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Packhorse & Talbot

BarsLondon, ENG

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(1,503 reviews)

Quick info

+442089940360
145 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick, London W4 2DT, United Kingdom
moderate

About Packhorse & Talbot

On Chiswick High Rd., Packhorse & Talbot is a pub serving a British menu of steak and chips, burgers, fish and chips, and steak and ale pie, with a Sunday roast served alongside vegetables on weekends. Orders are placed at the bar rather than through table service, and it takes walk-ins with no reservations. Seating includes booths and communal tables inside, with wooden beams and rustic decor, plus outdoor seating that extends to a back garden and sidewalk tables. The bar pours a selection of local beers alongside wine. Sports and football screen throughout the pub, including a television in the garden, drawing a lively atmosphere during matches. It opens daily.

Reviews

4.4/5
1,503 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, outdoor garden seating, watching sports on tv and steak and chips.

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Customer Review Summary

Diners repeatedly return for the Sunday roast, praised for its quality vegetables and value, though one reviewer that same day called it the worst they'd had, describing boiled cauliflower in runny cream, overcooked beef and a soggy Yorkshire pudding, and noted tables weren't wiped between parties. Close behind, burgers draw steady praise, from the steak and chips cooked to preference to a Hot Honey BBQ Pulled Pork burger one diner called full of flavour, alongside a Wings & Tenders Combo. The back garden and TVs come up often as a spot to watch football or the World Cup while keeping a relaxed feel, and several call the bar staff friendly and welcoming. One reviewer, however, describes being spoken to aggressively by a bar staff member when asking about ordering, questioning whether it related to how they were treated, and left for a nearby pub instead. Most others describe staff going out of their way, with one calling the service they received a ten out of ten.

Featured reviews

  • Nicha Smith
    “one of the better pubs in chiswick. good for sports, had a lovely outdoor garden & friendly service! drinks are normally priced (don’t forget to use your chiswick calendar card), food is decent.”
  • J Ella-Ruth
    “‘A Kind Word Turns Away Anger’… Was looking for a nice pub on the high road this afternoon for a spot of lunch and popped into this pub. The pub was pretty much empty. A pleasant female staff member suggested, upon my enquiry, that I should order at the bar. I went to the bar to order and a Caucasian male bar staff member barked at me that ‘the menus were on the table’. He spoke to me in a manner that was both unpleasantly aggressive and uncalled for. I asked him if he was ok, and if there was there a reason why he spoke to me in that manner, but was ignored by him. So I walked over to a corner table and picked up a menu and the female staff member came over. I asked her why I was spoken to by the man in such a manner, and asked if he treated all people like me in the same way. Was it one of those establishments? She was a little apologetic. He was not… So, I left and walked 100 yards across the street to the right, to The (very pleasant) Roebuck, where I was greeted so warmly and treated so nicely it would be rude of me not to leave them a glowing review. It would also be rude of me to neglect forewarning future pub goers of this establishment’s possible reception. I don’t plan on ever going back there. In future, if I want a change of my favourite lunch spot (Mali’s cafe, next to Marks and Spencer’s) I will go back to the Roebuck. The moody staff member should remember this biblical saying; "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger". Being pleasant, in a public facing industry, goes a long way.”
  • Jo Ramsey
    “Proud to call Packhorse & Talbot my local! Every visit has been a great experience. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with friendly staff who make you feel at ease even when it’s busy. The food is solid pub fare, with a good range of options, and everything we've tried so far is something we'd happily order again. It's a great all-round spot for drinks, food, and catching up with friends. It's also an excellent place to watch the World Cup, with a lively atmosphere that makes England games even more enjoyable.”
  • Giorgia
    “Such nice pub! Lovely back garden with tv to watch sports. We wejt during the day and it was so chill. Would really recommend for some nice drinks with friends. Staff was very nice too!”
  • Natalie Mills
    “Tasty British pub fare! Enjoyed the meals & the pints in this quaint laid back pub! A table on the sidewalk was great to enjoy the sights of Chiswick! 🍻🤩 🥘”

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Good to know

“Spacious, traditional local offering British pub menu and burgers, real ales, outside tables.”

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only

Location

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