BIRD arrives at The Boardwalk in Port Solent is now open.

It can accommodate 60 people inside and 40 outside, allowing guests to fully enjoy the view of the marina.

The restaurant is open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

The restaurant was heavily recruited ahead of launch, including looking for managers, assistant managers, chefs and front and back of house team members with more opportunities still available.

The new opening is part of BIRD’s long-term expansion and development plan, with the restaurant group already making improvements to its three London locations in Camden, Islington and Canary Wharf, as well as opening its new restaurant in Hempstead Valley, Gillingham in November last year. .

Charles Beer, Managing Partner, said: “We are delighted to be opening our doors in Port Solent soon. It’s a great location with a great team in place who are ready to go. We’ve chatted with many locals on our social media and everyone has been so welcoming and excited for us to open – just like us.

“BIRD Port Solent will also lead the way as the first of our five restaurants to accept dogs. We’ll also be offering our fantastic deals and offers, as well as the opportunity for our customers to take the YOU v BIRD challenge – you’ll have to visit us to find out what that entails!

“We hope BIRD can be a place for friends and family to meet, enjoy the BIRD atmosphere and fall in love with our brilliant menu that we work so hard on.”

But what can you expect from BIRD when it opens in Port Solent?

Here’s what’s on the menu:

The Classic Bird – £8.50

The Vegan Falafel Burger – £9

Chilli Cheese – served on a charcoal toast – £10

The Nashville Hot – £9

The no chicken and cauliflower burger – £10

London’s original waffle burger – served in two pink waffles – £14

Chilli Cheese Waffle – £10

Chicken and waffles – £10

Buffalo Chicken Fries – £8

It must be wings – £7 (250g), £12 (500g)

Go to Tenders – £7.50

‘An Egoist’ (for one) – £12.50

Team goals (for two) – £25

The Full Team (for four) – £50

Thigh high – four chicken thighs – £25

Caesar salad – £6 (add chicken for £2)

BIRD bullseye beans – £4

Cauliflower bites – £5

Naked potato salad – £5

The Mac and the Scraps – £10

Tiramisu bubble waffle – £7.50

Strawberry & Cream Waffle – £7.50

Biscoff and Nutella bubble waffle (made to share) – £9

Mile High Chocolate Cake – £7.50

Banana, pecan and salted caramel bubble waffle – £7.50

Classic Coke – £3

Diet Coke, Coke Zero and Sprite Zero – £2.75

Feel Good – fruity sparkling water – £2.75

Thorntons Hot Chocolate – £4

The Madagascar Vanilla Shake – £5

The Strawberry and Cream Shake – £5

The Lotus Cookie Shake – £5

Blackberry Bramble – £8

Frozen strawberry, apple and banana daiquiri – £8

Pale Bird – draft – £5.60

Bird Lager – draft – £5.50

Bird cider – draft – £5.50

Pale Bird – 330ml can – £4.75

Bird Lager – 330ml can – £4.75

Bird cider – 330ml can – £4.75

White Russian Shake – £9

Shake Baileys and Oreo – £9

Sparkling, white wine, red and rosé wine – in 125 ml and bottle options

Whiskey – £4 25ml, £7 50ml

Vodka – £3.50 25ml, £6 50ml

White rum – £3 25ml, £5 50ml

Any burger, fries and milkshake – £14 – Mon-Fri 12pm-4pm (excludes Buffalo Chicken Fries)

500G wings, chips and soft drink – £10 – Monday to Friday, 12pm to 4pm (excludes buffalo chicken fries)

2 burgers and 2 cocktails – £30 – Monday – Friday, 12pm – 4pm

Wing Wednesday – unlimited wings – all day – £15 pp

BIRD is proud of its ‘wonderful combinations’, including partnering with ethical and sustainable brands Hej Coffee and The Juice Round and continuing their partnership with Big Hug Brewing, which produces branded beers, lagers and cider BIRD – with 10p from every can sold to help the homeless and most vulnerable reintegrate into society through hospitality roles.