The Bird in Hand, Princes Risborough

The Bird in Hand is a pub at Station Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9DE. The Bird in Hand's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire council on 10 August 2023.

Food hygiene
4 out of 5, good
Given 3 years ago
Address
Station Road
Princes Risborough
Buckinghamshire
HP27 9DE
Council
Buckinghamshire
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Bird in Hand’s food hygiene rating

The Bird in Hand's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.

We have checked The Bird in Hand's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.

The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.

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Questions about The Bird in Hand

What is the food hygiene rating at The Bird in Hand?

The Bird in Hand's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire council on 10 August 2023. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Bird in Hand?

The Bird in Hand is at Station Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9DE, in Princes Risborough. Buckinghamshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Bell, about 670 m away.

What pubs are near The Bird in Hand?

The closest pubs and bars to The Bird in Hand are The Bell (670 m), The Whiteleaf Cross (910 m) and The Red Lion (2.2 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Bird in Hand's hygiene rating up to date?

The Bird in Hand's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.

Source: The Bird in Hand on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Buckinghamshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.