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The Malt Shovel, Nuneaton, Warwickshire

The Malt Shovel

4.6
4.6
66 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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The Malt Shovel is a family owned independent pub in Hartshill, Nuneaton
We open 7 days a week, have a great selection of beer, ales, ciders and wines and serve delicious from 12pm daily. We also have our outdoor Aspalls Area with its electronic retractable roof and sides we have you covered come rain or shine. Our team pride ourselves on offering a warm and friendly atmosphere and we hope to see you soon.


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What 66 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  • Warwickshire

    Best Overall

  • Warwickshire

    Best Food

  • Warwickshire

    Best Value

  • Warwickshire

    Great for brunch

  • Warwickshire

    Child-friendly

  • Warwickshire

    Good for groups

  • Warwickshire

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Malt Shovel is a charming destination known for its "fantastic" food and "humongous" portions. Guests praise the "attentive" and "friendly" staff, making each visit "very enjoyable." The varied menu includes ample vegetarian options, appealing to a wide range of tastes. Highly recommended for its "amazing" value for money.

66 Reviews
  1. Garry

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Sirloin steak of a very poor quality, very fatty couldn’t eat it Would not recommend

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  2. Karen

    Staffordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual the food was lovely and plentiful. One small personal issue is the chicken lacked some flavour and held oil and ribs could have been cooked for longer. My partners mixed grill was cooked as asked and fat removed from meats as requested. There was plenty there

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  3. Susan

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    On arrival we stood at the bar waiting to be seated. The waitress at the till totally ignored us. She seemed to be struggling with whatever she was doing. We were shown to a table with menus, told she would come back to take orders. Eventually I gave up waiting and went to the bar. The same waitress took our order. Again she struggled with the till and had to seek help. Eventually I managed to order 3 meals and 3 drinks. Told the drinks would be served at our table. After waiting our meals arrived but no drinks. After asking again we did manage to obtain our drinks. The food was delicious. The service absolutely shocking. Have been using the Malt Shovel for 50yrs plus and will think long and hard before using it again.

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  4. sarah

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was gorgeous, always had a wonderful meal here. Always a pleasure to come back here.

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  5. Kurt

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been going to this public house for many many years even well before the Fire but after it reopened it's never looked better it's kept it traditional looks but in a modern Style the service was fantastic very helpful warming and attentive the food of all the years going to this pub I can honestly say value for money and quality is not affected and consistent with a very good menu pentia drink choices which is not often I get to the pub but when I do regret not coming more often it was nice to see the fire lit cosy warm it was lovely you can see this public house is not all about bums on seats they put care and love into this pub I'm going to try and come more often

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  6. Charlotte

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible welcome Regulars all crowded around the door couldn't get in and very ignorant stunk of cigarettes inside Booked a table got there and it was an outdoor table and no mention of this when booking Miserable staff and it felt very unwelcoming Couldn't hear myself think period stain on the seat next to us Most shocking place I've ever been too

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  7. Lisa

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated and served promptly, there were 6 of us in our party, food came out quickly and piping hot, my husband hand the steak with garlic sauce, bit too garlicy though, i do think the food is over priced, I had a fish finger sandwich £8.95, you had to pay an extra £3.50 for chips which i think is way too much. Same goes for the drinks, pint of blue moon £5.95! Nice meal, just a bit pricey.

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  8. Alice

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Portion sizes, value for money, and taste were fantastic. Lots of staff who were very attentive I would love to return thank you

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  9. Joanna

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been for a meal here twice and on both occasions the food has been plentiful and excellent. Highly recommend.

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  10. Tina

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good meal at Malt Shovel , a good portion and a good price

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The Malt Shovel is rated 4.6 stars by 66 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
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The Malt Shovel, 39 Grange Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV10 0SS

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  • Area
    Atherstone
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00–22:30 Thu–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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