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Talbott Tavern, Bardstown, KY

Talbott Tavern

4.3
4.3
81 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Located in Bardstown, Kentucky, Talbott Tavern serves American cuisine in a casual, sit-down setting. In addition to its regular menu, the restaurant offers special menus for large groups or parties. Talbott Tavern offers a drink menu full of beer, wine and spirits as well as a diverse selection of cocktails.

Choose from entrées at Talbott Tavern like the bourbon walnut chicken which is served with stone-ground grits and the seasonal vegetable of the day or the pot roast with pan gravy. Each entrée comes with your choice of two sides. The restaurant also offers gluten-free menu items like the bourbon BBQ ribs served with a baked potato and seasonal vegetables.

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What 81 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Neighborhood gem

  • Louisville

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Talbott Tavern offers a historic setting paired with "great service" and a "fascinating atmosphere." Guests appreciate its "memorable experience" and "friendly staff." While some dishes, like the ribs and catfish, receive mixed reviews, desserts such as the "chess pie" stand out. Perfect for history lovers seeking a unique dining experience.

81 Reviews
  1. Jim

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at the Old Talbot Tavern was a treat! We had a very competent and friendly server. Food was perfectly prepared and served hot. Ambience was good if a bit noisy. Overall a very pleasant experience. I plan to return in the future.

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  2. Bob

    E. Tennessee30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice dinner in a very historical building. Great location and food was very good. If you are in Bardstown, it’s worth a stop.

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  3. Gary

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience.Best value overall in Kentucky
    Talbott TavernResponded on March 5, 2025
    Thanks for the great review, Gary! Hope you'll join us again soon!

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  4. Charles

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere. The Walnut Encrusted Chicken and the Burgoo was really good, but the Fried Catfish absolutely rocked!!
    Talbott TavernResponded on March 5, 2025
    Thanks for the great review, Charles! We are so glad you enjoyed the walnut chicken, burgoo and fried catfish! Hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Dan

    Cleveland15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all had great meals and the waiter was wonderful. We like that the nearby music wasn’t too loud also.
    Talbott TavernResponded on February 25, 2025
    Thanks for the great review, Dan! Hope to see you again in the future!

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  6. Lori

    Grand Rapids8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved this historic inn! The food was okay. I got the pork and it was very good. The green beans were very, very sad! Probably canned but cooked to death! Our server Kennedy was delightful, though! We also stayed overnight - such a cute, historic room. Would love to come here again!
    Talbott TavernResponded on February 25, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Lori! We apologize that you did not enjoy the green beans. We will look into this further. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and service. Hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Frank

    Cincinnati9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all enjoyed our meals which were delicious. Nice variety of cocktails and the desserts were delicious.
    Talbott TavernResponded on February 12, 2025
    Thanks for the great review, Frank! We are so glad you enjoyed your meal, desserts and drinks. Hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Thomas VIP

    Indiana12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made a few special requests and they were able to accommodate all of theme. Truly fantastic food, ambience and service!
    Talbott TavernResponded on February 5, 2025
    Thanks for the great review, Thomas! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. Hope to see you again soon!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been to Bardstown twice. Visited Talbott Tavern the first time and just had to go there a second time! The venue reeks of history and features the world’s oldest bourbon bar. SO many bourbons. SO little time! I’d highly recommend the Talbott Tavern experience.
    Talbott TavernResponded on March 5, 2025
    Thank you so much for the great review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Douglas

    Atlantic City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great historic place, but the environment is not quiet. It's relaxed, nothing too fancy, good food. Service was good as well.
    Talbott TavernResponded on January 22, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Douglas! Hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

Talbott Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 348-3494.

Talbott Tavern is rated 4.3 stars by 81 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Talbott Tavern

107 W Stphn Fsr Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004-1415

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  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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