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The Talbot, Dalston
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(11 reviews)
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The Talbot is a large, handsome Victorian pub, befitting its elegant Victorian environs. It's a typical early twenty-first century local pub - shabby squashy settees, bare boards, simple decor and decent fare on offer. Real ale aficionados are well taken care of with a small, but well-kept, selection on the hand pumps. If real ale isn't to your liking there's plenty of other choice - continental lagers, a good wine list, typical range of spirits and if you need more solid sustenance there's a reasonably priced, gastro style menu. In addition to the copious amounts of interior space, there are a few tables out the front and good-sized beer garden at the rear. A couple of decks provide entertainment at weekends. A recent(ish) change of management has seen the Talbot change a little in detail, but to most punters, the pub will appear to be substantially the place it has been for a while now. it's a decent local pub serving a good drop of ale.
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06 May 2012
It's the closest pub to ours so we've been there quite a few times, just out of laziness. They very inflexible and have a 'computer says no' attitude and in some occasions just rude. It's a shame pubs in this area are getting this attitude because of high demand. I would strongly advise against supporting this, please go elsewhere nearby, like the rosemary branch or the like
30 Apr 2012
I can only really comment on the smoking area outside the pub because the rude door-guy wouldn't let me in to my friend's birthday for reasons of alleged fullness and then stared straight ahead and ignored me completely, even though a) it was clearly only half-full inside, and b) it was absolutely belting it down outside...rubbish.
Also refused entry after more people had walked out (apparently not so great inside either).....try The Fox round the corner, much better!
Also refused entry after more people had walked out (apparently not so great inside either).....try The Fox round the corner, much better!
30 Apr 2012
I can only really comment on the smoking area outside the pub because the rude door-guy wouldn't let me in to my friend's birthday for reasons of alleged fullness and then stared straight ahead and ignored me completely, even though a) it was clearly only half-full inside, and b) it was absolutely belting it down outside...rubbish.
Also refused entry after more people had walked out (apparently not so great inside either).....try The Fox round the corner, much better!
Also refused entry after more people had walked out (apparently not so great inside either).....try The Fox round the corner, much better!
30 Apr 2012
DO NOT GO TO THIS PUB! I went with a few friends to a birthday party last Saturday night to be refused entry at 9.30pm as the pub was apparently "full" even though it obviously wasn't. They said that they were operating a one in one out policy but people kept leaving and they still wouldn't let us in. It was pouring with rain and the bouncer wouldn't even consider letting us keep dry under the awning.
We asked to speak to the manager who came out and was completely obnoxious and annoyed that we had dared to ask to speak to him, so much that he informed us that we now wouldn't be able to come in at all probably because he was too busy being self important.
This pub has just got new management, which is a shame as this used to be such a nice place to have a drink and now they are just too cool for school. There is a lovely new pub down the road called THE HUNTER S, GO THERE NOT HERE!
We asked to speak to the manager who came out and was completely obnoxious and annoyed that we had dared to ask to speak to him, so much that he informed us that we now wouldn't be able to come in at all probably because he was too busy being self important.
This pub has just got new management, which is a shame as this used to be such a nice place to have a drink and now they are just too cool for school. There is a lovely new pub down the road called THE HUNTER S, GO THERE NOT HERE!
30 Apr 2012
I decided to go to the Talbot for my birthday drinks this weekend and was informed by the management when I called up before hand that they no longer reserve areas on the bar but it was fine to come down early and save some space. By 8:30pm the doorman was instructed by the manager to stop letting people in - even though the pub was at no way near full capacity. At no point was the reason for this explained but instead we were greeted by an extremely rude manager who seemed 'put out' by people asking why our friends were not being let in. This wasn't helped by the fact that it was pouring with rain outside and at no point did the manager apologise or even offer people to wait under the outside awning to be let in at a later stage - in fact it almost seemed an inconvenience to have decent custom. At one point the manager said it was one in one out (so some of my friends decided to hold out for a while) but when a number of people did leave he still rudely told people to "go away" and at no point would they be let in - without any explanation as to why. I have never come across such arrogance and rudeness from a pub management. It felt like we had gone back in time to some 'super club' with strict door policies. There are so many nice pubs in the De Beauvoir area that there is NO NEED TO GO TO THIS PUB and be treated so terribly when arriving with such great custom. I live locally and WILL NOT BE RETURNING (unless the pub changes hands / management!). This view is now shared by many locals.
