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The Birdcage, Brixham, ENG

The Birdcage

4.6
4.6
115 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub
New Road, Brixham, ENG TQ5 8LT

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7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Dog-friendly
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
The Birdcage is a fantastic, town-centre pub in the beautiful harbourside town of Brixham, Devon.
Situated on the corner of New Road, the Birdcage is opposite Brixham Theatre and sits right at the heart of the local community.
Formerly known as the Bolton Hotel, the pub occupies a Grade II listed building and has been on the site since the 19th Century.
We're proud to offer a menu packed with pub favourites. Our passion for giving you the best experience in a fun, friendly and welcoming environment with have you returning time and time again.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Brixham
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 115 people are saying

The Birdcage reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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115 Reviews
  1. Tony

    Devon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food helpful staff Well done to all We will definitely be returning
    The BirdcageResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Tony, Thank you for such a lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time with us and that you felt well looked after 😁 We look forward to welcoming you back next time! Thanks again, Stevie @ The Birdcage

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  2. Geoff

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time to this lovely place for a Sunday roast. Food lovely, service great, friendly staff. Will be coming back
    The BirdcageResponded on April 7, 2025
    Hi Geoff, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Sunday roast and that the staff looked after you! We look forward to welcoming you back soon 😁 Cheers, Stevie @ The Birdcage

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  3. Richard

    Devon1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Very Good meal. Initial service not good. Improved later. Ambience poor
    The BirdcageResponded on February 21, 2025
    Hi Richard, thank you so much for the lovely review of our food. We're sorry to hear you felt the service wasn't great when you arrived as this is something we usually pride ourselves in but I'm happy to hear it did improve on your evening with us. It's a shame that you did not enjoy the atmosphere of the evening, feel free to drop us a message so we can see if we can do better with this 😁 Stevie @ The Birdcage

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  4. Chris

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely friendly pub, good food and very good value, staff were really nice and welcoming and great at catering for our daughter's gluten allergy. Really recommended.
    The BirdcageResponded on January 16, 2025
    Hi Chris, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit and that our team could accommodate your daughter's gluten allergy. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Birdcage Team

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  5. DARREN

    Devon1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, very attentive staff. Typically great atmosphere. A must visit place when you're in Brixham ******
    The BirdcageResponded on January 16, 2025
    Hi Darren, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back to Birdcage soon. Cheers, The Birdcage Team

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  6. Edwin

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous afternoon doing the festive menu with my family (8 adults). Definitely recommend 👌
    The BirdcageResponded on January 16, 2025
    Dear Edwin, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you and your family enjoyed the festive menu. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Best wishes, The Birdcage Team

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  7. Dee

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Steak and ale pie not cooked on top peas were hard not enough mash. Service really good and very friendly

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  8. Rob

    Berlin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal with family. Food was great and the service was top. Would definitely visit again.

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  9. Alexander

    Bristol1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    In all fairness this place got busy and we expected a little wait and to be honest it was worth the wait. Food and service was spot on. Gent behind the bar was a gentleman

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  10. Dave

    Devon1 review

    2.0

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Had to return 1 meal awful, didn't even look edible. Chips on all meals hard and over cooked, items paid for but not served had to ask for them. Not much of an apology just blamed there supplier!! No decent chef would have sent out food this bad!! Won't be going there again.

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The Birdcage is rated 4.6 stars by 115 OpenTable diners.

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New Road, Brixham, ENG TQ5 8LT

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Brixham
  • Hours of operation
    Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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