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Based on 880 opinions finded in 3 websites

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Nยบ 146 in 290 in South Derbyshire

Nยบ 35 of 53 Other cuisines in South Derbyshire

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Proper pub. Food and drink were top drawer

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Tom Watt . 2024-01-29

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Brilliant place love it loverly staff xx

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Tracy Fearn . 2024-01-09

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Love going for breakfast it's the best staff are very friendly and can have a good laugh with

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Tamsin S M Lodge . 2024-01-07

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Brilliant place, always a nice visit

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Tom . 2023-12-30

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Lady today at 2.30 didn' smile didn't say please or thank you ,basically couldn't have given a damb we had turned up to support local businesses. First ive been here for 25 yearsand last time

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Garry H . 2023-12-30

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Went for Christmas lunch a couple of days before Xmas, table was laid our beautifully, staff friendly and helpful, food was delicious ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

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Kay Steer . 2023-12-28

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Extremely disappointed with our festive lunch yesterday Our group of four didn't enjoy our food....cold....the salmon dry the potatoes not cooked....the turkey dry the pig in blanket overcooked....the mash awful. ....the choc cake broughtt not home made...the cream sour....and theirmeals used to be high sandard.......not a good recommendation from us..will mit be re visiting maybe non chef was on tbe sauce

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Cheryl Grant . 2023-12-15

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Great little pub, in a lovely canalside setting. I have had Sunday lunch, home-made steak pie, Ploughman's lunch, and all have been absolutely first class The beer is always good here, the staff are friendly and attentive, and good with children

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tthemickstar . 2023-12-11

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It's a lovely pub by the canal. dog friendly and welcoming locals and barstaff. Prices are extremely good, too.this is a gem of a pub very well worth a visit.

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Paul . 2023-12-06

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Great Breakfast, had the large one very good value, included large breakfast, toast, orange juice and coffee

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Nomad55918565076 . 2023-11-23

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Been on bike ride,stopped for a pint and prawn baguette. Great snack and pint ,look forward to next visit.

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Malcolm Truman . 2023-11-23

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Just called in for dinner, after walking with a friend and so glad we did! Best home cooked food I've had for years and years!!!

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Cathy G . 2023-11-18

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Met up with friends and quite lucky we had booked a table, as the pub became very busy, nice to see. Pedigree was very good, as was the fish and chips.

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pete jones . 2023-11-17

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Called here while on a circular walk for refreshments. Had a roast baguette and a pint of Wainwright's. Baguette with beef was served with a couple of roasties, two stuffing balls, gravy and horseradish-- simply delicious! Both food and beer was sensibly priced. Good menu of pub food dishes, well priced. 5 star hygiene. You can't go wrong.

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JOHN ASHMORE . 2023-11-13

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Lovely pub and a great breakfast.

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martin upton . 2023-11-03

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excellent breakfast good quality food lovely bar staff very popular make sure you book will be back again

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O8437TVkeithc . 2023-10-23

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Took my friend out for lunch and stumbled across this pub by the canal - the welcome was friendly and the food was all fresh and homemade - totally delicious and great value for money - the pie and gravy was like my mother used to make - not tasted gravy like that in years. Facilities were clean - charming and quaint interior - looks like regular live music is played there - overall a lovely countryside/canalside pub

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Excursion66864706829 . 2023-10-16

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Just called in for a drink Realy friendly staff The games tables all through the pub are a brilliant idea. Everything from scrabble to snakes and ladders

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Alan Holmes . 2023-10-07

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Lovely quaint canal side pub, log burger, good selection of food and drink, friendly staff. Onsite parking. Dog friendly

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Rebecca Manship . 2023-10-03

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Excellent Sunday lunch. Good sized portion of roast beef. Properly cooked and piping hot. Home cooked too. .

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Muree Squires . 2023-10-02

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Friendly and reasonably priced food

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Annie Turner . 2023-09-19

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What a great breakfast, at the lovely 1799 pub! Great food, drink, with plenty to see and do at the Inland Port Festival! !

