The Talbot in Mid Sussex

couple of pints and a few wines for the ladys

Beautiful bar 🍸 staff are just wonderful ❤️ it was my daughters birthday celebrations 🍾 ❤️ they couldn't have done more ...worth a visit xx see you soon 😊 😘 xx

This is a lovely hotel. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Can't recommend them enough. The room had heating/Aircon and a kitchenette and bonus they have some dog friendly rooms. Great town center location and only 10 mins walk from the beach. Parking just across the road. A jewel.

I've given plenty of five star reviews over the years, but this venue really needs something beyond that. This has to be amongst the best of the best. We both had the tasting menu and it was exceptional, truly amazing eating experience. Staff equally added to the whole experience. Truly a real treat.

An excellent fine dining experience, the food is of exceptional quality, as is the service AAA+++

What a wonderful place; from the moment you step inside and see the gleamingly clean glasses hanging above the bar area, the sparkle of the beautiful decor tiles, fabulous wallpapered ceilings and sumptuous seating you just know this is going to be a class act. The staff are exemplary in their attentiveness and the way they make you feel special without being over the top. Then there is the food which let’s face it is so important because you could be sitting in 5 star luxury eating 3 star offerings and just because it looks good doesn’t always mean it’s going to taste good. Well I can honestly say that in the 40 odd years I have been dining out I have never had anything as close to the perfection I had last night - it was simply divine and not a single aspect from the wine to the desert disappointed. The whole experience was very impressive and enjoyable and made more so by the very friendly staff. We had a great double birthday celebration and look forward to visiting again very soon indeed!!! Thank you 😊

Highly recommended. The food is absolutely amazing and the service is excellent. Went for my husband’s birthday and nothing was too much trouble.

Fantastic food, service & atmosphere. Absolutely worth a visit, faultless

Wow! We had a superb lunch there on a wet and windy Wednesday in January. The food here is top notch. Excellent flavours presented beautifully, with a menu that made it hard to choose as there were so many yummy choices. I’ve told all my friends and even though it’s two hours away from us it’s well worth the journey - plus you get a walk on the beautiful Barmouth beach to work up an appetite. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Had lunch here, all three courses were amazing, as was the wine & service. Highly recommend, we’ll definitely come back!

What a restaurant. Just wow. I am French and come from the catering industry. Did three years training in a catering school, worked for 10 years in restaurants and 7 years as a butler. I am highly critical when it comes to restaurants and cooking. First I love the setting but the food here is just incredible. We just had lunch but it was just amazing. Cooking to perfection. Flavours that make you close your eyes. The chef i heard was a finalist in Master Chef the professionals. Well , I might start chasing those finalists around the country if that is the standard. Do not miss it.

Absolutely amazing food and service

My 1st visit after this old building had been closed and derderelict fir many years. They have done a fantastic job of the bar and restaurant with a lovely front terrace outside too. Very attentive and friendly staff. The perfect place for a celebration meal as we did for my brothers 70th. I would say this is now the finest restaurant in Barmouth and there is some great competition. The ginger pudding is probably the best dessert I have ever had anywhere

This was the best restaurant food I've had, so much care and attention to flavours, textures and presentation. The staff were all wonderful, personable and very attentive. The restaurant itself was cosy and decorated nicely. I could not fault it at all. If we're ever back in Barmouth, we'll definitely revisit! Totally worth the price!

Very friendly welcome great room very well equipped .

Excellent food. Great service. Will be back!

Wow. Did not expect to find a Michelin style restaurant in Barmouth. Excellent food and great service. A bit pricey but what you would expect from type of restaurant. Well done. Would highly recommend it.

Stayed for 2 nights in a very well-appointed room, thankfully air conditioned as it was during the early September heatwave. We ate spectacularly from a well executed, value for money, fine dining menu. (£55) Barmouth is a revelation, yes bits of it are “kiss me quick” but there are plenty of really good places to eat. We ate at the tiny but excellent Bistro Bermo and had a great lunch at NorBar, just outside of town.

