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Talbott Tavern, Bardstown, KY

Talbott Tavern

3.9
3.9
68 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 2 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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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 68 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Talbott Tavern offers a historic ambiance in Bardstown, with "great southern food" and an extensive bourbon selection. The fried catfish and desserts, especially the chess pie, are highlights. While service is friendly, it can be slow during busy times. The tavern's rich history adds to its charm, making it a noteworthy destination.

68 Reviews
  1. Edward

    VIP

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The history and friendly service just screams Kentucky. Should be on everyone’s checklist of things to see and do in the state. If your are on the bourbon trail, this is the lunch spot.

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  2. Jarrett

    Indiana

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Austyn was terrible. Our food took forever to be served even after waiting an inordinate amount of time to even be greeted. We made the mistake of attempting to order dessert. However, after 20 minutes our dessert wasn’t plated. On top of all that, our bills were messed up and weren’t charged correctly. Brad (the manager) had no clue how to correct the issue. Would not recommend. Also, there was a short curly hair in my shepherd’s pie. P.S., who has red hair?
    Talbott TavernResponded on December 18, 2024
    We're deeply sorry about your experience, Jarrett. We've passed your feedback onto our team and we are going to look into these issues further. We sincerely hope you will give us another try in the future.

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  3. Rick

    VIP

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Particularly with a gentle December snow and the Christmas decor of the square …. there is no better place than Talbott Tavern. Thank you, Bethany, for your great service and energy.
    Talbott TavernResponded on December 3, 2024
    Thank you so much for the great review! We have passed your kind words onto Bethany. Hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Laura

    Memphis/West TN

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Shepherd pie and it was fantastic. Service was great
    Talbott TavernResponded on December 3, 2024
    Thanks for the great review, Laura! We are so glad you enjoyed the shepherd's pie. Hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Myron

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great list of bourbons! Beautiful stone walls. Excellent service.
    Talbott TavernResponded on December 3, 2024
    Thanks for the great review, Myron! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. Hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Mary Beth

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    99 reviews

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 68 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 2 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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