The New Talbot Inn, Brereton, Rugeley

Excellent food! Had the Steak and Ale Pie followed by Lemon Meringue Pie with cream (Lunch Menu-Just £7 for two courses). Generous portions of food. Hot and tasty as well as good quick service (Olde Peculiar take note!!).Washed down with a pint of Ringwood Showmans Tipple which was good quality.

A cottage styled white rendered detached pub, with extension. The interior is open plan, though there is a bar area and down a couple of steps there is a lounge and restaurant area, which is bisected by the nice feature of a stone chimney. The decor was a mix of white and dark red. The art and wall mirrors were a bit eclectic, sadly for my taste too much of it was arty tosh, but the place looks tidy and well run. Service was fine, but late on a Sunday, there was nobody else in. The music was fine and a decent level. Beer; tap stuff, with a couple of real ale handpulls, I had Coach & Horses, but failed to write the brewery down(sorry), which was ok enough. A little too modern for me - many will love it for the same reason

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A J D Wetherspoon establishment.

Refurbished and renamed 'The New Talbot Inn.'Excellent decor. First class toilet facilities. Mainly an eatery with A1 menu and good prices. Bar area with choice of real ales = well kept. No TV and no music. Well worth a visit. Friendly staff. [edit: actioned 11/10/09]