I/we love this place, stayed a few times now and whether I’m travelling alone (I feel safe) or with the hubby. The service is amazing rooms are clean and comfortable . A special shout out to Joe he goes out of his way to ensure you get the best experience whether it’s a management expectation or not … indoors outdoors his presence is apparent his manners are exceptional…. Management material that man 100%. Note to owners he is an asset to your company don’t let him go 👌🏻 Food is amazing I/we wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else now 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

This place is incredible! We were here on our honeymoon and had it recommended. From the off, the staff were so welcoming! Food and service were impeccable- we can’t recommend enough! Joe and Luke couldn’t have been more hospitable- they made our night!

Boy have the bar staff got it spot on or what! Just popped in for a quick one , professional friendly efficient and generally fantastic atmosphere in the bar. Round of applause for getting it so good. 🍾🎉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🍷🥂🍻

Stunning room & helpful staff, enjoyed our stay

Pricing very misleading, no mention of vat or service charges on the menu board. This added £16.00 to our bill. £10.00 tax £6.00 service charge.

Generally good food, but an "odd" mix-up with our bill was dealt with in a fairly strange way. Somewhat soured an otherwise pleasant experience.

Food was faultless course after course..service was fantastic and a beautiful setting to dine in...it exceeded my expectations and I had high ones to begin with.

Best fine dining meal we have had for quite some time - highly recommended

The food was incredible and the staff were exceptional- best experience we had over 4 days in Barmouth - try the Montgomery pink sparkling and the Mackerel- to die for xxx

First class from start to finish. The food was incredible matched with very friendly but professional service. Can't wait to come back.

Amazing lunch Great service Wonderful food 10/10

Fantastic. What a treat. Lovely relaxed surroundings and food was superb, with a brilliant wine list. The team are all lovely. Don’t hesitate if you are thinking about eating here!

Had an amazing meal for my birthday - the waiters were all very friendly. The food was fantastic and I'm so pleased with how accommodating they were for a dietary requirement (extra thank you to the chef). We both left feeling very full! Would highly recommend 😊 Thank you for a lovely evening.

Just been for the first time and has one of the best meals I’ve ever had. The gnocchi meal was delicious and the puddings were gorgeous! The outdoor dining area felt so relaxed & staff were attentive 🥰

Fabulous food , setting & staff highly recommend

We went here for dinner last night and it was truely awesome the food and atmosphere amazing . Service incredible. Highly recommend.

Had an excellent lunch yesterday. The service was impeccable and the cheesecake is the best we’ve ever tasted! See you again very soon…

Had a coffee there today Had a issue with my phone not making payment 🙈 Eventually the phone worked The staff were very friendly and patient Lovely place too Thankyou again

Amazing food and the best service you could ask for but, the restaurant felt cramped, it was incredibly noisy and surprisingly, they don't take AMEX.

We were booked in for dinner which was a set menu. We had drinks first and then we were shown to our table by Luke for whom nothing was too much trouble (like sharing the playlist with me!) The food and wine was incredible as was the service. To top off a fantastic evening we got to meet and chat with chef Owen who took the time after his busy shift to come out at my request 😀. Thankyou all so much for a wonderful experience. We will definitely return.

Had a wonderful meal. The food was delicious and the staff were absolutely great, and all spoke Welsh and were so friendly. Highly recomended.

Delicious food in beautiful surroundings. Love the tiles round the bar and in the toilets. Would definitely recommend

A fantastic asset to the food scene in Barmouth. The food was so delicious. Service was great too. Great value for money compared to other restaurants in the area.

So happy to find somewhere of this quality in Barmouth! Will definitely be revisiting.

The Fanny Talbot staff are very attentive and friendly the food we were served was fantastic. Thank you all!!

We popped in for lunch 07/03/2023. Was met by a friendly young lady with a smile. Very welcoming and helpful. I had the fish cake. Which was fine for me as a lunch but if your looking for something substantial order some sides as it is just a fish crack a lightly poached egg on a bed of spinach. Very tasty. Wife had the salmon salad with avocado. This was filling for a salad. Lovely ambience. Will definitely go again.

