Staying informed

Here you'll find regular updates about new developments and promotions.

New to the Malt Shovel is THATCHERS GOLD Somerset Cider.

Already proving to be a popular choice, a clean, crisp,

refreshing beverage for the upcoming summer months!

New Guest Ale now in - Ringwood's BOON DOGGLE

A craft blonde ale, deliciously fruity - 4.2% ABV

As it has proven to be a popular choice , we have kept on the Saddle Tank Guest Ale for another month - a lovely rounded amber ale 3.8%abv.

MAY BANK HOLIDAY 25TH - 28TH - MINI ALE FESTIVAL

Come and join us for our mini ale festival over the May bank holiday which will start on the Friday, featuring ales from Daleside Brewery, Purity Brewery, Ossett Brewery, West Berkshire Brewery and The Rat Brewery amongst others. We will have our DJ on the Saturday night and on Sunday we will have two live music acts at 3pm and 7pm.

LETS JUST HOPE THE WEATHER IS GOOD!!

When Marstons asked us if we wanted our own house ale, well we jumped at the chance. So we are very proud to now sell our own Painted Lady.

It is named after the canal boat of a much loved regular of ours, Mike Frost, who sadly passed away in 2014.

Painted Lady is a golden coloured ale with a floral hoppy taste. And very popular we are pleased to say!

Environmental Health Review - Jan 2017

We are very proud to announce that we have been awarded a 5 star assessment from the environmental health. This is the highest rating possible and is testament to the strict hygiene controls we operate in our Malt Shovel kitchen.

WEDNESDAY EVENING DINING

We now offer meals on a Wednesday evening between 5pm - 8pm. A selection of 5 favourites - such as Chilli con Carne, Fish & Chips, Liver & Onion, Curry of the Day, Steak & Ale Pie. Keeping it simple for a mid week tea time treat!

New programme for the coming months
We've put together another entertainments programme for you to enjoy. See our events page for details.

Our range of premium lagers has just been crowned with the addition of Peroni. Peroni is now in Shardlow!

We are really proud to have Jamaican Red Stripe lager on draught.

We are pleased to say that San Miguel has been added to our strong portfolio of draught beers.

We have now introduced Hobgoblin on keg. This massively popular ale is satisfyingly creamy and slightly chilled, and is being very well received from our real ale drinkers. It offers an interesting alternative to the hand pulls, especially when the English sun shines! The famous hobgoblin flavour is the same as is its strength of 4.5%. Well worth a try.

Evening Dining

We only offer evening dining on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Wednesday between 5pm-8pm we offer a choice of 5 classic tea time favourites - a cheat from cooking at home mid week! Thursday between 5pm-9pm is mainly authentic Thai but with a selection of our English main courses. We cook the food fresh to order, so to avoid delays, or to ensure we can fit you in, we do advise booking in advance to avoid disappointment.