The Talbot re-opens
Last night, after a meeting of Stone’s Independent Voice members in the Station, we called into The Talbot which had just re-opened following a major refurbishment. And what a transformation! Obviously Enterprise Inns have invested heavily on the refurb. Open plan, bright and comfortable with four handpulls - the pub is hardly recognisable! In recent years Enterprise have gained few friends with their pubs seeming to change hands with regular monotony. A couple of months ago at least four pubs in this ward had “To Let”signs fixed outside. So it is very reassuring that the company has recognised the potential of the Talbot and spent some money on it. With the Station Community Centre, just down the road, being a regular venue for many of our meetings I anticipate several return visits!
But on a very personal level, why do modern pubs have to be so noisy? Blaring background music, a massive flat screen television with a football commentary and a jangling fruit machine all combined to ensure that this old man missed most of the conversation at our table! I am obviously about to join the ‘One Foot in the Grave’ fan club!
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