The Talbot Inn, Peterborough

The Talbot Inn is a 17th century pub with two separate bars. To the left is an L-shaped serving counter and some seating that was being used by a few diners. To the right is a public bar with pool table and dartboard. During a recent Wednesday afternoon visit this public bar was packed with locals watching world cup rugby. The rugby was on ITV, but Sky and BT Sports are shown. There is a quiz every Thursday. Out the back is a large grass covered beer garden with picnic tables and what looked like a boules pitch. Available from both bars was a standard keg range alongside Youngs Ordinary, Wells Bombardier and Charles Wells Extra Golden Ale. Food is served during lunch and dinner periods (kitchen closed Mondays), the cheeseburger is priced at £7.50. This pub doesn’t open until 17:00 on Mondays and is closed between 14:30 and 17:00 Tuesday to Thursday. I found the service to be friendly and I liked this proper pub. I would have no problem returning here.