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Robin Harris . 2023-09-09

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Went for a lunch, appreciated that it was the Inland port festival, so extremely busy, ordered our lunch, also appreciate they were offering a limited menu, 2 baguettes, 2 salads, bowl of chips and drinks, everything came, except chips, with apologies for long wait, again no problem, when we left still having no chips, I spoke to the young lady who took our order, reply was I donโ€™t work in the kitchen, will tell the chef! Not impressed with response, paid for something that was not delivered

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Ann J . 2023-09-09

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Great, food lovely, nice service, doggy friendly ๐Ÿ˜€

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Tania Charman . 2023-09-06

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One of the few great village pubs left had the most amazing Sunday lunch

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Nigel Chapman . 2023-09-01

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Went here august bank holiday had a truck and tractor fest and live music great atmosphere friendly people staff are fantastic and made us very welcome

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gary jarvis . 2023-08-29

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Good proper pub grub at good prices. The pies were great - slices of a big pie just like the old school dinners style and very tasty. Good to see a varied selection even on a Sunday. Nice place.

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Lodge Farm Leisure . 2023-08-27

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Absolutely wonderful pub serving a fabulous range of Beers, Spirits and Wines. Very relaxing area outside near the canal to enjoy your drinks and food, and soak up the atmosphere.

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Tony J . 2023-08-26

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My best friend and I nipped out for some lunch and found this gem of a place - right by the canal - great viewing of boats coming and going - the greeting we got inside was genuine and friendly - the food blew us both away - my best friend had the steak pie and I had the chicken and leek one - every morsel was totally delicious - proper home cooked chips - wow and to top it all proper gravy!! Itโ€™s the best meal we have both had our in a very long time - excellent - canโ€™t recommend it highly enough

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Person Mcperson . 2023-08-25

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Very good staff and services. Thank you.

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Peter McNamara . 2023-08-25

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Great real ales, good food and very helpful staff.

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Ged Washington . 2023-08-15

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It's a short menu with specials on the board and we three adults ordered salmon, haddock and beef pie. We had to wait 25mins for our fish as it was cooked to order. That was no imposition as we sat outside in the sunshine with my pint of excellent real ale and their lagers The chef here deserves congratulating. All 3 dishes were beautifully cooked as were the vegetables We ate inside. The service was spot on and relaxed both behind the bar and bringing our food. We could have been locals Of course the ladies toilet was spotless and the whole place felt cared for We'll return soon as it will be my turn to pay !

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ComPageVal . 2023-08-02

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Great staff, great food, great atmosphere,great setting

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Darren Merry . 2023-07-27

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Love this place. Nice breakfast beside the canal, then plenty to see on a local walk. Great choice of beers when you get back.

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John Warren . 2023-07-15

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Situated right by the canal, & seating outside. It's a small very friendly pub excellent food. There are board games embroiderd in the wooden tables. Very friendly staff & atmosphere here. Would highly recommend.

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Karen Bowyer . 2023-07-14

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Nice place to go and have a pint with friends and family would recommend friendly staff aswell ๐Ÿ‘

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Phillip Clarke . 2023-07-09

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Great location by canal but can get very busy. Limited parking

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Derek Lawrence . 2023-07-09

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Lovely place. We walked to the place from Draycott and had a lovely welcome.

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Anne Kelk . 2023-07-08

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It was the worst lunch that I have ever had in a pub. The meat in the lasagne was dry like breadcrumbs, the sauce on top was non existent and had baked together with the cheese and was like chewy leather. The chips were soft and very greasy and the garlic bread was poor. Would not recommend or visit again.

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223hazelh . 2023-07-07

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The food is amazing - great range of drinks too. Staff are friendly and the outside area is really nice. There is parking but at busy times it's worth parking over the road at the larger public car park

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Chris Myers-Smith . 2023-06-28

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Excellent breakfast, cater for gluten free.

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Carol Day . 2023-06-23

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Lovely little pub with plenty live music

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gem d . 2023-06-08

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Lovely landlady and a great selection of local beer and popular largers. Homemade food with a stunning setting overlooking the canal. Large car park and easy to access Dog friendly, family friendly. Just perfect.

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Jake Miller . 2023-06-06

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Did not eat this time beer and service good

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susan course . 2023-06-04

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Great barstaff... Nice and friendly.

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Wendy Keeton . 2023-06-02

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Lovely pub down by the Trent & Mersey canal

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Derbyshire Fire And Safety . 2023-05-29

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First class mixed grill cooked the way I like it. Excellent nothing to much trouble Landlord. Beer garden in lovely surroundings. Lovely pub overall.โ˜€๏ธโ˜€๏ธโ˜€๏ธ.

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Beverley Jones . 2023-05-27

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A cracking breakfast! A friendly greeting and a fabulous Full English. Weโ€™d come along for a geocaching breakfast event, so it was quite busy but service was excellent.

