The Talbot in Malvern Hills

An amazing Sunday lunch at this lovely local pub. Visited with friends and 3 of us chose the roast beef. It is the best beef I've eaten. My friend, who is a vegetarian, had the Sunday roast but substituted the meat for cauliflower cheese...which she loved. I would highly recommend this lovely place for a warm and friendly Sunday lunch.

Absolute gem. Just moved in to the village and wanted a quick lunch. Great food, LOVELY pint of Hobgoblin and a really friendly owner. Will definitely be back and can't recommend highly enough!

Today and yesterday we ate at the Talbot in Kempsey. OMG. The food is exceptional. Sunday lunch is all home cooked iris simply stunning. I cannot recommend this place enough. The service is amazing. The food is to die for. I had roast beef infused with garlic. Highly recommended. Simply stunning. Thank you.

They atmosphere and food are amazing!! They staff are very attentive and friendly. The only place my mum and uncle have both said "yeah its very nice" i cant being to explain how much of a complaint that is!! Highly recommend

Had a meal on Saturday and then had Sunday Lunch - never had pub food like it - absolutely fantastic

First time using(had vouchers!), BUT will not hesitate to use again. Definitely recommending to my friends. Food was excellent & service above & beyond. Even before we arrived!!. Lovely friendly, relaxed, atmosphere.

Excellent experience, well cooked food and amazing 'real' cider.

Came for a family Sunday roast. The beef was to die for, as was the rest! Staff really friendly, all in all a lovely chilled atmosphere and I would absolutely visit again!

Popped in for a Sunday dinner with the family. Thoroughly enjoyed it, beef was cooked perfectly, melt in the mouth. Will come again.

Came for Sunday lunch, excellent service and friendly staff. We both had roast turkey came with all trimmings generous portion and was very tasty, we definitely will be coming back soon.

Excellent food. One of the tastiest burgers I've ever had. Chips were very well made too. Partner had Scampi and was also impressed. Lovely pint of scrumpy. Friendly and helpful staff.

Not only is the food excellent, it is consistently excellent. Juicy, thick steaks cooked to your taste. Good menu, decent wine, good beer, super staff especially Steph. I rank the Talbot tops.

Excellent food. One of the best cooked burgers I've ever had. Lovely pint of scrumpy. Really friendly staff.

Fantastic pub. We popped in for a quick lunch whilst viewing a property in the area (Food and service was impeccable). If we do end up moving nearby, this place will become a regular haunt!

Definitely the best pub in the village

Fantastic food and even better service. When I’m in the area again I’d definitely return. I might even move to the village! Update. I came back! The food was just as fantastic. As was the company. Yours. Mr M.

Great food as always, although the Banks’s bitter is the best I have ever tasted. Kept to perfection!

Have used the establishment for many years and it is still very good will continue to use it

Best pub in Kempsey! The staff, service and food cannot be faulted, I regularly visit and am always highly satisfied with the experience. Would definitely recommend.

Amazing village pup! Would recommend to anyone! Table ordered the chicken and bacon salad, cowboy burger and ultimate chicken burger. Food was amazing and service was spot on! Much improved

Good pub with a good selection of beers, disappointing food comes off early on a Sunday! It would be nicer if it was at least available until the early evening

We were travelling back from swindon and took a detor for lunch and we wasn't disappointed friendly staff, delicious food and fast service

Had a great evening customer service fantastic food wonderful all cooked perfect drinks were flowing we had a lovely time all the food we chose was cooked wonderfully all hot and serviced very quickly lovely clean and tidy pub we will be back soon

Did not the area as just passing through and found a little gem of a pub . The staff were friendly and a great atmosphere. The foods was lovely and I have some very picky eaters and the landlord was ready to oblige the strange requests. Absolutely lovely place and would recommend this somewhere to meet friends , family for a meal, a chat and a drink

Fantastic Friday night fish and chips with mushy peas. Without a shadow of doubt the best we’ve had in years. The crispiest batter ever and perfectly cooked chips made this an outstanding choice… friendly service and great prices too.

Excellent food at a reasonable price. Nice atmosphere and dog friendly in the bar area

Lovely pub and the food is always amazing!⭐️

Absolutely fantastic classic fish and chips…. the best we’ve had in years.., fish perfectly cooked in the crispiest batter imaginable served with crunchy chips to die for… a big thank you to Martin and his brilliant team…

We haven't been for a few years, had a light lunch which was seriously delicious and prompt to table, right price and hospitality was friendly and efficient. Totally will be back again after having a conversation with the new owner and hearing how they both chef and personally invest in turning this pub into something fantastic. Yes the furniture etc could be updated but it all costs and they need to get on their feet to do it. People like this need more support and for all they're giving back, I'm sure they'll get it. We will be back and will be recommending to all and everyone. Great job!

