proper family room with children welcome....although none were in at the time...and doors lead to a garden complete with aviary. Very dog friendly, the pub has its own and a couple of the locals chatting by the bar had a hound in tow. The secondary stable type door is presumably there to prevent escapees. A good selection of ales, Eccleshall(Slaters) High Duck, Hook Norton Hooky Dark, Loddon Hoppit, Brakspears Bitter and London Pride. Nice to see one of the bar drinkers move straight to one side so I could see the selection. Pump clips above the bar indicate a good changing range. A comfortable welcoming place with a warm vibe, I'd certainly pop in again if passing nearby.