Had a lovely lunchtime meal & drinks last week., we could even take our dog in. Could not fault the staff. The menu was different to other places in Barmouth and not expensive, I hope this does not change too much with the arrival of a new chef.

A beautiful bar recently refurbished. Friendly staff. We didn’t eat, only had drinks but the food being served looked lovely! The toilets are very smart and clean. We shall definitely return for meals soon.

Three of us ate and nothing was left on any plates. Fantastic meal and desert. Lovely friendly service and great atmosphere. Absolutely recommend this place and will be back next time in Barmouth.

Delicious, friendly, easy. We booked for 8pm but arrived very early n they accommodated us with a smile. Service unfussy, quick and friendly. Good, varied menu. Fish n Chip treat excellent! Not fine dining, rather "pubby", but restaurant service and waiting - and front of house staff were great (despite the ongoing Covid precautions nonsense).We sat inside as it was cool but the tented area for anyone bold - or nervous - enough looked cosy. We had a great time! Thanks

Didn’t hit the spot !Was really looking forward to my first pub visit after lockdown but it didn’t quite do it.The menus been revamped a tough and I totally get it’s been a tough time fir everyone.However £15 for a burger I expected more it’s looks good but don’t hit the spot.

I love going to a Deli to browse and select different delicacies to take home and enjoy, so the joy of finding a Deli with so many scrumptious delights on offer and staff that are so friendly and helpful, is wonderful.All produce is locally sourced and some products made by the owners themselves.The biggest challenge is not to buy everything on one visit! Will look forward to my next visit.

I would just like to say what a wonderful day we had Christmas Day at the Talbot. Dean and his staff were amazing! The food was delicious and we couldn’t fault any of it. The service and hospitality were second to none. With Christmas being difficult this year, Dean and his staff made it a Christmas to remember. We felt totally covid safe and will 100% be going there next Christmas!

My wife and I visited for a quick lunchtime meal and drink.We sat inside in front of the lovely open fire, there is also outside seating available with heating should you need to meet outdoors to comply with tier 2 restrictions.Friendly and welcoming staff and excellent Pizzas .So glad we dropped in and could support this super hostelry.Thank you for your hospitality.

We arranged a surprise 70th birthday dinner for my mother in law, with just 3 tables made up of 14 close friends and family. We had private use of The Hayloft upstairs. Dean and Julie were very accommodating allowing us to create a bespoke menu for the evening. The meal was absolutely delicious and faultless. The portions were generous and we couldn’t have wished for better. The staff were amazing and despite the restrictions imposed due to the COVID pandemic, we had the best night ever. The staff ensured everything was perfect and did everything to ensure we had a good night. I can’t thank them enough.I would thoroughly recommend The Talbot. You won’t be disappointed.

Came here with new friends to the village, and pre-ordered Sunday Roast. The roasts were so tasty and the portions were huge! The doggy dinners were a lovely touch after our walk and there was nothing left on all plates and bowls!Thanks you so much Dean, Julie, Anna and the team.

Excellent food and top service! We visited this pub in Cuckfield for the first time last night (as an alternative from our lovely local the Cock Inn in Wivelsfield Green and as our daughter was down from Oxford) having researched places to eat in the area. From the moment we walked in the service was faultless with several members of staff checking if we were being looked after. Very safe and secure COVID-19 arrangements and a lovely table. Table service was prompt but not intrusive. The choice of food was very good and the meals were very good. The girls had enormous haddock in beer batter and chips - very tasty fish indeed! I had two perfectly cooked sea bream fillets in a wonderful creamy mussels sauce and indulged myself with rough skin fries which were heavenly! Whilst not being rushed in any way the bill was provided promptly and without fuss and staff checked regularly to make sure we were ok for drinks and enjoying ourselves (which we were!). Our first visit but certainly not our last!

Brilliant Sunday Roast with excellent staff and nice chilled vibe! Cuckfield is also a wonderful little village to wonder around to walk off the roast.

