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Re: The Talbot

Post by bfcjg » Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:57 pm

Burnley87 wrote:
Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:03 pm
Not for us is that place. Very little going for it in terms of location and very little other pubs around it to create a circuit. Also it’s to far away to walk into town.

Shame really but for pubs to work location is key. People aren’t willing to get out the car for food nowadays never mind walk 15 mins to the next pub
Oh well, it's a shame it's not in the town centre as it is crying out forca large venue serving decent beer with live bands and no dick heads in.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by Swizzlestick » Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:52 am

Burnley87 wrote:
Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:03 pm
Not for us is that place. Very little going for it in terms of location and very little other pubs around it to create a circuit. Also it’s to far away to walk into town.

Shame really but for pubs to work location is key. People aren’t willing to get out the car for food nowadays never mind walk 15 mins to the next pub
It’s about a five/ten minute walk away from town, max.

EDIT - I see somebody has made a similar point. The Boot and The Bridge e.g. is very much within walking distance.

I actually think it’s in a very decent location - a great ‘starting point’ pub.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by Coshack » Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:19 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:
Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:04 pm
Most places in Burnley are five minutes away from a shithole.
If you read through the thread we weren't talking about the distance from a shithole, we were talking about the proximity of Thomsons Park.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:54 pm

Coshack wrote:
Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:19 pm
If you read through the thread we weren't talking about the distance from a shithole, we were talking about the proximity of Thomsons Park.
Yes. Which isn’t a shithole. In fact far from it.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by Coshack » Sun Apr 11, 2021 1:24 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:
Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:54 pm
Yes. Which isn’t a shithole. In fact far from it.
Who said it was? We were actually talking about the selling point of flats if The Talbot is actually turned into them. I said sarcastically it was also a selling point of Leyland Road as well. Maybe you should actually read and understand posts before commenting.
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Re: The Talbot

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Sun Apr 11, 2021 1:26 pm

Coshack wrote:
Sun Apr 11, 2021 1:24 pm
Who said it was?
Nobody.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by jrgbfc » Sun Apr 11, 2021 2:03 pm

Swizzlestick wrote:
Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:52 am
It’s about a five/ten minute walk away from town, max.

EDIT - I see somebody has made a similar point. The Boot and The Bridge e.g. is very much within walking distance.

I actually think it’s in a very decent location - a great ‘starting point’ pub.
Problem is the young uns don't go out til midnight now. The Talbot are relying on an older crowd, and I'd guess the majority won't bother venturing into town afterwards.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by Loyalclaret » Sun Apr 11, 2021 2:36 pm

The natural next stop for the Talbot crowd (other than coaching horses) is probably The Bridge - which isn't far away

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Re: The Talbot

Post by Swizzlestick » Sun Apr 11, 2021 4:34 pm

jrgbfc wrote:
Sun Apr 11, 2021 2:03 pm
Problem is the young uns don't go out til midnight now. The Talbot are relying on an older crowd, and I'd guess the majority won't bother venturing into town afterwards.
I’m not so certain about the young people only go out at midnight theory. Some do, certainly, but a lot will go for a night out if there’s cause to do so, particularly alternative crowd which The Talbot attracted due to regular live bands etc. Besides, one of the best pubs in Burnley, The Bridge, is round the corner. I certainly think it’s an attractive proposition for the right owner.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by Quickenthetempo » Sun Apr 11, 2021 5:07 pm

jrgbfc wrote:
Sun Apr 11, 2021 2:03 pm
Problem is the young uns don't go out til midnight now. The Talbot are relying on an older crowd, and I'd guess the majority won't bother venturing into town afterwards.
They're trying to stop 24hr drinking in Burnley.

It would do wonders for the town.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by jrgbfc » Sun Apr 11, 2021 5:39 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Sun Apr 11, 2021 5:07 pm
They're trying to stop 24hr drinking in Burnley.

It would do wonders for the town.
Aye, I'm not sure why the council were still letting places stay open till 8am before lockdown. Burnley used to be a great night out but its absolutely killed it.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by dougcollins » Sun Apr 11, 2021 6:05 pm

Loyalclaret wrote:
Sun Apr 11, 2021 2:36 pm
The natural next stop for the Talbot crowd (other than coaching horses) is probably The Bridge - which isn't far away
That's the thing though. I usually go in The Talbot and occasionally the Bridge, but I know they're both rammed pre-match.Putting all those punters into one could be interesting. Perhaps The Park will be so good we'll all be in there.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by PhiladelphiaChris » Mon Apr 12, 2021 4:05 am

I think i now remember; after the City limits it was called Billy Bunters; Downstairs Mid eighties.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by CharlieinNewMexico » Tue Apr 13, 2021 4:26 am

PhiladelphiaChris wrote:
Mon Apr 12, 2021 4:05 am
I think i now remember; after the City limits it was called Billy Bunters; Downstairs Mid eighties.
Billy Bunters. Opposite the Sparrow Hawk is that where we're talking about??

