https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/talbot/Recent content in talbot on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 25 Apr 2026 04:53:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/beloved-cosy-but-quirky-cirencester-pub-to-reopen-thanks-to-five-local-friends/Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:53:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/beloved-cosy-but-quirky-cirencester-pub-to-reopen-thanks-to-five-local-friends/A cherished Cirencester pub with nearly 150 years of history is poised for a vibrant comeback next month, thanks to the dedication and investment of five local businessmen. The Talbot Inn, located on Victoria Road and originally opened in 1877 by Arkell’s Brewery, had remained under the brewery’s ownership ever since. However, it closed its doors in October 2025 after longtime landlords Dave and Ann Hollis retired. For months, speculation swirled about the pub’s future, with rumors suggesting it might transform into a carvery, a Japanese restaurant, an Irish folk music venue, or even residential flats.