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Talbot Arms, Settle
Settle
BD24 9ED
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 9 of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about Talbot Arms
A nice unpretentious mid-market place. Fairly modern but in an understated way - pub carpet, wooden bar with brass hanging upper, wood burning stove in a large stone fireplace, green velveteen banquettes along some of the perimeter. Darts and pool discreetly tucked-away for the locals. GBG-listed; five cask with a good range which seemed ambitious for a late November Tuesday however they delivered with halves of Settle Mainline (NBSS 4) and Wishbone Abyss (3.5) hitting the spot from a friendly bar. I’d make a point of getting off the train to do this one again. Really good.
On 9th February 2024
- rating: 9
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Will Larter left this review about Talbot Arms
Since my previous review nearly three years ago I've come here a few times and a couple of times I've had food here. They do some first rate chips - thinly cut and refried - and of course the beer is tip top. I've never been here in the evening, so it's interesting to see the previous reviewer's assessment: a "proper drinking pub". In the afternoon they definitely major on food, with most tables in use or reserved, but plenty of real ale being poured - one beer ran dry just as I was thinking of having it for my second pint. Settle Mainline was very good (NBSS 4) and Wishbone Abyss, which seems to be a regular dark beer as I've had it here before, almost as good at 3.5.
On 6th December 2022
- rating: 9
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Ian Mapp left this review about Talbot Arms
Good Beer Guide 2022 freehouse.
A large open plan room, dominated by an off centre fire place. Packed solid at 8pm on a Friday night, I was forced into bar blocking. To be fair, the bar was long enough to accommodate me and my paper.
Four or five real ales on - I had two - both first class. Settle Brewery and a Pennine Pacific.
Proper drinking pub and I agree with Will below.
On 18th October 2022
- rating: 9
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Will Larter left this review about The Talbot Arms
Still easily the best pub in Settle, with reliable beer quality and always an interesting and varied range of mostly local real ales. I've never had the food here though it always seems to be fairly busy in that regard, but I've probably been here three or four times a year on average and never been disappointed.
On 30th January 2020
- rating: 9
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Old Boots left this review about The Talbot Arms
More traditionally pubby than the other establishments in Settle despite the carpet and slight food emphasis. Roughly square with a central servery, the front is mainly seating for eating, at least during food hours, to the back left are darts and pool, toilets and car park to the right. It's also dog and family friendly. Six pulls of good local beers, Settle, Dark Horse, Kirkby Lonsdale, Wishbone, Roosters and Theakstons all having a place in the well balanced if a little weak (3.6-4.2) range. Fizzy tastes are catered for on two low T-bars of national standards plus cider and Lagunitas IPA on solos. A small blackboard lists crafts, I suspect some child portion bottles/cans and a real cider in a box from the description. Real cider and excellent customer service seem to be standard in Settle as I found them everywhere I went. Only criticism is I didn’t find any sit down facilities for gentlemen.
On 12th September 2019
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Rob Hunter left this review about The Talbot Arms
Visited most recently around midday on a weekday at the beginning of December. I have been before and found it as good as ever. Half a dozen or so ales were on including two by Settle Brewery (Main Line Bitter and Attermire Session IPA). When weather permits, the beer garden to the rear makes for a pleasant area to sit and enjoy your pint. Inside can fill up pretty quickly especially at lunch time. A must visit when in Settle.
On 4th January 2018
- rating: 8
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Will Larter left this review about The Talbot Arms
The modern refurbishment of this large old stone built hotel in the back streets of Settle has been done with restraint and taste. The old beams and the grand old stone fireplace still feel part of the place, despite the opening out of the ground floor (originally at least three rooms) into one large one. The modern bar features a row of six hand pumps, probably the optimum number for a place like this, with what appeared to me to be an enticing and well balanced menu of real ales: Goose Eye Poulter's Pride, York Guzzler, Leeds Gathering Storm, Naylor's Pinnacle Bitter, Theakston Best and Nine Standards Silver Standard. All fairly local and all bar one from Yorkshire, Nine Standards Brewery being situated in Kirkby Stephen in the former county of Westmorland. I had a half each of the Silver Standard and the Pinnacle, followed by the Poulter's Pride, my only regret being that I had to walk to Malham and therefore didn't also try the Gathering Storm too. The service was welcoming, friendly and efficient and there was a pleasant atmosphere, with a small crowd of lunchtime diners and a few solitary drinkers like me, either reading the paper or writing their notes for Pubs Galore. Will defo, as Ray would say, call again.
On 29th October 2012
- rating: 9
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Talbot Arms
This pub is a gem and is well worth a visit. The pub was only reopened two weeks ago after a major refurbishment. This is a one room pub with the bar facing you as you enter. The oak bar is a central feature, along with oak beams and original stone fireplace. They also have a fabulous beer garden to the rear. They serve food daily which is chalked up on a board. Also homemade cake on the bar which the mrs loved. Very good choice of ales and very well kept. I went for the Bowland Patriot, Goose Eye Barm Pot and Bronte Bitter, Moorhouses Blonde Witch. Also on handpump was Saltaire Blonde and Nine Standards Double Standards Porter. New owners very friendly and passionate about what they're doing. Will defo call again.
On 10th May 2012
- rating: 10
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