The Old Talbott Tavern has been greeting travelers since 1779. The Talbott Tavern serves classic Kentucky comfort food, and it does so with genuine confidence. The Talbott Tavern is one of those rare places where the ghost stories actually improve the experience rather than cheapening it. My Old Kentucky Home State Park is just minutes away. The Talbott Tavern is a rare exception that has managed to stay relevant across 200-plus years.