09 Mar 2012
Went to Talbot a couple of days ago for the first and very possibly last time. It was Monday night and we arrived at around 7.30pm. The pub was nowhere near full. We tried to order some food only to be told we have to wait 30 minutes to be able to order because the kitchen is too busy!? We sat down with our drinks, and when more than half an hour had past, made a second attempt to order- no luck, we were told to wait another 15 minutes. Finally two of us were so hungry we went get some food in an Indian next door. When we returned half an hour later, our friends had still not managed to get anything to eat in the pub. Finally after 9pm they got their meals, which by the way were quite pricy especially considering the service, and portions were not great (fish & chips fish was very small compared to other pubs in the area). We were also told by the bar maid that “this is how it always is on Mondays”. In itself the pub is quite cosy and it’s a shame about the kitchen’s apparent incompetence.
16 Feb 2012
The Talbot is by far my favourite pub in London for a Sunday roast. The staff are friendly, the food is great and the atmosphere is really fun. They also do a great bloody Mary! Book a table if you're planning to go on a Sunday though as it gets really busy. We live locally and pop in whenever we fancy a post-work pint or quick dinner, the mid-week menu is also rather good. They're child friendly but also have good DJs on at the weekend so overall a great all-rounder! Would definitely recommend the Talbot.
26 Nov 2008
I live in the general vicinity of 'The Talbot' and would like to point out that it seems to have undergone some level of refurbishment and from what I can see, a complete rehiring.
We went in last sunday evening and had a great roast and they even had a DJ on. very nice!
We went in last sunday evening and had a great roast and they even had a DJ on. very nice!
22 Jul 2008
Myself and some friends spent last saturday night in this pub... the 19th July. My partner and I live on the same street as one of it's (now former) sister pubs, the Birdcage, and the Three Crowns, and always enjoy ourselves in both these pubs so were confident that the Talbot would be along the same lines. Sadly this was not so. It looks pretty enough, nice cosy interior, great roof terrace (although no ashtrays outside... a bit odd).
What really let this pub down beyond measure was the downright rudeness, sarcasm and snidey comments under not-so-hushed breath of the pub's staff. Three members of staff were involved, including the DJ, a male and a female barstaff. Not one of them broke a smile from the moment we entered the pub.
Let me make this clear... the place was DEAD, it was a saturday night, we were not being particularly rowdy but we were ordering very expensive drinks, rounds of cocktails and shots. They should have been happy to serve us.
We asked for the barman to make us a round of a particular cocktail that we drink in the Birdcage. He had the ingredients, and any good barman would be happy and willing to try out a new drink. Instead this was greeted by jeers from the DJ, who said "amazing what people put together", this was responded with "Amazing the twats that drink it" under the barmans breath.
Well blow me, what a warm reception. Probably their best customers that week and that the reception they give us. Frankly we were disgusted and will NOT be returning. Can't wait to tell our friends behind the bars in the Birdcage and Three Crowns, no doubt they will be pretty shocked too.
What really let this pub down beyond measure was the downright rudeness, sarcasm and snidey comments under not-so-hushed breath of the pub's staff. Three members of staff were involved, including the DJ, a male and a female barstaff. Not one of them broke a smile from the moment we entered the pub.
Let me make this clear... the place was DEAD, it was a saturday night, we were not being particularly rowdy but we were ordering very expensive drinks, rounds of cocktails and shots. They should have been happy to serve us.
We asked for the barman to make us a round of a particular cocktail that we drink in the Birdcage. He had the ingredients, and any good barman would be happy and willing to try out a new drink. Instead this was greeted by jeers from the DJ, who said "amazing what people put together", this was responded with "Amazing the twats that drink it" under the barmans breath.
Well blow me, what a warm reception. Probably their best customers that week and that the reception they give us. Frankly we were disgusted and will NOT be returning. Can't wait to tell our friends behind the bars in the Birdcage and Three Crowns, no doubt they will be pretty shocked too.
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109 Mortimer Road, Dalston, London, N1 4JY
020 7241 2995
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Not very near anything at all, Dalston Kingsland is the nearest train station. Exit right, walk down Kingsland High Road for about 5 minutes. Third on the right should be Englefield Road and the Talbot is a couple of minutes down on the right, on the corner with Mortimer Road. Number 67 is the nearest bus service.
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06 May 12 Updated by jaapjaap
06 May 12 Updated by jaapjaap