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Based on 916 opinions finded in 2 websites
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Went due to new owners. Food good but overpriced a Roast dinner £20 per person, would do better if the price included a dessert. Staff friendly and attentive.
Karen Speake . 2024-10-17
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Lovely country cosy pub. Dog friendly for drinks and food. Very quaint and country vibe. Food was lovely, very homely nice portions really tasty! Freshly home cooked food.
Jodie Foster . 2024-10-12
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Came here for a meal I had brazed beef food was amazing
Ade Somers . 2024-10-12
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Had a great Sunday afternoon at the Malt Shovel, booked for 22 of us for my Sisters 50th. Food was absolutely amazing, outstanding in fact and everyone loved it, service was great too. Will definitely be back.
Jo Ratchford-Smith . 2024-09-23
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Beautiful Sunday Lunch from Westwoods Bespoke Dining at the Malt Shovel in Chorley, best roast dinner I’ve ever had. Was so impressed with the quality of the food. Gorgeous.
Richard Edmunds . 2024-08-27
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Excellent service, excellent food lovely place to visit .
David Clift . 2024-08-12
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We had my sons Communion at the Malt Shovel on Sat 8th June. Mick and all of the staff were some of the most accommodating people I have ever encountered. Nothing was too much trouble. They were attentive from the get go and their venue was amazing for what we needed. The kids loved the park and we all had the best day ... I highly recommend this place for any gathering you may be considering. It was awesome
katrina Jones . 2024-06-09
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I didn't eat but customer service is great with great surroundings and friendly environment
KEV MELLOR . 2023-12-14
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Family Christmas meal. Atmosphere was friendly and relaxing with the staff attentive and very helpful. Food was delicious and we all enjoyed it all including the children of the family. Thank you to all
Karen Evans . 2023-12-10
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Lovely Sunday lunch and great service. We did go with an elderly relative in November and he thought the dinning area should have had the heating on as he felt cold.
Richard Howell . 2023-11-18
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Great place. Stayed in the Cl site behind in the motorhome.
Anita Vincent . 2023-11-15
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Excellent service ,with superb food in a lovely environment.
Mike Dimmack . 2023-10-08
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The malt shovel is a great pub and the food is really beautifully cooked to a great standard and service is exceptional
Paul Baker . 2023-10-08
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Excellent food provided for a function we attended. Far, far better than your average buffet. Friendly service too,
Andy York . 2023-10-04
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Great place to stopover in motorhome. Friendly staff and locals.
Fay Hooper . 2023-09-29
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After reading the reviews I was looking forward to visiting the malt shovel although a little pricey. Starters were good, two beef mains were returned as could not cut the meat, when told the staff they offered sharper knives? Another meal was offered but friends decided to try the chicken which I had also ordered, this was also hard to cut and tasteless. Puddings were ok. Overpriced drinks and charged double the amount for soft drinks although this was removed from the bill. Very disappointed and will not visit again, place was quarter full which did not represent the reviews. Sorry i sound negative but best people know. Roy.
Roy Carvel . 2023-09-11
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Best Sunday dinner Iv had and very good service, best service you could ask for
Georgie Barrett . 2023-09-10
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Sunday lunch was lovely. Very busy at 2pm. Had to wait between courses, but it was well worth it. A bit noisy with it being busy. Will go back when it's not so busy.
Shirley Venning . 2023-08-21
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Beautiful pub, atmosphere, warm welcome. Excellent music and friendly staff and locals
Ian Gardner . 2023-08-10
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Spent a fabulous night celebrating my 50th Birthday at the Malt Shovel. Its tastefully decorated and has a very welcoming atmosphere. The food was delicious, really fresh and tasty, and realistically priced. The service was excellent, staff were wonderful and friendly. I received a birthday card and glass of prosecco from the team which was a lovely unexcepted touch but shows the focus on customer service. I've not visited in over 10 years but will absolutely be back very soon. Thanks to the team for making my night special.
Relax819818 . 2023-08-10
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Beautiful pub, great place to stop for a coffee. Stunning and pristine toilets too!
Fiona Ford . 2023-07-30
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Really nice, yet they have taken the aero cheesecake off.. why oh why did they do that?
