A HUGE community pub is currently under offer after being placed on the market earlier this year.

Following reports that the Bird I'th Hand was put up for sale by brewery Greene King, there was a huge response from Star readers as the Prescot Road boozer has been a popular haunt for more than 40 years.

The Star understands that multiple bids were submitted to take over the premises, with some - including a number of independent pub operators with business interests in St Helens - looking to take it on as a pub and others looking to change it into alternative use.

Details of the successful bidder has yet to be made public, but it is understood the St Helens pub operators who bid were unsuccessful.

Information on the Fleurets estate agents website shows that the "landmark pub" has been sold subject to contract, which means that an offer has been made and accepted but a contract has not been completed or made legally binding.

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St Helens Star: Peter Boardman took over the management of the Bird early last yearPeter Boardman took over the management of the Bird early last year (Image: St Helens Star)
Since the news of the Bird being placed on the market, there has been lots of speculation regarding its future, particularly as other large pubs such as the Running Horses, Clock Face Hotel, and Ship Inn have closed down or are closing down.

The pub was also placed on the market in 2020 and new managers took over the business in January 2023, but as the venue currently remains operational, many regulars and residents have expressed their desire for it to remain as a pub.

With a food menu, quiz night, and live music offering, the Prescot Road boozer was also chosen as one of the 60 venues where Paul Heaton put money behind the bar to celebrate his 60th birthday.

St Helens Star: Former manager Charlotte Webb (middle) celebrating Paul Heaton's offer with partner Andy Henderson and barmaid Leah FordFormer manager Charlotte Webb (middle) celebrating Paul Heaton's offer with partner Andy Henderson and barmaid Leah Ford (Image: St Helens Star)
Although Fleurets has not given any indication of what kind of bid has been accepted, it is hoped that information surrounding the offer will be made public soon.

Before an offer was accepted subject to contract, information on property website Zoopla showed that the pub was on the market for £375,000.

The listing explained that the "landmark community pub" included a five-bed private flat, kitchen, bar and lounge area, beer patio and car park.