A local pub with fantastic service from Matt. Seated quickly and our drinks order taken and made within minutes. Served by Matt, welcoming, polite and friendly which is why I will continue to return. Good food but best service I've had in a very long time.

Food was very good at the Talbot and very reasonably price -I will not rate it as 5 star as, despite of having a table booked, the lady insisted for us to sit on a high table with high chair with my wife pregnant of 5 months..., we then had to insist to go upstairs where the room was with plenty of tables available..

Popped in for a cheeky sandwich at lunchtime with my daughter and ended up having 3 courses. Star of the show was the Sea Bream in a mussel sauce...delicious , followed by the Chocolate and Raspberry tart . Pub was really busy but excellent service. We'll be back soon.

Eat out to help out !The scheme has meant Monday to Wednesdays is rammed and the talbot was as well.Opted for mushroom ravioli with truffle oil which was nice a tad al dente for my liking but tasty.Followed by sea bream which was booked perfect.

This was without doubt, one of the best dining experiences my friends and I have experienced in an extremely long time. The food was exquisite and very reasonably priced. The ravioli starter was out of this world! Try a Talbot burger - you won't be disappointed. For dessert, the tiramisu was the best I've tasted this side of the Alps. The atmosphere was relaxed and the courtyard area perfect to spend a couple of relaxing hours. The service was exceptional with all members of staff being warm, polite, efficient and friendly. All safety measures were adhered to. I can't recommend this restaurant enough.

August Sunday Lunch for two. The pub and restaurant were busy but it didn't feel crowded. The staff were efficient and friendly. In charge, Adam Brine was welcoming and professional, as always. Smoked salmon in dill mousse with pickled fennel was excellent. Leek and onion soup was fine. The service remained attentive throughout.As previously reported, the Sunday roasts were copious and first rate quality. The chicken was tender & the beef was tasty. The roast potatoes were spectacular and full of herby flavour. A small bottle of 'Perrier' champagne was fine for one and I had some very good NZ Sauvignon Blanc. All in all it was a very enjoyable visit.

Lovely environment. Friendly staff and well presented, flavorsome food. I went with my wife on a Wednesday afternoon for a light bite and we had the mezze board between us. Portions were generous and the selection of meats and salad were faultless. We went this week during the government eat out to help out scheme and the platter, a pint of OJ and lemonade and a medium white wine came to £12.50. Delightful place and will go again very soon.

Fantastic, enjoyable, tasty food. Will definitely be back. Would have even paid the full price the quality was that good.

Excellent pub with a warm welcome. We stopped in while passing through Cuckfield and were very impressed as always. We had a 3L beer tower which was a good novelty and a few plates of food which were tasty and good value. The safety & comfort of customers has been thought through brilliantly as they clearly know what they’re doing in response to COVID. Highly recommended

Fantastic food and great friendly service. Had breakfast here in the past which was lovely but had Sunday roast today and it was also very very good.

Really nice food but very expensive! Got 1 starter , 2 roasts , 3 sides and a couple of soft drinks , 1 beer! Rounded up it came to £90. Very expensive!!! This is not in London , it is in the countryside. The decor is nothing special that you’re paying for the fancy surroundings. The Talbot you need to revise your price list!

There were 8 of us for lunch and had no trouble on a weekday lunchtime getting a table. The food was very good quality, delicious and was served without any delays.The staff were very helpful and made a family get together a memorable event.The smoked haddock special was lovely, as was the basil panacotta pudding. The big car park at the rear makes it very convenient

Nice upmarket pub , with a restaurant attached . Both my partner and I had a burger , which was very tasty , but so large neither of us could finish it . The 'triple cooked chips ' were not nice as they were so very oily .

Very good food. Came out a big cold but in general pretty good and well presented at a reasonable price

We went to the Talbot for Valentines dinner, it is a lovely venue, the Tapas was delicious, a good selection of wines and gins and the waitresses were extremely helpful and friendly.

