The Talbot in Lewisham

Second to none when it comes to delicious food, well presented and obviously carefully sourced ingredients delivered in a comfortably stylish setting by a warm and attentive team who deserve much credit. Every visit has been exceptional in every way. Thank you Talbot team. Can’t wait to return x

Our second year having our work Christmas dinner here and everyone loved it - possibly even more than last year! Everything was so lovely and we were very well taken care of. The decorations were absolutely gorgeous and everyone is still talking about how great everything was. Thank you so much for another great dining experience :)

Super tasty food - we went for a Sunday roast. Service kind of fell off a cliff halfway through I.e after our food was served we had to ask multiple times for our table to be cleared, we then had to ask for a dessert menu, we had to ask twice for more water, and ask twice for an extra wine glass. That aside, excellent bloody Marys , good beer selection and we’ll probably be back.

Devine I’m definitely going again. Good food, friendly staff

This pub has the best service and food! I have been to it a few times so I recommended my boss to do our Christmas drinks and food there! We had a lot of lovely small dishes and drinks, had lovely time until I passed out 😵 I have to praise the waiter who looked after our table and staffs who work on the night when I collapsed acted really quick to assist my boss and colleagues on first aid on me! I was really ill due to drink while having a heavy flu! Thank you all so much for taking care of me! I apologise for the drama and 😔 mess I caused! I have recovered fully now and thank you! we are truely grateful! 🙏 I hope you all have a lovely busy Christmas 🎄 🥹❤️‍🔥🙏

Great local pub. Really good food and drinks.

Best Sunday roast I’ve had in SE London since moving here 18 months ago. Roast potatoes were great and so was the veg. Beef really nicely cooked.

Been here before and had a great experience, I took my Mother and Father today. It was OK. You forgot the Yorkshire puddings. We asked for some extra gravy. That was £1 extra on top of a £150 bill..... oh, and the fire alarm went off for 2 minutes to make the occasion extra special. I'm very unlikely to visit again...

Booked The Talbot for a group Xmas meal with a bunch of friends I meet up with once a year from around the UK. It did not disappoint! The food was exceptional, we were provided with a great private space which was perfect given the number of young kids in attendance and the staff were attentive & alive to all our needs & those of the little ones. As South London locals, we'll certainly be back!

The roast today was epic ! And the staff were ALL so lovely & really seemed to care … which can be rare in London these days . Thank you xxx

Sunday Roast Dinner is superb! This was our first time here and we will be back. The atmosphere, staff and food were truly top class. Thanks to the staff for their friendliness from the time we entered to service and leaving.

Not been here for few years as to be honest heard it was a bit over priced after refurbishment. What a mistake. Came here for Sunday roast and couldn't fault anything. Lovely table for two in the dining room. Really pleasant service, our waitress Nina was great. Had a couple of glasses of delicious English sparkling wine and baked cheese starter with lovely pickles and potatoes and then the beef and veggie options for the roasts. Actually one little thing wrong, the table was slightly wobbly. But Richard who is I think manager tried to sort it and said they are all hand made and getting guy back to fix them. Its the little touches like this that help make it so nice. 100% we will be coming back. Really highly recommended.

Great to have such a lovely place next to my house. Great food and really great people in service. Caring and nice service crew made everything even better. Thanks to the chef for a great meal

Having just experienced a masterclass in bad service, I was moved to write a first-ever restaurant review. My wife and I walked in mid-afternoon without a booking on the off-chance there'd be an available table. After checking, the maitre d confirmed no tables inside - fair enough - but that we could eat outside unless we wanted to wait until 6pm to eat. Outside we went and sat in a heated booth with a reserved sign. The server then told us we would need to move but couldn't confirm what time the booth booking was due, and all the other reserved signs were just there to help manage walk-ins. Odd way to handle it, but no problem - we moved to a non-booth table and the server kindly moved a patio heater for us, took our order for a roast each and placed our cutlery on the table. He then returned to tell us that in fact there was no food available. As in, no honouring of our order, no starters available, no food at all. On questioning he said it was because they needed to 'protect advance bookings'. No answer to what would've happened had we waited until the 6pm table; seemingly no solution for walk-ins whatsoever. So we ordered a cold sausage roll bar snack. And then the cherry on the service cake - the poor server was sent out by his maitre d to collect our cutlery. No attempt by the maitre d to apologise, make any attempt to explain, comp the cold sausage rolls or offer us a round of drinks. If we'd been told at the beginning there was no food available, we would've understood and left without spending money on a round of drinks (and the cold sausage rolls). It will take quite something to convince us to return. To the owners of The Talbot - you've done a lovely job on the renovation, your food looks great, and you've created a great vibe. But your customers are your lifeblood and your people are your key strength and you seem to have forgotten both those essential points.

