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The Talbot Inn

3.9 (64)
£25 and under
Modern European
The Talbot, High Street, Cuckfield, RH17 5JX

About this restaurant

The Talbot is a 16 century coaching inn, in the historic independent state of Cuckfield, where the building was once used as a courthouse for the local area. Now very much a much a Foodie destination for modern British cooking with our elegant courthouse restaurant, using the best of Sussex produce. Our separate bar replicating the modern approach to our fine wines and local cask ales making The Talbot a great destination time and time again.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch : Monday - Friday : 12.00- 2.30pm Dinner: Monday - Friday : 6.00pm - 9:30pm Saturday : Food all day long 12.00-9.30pm Sunday lunch : 12.00- 5pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Richard Simmonds
  • Neighborhood
    Haywards Heath
  • Parking details
    Parking located in near by public car park and street parking.
  • Public transit
    Public buses to and from the high street.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, View, Wine

What 64 people are saying

The Talbot Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 1.0Value

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64 Reviews
  1. Belle

    West Sussex6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 26, 2013

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a family meal for a special birthday and the food was 'fine' but nothing to rave about. We had the roast dinners and they were a bit hit and miss. 2 of them were lovely but 2 were not so great and we should really have sent them back. It wasn't so bad that we won't eat there again but we probably wouldn't have the roast. We ate upstairs but because the ceilings are so high it is very noisy and at times difficult to hear, we would have preferred to eat in the pub downstairs and we will make sure in future we ask to sit there.

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  2. Sal100 VIP

    Oxford/Oxfordshire219 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 19, 2013

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Sunday lunch was very good. The choice of food was excellent, a very good menu and good value

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  3. momo

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2013

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and great discount offers at lunch time. Marvellous to order a rare steak and find it is cooked to perfection. Great choices for foodies and plain eaters, all beautifully presented.

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  4. Sussexdiner

    London11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 23, 2012

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely evening at the talbot - good food and wine in great surroundings

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  5. SteveC

    Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 17, 2012

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had 4 different main courses a couple of starters and desserts, it varied between excellent and exceptional!

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  6. celiafav

    Kent30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 25, 2012

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our lunch at the Talbot. Beautifully presented, generous servings and good value for money. The belly of pork more than satisfied the carnivore and the sea bream was delicious. My only small criticism would be the lack of seasoning in the soup. Otherwise, delightful. We shall be back!

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  7. MrsP

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 3, 2012

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very enjoyable evening. Food was lovely, service was friendly and attentive. Would definitely come again.

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  8. Lindfield

    West Sussex5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 23, 2012

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We've been to this pub a few times now and it has always delivered great food and service. It offers an excellent modern british menu with lots of locally sourced food. Great atmosphere in the evenings for group celebrations and very child friendly for a family lunch. Definitely recommended.

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  9. Sussexdiner

    London11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 8, 2012

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Another enjoyable evening at this classy pub. Good food in lovely surroundings

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  10. Hh70

    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 30, 2012

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good and wide ranging menu. Background music a bit too loud. Good service.

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The Talbot Inn is rated 3.9 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. West Sussex
  4. Haywards Heath
  5. Haywards Heath

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The Talbot, High Street, Cuckfield, RH17 5JX

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Haywards Heath
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch : Monday - Friday : 12.00- 2.30pm Dinner: Monday - Friday : 6.00pm - 9:30pm Saturday : Food all day long 12.00-9.30pm Sunday lunch : 12.00- 5pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking located in near by public car park and street parking.
  • Public transit
    Public buses to and from the high street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Simmonds
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, View, Wine
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