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The Talbot, Dalston
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FancyaPint?'s review...
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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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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History
08 Jun 11 Updated by FAPadmin
08 Jun 11 Updated by FAPadmin