The Talbot

Took the old dear here for mothers day & cannot fault the place - a laid back vibe with very tasty food, & plenty of it.

During the week its cosy & quiet while on the weekend they have DJ's & a bit of a party.

Will be back soon.
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10 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, April 05, 2011

We moved back to Dalston about four months ago and spent the first few weeks trawling all the nearby pubs to find our new local - and I have to say, the Talbot won by a mile. The staff are all lovely, the menu short but nicely balanced and well executed and an atmosphere that is neither too hipster-pretentious or middleclass.

I like that you can come for a quiet drink during the week, a bit of a night of out with DJs at the weekend and of course, most importantly, a crackin' roast on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Wines are considered, and the selection by the glass is very good as well; their spirit offering has some substance behind it. I'm normally very dubious of cocktail lists in pubs. Like I would never ever even look twice, but on a sunny summer afternoon on the Talbot's terrace we ended up with some perfect margaritas.

Sundays started to get a bit hectic a few weeks back and on one occasion we had a bit of a ropey roast. We said something, more because we like the place rather than for the sake of complaining, and our concerns were dealt with seriously. Back the next week, and the roasts were back to their usual greatness, and last week's was probably the best I've ever had: super rare beef, crispy roast potatoes and a big pile of un-obliterated vegetables. My Northern-lad companion said the Yorkshire's were almost as good as his mum's.
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, November 09, 2010

I have eaten at the Talbot a lot over the last few months, especially since the new management but I had the Sunday roast today, which I've had a few times before but somthing has changed, mainly the food.

The staff have always been excellent but the meal today was way beyond what we we're used to and a menu which we have not seen before, a gastro pub trying to be different.

I had smoked duck pancakes - a far from whta you expect, this was slices of smoked duck breast caramilised with an accompliment of citrus fruits, followed by roast beef - beef still pink and served witha truly tasty selection of veg - red cabbage like I've never had.

My friends also enjoyed their meal which consisted of soft shelled crab and ham hock terrine.

Our only complaint was we had to wait for main courses due to a technical hitch with Yorkshire puddings - atleast they were honest.

Loved it and reccomend this place to all.
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, September 13, 2010

i have eating at the talbot lots off times the food has been very good the sunday roast and the choc fondant is to die for
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, October 31, 2009

Nice pub, lovely staff, but - unfortunately - truly abysmal food. I had to send my meal back as the flavors were so mis-judged, and so in the public interest, I just want you to know that if you are looking for quality food, you will not find it here. You may find quantity though, so if that is your thing, then by all means go ahead!
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5 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 0
Thursday, October 08, 2009