The Talbot: False Dawn

A couple of excited readers have contacted Brockley Central recently to report that scaffolding has appeared on the outside of The Talbot pub, located at the Lewisham end of the Conservation Area.

Punch Taverns have acquired the pub and are promising to revamp it, adding a proper kitchen and hopefully turning a visit in to a less terrifying experience than it has been in the past.

For some time, we've been awaiting signs of the new Talbot with baited breath and we thought that the refit work had finally begun.

However, Punch Taverns spokesperson told us not to get too excited just yet:

"We are currently carrying out some remedial work on the fabric of the building. The Talbot remains open and we are trying to keep disruption to a minimum while this work is carried out."

"It is still our intention to carry out a more comprehensive refurbishment project at the pub. Plans are being discussed and we expect this will take place in early 2008."

Thanks to James and Cath for the tip-off - sorry to be the bearers of bad news.