Carolann Maddox . 2023-07-28
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We spent a 2 night short break here on there caravan site and it was fab. Great price at £22.50 a night with electric hook up , no charge for dog or awning 👍 Spent the Saturday night dinning in the pub and the meals where superb we had the Golden Cod which was red hot when it was bought to our table and was delicious The Staff were very helpful and were not shy in having a conversation with you , nothing was to much for them thank you to all We will be returning
Michelle Harrison . 2023-07-09
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Both ordered cod, they only had 1!!! 1 cod on a Friday evening?? My husband ordered rib eye steak and it looked more like a sirloin. Food finally arrived, stone cold!! Sent it back and left, definitely wouldn't recommend
Jessica Reid . 2023-07-08
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Camped here and quality for that.
Richard Foxall (Reacohn) . 2023-07-03
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Great pub restaurant excellent staff friendly food Amazing
Anthony Roberts . 2023-06-09
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Lovely welcoming staff with great food. Kids loved the park.
Ashley Rouse . 2023-06-01
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Sunday lunch was good home cooked food and hosted by very helpful people. Will definitely go back again
Gale Gallagher . 2023-05-25
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Lovely food, great staff, quick service and nice selection of drinks available
Dave Amor . 2023-05-05
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Had a lovely meal tonight proper home cooked food piping hot and great service highly recommended
Stuart Astbury . 2023-04-22
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25 minutes to order a first drink, 50 minutes to order food. Had to ask for the table to be cleaned as we were sticking to it. Mushroom soup was so peppery, it was inedible. The halloumi fries were burnt and greasy. Then came the mains – My burger was burnt, but the fries were under cooked. The risotto was hard and the sauce was like it was out of a packet. The prawn linguine had prawns which had not been cleaned and still had their digestive tract. The gammon was so salty, and was also undercooked. The manager was crying because she had had a busy day and was pregnant. We were told that her mother had left before Christmas and she was finding it too much now she was in charge. We had been before when her mother was the manager and it was excellent, but no more. She admitted that the food was awful as they were a chef down and her partner had stepped in to cook – so why did she allow it to leave the kitchen? She said that there would be no charge for the food. When it comes down to it, we go to a restaurant to have a wonderful meal and experience. We could have been telephoned to advise that the chef had not turned up. This would have been better than having to go through an awful evening. It was like a scene out of a drama, with crying, smashing of glasses, horrible food – just a nightmare of an evening and terribly managed. We will not be returning, even with the 20% discount offered. It was probably the worst meal I have ever had. Such a shame for a pub which was once excellent.
Elaine McCarthy . 2023-04-03
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6 of us for a meal last night, staff were great, friendly didn’t rush us at all, food was very good. Seemed that there was a group of “professional” complainers who got away without paying, amazingly managed to eat ALL the food though - no wonder this trade is dying!! 10/10 from us, and will be back.
Anthony Berrow . 2023-04-02
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We came for a birthday meal and it was absolutely lovely. It was our first time here and we'll definitely be back again. The staff were really helpful, the food was faultless and the restaurant was beautifully decorated.
Laura W . 2023-03-29
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Family gathering including small children very nice meal and good service wasn't push or hurried along in any way, which makes a nice change!
Pauline George . 2023-03-21
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Function for 50+ people, ages ranging from 5 to 80 years. Lovely venue, helpful and accommodating staff, great food and brilliant atmosphere. Highly recommend 👍
Jo Harper . 2023-03-19
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Hesitate to recommend because don't want it to be too much more popular. But terrific Sunday lunches, generous meat and everything cooked very well.
nonsuch Lions . 2023-03-13
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Stayed with our camper.. amazing food and amazing staff
On Call 4 . 2023-03-05
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Good open fire in the winter friendly welcome.
Jo Hughes . 2023-02-28
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Stayed overnight in the motorhome (CL site space for 5 motorhomes all hard standing with electric and water). Watched the rugby in the bar sat next to the open fire and then a fantastic meal in the restaurant. Highly recommend!
warren emo . 2023-02-26
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Beautiful food in a great place. Staff were all absolutely fantastic
stuart young . 2023-02-12
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Very nice pub. Service good. Very clean, toilets excellent, which you don't get in many other pubs. Will go again.
June Haycox . 2023-02-03
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Another stunning country pub. We’ll managed, friendly staff, stunning location and a great pint!