Gran comida, cerveza, servicio y ambiente. Tenía el pescado y mi acompañante tenía el filete que estaba cocinado exactamente a sus necesidades

A good all-round pub, albeit with a strange approach to service. Tasteful décor, a thirst-quenching range of beer (including the quintessential Harvey's Best), and accomplished cookery. The staff like to impose a rule rather than accommodate your straightforward request (e.g. "You can't order at the bar" Then taking ages to serve your table). I suspect this comes from the management. It understandably attracts families during the day, so isn't the best option for a quiet lunch for two, although we found upstairs to be generally less chaotic.

One of the best spots for Sunday roast! The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Highly recommend for a relaxing and delicious weekend meal.

Great pub with good food but a bit pricey as I guess you'd expect in London

Lovely food, service, and atmosphere. Very warm! The menu changes daily, which makes it even more exciting🤩Nicola our beautiful server was a sweetheart🥰

The Talbot in Brockley is a hidden gem of a pub, and a large part of what makes it so remarkable is Angel, one of the standout members of the team. From the moment you walk through the door, you can feel the warmth and character of the place, and Angel is right at the heart of that. The Talbot itself has a welcoming, neighborhood feel that’s perfect for everything from a cozy evening with friends to a relaxed family lunch. The decor is inviting, with a blend of rustic charm and modern touches that create a laid-back, comfortable atmosphere. And the food and drink? Absolutely top-notch! With a rotating selection of craft beers, well-curated wines, and classic pub fare elevated to something truly special, The Talbot delivers on every front. In short, The Talbot is a wonderful pub, and Angel is a big part of why it stands out. The combination of great ambiance, delicious food, and Angel’s exceptional hospitality makes every visit to The Talbot a real pleasure.

Fabulosa experiencia en este pub local con el comedor más hermoso! El asado del domingo fue precioso (tenía el vientre de cerdo) , ¡las manos abajo la mejor salsa que he tenido en mi vida! Mi amiga tenía la carne y dijo que estaba delicioso. Bonita carta de vinos con opciones seleccionadas, incluyendo vinos orgánicos. ¡El equipo es increíble! Volveré seguro, el siguiente en la línea es Cordero asado!

Fabulous experience at this local pub with the most beautiful dining room! Sunday roast was gorgeous (I had the pork belly), hands down the best gravy I ever had in my life! My friend had the beef and she said it was delicious. Nice wine list with selected options, including organic wines. The team is amazing! I will come back for sure, next in line is Lamb roast!

Cozy vibes, friendly staff, and delicious food.

I have been to The Talbot many times and have always found it great, but yesterday was terrible. We waited over an hour for two roasts. We then ordered a coffee and a tea. It took 45 mins for the coffee to arrive and it was stone cold. After another wait of about 20 mins they brought me a hot coffee. The tea never arrived despite 3 different members of staff apparently going to find out where it was. The food is good, but not great. The service is pretty dire.

Went yesterday with family as someone recommended this place. Booked a table but were waiting at the entrance for about 5 minutes before somebody even spoke to us. Then had to wait another 5-10 minutes before we got our table. They didn't have beers we ordered and only had beef roast left at 5 pm. The roast didn't come with all the usual ingredience and half way through our food we got Yorkshire pudding after we asked for some.. At the end I asked to remove service charge but the waiter didn't even ask why or if something was wrong with our experience. The food was not worth 24 pounds and based on yesterday's experience I'd not come back again. Edit: just seen some photos here of people's roasts and ours was probably half the size haha, for 24 pounds

We had my daughter 11 birthday lunch party last month and the food and service was incredible amazing Thank you team

**Updated review 21/10/24** My family and I enjoyed a Birthday lunch in The Talbot's upstairs restaurant. We had the area to ourselves (which worked nicely due to the company of an active 1 year old!) and enjoyed great food and drink, accompanied by brilliant and proactive service from Cal. In all, Cal's service and attentiveness made the lunch what it was - a superb meal out, celebrating with friends and family. **Original review** The Talbot is an excellent pub for both a casual drink and a proper, sit-down meal. Their downstairs bar and outside awning area are great for grabbing a drink at the end of the day, and the selection and quality of drinks are superb. The Talbot also has an upstairs formal dining room, which is wonderful for having lunch or dinner - food is consistently good, supported by friendly and attentive service. Their Sunday Roast is a particular highlight! I don't hesitate to recommend the Talbot to any friends locally and I will be back there throughout the year. They're dog-friendly too (except upstairs), which is a bonus.

