The Talbot Inn - Wiltshire

After suffering a mechanical whilst out riding the green lanes of Dorset my friend and I found ourselves stranded in the rain whilst a third member undertook the 2 hour round trip to get a rescue van. We looked for the nearest refuge and came across the Talbot Inn only a couple of miles away. After a tiring and wet push we arrived at 14.40 to a wonderful warm welcome from Venetia. Not only were we welcomed in and given excellent hospitality, but her and Son Theo (budding biker and rugby star) allowed us to remain long after the 15.00 closing time awaiting rescue. The food menu looks fantastic and a better experience we could not have wished for. I will be returning with my family (including Leo, budding biker and rugby star of similar age to Theo) for a Sunday roast in the near future. Thank you Venetia and Theo, you really saved the day. All the best Carey

Exceptional Villiage Pub, Food and service amazing. Fish dish was to die for. The staff couldn't be more helpful and polite. Visited now a few times would highly recommend. One of the best places I’ve been to in a while.

We decided to eat at this village pub and it was a lovely location in a village. We went to the bar and ordered drinks and I was going to pay and the bar maid said I will put it on your table tab ok that was fine. There were four of us in the party and we sat down and looked at menu. The bar maid came over and we all placed our orders. The food came out and it was the usual pub grub at the higher end of pricing nothing fantastic and we had more drinks, then 2 puddings between us at over £15. So far all ok and service is what you would expect from a local pub, I should know as I work in one. At the end of the evening I asked for the bill and the young lady brought over the bill, there was a Discretionary service charge on drinks and food enough for us to have another 4 drinks . I asked her if she could remove the service charge please. The first barmaid came over and said was everything ok or was there something not right. I said no it was all ok thank you we have just requested the service charge to be removed as its on all the drinks as well as the food. she then said well its on the bottom of the Menu, I replied yes its discretionary not compulsory Direct Gov .... A service charge is an amount added to the customer’s bill before it is presented to the customer. If it is made clear to the customer that the charge is a purely discretionary amount and there is no obligation to pay, the payment is a voluntary service charge. She then changed from being polite to rude and impolite. I gave her the correct amount and she then scanned my card. I gave her a cash tip and she told me to keep it. Her attitude was disgusting and we will never go back.

We came across this pub by following the signage from the main road. After a short drive we arrived at this little village gem. The owners were friendly and welcoming. Menu was extensive and the food was fabulous. I would highly recommend this English experiance.

We actually had lunch and dinner here and it was excellent! I tried the fish with fresh vegetables and new potatoes. The sticky toffee pudding for dessert was very tasty. The proprietress here was helpful and friendly and more than accommodating to our needs. If I lived nearby I'd be here here every week!