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Talbott Tavern, Bardstown, KY

Talbott Tavern

4.1
4.1
88 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • 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 88 people are saying

Talbott Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Neighborhood gem

  • Louisville

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Talbott Tavern in Bardstown offers a "rich historical atmosphere" and is renowned for its "world's oldest bourbon bar." Guests rave about the "walnut crusted chicken" and "fried catfish," while the service often receives praise for being "excellent." However, feedback on food consistency and service speed varies, with room for improvement noted.
88 Reviews
  1. Ellen

    Coastal Georgia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a delightful meal at Talbotts Tavern after a super visit to My Old Kentucky Home. Food was terrific and the ambiance made for an overall memorable experience. Great time!

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  2. rhonda

    Mississippi2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haley was our waitress, and provided us exceptional service. The food was amazing. We had the fried green tomatoes and meatballs for appetizers. They were both so so good. We also tried the Burgoo, but it just wasn’t our thing lol. For entrees, we had the walnut crusted chicken and country fried steak. Both were great!

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  3. Robbyn

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They have a gluten free menu but no dedicated fryer. Small place but there is a lot of history regarding the building. It also offers hotel services. Food was hearty and good!

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  4. Sheri

    Cleveland1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been here a few times before and had a great experience. Unfortunately this time it took an hour to get our food, then it was cold. They did compensate us with free dessert but ww were very disappointed overall. We try to eat there whenever we are in the area but after this last experience we will not.

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    Coastal Georgia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the historic location and ambiance of the Tavern. Our food was hit or miss. Some members of our party had excellent food while others it was OK and relatively cold. For those it was disappointing.

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  6. karafromkc

    Kansas City10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I love the history of this restaurant! You feel it before you walk through the door. I just wish the food was better. My shrimp and grits were the best thing our party had. The pulled pork, steak, and chicken left much to be desired, and the fried green tomatoes were doughy. I hope this restaurant improves since it is such a neat, historical place to stop!

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  7. Jim

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    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.
    Talbott TavernResponded on March 19, 2025
    Thanks for the great review, Jim! We are glad you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Dave

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Their fried catfish is close to perfect. You only get one piece but it's adequate. Our only quibble with Talbot Tavern's catfish dinner is that there are no hush puppies on the menu.
    Talbott TavernResponded on March 19, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Dave! We appreciate the suggestion of the hush puppies and will look into that. Hope you will join us again soon!

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  9. Bob

    E. Tennessee30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    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.
    Talbott TavernResponded on March 19, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Bob! Hope to see you again soon!

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  10. 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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FAQs

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

Talbott Tavern is rated 4.1 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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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