[STEAK NIGHT DAY]
Steak nights
A night given over to steak, cooked to order.
Opening November 2026
TheSapphireGarden
Pub & Restaurant
Formerly known as Bird in Hand
A village freehouse with an English and Indian kitchen and locally brewed ales.
Peppard Road, Sonning Common
I · The kitchen
English classics and Indian flavours from one kitchen
We cook classic English dishes and Indian food side by side. The Sunday roast comes with a subtle twist, and there are small plates for the table to share.
On the menu
- Small platesFor the table to share
- English classicsFrom the English side of the kitchen
- From the Indian kitchenCurries and Indian dishes
- Sunday roastSundays only, with a subtle twist
II · The bar
At the bar
Locally brewed ales sit next to traditional British beers. There is also a wine list and a range of premium spirits.
- Local alesLocally brewed
- Classic beersFrom British breweries
- Worldly winesOn the wine list
- SpiritsPremium spirits
III · The house
Life at the house
[DJ NIGHT DAY]
DJ nights
A DJ playing in the bar.
[CURRY NIGHT DAY]
Curry nights
A night of curries from the Indian kitchen.
Sundays
Sunday roast
With all the trimmings. Booking recommended.
November 2026
Opening night
We will announce the date here first.
Private hire
The function room
Our function room is for birthdays, anniversaries, work events and private parties. We put together a food and drink package for each one.
Enquire by emailIV · Visit
Peppard Road, Sonning Common
Opening
November 2026
We will share the opening hours closer to the day.
Dogs are welcome in the bar and the beer garden.