What an absolute delight! I visited today while my car was being serviced locally (Wright’s Valet - also amazing). I checked it would be ok for me to wait, with a drink, my book and perhaps some food. I was made so welcome! Got a great pint and settled down to read. The food coming out of the kitchen looked wonderful, and all the staff team were working flat out, with such friendliness and enthusiasm - a really great vibe. Customers were very friendly and chatty, there was a lovely warm fire and I wished I didn’t have to drive as I would happily have stayed longer (and sampled more beer!). I decided to order lunch and went for the rare sirloin with all the usual trimmings. It was first class - beautiful beef, roasties, a huge Yorkie and fabulous veg. I wish I was local - it would be a real pleasure to make this a regular visit. Hats off to all concerned.

Fantastic food, I tried pigeon for my starter and it was served with creamy mushrooms which was great. Very nice sirloin roast dinner, and one they best deserts I’ve ever had: raspberry blondie bites sundae with lemon sorbet. Great service too, very warm atmosphere and cosy interior.

We went to the talbot restaurant for the 8 course tasting menu, last night and had an amazing experience!! The food was as high a standard as any top restaurant in a big city. There was a great variety of dishes and we enjoyed them all. We decided to have the pairing wine option, which added to the experience. Tavy, the wine expert. Was extremely knowledgeable about all the wines and how they complemented the dishes. What made the evening so special were the staff. From the moment we walked into the restaurant we were looked after. All the waitresses were extremely professional and told us about each dish. I will definitely be returning!!

Me and my partner went for a meal and had arancini for starter, the mushroom pie and steak for our mains, and a dessert cocktail afterwards. All was absolutely lovely and great service, looking forward to going again.