The Talbot at Belbroughton Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The fish was so fresh, just like from a proper fish and chip shop, and with chunky chips and pea purée which was delicious."
• "Fab food, we tried all of the tapas options and they were all delicious."
• "The food was delicious!"
• "Had a super young lady serve us ..we had rib eye steaks ...free chips and sauce many thanks."
• "The roast beef dinner was absolutely delicious, with a great selection of vegetables and cauliflower cheese."
• "The food was exquisite and the waiter was very pleasant."
• "We had some of the nicest food I have ever eaten."

Cons:

• "The food was very average."
• "Very expensive and the stake was covered in pepper corn and spices it spoilt the stake for me."
• "OK, just a pub, home made scratchings are nasty and greecy."
• "The lack of food on the plate to the price we paid was highly disappointing."
• "Unfortunately the food was not good at all cold, fish was not good duck inedible."
• "Dessert platter wasn't very good, cheesecake tasted days old not good at all."
• "The food is very expensive and not worth the price."

Service

Pros:

• "The waitresses and waitors were fantastic, really attentive and nothing was too much trouble."
• "Staff always friendly and provide a great service."
• "Honestly cannot fault this pub, everything was five star."
• "The staff, who were very friendly and attentive, certainly added to the overall positive experience."
• "Lovely pub staff are polite helpful and service is prompt."
• "Fabulous attentive service."
• "The service is very attentive and made us feel very welcome."

Cons:

• "Covid precautions seem well organised, service was very slow as to be expected."
• "Throughout the service was slow and wasn't as if it was busy."
• "It took 40 mins to get a breakfast when there was just 2 more people in there besides ourselves."
• "This meant a delivery of drinks was slow too."
• "Despite the fact that we had booked a table when we arrived the pub was in darkness with 'Closed today' notice on the door."
• "Went for new year. Worst ever. Very cold in every area."
• "Very, very slow service, I don't think a pre-ordered lunchtime pizza should take about 40 minutes to arrive on the table."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

• "The bar area is bustling with a few tables which permit dogs and the side and rear is two main dining rooms."
• "A roaring fire down to beautiful little tee-light holders on the unique tables created from recycled scaffolding create an inviting warm vibrant atmosphere."
• "The decor sets a delightful atmosphere, creating a welcoming ambiance."
• "Every member of staff worked tirelessly with a smile on their faces."
• "The table displays and decor are top class."
• "The outdoor area is lovely, very nicely set up."
• "Candlelit, welcoming and fabulous food. Tasty, well presented and none mass produced."

Cons:

• "Even the Marquee. No heating on. Very cold evening."
• "The tables and seats are a bit tired, stains all over my seat and print on the table but it was clean if somewhat worn."
• "It's freezing because there are only 4 patio heaters for about 30 tables."
• "The pub was noisy and too many people inside."
• "Too crowded. People walking past the table all night from entrance."
• "It's a shame to see artificial flowers at the tables; replacing them with real ones would make a big difference and enhance the overall ambiance."
• "Only issue is the airconditioning motor by exit door."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "4 of us ate and had 2 courses each, was really reasonably priced."
• "The prices are not bad at all for what you get."
• "Not only was the food good and at a very reasonable price."
• "But overall it was good value for money."
• "The prices were very reasonable."
• "Food is amazing...huge good quality portions."
• "Great service awesome beer highly recommend."

Cons:

• "Very expensive and the stake was covered in pepper corn and spices it spoilt the stake for me."
• "The food is very expensive and not worth the price."
• "Puddings were very small and also very expensive."
• "The breakfast cost £9 each was not worth the money & we had to pay for tea & coffee on top of that."
• "Food was ok but not great but and not cheap, wine was expensive."
• "Poor quality for the price & eating outside was impossible due to hundreds of wasps."
• "The lack of food on the plate to the price we paid was highly disappointing."

Parking and Accessibility

Pros:

• "Free parking available in the big car park opposite,, just check and make sure you enter your car reg."
• "There is ample parking directly opposite the Pub although it does get pressured due to the pubs obvious popularity."
• "They have their own parking ground over the road which always helps."
• "Plenty of parking opposite although full when we left with lots of walkers parking up, heading for a walk rather than into the pub."
• "The service is good and they have their own parking ground over the road which always helps."
• "Tons of outdoor seating with patio heaters and a stretch tent for protection from the rain."
• "The outside set up is excellent."

Cons:

• "Be aware the parking is difficult across the road and you have to validate your parking in the pub !!"
• "The parking is over the road and you need to validate inside."
• "Beware the car park opposite this pub."
• "Parking was tough but not the pubs fault."
• "Want a drink no speck hen have pedigree yes please 15 minutes later pumps not working."
• "We didn't think the Covid-19 precautions were particularly good."
• "It's freezing because there are only 4 patio heaters for about 30 tables."