Bradley J . 2023-01-26
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Just returned home after visiting with my husband and daughter. Although we have been for drinks, not eaten here in 2 years but so glad we did. Could not fault the food, it was gorgeous, very well presented and tasted soo good. Also very gud portions too. Service brilliant and very friendly staff, thanks to Daniel for the Steak pies, made by himself, well that’s what he told us 😂, but we will definitely be going back again soon. The Sunday lunch is apparently a Must! Thanks again, Nicky, Andy and Chloe x
Nicky Whitehouse . 2023-01-10
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My family and I enjoyed a lovely evening here. The food was beautifully presented and tasted just as good as it looked! The service was amazing, all of the staff were friendly, attentive and efficient. We were made to feel like incredibly welcomed and valued guests. We really couldn't have asked for better food or service. Would highly recommend to anyone wishing to enjoy great food and wonderful service in a beautiful setting. We will be definitely be returning soon. Thank you again to Terri and the team.
Samantha Adams . 2022-12-31
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We had a fantastic night at the malt shovel . Fantastic food and service. The manager his wife and staff could not do enough for all the guests. I would highly recommend this pub to anyone wanting food or just a drink .we will be back again soon
damien adams . 2022-12-31
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Really friendly atmosphere, polite staff, I would recommend
Brian Herbert . 2022-12-26
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Nice place but like everywhere else to expensive prob not pubs fault but people wont pay the prices afraid days of a good pub drink are gone .shame nice people nice place killed by prices shame
Michael Hartshorne . 2022-12-20
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First time visiting last night. Food was delicious, service fantastic and overall a really love pub.
Maud Taylor . 2022-12-17
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Called into the pub around 2.00. Quiet with only other two tables occupied. The young lad serving at the bar came to take the orders. He was very curteous and organised. I had Gammon which was fine and my sister had the half chicken which...
Andy R . 2022-11-29
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Food was really good service good
David Davis . 2022-11-17
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Fantastic squeezed a late table of 8 in and service and food was brilliant
jack creighton . 2022-10-29
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Have eaten here on multiple occasions, most recently with friends that were visiting from London and they do not disappoint. Friends had steaks; ribeye and a fillet (recommended by one of the staff members), I had the fish and chips. Portion sizes were great (definitely didn’t leave hungry) my friends said the steaks were cooked to perfection and my fish was fantastic. They were happy to substitute some of the sides for other options on the menu and the waiting staff were really friendly. Pub was warm and cosy with a really nice chilled atmosphere for a Saturday afternoon. Will definitely be visiting again. Really hard to find pubs like this that offer great food, drinks, decor and staff. Also noticed some children friendly events they are advertising for half term week. Would highly recommend this place. There really aren’t many like it around.
Victoria Child . 2022-10-21
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Came for Sunday dinner last weekend and have booked again this weekend, the food was excellent and the service was equally as good! Really lovely staff. Definitely would recommend if you are looking for a Sunday dinner and glad I came after a recommendation from a friend.
Gina Cartwright . 2022-10-21
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Similar prices compared to other pubs locally but unfortunately not same standard/quality.
Tony Howarth . 2022-10-18
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Friendly staff, amazing food & a lovely atmosphere. Roast Sunday lunch is our favourite & very good value. Would highly recommend
Julia Harris . 2022-10-13
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Delicious meats and very tasty Sunday roast. Staff very attentive, lovely, cozy, well kept country pub setting. Yum!
FayeB417 . 2022-10-10
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Went to visit, for a swift half, after many a year. Only had an Aspall and Zinfandel but fabulous spot, and service was great. No dry roasted so lost a star
Andy Cartwright . 2022-10-10
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Thank you so much to Terri and Dan for making my aunt and uncles surprise 50th anniversary celebrations so special. They gave us half the restaurant-beautifully decorated with a large balloon arch and 50 balloons to greet them on their arrival and also sorted the...
meganjS3780SB . 2022-10-09
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Absolute rubbish,food was TERRIBLE COLD CHEWY - DRY - I HAD PORK - bad news. Place is ok as a pub and the settling with little park, but wont be going back. Starters dreadful. Not cheap either..... The table also next to us of 4 adults and 4 kids all had the beef - and all returned there plates, as the beef was smelly and off beef..... Got talking to them and said the pork was dreadful. - the veg was cold and stale and the roast potatoes were old and re heated that stale taste. Not fresh as I myself shops in a local farm and no good meat and veg. I've uploaded to photos... says it all Coverd in hot tasteless gravy to hide the heat of food..... HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!!!
