The Malt Shovel, Barston - pub details
Address: Barston Lane, Barston, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 0JP [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 18103) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Widney Manor (2.9 miles), Dorridge (3.2 miles), Berkswell (3.2 miles)
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> Current user rating: 6.6/10 (rated by 8 users)
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Bulls Head, Barston (0.7 miles), White Lion, Hampton in Arden (1.3 miles), Boat Inn, Catherine De Barnes (1.5 miles), Greswolde Arms Hotel, Knowle (1.6 miles), Vaults, Knowle (1.6 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Malt Shovel, Barston
please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
| Has had a reputation for its good food for many years and is arguably a restaurant rather than a pub. Walking through the main building into the garden and then back into the separate barn meant we felt detached from any pub-like atmosphere. That said, the food and service were excellent although this is not a place for the ale-lover; the Doom Bar was in reasonable condition albeit uninspiring and the Atlantic Pale Ale was equally as immemorable. paul_d102 - 6 Nov 2023 09:16 |
| I've also been here a few times and I don't think it's really a pub, probably now beyond a gastro-pub and more like a restaurant; nevertheless, I've always found it to be an excellent place to eat. The rather high prices - certainly for this area, at least - mean that I don't come here too often, but save it for special occasions. It's always been fairly busy when I've visited. 7/10 TazzyBoy - 20 May 2010 12:43 |
| I have eaten now at the Malt shovel quite a few times and would thouroughly recomend it to anyone who appreciates very good food, a real gastro feel of quality mixed with a warm friendly ambience from both staff and happy customers alike. I have eaten at all the main gastro pubs in the midlands and really feel this one to have the best mix for either private meals or taking important clients out as i have done both running my own local business. Happy eating 10/10 BIGDARREN - 30 Jul 2009 13:15 |
| this is a one of those places you want as your local , great food , ambience, a serious cooking place not just pub grub , but a real gastro pub, hallelujah. i dont live local it was recommoneded but wish i lived nearer. I have to put up with corporate so caled foodie pubs , this is special. gerry2325 - 7 Jun 2009 18:33 |
| I have eaten at the restaurant at this pub on a few occasions, and in the past have had some pleasant meals. However on the last two occasions my requested main meal was not available. However the waitresses did not seem to know that fact and my orders were taken. How come that early service is totally unaware that certain items are not available? There was no apology and no attempt at any compromise. If you like a nice quiet setting then this place is fine, however if you like the food that you order to be on the menu then you might look elsewhere. My party of 6 walked out of this establishment owing to their total lack of care, and at the prices they were charging (�22+ for a fillet steak ) I personally can't recommend it and certainly won't be back! PJConnor - 25 Feb 2009 15:24 |