Fabulous local pub with great service, excellent food and wonderful atmosphere. A true gem!

Went for Sunday lunch and it did not disappoint. Great food, good service and a lovely setting. Something to suit all tastes and a vegetarian option that was robust! Recommended.

Sunday roast we had here was excellent. Were very careful at adapting it gluten free as well.

Came with a large group and a baby and the service from Jessica and Noah was amazing! They were so kind, attentive and fun. Really comfortable and not rushed at all, everyone was happy with their food too!

Fantastic pub, great service, great atmosphere and fantastic food and drinks. Thank you for looking after us and catering for our allergies with consideration

Visited the Talbot in Brockley yesterday for Sunday lunch. We arrived 15 mins early and I had originally booked the dining room but as it was 25 degrees plus I asked if we could sit outside. The staff found us a table outside and were very friendly and accommodating. The Sunday roast was superb. The beef was delicious. I have a nut allergy and the staff were very accommodating to my nut allergy and reassured there would be no cross contamination. The atmosphere of the pub was friendly, with many couples, families, and friends enjoying the lovely September afternoon sunshine. Highly recommend The Talbot. Can’t wait to return to try out the Tacos which you can get on a Friday and Saturday

The Sunday roast here is really excellent. Quality ingredients cooked to perfection, with attentive service. Meals always arrive quickly. There is a wide selection of drinks. A real local gem.

Outstanding tacos, great pub with some fantastic local brews.

lovely young lady served us in our booth in the garden area and food was great ( small portions though). I did try and order food for the booth at the bar and was rudely shut down by the girl behind the bar ( quite shocking) - other customers said she was and is very rude. ll

The Best gastro pub in London! An absolute jem! Incredibly delicious food every time we visit and the added mexican hut is a great bonus!! Well done to the chefs!! You can tell they love and are very proud of every dish they prepare! The outside area is perfect for any type of weather with cool vibes! Well done The Talbot you really nailing it!! Thank you so much to all the staff with your amazing service , welcoming , professional, warm and super knowledgeable!! Lilly, Thomas and Angel looking forward to seeing you soon again! 💖

We didn't eat, hence no food rating, but the service was friendly, and the garden area was pleasant.

Gorgeous gastro pub on a beautiful street a brisk walk away from a nice park! It is a great location for the family and doggos to come on a Sunday afternoon for a lovely family outing. The Sunday roast is divine and decently priced for what you get. I would recommend this pub to all families. A wonderful addition to the area.

It’s just not a pub. I don’t know what it is. I don’t think they do. It’s not really a vibe inside, so you’ve got to sit outside, so that’s only good in the summer. They won’t take food orders at the bar, forcing you into a sort of restaurant situation even with the ‘pop-up’ Mexican street food that was there (for which, our server didn’t really know what the menu was about or who of us had ordered what). My point on which is that you’re then going to be expected to pay service charge when you don’t want ‘service’. The beers are good. The wine is good. The Mexican food was good. Its just when some one says “meet me at the pub” and it the Talbot, I’d rather not.

We live over the road from this pub, and it is a great local, the food is incredible and they have a lovely garden for summer time. From Sunday Roasts, to group celebrations, this pub really does cater for everything. For a local pub, I do find their prices a little high, but you can't have everything - would never put us off going!

What an absolute gem in the neighbourhood. I loved the ambience, the service, the food and pretty much everything about this place. Keep up the good work!

NOT DOG FRIENDLY. You walk in to an empty pud and you are greeted by an aggressive dog that charges you dragging a chair that’s crashed to the floor behind it. The owner of the dog who was staff asked his dog in a concerned way why it had done that. Good job the dog with me didn’t react. No concern for me or my dog or half an apology. And if I thought for one moment that the grin on the member staff face was anything other than embarrassment I would have moped the floor with the pair of them. Did point that I work with aggressive dogs so not to phased. You best cross the street if you’ve got that one with you is my best advice. I won’t be so forgiving next time.