Steven . 2022-10-08
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All I can say is what a very nice meal it as enjoyed by everyone but the thing that made it was the staff they were unbelievable how they bent over backwards to help you and made the visit enjoyable. Well done Malt shovel you...
avatarsean . 2022-10-01
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Dined here tonight with my friends ..Great choice of menu ..food was excellent..service faultless ..we would all definitely recommend
philipw26 . 2022-09-20
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We have just spent the weekend on their campsite. Brilliant time! The Sunday roast is amazing and the service faultless. Would definitely recommend it to anyone. We will be back again I'm sure of it. Thanks again!
Simon Batchelor . 2022-09-18
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Great food, lovely staff, no point in highlighting a staff member they were all great. motorhome, caravan friendly Will be back when in the area.
John Cackett . 2022-09-18
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Since the re-opening we keep coming back! Homemade quality food, fabulous value! Lovely place and atmosphere, recommend to all. Especially the Sunday lunches! Thank you for the fantastic service!
Lucy . 2022-09-04
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We went for the bottomless and it was the best one I've been too. The food was excellent and you can choose from the normal menu so its not a reduced menu loads of choice. The Salmon was fabulous. There is also a wide range of drinks too chose from and the cocktails are proper cocktails not the jam jar ones. I will definitely be going back. Highly recommend this place.
Lois Shaw . 2022-09-04
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Always quality food and excellent service here. Visit at least once a month
Donna Smith . 2022-08-24
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Met some friends for a meal, lovely country pub and very well presented. The food was a little slow coming but was definitely well worth the wait, steaks perfectly cooked and tasty sauce, plenty of side salad and a massive bowl of peas, followed by some lovely desserts, also the serving staff made for an excellent and fun night, live entertainment was a little loud and drowned out conversation. We will be back soon
Dave H . 2022-08-21
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Fantastic service, first time vista, food was delicious
Kelly Bacon . 2022-08-19
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Afternoon drink, very quiet. Small bar in lounge with had dirty glasses on, these remained there during our time there and we were served over them.
kevin shale . 2022-08-10
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Good beer ...Was closed for food monday afternoon...So went to the Nelson...
deka johnson . 2022-07-23
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Lovely pub, been here before when we had an enjoyable meal,only time for a drink this time. Friendly staff.
Susan Beddowes . 2022-07-15
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Popped here for an evening meal. Managed to book a table on the same day which was great as it was a Friday evening. On arrival staff were all welcoming and pleasant. We ordered a starter and main each. The prawn cocktail tasted good and...
Pandamedic . 2022-07-15
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Fantastic food couldn't fault it at a reasonable price and our dog was made welcome too
Emlyn Bullivant . 2022-07-03
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The Malt Shovel did an amazing job at hosting my son's 10th Birthday Meal on Saturday 25th June - The staff were attentive to all 20 party guests and constantly kept us topped up with drinks! We all had a fabulous meal - mushroom carbonara...
RachaelAdamsJelly . 2022-06-28
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Great meal, very attentive service. Nice ,polite staff would definitely recommend.🤗
Carol Lawton . 2022-06-21
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Lovely pub. Great food. Great view friendly staff Have seating outside for this summer weather, 5/22, outside was busy while inside was empty, probably best to ring and check though
Lee Axten . 2022-06-17
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We came here for Sunday dinner and just loved it! Now we go every other Sunday! I love beef and love that they ask if you want it well done or pink! We popped mid week a few weeks ago and had steaks… nicest ones...
W6403JQlaurac . 2022-06-10
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Average meal, no non-dairy milk so not helpful for lactose intolerance if you want tea or coffee
Brian Dalton . 2022-06-08
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Service was perfect, young man was polite and knew the soup of the day and paella of the day. I had the breaded chicken burger, chips, onion ring and coleslaw. Very nice, onion ring very greasy. My husband has a steak, Asked for medium to...
sammysparkle22 . 2022-06-07
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We went to the venue for a wedding reception lunch, the food was superb the staff were excellent and so helpful, we did have some additional requests which the staff did to perfection. I cant recommend this venue highly enough, definitely on my go to...
mick e . 2022-06-05
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The staff were amazing today, nothing was too much trouble, food was fabulous ( all his favourites especially prepared for him not on menu) chefs were spot on Would definitely recommend eating here, atmosphere, food and the fabulous service we received today made Dads 85th...
