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Talbott Tavern, Bardstown, KY

Talbott Tavern

3.9
3.9
63 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (502) 348-3494
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Bardstown
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Talbott Tavern, nestled in Bardstown's historic setting, offers a captivating ambiance and "beautiful and historic" architecture. While the service and food can be hit or miss, standout dishes like the wedge salad, fried catfish, and desserts are often praised. The Tavern's rich history adds a unique charm to the dining experience.

63 Reviews
  1. Mary Beth

    Minneapolis

    99 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    2.5 rating, actually. Underwhelming. Our sides came to the table cold, the drinks were mediocre and service was very slow. Several things didn’t go our way, (beer taps just came back online the day previous, so selection was very meager, and a 17 seat table placed orders right before ours) but there was no explanation from our server as to why things were so delayed and cold. A little explanation would have gone a long way. The building is interesting step back in time.
    Talbott TavernResponded on November 12, 2024
    We appreciate you taking the time to leave us detailed feedback. We are very sorry about the slow service and cold food. We are going to look into this further with our team.

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  2. LeanneH

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed everything we had from the appetizers to the desserts (plural in both categories). Colton provided excellent service.
    Talbott TavernResponded on November 5, 2024
    Thanks for the great review, Leanne! We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us and hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Heidi

    Toledo

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was fair. The bathroom were herendous. They serious need some updates clean and paint. The food was good
    Talbott TavernResponded on November 5, 2024
    Thanks for your feedback, Heidi. All of our public bathrooms have been renovated in the last year so we would like to hear more about this if you could reach out to us via the contact form on our website. Thank you

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  4. Jack

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The collard greens were cold and flavorless and the rest of the food was mediocre at best. I would not go back. If you want a nice Talbott experience, just go sit at the bar and have some cocktails - but go somewhere else to eat - we were just very disappointed because we were so excited about having dinner in this iconic venue and everything fell flat.
    Talbott TavernResponded on October 29, 2024
    Thanks for your feedback, Jack. We apologize that you did not enjoy your meal with us. We are going to look into this further with our kitchen team. We sincerely hope you will give us another try in the future.

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  5. Doug

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy to have dined at Talbott Tavern. Tasty food, great service, and historical character made for a welcoming experience. Be well.
    Talbott TavernResponded on October 29, 2024
    Thanks for the great review, Doug. We are so glad you enjyoed your meal with us. Hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Darla

    Cincinnati

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Extremely wonderful experience! Great food, service, and ambiance.
    Talbott TavernResponded on October 22, 2024
    Thank you for the great review, Darla! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. Hope to see you again soon.

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  7. Debra

    Louisville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Restaurant was Unorganized, mismanaged, understaffed, had poor quality of food, had insanely long waits for everything...extremely disappointing. The tavern bar was even worse & filthy. The bartender was very unskilled, even for basic mixed drinks in the Bourbon capital! He also carried large individual ice cubes across the bar to place in the glass with his bare nasty hands! 🤢 I'm trying to remember even one thing positive about either place...I've got 0
    Talbott TavernResponded on October 22, 2024
    Thanks for your feedback, Debra. We apologize about your experience and have brought this to the attention of our management team. We sincerely hope you will give us another try in the future.

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  8. Christine

    Cleveland

    20 reviews

    2.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was fine. The burgoo was our first experience with the dish and it was incredibly salty - it was unpleasantly dominated by the Worcestershire. We're not sure if it was typical of the dish or a poorly flavored version. The rest of our meals were fine, decent, but nothing worth recommending. Service was efficient and pleasant.
    Talbott TavernResponded on October 22, 2024
    Thanks for your feedback, Christine. We are glad you enjoyed most of your meal and will look into the issue with the burgoo. We sincerely hope you will join us again in the future.

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  9. Chuck

    Tulsa

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was horrible. Great place to visit, but don't waste your money on the food. Cold vegetables, cold green beans, and the gravy is from a jar. Better options are available in Bardstown.
    Talbott TavernResponded on October 22, 2024
    Thanks for your feedback, Chuck. We apologize that you did not enjoy your meal and will look into these issues further with our management team. Hope you will give us another try in the future.

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  10. Michael

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My reservation was at 7:30pm, the peak of the dining experience. I was seated immediately. Yes, there was a lot of noise from patrons, and the server was delayed. But, when Kennedy arrived, all was well. I ordered an Old Fashioned and the pork ribeye. All was perfect! At the end of the meal, Kennedy told me about the room upstairs where Jesse James slept after imbibing too much alcohol. It was astounding! It’s a great experience. Thank you!

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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 3.9 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Talbott Tavern

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bardstown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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