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I'm pleased to see that The Talbot is doing well once more. Called in for a few pints this evening; very busy at the bar, pleasant staff and the Badger beer well kept. The food looked good and there was a mouth watering aroma of steak and kidney pie about the place!
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Has reopened!
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Appears to be closed. Maybe changing the name of the village pub to 'The Wild Garlic' wasn't such a good idea after all...
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I am really sorry to say that this lovely pub lacks any atmosphere. It has so much potential, but terrible landlords. I hope they are not there on my next visit !
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I have to agree that the initial appearance that the new tenants gave has not been maintained. Back to the dark ages again in here!
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I cannot believe the last reviewers comments about this establishment..... rejuvenated!! ...... I am sorry, but, whoever that person is, he/she is misguided. The most disappointing thing about the Talbot and change of Operator is that NOTHING has changed.....like before, if you go into the Public Bar it does not matter if there are 2 or 20 customers in there you still have to ring the bell to get served and if you are expecting to have a conversation with the Landlord or Landlady forget it....you're lucky to get a 'Hello'. Not only that - the beer is between 30p - 40p a pint more expensive than The Cricketers a mile away. The locals are not saying 'its great to have the pub back again' .... they are saying 'when are we going to get a decent Landlord who will make us all welcome and start doing some decent promotions to encourage the local population to use the place more often'
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Hey, I simply could not believe the transformation of this pub/hotel. New landlord/landlady have listened to the customers and rejuvenated the place. Well worth its previous rating now, although needs to be consolidated over time. So many of the locals I met said that it was 'great to have the pub back again'.....refering to the previous mismanagement. Good luck and keep up the hard work.......
John
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I am disappointed and amazed at the outgoing landlord. He has not made a success of the place and procedes to slander the locals to the new incoming tenants. Talk about having a chip on your shoulder!
I have been working in Blandford and even stayed in the Talbot. I feel sorry for the locals having to allow this ignoramus bleat on about the failings of the venture rather than admit it is due to his own incompetance!....
I will be glad to return to Chelmsford.
John
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I cannot agree more. The landlord is due to leave in October. Cnat wait to see the back of the lazy fella. There will be a full public bar when the locals realise. No charm or warmth at all. Very arrogant and snooty.
Thank goodness it isnt my local.
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Truly dreadful reception. Popped in for a beer and a quick bite at abot 8pm. Snooty bar staff asked "have you booked a table" and tutted when we said "No" The place was empty for god's sake! The menu was totally unappealing, pretentious and over-priced. We had a beer when perusing the menu and were asked for our order. It was a pity that we stayed to finish our beer. Couldn't wait to get out of the place. Went on to the Fox where we had an excellent meal.
Would not recommend this place to anyone
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Excellent. Menu was varied and the food was superb. Staff were very friendly and accommodated my daughters picky requests with a smile.
I had home made chicken pie - delicious. My family was so impressed we went again a few days later.
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Thought I would give the place a second chance. Went in Good Friday....What a waste of time. This is typical of places that lose the plot after winning a prize. Give it a wide berth for a while.
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Having previously won a prize for good food they are obviously sitting on their laurels. Food was expensive and poor quality. Beer is not well kept. And the landlord is very arrogant and unimpressive. Perhaps it is because he is vertically challenged!
Children not welcome, in fact the night that I was there a young couple with a baby in arms were turned away. They can't need the business.
John
from Essex
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What a find!
We searched for a pub mid-way between Sherbourne and Salisbury to have lunch with friends and happened on the Talbot.
Smart minimalist decoration was bolstered by a very friendly greeting and slick service. The food was truly exceptional and dare I say it reasonably priced. We all chose something different from the menu and the result was fresh, expertly prepared dishes. As for the sweets - forget the diet - they are a must.
We will definitely return, the sooner the better.
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big roadside establishment...neatly tidied-up inside recently, fresh coat of paint.
but you cannot paint over the H&W ales...much better bottled...
friendly-ish reception, but little enthusiasm from the young bar-wench on duty.
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Hi
This is surely the jewel in the crown of Hall and Woodhouse pubs. The lovely and charming landlady accompanied by a very enthusiastic team, manage to cheer and entertain the locals, albeit for the rather over weight, over indulging landlord.
There is a strong competitive spirit amoungst all the pool, darts and shove halfpenny teams, and a lively young and good looking bunch of customers.
Keep an eye open for the pictures of the regulars cars in the public bar. This is surely an affluent area.
anonymous - 13 Jan 2005 16:24 |
Happening place - loads of young people mostly on Friday nites. Good music, good fun and definitely worth a visit. oh, look out for a guy called Mike. he is a real regular, and knows his beer! always interesting to talk to at around 10:00pm after around 25 pints! you cant miss him.+
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