489cathc . 2022-05-29
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I've been coming to the Malt Shovel since the late 70's. This time was for a two night stop over in the motorhome and a meal in the restaurant. The pub itself retains its charm, together with the great hospitality by the current hosts. Good food and craft beers welcome you here. The motorhome area is set aside from pub and car parking by a secured gate. All the facilities to hand, mains hookup, fresh water and chemical desposal point. Neatly kept lawns and field area lead to a meadow with a duck pond, provide a tranquil and safe walking area. Idyllic. We will definitely visit again and can easily recommend to anyone wishing to stay over or simply enjoy the charm of the pub.
Michael . 2022-05-24
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Popped in late on a Sunday afternoon hoping for a Sunday dinner, friendly staff showed us to a nice table in the lovely restaurant, soup was delicious, french onion and roast beef dinners were gorgeous we will return 😊
Sharon Habberley . 2022-05-22
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Fantastic food, lovely atmosphere and such friendly and helpful staff. Our family of 5 plus the in-laws and an overseas visitor all enjoyed their Sunday lunch! The gnocchi starter was a real hit and the tender roast beef was delicious. To top it off my...
Roving37796137953 . 2022-05-19
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Lovely food, great service and good value.
Erik West . 2022-05-18
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Nice traditional pub which serves good beers and great food.
Chris B . 2022-05-12
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Today we held a wake at The Malt Shovel for our best friend and what an amazing experience it was. The pub bent over backwards for us to make this something that was memorable and appropriate. They allowed us to decorate it inside and out...
SJBeddington . 2022-05-12
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Just popped into the Malt Shovel for lunch. A great friendly and relaxed atmosphere wonderful staff and the food was to die for as always. Worth a trip.
OldBoater19 . 2022-04-19
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Nice staff great food plenty of it too 👍
Rob Hewkin . 2022-04-10
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Must be a secret place for lunchtime as we were the only ones there! However had a splendid meal and although more expensive than the last time we were there, my Dads adage came back, "you get what you pay for.!" It had undergone refurbishment...
V1703BNpeterm . 2022-04-08
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We loved our lunchtime experience at the Malt Shovel today. The food was top notch & very good value for money. Our starters were very generous portions & we wondered if would have room for our main meal !! We had the salmon dish for our main course - it was beautifully presented and extremely tasty. The overall ambience of the Malt Shovel is fabulous, it's clean & tastefully decorated. We visited at a quiet time but could see the massive potential of the venue. Perfect food, Perfect surroundings and perfect service - what more could you ask for? Will definitely be visiting again ☺
Anne Hood . 2022-03-17
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Came for Sunday lunch was …. exceptional. Biscoffe cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding finished off the meal perfectly. Even though it was very busy with large parties the service was second to none. All staff were polite and the food was bought out promptly and...
Hailc123 . 2022-03-13
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Nice venue for a funeral. We had a nice time celebrating our friends onward journey. I'm sure it would equally be good for other celebrations. Thanks.
Andrew James . 2022-02-26
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Good food,great beer great setting . Definitely worth going
Gerry . 2022-02-25
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Great food and excellent service. Following a break trying other restaurants in the area, we were welcomed and treated to a very pleasurable evening. Certainly be returning in the near future.
davo45 . 2022-02-23
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Very good pub they looked after me and my family at my mums funeral landlady brill at here job and all the staff thank you so much what you did for us the food was really good i will always use your pub best pub in midlands by far
Richard Lewis . 2022-02-22
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Cosy country pub, intend to go back to try the food.
Gary Farley . 2022-02-10
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We had a great night the food was lovely and waitresses very friendly and helpful and was so lovely to see real fires on a cold night
Ann Painter . 2022-01-31
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Great place good quality food very nice friendly staff
Sharon Mole . 2022-01-16
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3 of us visited the malt shovel due to another pub we love being to busy we phoned to make sure they were dog friendly and serving food. We were no disappointed they looked after us straight away. We ordered the Sunday meal starter and...
christopherbH626ZI . 2022-01-09
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Went on 15th Dec, a party of five, but our son had booked for two 🤦🏼♀️ However, the owners and staff were incredibly helpful and managed to provide a table, despite the pub being really busy. The atmosphere in there was great, it’s obviously a ‘local’ well appreciated by the villagers. The food was superior, home made, delicious and hot. Would definitely recommend and will be returning. Lucky locals having such a great pub on the doorstep !!