The Gabardine is a fave of mine, and I'm pretty sure an original owner of that restaurant is involved with this bar. Either way, the Walton is a pretty perfect little spot - sophisticated, but welcoming decor, reasonably-priced drinks, and a small selection of decent food. The only trouble is that the service, while friendly, was a little slow - sometimes had to wait 10-15 minutes for a pint that just takes a few seconds to pour. Still, I think that was just a service kink that'll be worked out in the future. I really hope this place sticks around - it's the kind of bar/cafe that you want to become an institution, rather than the normal 2-4 year flash in the pan.