Making memories together. Explore our family-friendly event calendar and book your spot today! We look forward to seeing you.

Dine on delicious food and drinks in the comfort of our pub beer garden at The Talbot in Atherton. With space for you to enjoy snacks, meals, sides and more, why not gather your loved ones and enjoy the sun together in the great outdoors!

Welcome to The Talbot in Atherton—a great local pub serving a varied menu of proper classics. Join us any day of the week for burgers, British pub favourites, curries, and more. Or come on one of our special food-and-drink deal nights to get even more value for your money. We host regular pub quizzes, great for testing the general knowledge over a couple of pints of real ale, lager, cider, or a glass or two of wine. And we’ve got a dedicated children’s menu for the little ones too. Feel at home at our family-friendly pub, where our kid&#8217;s menu is filled with everyone’s favourites. See you soon!

Whatever the occasion, whatever you fancy, we’ve got it covered. From pub classics, to lighter bites and delicious desserts, there’s something for everyone.

The good times are here

Come and enjoy drinks and delicious food with your furry friend at your side. Our beloved pets go everywhere with us, which is why we’re happy to welcome them into the bar area at The Talbot.

Your local dog friendly pub in Atherton

Enjoy the best part of the end of the week with the team at The Talbot and treat yourself to something delicious from our great Sunday roast menu.

Sunday lunch at The Talbot

For amazing food, refreshing drinks and great company, come and visit us at The Talbot in Atherton. Let's make some memories together.

The Talbot in Atherton - Pub & Restaurant

Dreaming of a delicious Christmas feast with family and friends? Look no further than The Talbot! We&#8217;re thrilled to be taking Christmas bookings for 2025 and we&#8217;re brewing up a season full of festive cheer.
Our chefs are currently working on our delicious 2025 menus filled with our much loved pub classics so you can truly indulge on your favourite food and drinks. Plus, nothing beats the warm, welcoming feeling our pub brings throughout the Christmas season to make it an even more magical occasion.
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This December, join us for our family favourite event, Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, meet the jolly man himself and create lasting memories for the whole family.
Spaces fill up fast so book ahead to secure your spot!

Breakfast With Santa

Toast to the New Year at The Talbot with celebrations surrounded by great food, drinks and fun for all!  Then, enjoy a family feast on New Year&#8217;s Day to make the most of the festive break.
Secure your seat today!
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2025 New Year's Celebrations

Give the gift of good food, good times and good company this Christmas &#8211; all from one little e-gift card. If you&#8217;re looking for the perfect gift for your friends and family this festive season, then look no further than a Love My Locals e-gift card.
From burgers and beers to curries and cocktails, the Love My Locals e-gift card delivers it all. Best of all, they can use it at over 1,000 pubs and bars across the UK!
Order yours in a few clicks from the Love My Locals site today and they&#8217;ll be delivered directly to their inbox!

Gift Cards

Say goodbye to queues and hello to seamless ordering from the comfort of your seat. Whether you&#8217;re soaking up the sunshine in our garden, keeping an eye on the little ones, or enjoying catching up with friends, <a href="https://order.marstonspubs.co.uk/talbotatherton">Order &amp; Pay</a> ensures you never miss a moment.
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Re-order your food and drinks quickly and easily: Re-ordering your favourite meals and drinks is now faster than ever! Simply select, tap, and enjoy!​​
Expanded Payment Options: Enjoy the convenience of Apple Pay, alongside our existing payment methods, for a swift and secure checkout.​
Effortless Voucher Redemption: Quickly and easily apply voucher codes at checkout, so you can enjoy your promotions without any hassle.​
Stay in the Moment: Skip the queues and spend more time chatting with friends and family, while we take care of your order. Relax and let us bring your order to you.​
Garden Friendly: No need to leave your seat in the garden, sit back, relax and enjoy the sunshine.
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What's new?

Take on the Win a Wedge Challenge with our new and improved Order and Pay, Scan, Order and Play at The Talbot today.
Our new and improved Order and Pay makes ordering from the comfort of your seat quicker and easier than ever, and every time* you use Order &amp; Pay; you’ll get to play Trivial Pursuit Win a Wedge.
Put your knowledge to the test and enjoy great food and drink at The Talbot in Atherton. Complete the pie for instant rewards and be in with the chance to win Thousands of prizes and fantastic offers!
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Scan the QR code at table in pub or <a href="https://order.marstonspubs.co.uk/talbotatherton">click here</a>
Complete your order
Answer all six Trivial Pursuit questions correctly for an instant reward or fantastic offer
Didn’t get them all right? Don’t worry, you’ll still be entered into our weekly prize draw where you could be in with a chance to win big!
What are you waiting for? <a href="https://order.marstonspubs.co.uk/talbotatherton">Play now</a>
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Scan, Order, play!

There’s a prize or offer for everyone.  From in-pub treats like our delicious burgers, sides, sundaes, pints and offers. To family holidays, getaways for two, £10,000 cash prize, concert tickets, Samsung TV’s and Trivial Pursuit Board Games!

Play your way to fantastic prizes!

Up for grabs week commencing 14th July 2025&#8230;
A trip for 2 to Florence
2x concert tickets @ Utilita Arena Cardiff
A Samsung TV
50 Trivial Pursuit board games
Simple SCAN, ORDER &amp; PLAY today, you might just… Win a Wedge!
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This School Holiday

Kids Eat for £1 is back for the Summer Holidays 2025!
Looking for a way to make the most of the school holidays? Why not join us at The Talbot in Atherton and enjoy a delicious meal while the little ones dine for just £1 with every adult meal purchased available Monday to Friday from 30th June to 19th August 2025 (Scotland) and from 21st July to 29th August 2025 (England &amp; Wales).
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School holiday fun with the kids? We have got you covered!

Let us help you find it faster with our quick links below

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