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Mark S . 2023-05-23

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Very friendly staff and fantastic pie homemade chips and mushy peas

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Sheryl Watson . 2023-05-21

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Really nice pub. Staff were very friendly. Very reasonable price. Even gave treats out to the dogs in there. Will visit again๐Ÿบ

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Gary ball . 2023-05-13

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Great caesar salad. Crispy lettuce, fresh tasty tomatoes, tasty bacon and excellent caesar dressing. Real ales and chips also good. Worth a visit.

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Stephen Dundas . 2023-05-11

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Amazing breakfast, big thanks from the DMBC crowd

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Keith Brennan . 2023-05-08

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Food ok nice location next to canal.

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kevin odonnell . 2023-04-28

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We were served by a very pleasant lady who offered to make my friend a sandwich as she was hungary . The teas and coffees were fine. Loved the tables they all board games on them , it looks like they have games nights . Looks like a great local.

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Nigel Robinson . 2023-04-27

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The steak and ale pie was great .

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Wade Anderson . 2023-04-20

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A proper old boozer, nice and friendly.

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Pat Casbon . 2023-04-18

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Friendly with good beer and a selection of games in a lovely spot

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J T . 2023-04-12

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The best live music and beer...engaging locals. Brilliant

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Stephen Middleton . 2023-04-09

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224 yrs old pub alongside the canal.

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scoovy doo . 2023-04-04

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A real pub will quality beer and great British food .

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Steven Vickers . 2023-04-02

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Fantastic little local, they focus on different food on different days and does it properly. Good beer and live music. They tick all the boxes. Be aware they are only licenced for children on the premises until 8, which caught us out, but wasn't a major issue and they were very polite about it.

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James Dean . 2023-03-30

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Ended a dog walk with a lunch in the Malt Shovel. A limited menu, but donโ€™t let that put you off. We experienced delicious, hearty food and homemade chips cooked to perfection. Lauren was fantastic, looking after everyone on her own. Thank you to her and all the hardworking kitchen staff, weโ€™ll definitely be back again.

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Helenbak123 . 2023-03-26

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Went to the Malt Shovel for a Mothers Day Lunch (7 + baby). Excellent Staff Great Service, and above all the food was the best homemade pub dinner have had - in a nutshell, excellent all round, and we will be back.

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johnwN8387MI . 2023-03-20

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Great breakfast shame about the music

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Patrick Baker . 2023-03-13

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The meals are very tasty the beer was good and the outside tables over look the canal

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robert oprych . 2023-03-12

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Our favourite pub in Shardlow. Staff very friendly, fun, and inviting. Friday fish and chips are absolutely amazing. Awesome selection of beers. The pork pies with complementary pickles are just too good to miss! We always take a couple home for a late night feast! The only pub I've ever been to with board games printed on every table with pieces available behind the bar. Full selection of games from kids snakes and ladders to monopoly and Scrabble. Not forgetting the beautiful wood burning stove set centrally within the pub. A must visit for anyone visiting the fabulous historical canal port of Shardlow.

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Christopher Dean . 2023-03-10

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Have a fantastic cooked breakfast, really warm and welcoming, will return.

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Jane Dakin . 2023-03-06

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Brilliant local pub, great beer, good value, great food (best pork pies ever!), great entertainment, lovely bar staff, love the place

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Passenger51451597710 . 2023-02-24

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Delicious home cooked food. Chicken pie was packed with filling, served with beautifully crispy home made chips and plenty of veg on the side.....broccoli, cauli, carrots and sugar snap peas, not your usual boring garden peas......and the gravy was so tasty! The fish was huge, the burgers very tasty, the roast dinner was also excellent and comes in different sizes depending on your appetite. There was 7 of us all ordering different meals and they all came out at the same time too. Lovely warm, cosy, quaint little place at the side of the river, very friendly, helpful staff, just perfect ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

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Trisha Appleby . 2023-02-02

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Meat melted in your mouth yummy had a Sunday roast

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Jeanette Bailey . 2023-01-18

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Lovely staff, fantastic service and a toastie real fire. One bar chap in particular made a big fuss of our dog. He asked if he'd like some water and if he was allowed treats. He then brought him a fresh bowl of water and jar of treats. A great place to call in mid walk. Highly recommended.

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Rachel Bennett . 2023-01-03

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Best value food and drink around. Such friendly staff.

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andy toward . 2023-01-02

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We've been regulars at the malt shovel for several months. Absolutely love the atmosphere, Friday fish and chips, great selection of beers. Wood burning stove etc. We've never been able to try Thai night until now. Absolutely delicious authentic home cooked Thai food. Packed full of flavour and the freshest ingredients. Will absolutely be back in the new year to try another dish off the menu. 10/10 highly recommended. Note Thai night is Thursdays.

