Old, historic coaching inn on the old London to Portsmouth route. It is said that Nelson used to stop here on his way to his ship. There is a quiet room, Emma's Room, that contains a bench that Nelson used to sit upon! As well as having an historic wooden panelled bar and quiet side room, Emma's Room, the Talbot also has a modern function room, popular for wedding groups. There s also a very chic and modern dining area which has a separate menu to the bar menu. There is a large sun-trap patio area leading to a lawn with further seating. This area also has an outdoor barbeque and pizza oven which are very popular in the summer.