The Talbot — Restaurant in London

Never been to a pub with so many rules as to where one can stand. Went to a pretty easy going party where we hired the upstairs. First, kept getting told off for being too many people on the balcony because the ceiling downstairs would collapse... I mean, if that's a possibility, your pub should be closed for renovations, for a start. Then they closed the balcony and we weren't allowed to finish our ciggy because the bouncer couldn't wait around all day - reminder that we are paying customers.

Sitting outside the front was even more of a nightmare. Constantly being asked to be quiet - it wasn't even 10pm and we were just chatting. A pub where you're not allowed to talk. At The Talbot, you're only allowed to stand up next to some tables. The bouncers and the staff all clearly hate their jobs and constantly berate you for just chatting with your mates, especially when you're not standing in the right corner of the outside area.

At one point there was a huge, loud announcement to say "I'm not pointing fingers but can we all keep this stop using this door and use the other door" as if we are children who use the wrong door to upset the relentless adults. Why can't we use that door, absolutely no idea, just follow the rules of The Talbot; a pub with two doors, only one useable.

I honestly think we were interrupted with rules and asked to move more than 15 times in about 4 hours.

Out of nowhere, someone comes out and screams, "everyone you have 2 minutes to get inside otherwise you won't be getting in!". Doesn't matter that we all had fresh pints. Seems like the loud voices rule goes out the window to allow staff to scream at paying customers.

Begrudgingly, we went inside, stood near the bar and some unbareably unhappy member of staff says "If you wouldn't mind moving over to the corner to finish your drinks".

The guy screaming for last orders thinks he's a laugh but he's just getting in the way of everyone enjoying a nice evening with their mates.

This pub honestly sucks the joy out of a Saturday night. I hope the staff reflect on...

Very poor, would never go back and definitely one to stay away from. so this weekend I and 6 friends dropped in to The Talbot on 109 Mortimer Road for some early afternoon drinks, on our way to a Stag Party. We sat upstairs on the roof terrace and had a quiet pint. There was only 5 other people in the whole place, so we were out of the way disturbing no-one. When I reminded a guy behind the bar, (who later told us he was the proprietor, Adam Wilson), that I had called a couple of weeks earlier to try and book a space for our drinks, he told me, in a quite unbelievable and uncalled for obnoxious fashion that we were not welcome as we were a stag do. I explained that all we were doing was having a drink (it was our first drink of the day so everyone was very quiet) but his response was extremely linear with no care for his customers saying I "didn't even have the decency to let him know about the drinks!" this was even before we had said hello! Infact I had told them as mentioned a couple of weeks earlier! Several of us had a quiet and genuinely polite word with him asking him why he was so rude to which he simply asked us to leave as we were not welcome. Ive never been spoken to so rudely and made to feel as unwelcome in a pub in the area. Very poor, would never go back and definitely one to...

The Talbot – A Pub That Knows Its Place and Purpose

The Talbot doesn’t try to be everything. It’s a pub that remembers what a pub should be: welcoming, well-fed, and quietly proud of its corner of Lewisham. With its leafy surroundings and relaxed charm, it feels like the kind of place you stumble into once and return to often.

Atmosphere Inside, it’s all soft lighting, polished wood, and a gentle hum of conversation. There’s a canopy of warmth—locals chatting over pints, couples sharing roasts, and solo diners tucked into corners with a book and a brownie. The décor is modern but not sterile, with just enough character to feel lived-in. It’s a pub, yes—but one with a touch of gastropub grace.

Food & Drink The Talbot’s kitchen punches above its weight. The menu is short, seasonal, and well-executed:

Onglet steak – rich, tender, and served with confidence

Confit duck – crisp skin, melting meat, and a side of quiet satisfaction

Sticky toffee pudding – unapologetically indulgent, with a proper hit of nostalgia

Wine list – compact but curated, with honest recommendations from staff that actually land

Sunday roasts are a highlight—plentiful, comforting, and far beyond your average pub fare. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are thoughtfully included,...