The Talbot Malton Review 2026: Lunch at the Malton Brasserie

The Talbot Hotel is in the heart of Malton, North Yorkshire — a 17th-century coaching inn that has become a regular stop for us whenever we’re in town. We’ve visited for drinks, a previous evening meal, and most recently for lunch at the Malton Brasserie. If you’re looking for the Talbot Malton menu or trying to decide whether it’s worth a visit, here’s our experience across several visits.

Location

The Talbot Hotel stands in an elevated position overlooking fields and meadows that border the River Derwent. From the front of the hotel, it’s hard to believe it overlooks such beautiful landscapes, as it’s directly on a main road. I had to double-check that I got the correct location when researching for this review, as it is not visible from the front of the Talbot.

It’s close to the town centre and across the road from Talbot Yard, which houses local producers, including ice cream, roasted coffee, gin, organic meat, freshly baked bread, and French macarons.

Style and Character

The Talbot Hotel boasts a relaxed and stylish ambience. You can find velvet sofas and armchairs, pretty lampshades, bold fabrics, rush carpeting, wooden flooring, and interesting art on the walls, making the space cosy and eclectic.

Rooms

The Talbot is also a hotel, should you wish to stay in Malton. The attractive bedrooms at The Talbot have a gentle, eclectic, and boho look, featuring interesting and soothing colours on the walls, wooden four-poster beds, pretty lampshades, and country-style furniture. It’s also dog friendly and has a selection of accessible rooms with plenty of space and wet rooms.

Food and Drink

In the wood-floored dining room, with country tables and pretty china and cutlery, dishes such as steamed and creamed cockles, scallops, black pudding, sea bream, and chicken with spring vegetables and pistou hit the spot. Breakfast, which is well above average, includes hot dishes served at the table from a short menu, including delicious devilled kidneys, and fruits, cereals, pastries, and cheeses from the buffet.

The Malton Brasserie

The Malton Brasserie is the newest addition to the Talbot Hotel family, found inside the hotel in the former conservatory. It’s a light, airy, and contemporary room with its own sign and front door to the side of the Talbot Hotel. There’s a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and the staff set the tone perfectly, balancing a laid-back feel with something rather more special than your usual quick lunch.

The restaurant is dedicated to making a genuine difference in the way it serves the town and its growing reputation for culinary excellence. The Malton Brasserie is even getting some of its produce from as close as about 30ft – across the road in the Talbot Yard Food Court are its ice cream, coffee, bread, and beer makers.

Menu

The Malton Brasserie’s menu features traditional Yorkshire dishes with a refined twist, offering unique dishes of the highest quality. Starters range from Yorkshire smoked duck Caesar salad to grilled Barnsley chop with smoked mash and salsa verde. The mains include 28-day dry-aged chargrilled sirloin steak with French fries and ‘Brasserie Bearnaise’ sauce, and fish goujons, chips, and peas for children. Desserts are generous and rich, such as the sticky ginger pudding.

Our Lunch at The Talbot

We arrived around 1 pm for lunch. When I had an evening meal previously, I really enjoyed it. So we popped in, got a table, and I asked the bartender for a lunch menu and a kids menu.

The lunch menu is smaller than the evening menu and features brunch, small plates and everyday staples as well as sides. They also do afternoon tea.

You can view the current Talbot Malton menu at talbotmalton.co.uk — the link in this post goes to a 2023 PDF which will be outdated, so check their website directly for the latest dishes and prices.

The kids’ menu is separate and sells the typical children’s meals, with the choice of two or three courses. For Leo, I got the kids fish and chips and fruit salad for dessert. The portion sizes were fantastic on his fish and chips! He ate most of the fish but hardly any of the chips, as there was a lot.

I ordered the vegan Moving Mountains Burger. I was pretty impressed with the vegan selection, as usually there’s just one option. The burger was delicious. It had lots of sauce on it, so it had lots of flavours and was very juicy.

My mother-in-law had the Eggs Benedict from the lunch menu, and that looked delicious, too. It was a good portion as well, often brunch can be quite small. I’ve had eggs Benedict in the past, where it’s just been half the size of this and one egg.

Final Thoughts on The Talbot Malton

The Talbot Malton is one of those places that earns its reputation rather than just trading on it. The Malton Brasserie makes lunch feel like more of an occasion than your average midday stop, the vegan selection is better than most comparable places, and the whole experience sits well alongside Malton’s growing reputation as a food destination. We keep going back, which says everything.

The hotel’s support of local producers and the town’s growing reputation for food excellence make it a destination for foodies. Don’t forget, it’s also dog-friendly!

The Talbot Hotel
Yorkersgate
Malton
North Yorkshire
YO17 7AJ

Website: talbotmalton.co.uk

Website: https://talbotmalton.co.uk/

FAQs About The Talbot Malton

What is on the Talbot Malton menu?

The Talbot Malton menu changes seasonally. The lunch menu at the Malton Brasserie covers brunch dishes, small plates, and everyday staples as well as afternoon tea. The dinner menu features Yorkshire-focused dishes including dry-aged steaks and fresh fish, with vegan and vegetarian options available. Check talbotmalton.co.uk for current menus as these update regularly.

Does The Talbot Malton do afternoon tea?

Yes — afternoon tea is served at The Talbot. Book in advance as it is popular, particularly at weekends. Check their website for current availability and pricing.

Can you stay at The Talbot Hotel Malton?

Yes — The Talbot is a hotel as well as a restaurant. The rooms have a relaxed, eclectic style with wooden four-poster beds and country-house feel. The hotel is dog-friendly and has accessible rooms with wet rooms. Book through talbotmalton.co.uk.

Where is The Talbot Hotel Malton?

The Talbot Hotel is on Yorkersgate in Malton town centre, North Yorkshire, YO17 7AJ. It’s close to Talbot Yard Food Court, which houses local producers including a bakery, coffee roasters, and gin distillery — worth combining into a visit.

Is The Talbot Malton good for vegans?

Better than you might expect for a traditional coaching inn. The vegan selection on the lunch menu is thoughtful rather than token — the Moving Mountains burger in particular stands out. Let staff know your requirements when booking.

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