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Re: The Talbot

Post by Loyalclaret » Tue Apr 13, 2021 9:57 am

Yes, the corner of Ormerod Road

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Re: The Talbot

Post by giveusaB » Tue Aug 03, 2021 4:53 pm

Councillors have approved the conversion of The Talbot Hotel in Church Street, Burnley, into 10 apartments.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by Billy Balfour » Tue Aug 03, 2021 5:36 pm

Sad news, but I suppose it's better than the building going to wrack and ruin.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by Peter Loo » Tue Aug 03, 2021 6:04 pm

A real shame that I used to like watching games there and the excellent choice of ale.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by Loyalclaret » Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:33 pm

Should have got the team in doing the Foresters arms, probably get 50 bedrooms in the Talbort

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Re: The Talbot

Post by Belial » Tue Aug 03, 2021 9:17 pm

Damn shame. Used to enjoy watching bands in there...not many (if any) equivalent places left now
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Re: The Talbot

Post by ICL » Tue Aug 03, 2021 10:48 pm

RIP The Talbot”. Watched many bands and BFC wins (and losses) in there.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by Leisure » Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:18 pm

Was the drinking place for Rishton Clarets before and after games. Will need to find a new venue now.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by Jakubclaret » Wed Aug 04, 2021 12:17 am

Leisure wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 5:34 pm
And 50 yards away from the Shimla.
& not that far away from the canal which is always a bonus especially with crammed toddlers & a loaf of bread feeding the ducks assuming you can see any.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by yTib » Wed Aug 04, 2021 12:24 am

the talbot and the sparrow both made into ghosts??

that is the oldest part of burnley and it is a shyt thing and i hate it.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by Billy Balfour » Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:34 am

We used to call in before the match for a pint or two, but we gave up on it as a live music venue. They were advertising the same old bands every time we had a look. Burnley really does have a **** poor live music scene when it comes to venues for up-and-coming bands doing their own thing, not covers.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by bfcjg » Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:38 am

Spewer,another part of Burnley's history going. Superb friendly matchday pub brilliant chatting with away fans in there who kept returning. The best music scene. I suppose there is an opportunity for another pub to take up the mantle.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by ŽižkovClaret » Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:44 am

Billy Balfour wrote:
Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:34 am
We used to call in before the match for a pint or two, but we gave up on it as a live music venue. They were advertising the same old bands every time we had a look. Burnley really does have a **** poor live music scene when it comes to venues for up-and-coming bands doing their own thing, not covers.
Royal Dyche seems to be one of the better places for that now. Our kid does the jam nights on Wednesdays

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Re: The Talbot

Post by burnmark » Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:48 am

It was our choice pre match for what must have been going on 10 seasons. A big shame. Wide selection of beers, sky and BT, pool table - it really was the ideal place for our group.
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Re: The Talbot

Post by Billy Balfour » Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:01 am

ŽižkovClaret wrote:
Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:44 am
Royal Dyche seems to be one of the better places for that now. Our kid does the jam nights on Wednesdays
Open mic kind of thing?

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Re: The Talbot

Post by Dyched » Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:30 am

Burnley needs somewhere like The Ferret. No idea where mind.
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Re: The Talbot

Post by tim_noone » Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:37 am

yTib wrote:
Wed Aug 04, 2021 12:24 am
the talbot and the sparrow both made into ghosts??

that is the oldest part of burnley and it is a shyt thing and i hate it.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by ŽižkovClaret » Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:46 am

Billy Balfour wrote:
Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:01 am
Open mic kind of thing?
Aye! Get yourself down and have a look
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Re: The Talbot

Post by ŽižkovClaret » Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:48 am

Has the Sparrowhawk been developed since UCFB abandoned it?

Always seemed to struggle as a hotel with a lack of secure parking. Remember Mark Radcliffe had his car broken into while staying there once.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by claret wizard » Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:59 am

As the Talbot shuts new places open up. The Wharf on FInsley Gate has opened this week. Food, outdoor space, beer, canal, close to town.

https://www.finsleygatewharf.com/
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Re: The Talbot

Post by Billy Balfour » Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:01 am

ŽižkovClaret wrote:
Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:46 am
Aye! Get yourself down and have a look
Cheers. Wednesday isn't the best of week night's for me, but I'll certainly have a look in.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by Billy Balfour » Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:03 am

claret wizard wrote:
Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:59 am
As the Talbot shuts new places open up. The Wharf on FInsley Gate has opened this week. Food, outdoor space, beer, canal, close to town.

https://www.finsleygatewharf.com/
Yeah, I'm looking forward to going there.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by ŽižkovClaret » Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:09 am

claret wizard wrote:
Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:59 am
As the Talbot shuts new places open up. The Wharf on FInsley Gate has opened this week. Food, outdoor space, beer, canal, close to town.

https://www.finsleygatewharf.com/
Cumberland sausage with bloody lentils? Give over

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Re: The Talbot

Post by Peter Loo » Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:17 am

ŽižkovClaret wrote:
Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:44 am
Royal Dyche seems to be one of the better places for that now. Our kid does the jam nights on Wednesdays
Yes I was surprised how good the RD was the last time I went in there.

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Re: The Talbot

Post by ŽižkovClaret » Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:25 am

ŽižkovClaret wrote:
Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:09 am
Cumberland sausage with bloody lentils? Give over
I mean, is it me being closed minded, but what's wrong with chunky chips, peas and a couple of fried eggs like you used to get in t'Waggoners.

I don't mind a cassoulet, with sausages and lentils, but a cumberland ring needs some form of spud! :lol:

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