Friendly staff and management great food will definitely return when in area

A busy Friday lunchtime with a large group arriving ahead of us pre booked. Our small group was advised of a 40 minute wait for food. It was served quicker than that, very tasty, good value food. Hats off to the owners. They were busy, but food and service was excellent.

Friendly service, clean establishment, clean pint of lager and I was happy with my food and the price is very reasonable. All in all very good

First time here whilst visiting friends in Worcester. Food was brilliant, pub garden was lovely and quiet. Staff were really nice, will definitely go again if I'm in the area.

Our second visit ,food was very good,hot & good portions. Good real ale.

Great pub with some of the friendliest service I've had in a while. Will definitely be going back.

The care taken by the chef certainly shows in the food quality and taste. Atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. Staff approachable and efficient. Highly recommended. We shall certainly come again!

Really nice spot, great service and atmosphere - will be back soon, this was a nice find!

Such a friendly place, atmosphere great and food is brilliant. I do love their Bank's bitter and chicken wings!

Pub supposed to open at 12. No-one in the pub and waited for service, then manager appeared and surprised we were inside, telling us the door was only ajar for him. We were told he will be with us in a moment and waited again to order food. Finally told we won't be able to order food yet as the fryers were not switched on. Rude and arrogant.

Appalling staff and even worse owner! A guy tries to order some food at the bar and the barman has no idea who's next. The guy tell him he's next, staff member argues with him then refuses to do serve him or do anything. Manager appears, sides with staff. Great but staff member is in the wrong! THEN the manager berates the guy refusing to serve him and telling him to leave. I felt awkward enough, you should be apologising to him! And before you say the guy was out of line, no, he wasn't you and your staff were. And maybe tell your staff to wipe the bar top once in a while! I won't ever be returning!

Helpful and friendly Manager Very efficient staff

I always enjoy visiting The Talbot. The food and beer are simply exceptional. I'm consistently greeted with a warm smile and a welcoming team. Every time I dine here, the food arrives quickly, hot, and absolutely delicious. I can't fault what Martin and Dee have done with this place. If you're in the area, you definitely need to try it out.

Great pub and great food well priced and affordableExcellent staff and service

great pub great food highly recommended

Great atmosphere we watched micheal Jackson tribute loved it

Excellent burger , delicious fish and chips!

Great pub and great food, well priced and affordable. Excellent staff and service. The Burgers are good quality, double burger is the standard size. Had Tuna melt today delicious and comes with well cooked chips.

Martin and Dee have brought fresh breath into this great community pub. Friendly service with fantastic food and the beer as fresh as a daisy. Great for family dining or a few beers after work. Top job both

Lovely and welcoming. The hanging baskets from the front look lovely.

Friendly staff. Menu looked good too.

Went in tonight at 7.50, inquired if they were still doing food, the barman went off to find out, came back and said yes, so we ordered drinks which took 10 minutes for them to arrive so went to order our food to which was informed the kitchen was closed absolutely discususting would not have ordered their over priced drinks if I had known. Won't be returning

I don't usually feel the need to write many reviews; however, I feel compelled to do so on this occasion. As a group of friends, we have been to the Talbot in Kempsey many times and enjoyed great evenings, having a drink or two and enjoying the food on a few occasions. When the Manager changed some months ago, we were looking forward to it as the previous management team just didn’t cut it. The drinks service is good now that the bar team has settled, and new staff members are in place, some of whom worked there some time ago. It was good to see some organization back and not poorly poured drinks with staff in panic mode. A few weeks back, we dropped in around 7:20 pm and asked if we could still eat. We were told that the kitchen closed at 8:00 pm, so there was no hurry. We ordered our drinks and sat at the table looking at the menu. We were then approached by what I can describe as a panic stricken chef, who I now know is the Manager, Martin. He explained that we needed to order soon as he wanted to close the kitchen since he had had a busy day. That may have been the case, but when we arrived, there were no more than ten customers in the pub. Had it not been for our drinks, I would have walked out. The food did arrive and was okay. There was nothing to write home about, but we weren’t expecting a gourmet dinner. This week, Wednesday, May 15th, I phoned and spoke to a very helpful team member and booked a table for 7:45 pm for four people, having been told that the kitchen closed at 8:00 pm. We were on the way to the Talbot at Kempsey when I received a phone call to ask if I was a member of the curry club; I said no, but I had booked a table, and we were nearly there. After a few seconds, I was told that the Manager wanted to speak to me; he gave his name as Martin. He then told me he had closed the kitchen at 7:30 pm and couldn’t serve us. I asked why the booking had been taken, and he did not respond. I said we would go somewhere else that wants our business, and we did and enjoyed the drink and food. I am sorry to say that this will be the last time I attempt to eat at the Talbot. On two occasions, we have been made to feel like a nuisance and that we are not welcome. If that is how the pub is going to be run, then there will be more changes coming up. Hospitality is about good food and drink served with a smile. The bar staff can manage it, but the Manager needs to be trained.