Met up with some guys for a drink and a meal. Booked into the restaurant however the bar area was so welcoming with a very relaxed atmosphere we stayed there. As with everything else this was not an issue and we were happily served food and drinks. Whilst the menu is not the most extensive there was a good choice and if you add in the bar "snacks" there was something for everyone. A couple of us went for items off the bar snacks menu and were pleasantly surprised, the portions were more than ample!!Someone said you could probably eat for less elsewhere but we all maintained we received very good value for our money. Local produce, beers and gins. I will certainly be making a return visit. My only wish is that I lived closer for this to be my local!!

The 'Loft' in the Talbot is an excellent venue for a function or reception. It easily seats 50 people, has its own bar and toilets so no need to use the pub facilities downstairs. I organised our local motorcycle section dinner there this year, the menu had a choice of three starters, three mains and three deserts. Either two or three courses could be ordered and they catered for those with special dietary needs. The food was excellent, the staff very attentive and organised, we will defiantly be going back next year

My Daughter held her 40th Birthday Party at the Hayloft on 25th January. Venue was excellent as was the food and the DJ. We would recommend this venue and will use it again. Thanks to Julie and her team for making it so successful. Here's to the next one.

Whether you visit to enjoy the wonderful Sunday Roast, or a midweek Burger, you will not be disappointed. There is a great choice of local gins on offer and the service is attentive. The Talbot is a mainstay in the village and long may it remain so...

Have been going to the Talbot to eat for years. The food has been really fantastic. However, recently the menu choice has become very limited. We had booked with friends and the first two food choices we requested were not available. This was at 7 o clock! The lamb steaks were ordered by the men-one arrived complete cold and the butter on top wasn’t melting. When we reported this, the meal was simply microwaved. The lamb was also very tough.

Hello, I am a part time vegan from Sri Lanka and I have never had such nice seeded sausage rolls. The tea is very nice. Not as nice as mine but it was lovely to see the barman Haydn who always smiles at me with his lovely beard. Love Chitra Buley

Many thanks for the Talbot staff who made us feel very welcome and gave such good service. The Sunday lunch was delicious. Highly recommended!

Really nice for drinks, but kind of average for food. I'd opt for a burger for fish and chips rather than something more adventurous on the menu. Super nice pub though, great for drinks and bar snacks and very close to Ockenden Manor if you're staying there.

We just wanted to express our thanks for another fantastic Christmas Lunch with you at The Talbot.

Back in September I had a private function here for my sons 1st birthday and I couldn’t have asked for a better place.

The drinks were amazing, the food was great and had a great time. A party of local lads were very loud but they didn't stay long and can't really hold the place accountable for that. The only real reason I'd say 4 instead of 5 was a poorly blocked up fire place that was extreamly drafty and cold.

We’ve been here a few times before for a Sunday roast which was amazing! Today was a completely different story!

The Talbot is a fab venue for any age, it has good baby changing facilities and plenty of high chairs. The menu is varied and now they have plant based options as well. It’s a win!

I booked Sunday lunch for four and requested a window seat to watch the annual London to Brighton classic car run. My request was honoured by Julie and the Sunday roast was very good indeed and enjoyed by all of my family. I would not hesitate to recomend this pub!

The Talbot is ideal for lunch when watching the 'Old Crocks' on the London to Brighton run. We booked a table for lunch and were able to see many of the old cars from our table. The staff are friendly and helpful and the plated portions very generous. Everywhere was clean and tidy. There is a good menu with something for everyone, although as my friend would have said the vegetarian 'Nut roast' is a bit predictable!! Maybe they do other vegetarian meals on other days?? Disabled access should be alright too. There is a public car park very close by with unlimited as well as short term parking available.

this was our first visit. the restaurant was set apart for the the pub and had plenty of space and light and seemed to draw a pretty decent crowd. It seemed popular as the evening went on. The food on the menu was posh pub-grub and grills. I opted for the pork cheeks to start and then the burger with GF bun. the starter was on the small side, however the size of the burger was huge and very good indeed. But......

We were staying at The Ockendon Manor just a few mins walk away and wanted a pub meal. The food at The Talbot was great - my lamb was perfect and my husband enjoyed his chicken aswell. Our waitress was lovely and we enjoyed a nice chat with her at the end of the night. The restaurant section is a smart new section to the side of the pub.