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Bendyspoon . 2022-12-30

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We love coming here, friendly and warm atmosphere. The thai food on a Thursday always impresses its a real treat

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Sarah Graham . 2022-12-16

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Fantastic choice of dishes. Excellent friendly staff.food was well prepared and presented. First time we have eaten here. Definitely will return and recommend

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181glenyst . 2022-12-15

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Best Breakfast for miles. The staff are always very friendly and helpful. Will be back again for sure. They also know how to look after their Guinness ๐Ÿ˜€

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Chris M . 2022-12-11

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Friendly local pub good food excellent service

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karl atkinson . 2022-11-29

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Enjoyed a few cold scoops ๐Ÿ‘Œ with family the staff were excellent and very friendly ๐Ÿ˜€ the locals too ๐Ÿ‘10/10

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Stephen O'Neill . 2022-11-26

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Very freindly place. Excellent home cooked food.

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Simon Woodward . 2022-11-23

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Amazing pub - fantastic service and absolutely delicious food. Especially Thai night on Thursdays - but you will need to book for this. The staff are so friendly - canโ€™t do enough to help you. Ukrainian connections so itโ€™s good to support a local business like this. Well done The Malt!!! ๐Ÿ˜Œ

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kate mck . 2022-11-22

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Weโ€™ve just enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch, the lamb was beautiful! Just like my Mum used cook! Well worth a visit! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

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John Oโ€™Donnell . 2022-11-20

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Good pub but service ify ie wait 7 min then 5 staff

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steve lakin . 2022-10-28

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Great Sunday roast and friendly staff

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Phil Balderstone . 2022-10-23

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4 of us had a long lunch here. The staff were excellent and the regular we spoke to was very interesting. The food was very good value and very well cooked and presented. We will happily frequent this again if we are passing.

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Grumpy64 . 2022-10-14

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The service was friendly and the food which was homemade came out in good timing..the menu was homely and traditional but also had some great favourites....lovely little spot after a circular walk 4.8 k around derwent heritatge...if you want to go with a smaller or bigger group be sure to book as this place is popular for the village.

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Amie Batchelor . 2022-10-09

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Well how absolutely lovely. After a blustery dog walk we called into the Malt Shovel for amazing Baguettes and a glass of wine. We were lucky enough to sit outside. Great service and incredibly food. Have no idea what the dressing was on the salad...

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Julia C . 2022-10-06

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We chose this pub because of the good reviews. Although the pub was good with a great location next to the canal, the food was very disappointing. There was four of us in our party, we all chose differently but were all of the same...

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Ramsfan158 . 2022-09-30

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Great place, lovely welcoming people...staff and customers!!!

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Polly (Polly) . 2022-09-22

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The malt shovel was really clean and the food was loverly . We went in the clock house first but the tables was filthy no staff anywhere just a complete mess .its called fir coat no nickers , give me a great little pub like the malt shovel any day , the staff are great and they do speak to you .keep up the good the good work malt shovel

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Andrew Taylor . 2022-09-17

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Went last Sunday to the port festival my wife had problems with her mobility scooter. The landlord went out out of his way to find us a replacement wheelchair. Really saved the day for us putting himself about on a busy Sunday. Thank you sir you were a life saver

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Christopher Lambert . 2022-09-12

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Great beers and nice food. Looking for tobtrying Thursday Thai night.

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OldAnd Tight . 2022-09-06

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Very nice breakfast we really enjoyed it. Nice pub in general.

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Homemoves madeeasy . 2022-09-05

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Friendly atmosphere and a good selection of beers and ciders

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Neil Bowes . 2022-08-28

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Great pub and pub food by canal.

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Peter McClatchey . 2022-08-27

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as a boater very welcoming. dog friendly great staff. Thursday night Thai night is not to be missed

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Paul Bradwell . 2022-08-26

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Nice ambience very well kept friendly staff Cheers mo

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Mo Shaw . 2022-08-24

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Fab pub,ideal for sitting outside

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Meister . 2022-08-16

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Great food friendly pub, whats not to like

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M D . 2022-08-14

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Great family get-together at the Malt Shovel at lunch-time on Saturday. The sun shone, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. We would definitely recommend. Superb location too.

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cMac502 . 2022-08-10

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Just had a couple of drinks, very pleasant sitting outside in the sunshine.

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Andrew Aylott . 2022-08-10

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