Visited two evenings for meal and drink. Excellent food and friendly efficient service.

Martin and Dee are great hosts and I highly recommend the food and the atmosphere is absolutely brilliant 👏

We have just held a wake for my late father, Martin and Dee were soo hospitable and couldn’t do enough for us

Friendly welcome. Lovely food, especially the fish and chips.

Once again another pub that went down hill for a while but is now back on the up with the new manager Martin and his wife the food and drink are good the burger was excellent very tasteful and on a Sunday they have there own menu not the Marstons menu and there Sunday lunch is a winner great stuff just make sure you pre book for a Sunday as the great food runs out fast

From the phone call to book Sunday Lunch, to leaving The Talbot, service and food fantastic. The beef was "melt in the mouth, lovely fluffy toasties, and separate gravy boats. Hubby had the gammon, which was cooked beautifully, with extra sprouts, and cauliflower cheese. We will return. Looking forward to our next visit

Really nice pub with a warm welcome, friendly staff, amazing food and a nice atmosphere. Highly recommended

Booked late for mothers day lunch and made most welcome by Martin and his staff . The food was excellent. Thank you

We have had a roast dinner at the Talbot twice now and both times have been excellent. My partner had the roast beef which was perfectly cooked and myself the cauliflower cheese tart which was also very tasty. The veg is well cooked and seasoned, would highly recommend to anybody looking for somewhere to go for a great Sunday lunch

Had a family Sunday lunch there was 9 of us. Couldn't have looked after us any better. We had chicken or beef , food was lovely, cooked beautifully, lovely and hot. Only negative is one of us is vegan and there was no vegan option. Really recommend

when i last visited i was waiting to give my order and sat behind a elderly gentleman who was trying to give his order, the lady who was serving him was obnoxious and rude to him, needless to say we got up and left

This is a edit to my previous review, since the new owner has taken over I can honestly say it's definitely improved, the food is amazing the staff are really friendly and helpful the atmosphere is warm and welcoming will definitely be eating there again.

Just had a great Sunday lunch the roast beef was outstanding cooked to perfection great service very friendly staff manager went the extra mile for my mum allergies. Craig

Just been for a Friday afternoon lunch. Lovely food & hospitality. Booked for Sunday lunch. Fully recommend

Although nice interior, restaurant and welcoming staff no ales on the pulls.

Four, could of been more. Upon entry I was greeted by two barrels set in the wall Hob goblin and bank's amber upon arrival at the bar I was informed they had no ales at all but about 5 different types of lager. I purposely drove out of my way just to have an ale in this nice country pub so I was somewhat disappointed. We sat in the bar area which only had a handful of people in it but the music was too loud to be able to talk across the table. On the subject of loud music, no thought is given to people with a hearing disability which is aggravated by loud noises, I do have a problem which is another reason I didn't stay long. If you can't talk across a table without leaning forward the music is to loud. I was happy to see it's very dog friendly even little treats for them by the door plus a nice ode to dogs on the wall. For that we be back.

great friendly place excellent service and nice people

We were a party of four and arrived on spec, mid-afternoon asking for Sunday lunch. The Talbot managed to fit us in and were really welcoming. We had a fantastic Sunday roast - the beef was delicious, with all the trimmings and a lovely time was had by all. Thanks very much!

Our Sunday roast was delicious! The owner and staff were welcoming and attentive-I'd recommend!

Live locally and we heard The Talbot was now serving food. We were so delightfully surprised. Great service by both bar staff and the fab young gent serving food. Food was flipping fab (well done kitchen staff) It is not trying too hard, it's doing good food for great money and the dog was welcomed with a bowl of water too. Simple tasty, pub classics at reasonable prices all served with a smile. Nice atmosphere, great to see the dining area steadily fill up as we were there. This is just what we want from our local village pub and will absolutely be returning. I've heard the Sunday roasts are a hit but book as word spreads fast. Don't change anything The Talbot and you'll always be well supported.

Great food and lovely service. Great value as well.

Booked for a Sunday lunch with my sister. Martin rang ahead to make sure he would have meat we might want. Very friendly & professional staff. Nice & homely inside. Lots of space. Staff very attentive. I had roast beef & it was so nicely cooked. Would definitely come back as just down the road from me

Amazing food, amazing service, amazing price. One of the best burgers i have even in my life, would 100% percent recommend

Fantastic roast dinner all homemade, absolutely amazing! Best Sunday lunch we’ve had for a very long time. Highly recommend a visit

Me and partner booked a table for Sunday lunch after hearing a word of mouth recommendation, and it did not disappoint. The roast beef was absolutely stunning- cooked pink and to perfection, literally melted into your mouth. Roast potatoes were crispy and full of flavor. The meal was very reasonably priced especially as you can tell that everything is home cooked. 100% would recommend and will be going back!