We visited the Talbot two days ago and had a fantastic experience. The atmosphere was warm and cozy, and the staff were very welcoming. They even prepared a cocktail per my request which was not listed on their menu, which was a lovely surprise. The service was prompt, and the food was delicious. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great place to relax with good food and drinks!

Loved it, very good roast chicken dinner. Others on a our group had the pork, beef and veggie. All top draw. Thoroughly, recommend. Sunday Parking available, or might take 5min drive by. Enjoy! Nice outdoor space.

We had the most amazing waitress with the biggest smile ever! The Cocktails and Food were First Class. We sat outdoors with Our dog Joe who was spoiled by the staff aswell. It was a very suave evening in a local family and friends environment. ps don't forget to check out their wine list.

Heard that they do not give their workers breaks or tips. Shocking considering they were running around doing everything!

Great pub thanks for looking after us

This is a cracking bar restaurant Warm & cosy with great atmosphere The staff will do anything to help you & are the peak of politeness The Harvey's beer is delicious

Delicious food everytime! Love their Sunday roast and with the Talbot being a 2 minute walk from our house, it's always a firm favourite for special occasions! Thank you!

Really loved our summer evening meal at the Talbot. Great food and service.

Lovely neighbourhood pub with great outdoor space and dining. Appreciate the veggie roast option, which was overall very nice with flaky, crispy pastry and veg that was not too hard or soft. I'm keen to come back for desserts! Dog friendly. Kairi would've loved this.

For a long I wanted to take the family to the Talbot! We had a great tasty lunch with a very friendly and professional service. Loved the cosy atmosphere and good company all around. We will certainly be back soon. Thanks - Grazie

Fantastic Sunday lunch outside on a sunny afternoon in Brockley - great local gastropub

A great pub with a delightful atmosphere and design. The outside area is excellent. The service was great the staff organised. The tacos were delicious

The food is fantastic, the staff are lovely and the atmosphere is great. The taco shed and wide selection of food and drinks is a particular highlight. Highly reccomend.

The best roast in South East London for sure. Really good value for money as well. Highly Recommend.

Really excellent Sunday lunch. We had beef pork and whole sea bass and was all lovely. Apricot IPA was delicious and staff were lovely. Just moved to the area and gassed this is my new local. Will be back very soon.

This is our local pub & I love love love it! The staff are amazing , giving consistently excellent customer service Great selection of drinks & the staff are knowledgeable about the food & drinks available we love the garden with its heated pods & plants It’s a little gem & the atmosphere is great with a nice multicultural mix of people

Have visited numerous pubs in the area and The Talbot is by far the best. Our first visit of many, food (Sunday roast) was unreal and the customer service was amazing. We cannot wait to visit again!

Really love this pub - the pop up Taco stand was so good.

I had only been to the Talbot for a (very nice) glass of wine, but recently we went for a family dinner and were absolutely delighted by the food they serve. We honestly didn't have a single dish that wasn't great. Among us, we had the chicken supreme, ox cheek, and the pork main, the beet+greens salad and chocolate delice + apple crumble for desserts. Choc delice was definitely the winner for us😂 Good size portions, the service was friendly and food came in good time, considering it was a Friday eve. Will definitely go again!

Solid Sunday roast, friendly service, chill vibe

Great pub , very good food , lovely inside and out. Would definitely recommend

We had a delicious meal and first experience at the Talbot and I’m looking forward to revisiting very soon! Food, drinks, service and atmosphere were all excellent

Had my 30th birthday party here and it was fantastic. The food was delicious, the staff were polite and accommodating and the ambience was perfect. Honestly couldn’t have asked for a better evening. 10/10!

Great for a Sunday roast. Decent selection of beers. Dog friendly.

Absolutely Delicious. Apart from a little wait and a mis-com with the waiting staff, the whole experience was delightful. The food lived up to the hype, and some. Lamb croquettes were piping hot and melt in the mouth. I opted for the Chicken Roast and my girlfriend the Beef Sirloin. Both delivered beyond expectations. To finish, the Basque cheesecake with Blackberry coulis was the perfect balance of indulgence and lightness. We will be back, no doubt!