Warm welcome, friendly service, relaxed atmosphere - and delicious food reasonably priced. No need to say more.

Visited the Talbot some weeks ago - on a rainy freezing cold day. There were 7 of us including two small bored little boys. The mother in law and I walked ahead and sat by the bar and I was served with the most amazing bloody Mary - the best one I have had in a long time by a delightful young lady with a great choice of mixers. So often my bloody Marys are awful - but this one was fabulous. In fact at a local country pub last week my drink had no vodka in it! But what can you say to the barman? Move on Jillian! We were shown to a lovely comfortable table and the food was amazing. My roast duck was fabulous and all the family loved their food. The lovely waitress took some photos for us with great patience and everyone was very happy with their meal. A really lovely afternoon on a bleak windy rainy day. Cant wait to return.

This is a nice venue and I paid £150 as the BMW PGA golf was on. The restaurant was ok, the food is about average, we had Steak, it was well done instead of medium rare, the wine list was on the cheaper side but we managed. The room was a down stairs room in a newer building in the carpark, the room lacked privacy and the on suite was not clean and didn’t have anywhere to put you toiletries down, The shower was an absolute joke, not a lot of water and not a lot of hot. Not the best but it could be really nice. The breakfast was nice, apart from the staff were arguing in the kitchen as I turned up, I found that quite funny really, I would go back for business but not pleasure.

Had a wonderful meal last night for our anniversary , this was our first visit and can not fault the place . Food was outstanding and the service was great . We had a lovely corner seat and it had such a relaxed feeling to it . Can't wait to return . The lamb chops were incredible by the way !!!!

We visited on a Monday lunchtime (we didn’t pre book) to celebrate our 2nd wedding anniversary as well as it being the first time out with our baby. We were made to feel welcome as soon as we arrived and offered a discreet table so we could set up camp with our son. The food was excellent, tasty, fresh with generous portions, great value for money. The staff were wonderful, really friendly and made us feel relaxed. It was the first time I had breastfed our son in public and I was made to feel relaxed and offered cushions to ensure I was comfortable. We also battled our first public nappy change, the changing facilities were impeccably clean. Despite our initial anxieties of facing a pub lunch with our baby, the whole experience was fantastic. We couldn’t have asked for a better day out celebrating our anniversary with our baby in tow. Thank you so much and we can’t wait for our next visit!

Me and my family visited the pub for a lunch, food was nice standard pub food however the service was a little frustrating. Food arrived, part of the order never arrived so I had to go back up to the bar to ask for it. Then we noticed an another item was missing from one of the plates that was listed on the menu so back to the bar to ask for that.

Had a meal for 6 on Bank holiday Monday.

Pleasant interior, nicely decorated and fresh yet comfortable and stylish at the same time. Enjoyed a nice cold Crabbies ginger beer with my vegetarian pal and not really feeling like a full meal opted for a couple of sharing platter thingies -see pic below -lovely presentation and tasty bits for us to scoff including some whipped ricotta, fig and pine nut salad dish-delicious ( just needed a bit of lemon zest too make it perfect ) lots of ciabatta/ olives/ humous/ vine leaves and other tasties -thumbs up from me x

Two years in a row my company has had their Christmas party at The Talbot. Both years was faultless. Quick service, friendly staff and the food was incredible. A good range of draft beers too. Highly recommend.

Regularly eat at the Talbot. There is a good bar with a range of local ales from the southeast and interesting range of lagers.The pub also has a number of Sussex gins.

Despite having lived in this historic village and the area for over 40 years , we had not tried dinner . The food was outstanding especially Burata with tomatoes , Salad of smoked chicken with mango and avocado . Prawn linguine , cod and other fish main courses were excellent . We wish that there had been more fellow diners but the quiet was typical of Monday night . Good service too. Highly recommended. We will be back !

My friends and I gave The Talbot a try one Sunday for a little lunch. On Sunday it starts at 12:30pm.