We were three ladies who popped in after a walk for a couple of drinks and ended up having dinner. What a lovely atmosphere, nice bar/armchair, restaurant areas to choose from. The owner/manager was really friendly and engaging and he made us laugh. He told us a bit about his plans for the place and it sounds fab, I’m certain he’ll be very successful if Saturday evening was anything to go by. The drinks and food were very reasonably priced and we all felt our dinners were excellent value and very tasty.

I met my old friend now living at the Lawns residential home (just up the road) for lunch at the Talbot on the recommendation of the staff at the unit . who are regular customers . I'm also disabled so car parking was perfect , A member of the care team walked down with my friend who was in his electric wheelchair .. This small moment of independence , a trip out for lunch at the pub is such boost to my old mate who , after a stroke Is dependent on the carers .. when we arrived we were treated by the landlord with the perfect balance of consideration and courtesy, offering us tables on the flat level with ample space entirely suited to our limited mobility. asking about hand pull beers, he recommended the Hobgoblin, Ruby, which , in the midlands i had never seen on pump before. A good pint and well kept. Recommended but the regulars we went for the fish and chips .Fresh fish, really thin crispy batter cooked to perfection (by the landlords wife he swears,) that would not shame the gastropub sector was just what was required. Perfect lunch for a man with only one working arm, I cut it up kirk has a fork, , end of problem ...

Friendly welcoming Landlord, good atmosphere, excellent food and service

Lovely local pub but the food was beyond “pub grub”. Amazing and cooked to perfection. I am very much looking forward to coming back again. Compliments to the chef!

We’d heard there were new owners at the Talbot so gave it a try last Sunday for lunch with friends. Oh my goodness , it was fabulous- so much so we returned again this afternoon (Saturday) for a lunch with family. Again we all thoroughly enjoyed our well presented, well cooked, hot food. You can tell the new owners have passion and pride in what they do - wishing them every success - I feel for sure we’ll become very regulars

Lovely Sunday lunch Food was lovely hot and tested amazing Great atmosphere Friendly new staff Dog friendly amazing

Went to their first Sunday dinners since they’ve opened for food. Was delicious 5* , good atmosphere, good service, happy to help with anything and wasn’t ram packed busy! Food to die for

Amazing atmosphere, so freindly, amazing food, very dog freindly. Well worth a look

Sunday roast 😋 delicious.... highly recommended 👌. Great service.. fresh vegetables, all cooked to perfection.

Martin and Dee have recently taken over and their attention to detail and commitment and dedication to wanting to make this a community pub for the village is exemplary. I would urge everyone to give them a chance, the food looks amazing and the atmosphere and ‘feel’ of the pub is like it’s never been before. There’s a warm welcome for all and this is finally the village pub that everyone has been asking for!

Martin and his wife have recently taken over and their attention to detail and commitment and dedication to wanting to make this a community pub for the village is exemplary. I would urge everyone to give them a chance, the food looks amazing and the atmosphere and ‘feel’ of the pub is like it’s never been before. There’s a warm welcome for all and this is finally the village pub that everyone has been asking for!

Food was overdone. The owners kids were running around with no supervision. Refused service without even asking for id. Used to be nice, but never going back again.

Nice food Great atmosphere Friendly staff Dogs welcome Went there for food and a drink and thoroughly enjoyed it. Would recommend

Food was delicious, great atmosphere! Very accepting of young children. A great experience can't wait to return closer to Christmas!

I have ordered pulled pork Mac & cheese and it was very tasty. Even came with a side of very tasty garlic bread. Very friendly staff Dogs welcome

Fantastic with the new owners, Martin & Dee. Had the Ultimate southern fried chicken burger! Very tasty and filling.

Fantastic food, great atmosphere very accommodating for young children.

Just had a marvelous steak on the opening night of the restaurant reopening a few teething problems but nothing drastic service excellent and friendly wish you all the best for the future

We have visited for the first time this evening for the quiz and we received a lovely warm welcome. Will definitely be back

Brilliant and inviting atmosphere, dog and child-friendly, lovely owners, the best place in Kempsey

Lovely place, staff very helpful. Lovely meal - yum.

Paul, the manager was awful. Made me feel very uncomfortable, terrible service.

Great evening, friendly bartender shout out to Paul, very attentive, will be sorry to see him leave. Been a real asset to the pub.