Me and my partner had a joint birthday event at the Talbot. The food was delicious and the staff was attentive and friendly. All our friends were pleased about the place and we had a lovely night.

Been here a few times and service is consistently not up there, and the food is just okay and expensive. Will probably go back as it’s a nice atmosphere and hopefully it gets better.

This pub is far too expensive. The staff members are amazing but the prices are just unhinged

Went for a Sunday roast and had the pork belly porchetta which was delicious. Great local pub! Will definitely be returning!

A very handsome pub, rather fancy, with gorgeous food (Head Chef has worked for a rockstar band you will know and some illustrious guests are regulars here) and a pretty garden which is also well heated. Some might accuse The Talbot of being bourgeois and unacceptably dear - and it's true, the drinks prices are eye-watering. I dream of the crispy roast potatoes though, and the lovely desserts, so this is a special treat every now and then.

Went here for a family Friday lunch and was not disappointed. The food was good and the service friendly. I will go again.

Excellent food and service as always! Oh and an AMAZING spicy Bloody Mary 😊

We were seated under the huge skylight in the extension, which was so lovely and bright. The food was fantastic, we had variations of the Sunday roast, and the service was friendly and attentive. Will definitely return.

The roast was amazing. It’s rare to find a roast actually worth the price point. The beef was unbelievably tender and the duck was excellent.

Delicious food and lovely service. I’ve been before and will definitely go back!

What a pub, what a team! Artur, who served us was incredible and we felt really welcome. He was very friendly and chatty and made sure the drink was flowing and the food kept on coming (very swiftly!). The food is really amazing, and the menu rotates depending on which day you visit so it’s always a pleasant surprise. Looking forward to our next visit!

Nice outdoor space, go on Saturday for a beer after the market.

Friendly staff Good food Food is fresh delivered on a daily basis

Sunday roast food quality, very good. Service a little chaotic. Please most importantly, don't clear plates away until everyone has finished. We were entertaining friends and it was really quite embarrassing.

Great atmosphere. Really friendly staff and very accommodating. Our waitress went above and beyond to make my birthday special. Food is tasty and generous portions. Only criticism is that the potatoes were a bit over cooked.

Lovely pub, great atmosphere! Service as rally good when we arrived and lacked throughout the night with a long wait for food and even longer for dessert (apparently the kitchen had some issues?!). Small portions, if you’re hungry so the 9 of us had mixed feelings about value for money.

Amazing bar staff and beers on tap. I love they have a decent selection of non alcoholic beers. Especially the gypsy hill IPA. Great attentive staff. Friendly and polite. Wish I loved closer.

Epic Sunday afternoon at the talbot - dog friendly, lovely service and the food hit perfectly with every bite! Not cheap but the quality of the food is exceptional.

My first time there and I absolutely loved it

My new favourite pub in south London!

Went for Sunday lunch. Lovely food, great atmosphere. Staff friendly. Definitely be back

A lovely lunch with my family! Great atmosphere, food and service 💖

It was an amazing dining experience. The team really made us feel welcomed, and Angel really was hospitable. We were seated quickly. The back of the pub was reserved for dining in, and the pub had a great atmosphere. We got two three cost meals and drinks. I have been told to try it before by friends, and it definitely smashed all expectations and worth the price. I will definitely come back to try the Sunday roast!

A very nice pub, especially for such an urban area. Staff are excellent & food is good.

We visited as a family. Great service and delicious Sunday roast with all the trimmings.

The pub is nice but you can’t have food outside. And the menu is excessively bougie (squab pigeon?! John Dory?!) I’d come back but only if I’d had dinner before and I didn’t mind paying a tenner for a glass of wine. Lovely concept for gentrifiers x

Very good all round restoration of a pub, food outstanding. Not clear about the drinking only side of things... We ate. With really good outside space

Rubbish. Full of posh, sycophantic middle class snobs. The staff are rude and full of themselves.

This is one of SE London's best roasts. Bloody busy. Nice friendly service.

Fantastic pub! Absolutely amazing food, the staff are super friendly and the drinks are 10/10. I'd visit every day if my bank balance allowed!

Great quality and seasonal food! Lovely atmosphere and very attentive staff. Had been meaning to go for food after going for drinks, definitely worth the trip. On the more expensive side but worth it.

Really nice pub, great food and good vibes