Excellent value for money. Will definitely be returning...hopefully very soon!
We went on a busy Friday evening and were never left waiting despite this. Staff were super efficient and friendly. When the food arrived it was cooked beautifully and full of flavour. My canine companions also enjoyed a feast of their own which is a lovely touch (reference photo for the doggie dinners)
14/10/23 Had an absolutely smashing Birthday celebration meal here with family. What a lovely place. Food was amazing, as was the beer and the service was outstanding. The ladies went out of their way to help us and make us all feel welcome. Really enjoyed and would definitely go back, very highly recommended. Thank you so much 🙂
Had the most amazing family Sunday dinner. Portions were huge- great value for money. Service was excellent and everything was reasonably priced and delicious. Best Sunday dinner we have had out in years! Will definitely be back x
Good pub, well served ales (thwaites which is unusual for the area) of which were on. Focuses on food and a clean modern "scottishesque" feel inside. The front of the pub from the road looks a bit tired which may put some people off, could use a lick of paint as it is not way representative of the inside.
First time visiting here with my mum and sister for her 50th birthday. All staff were very welcoming and the food was amazing. Will definitely be returning 🙂
Thankyou so much to everyone at the Malt Shovel.
My mother's 80 birthday celebrations were fabulous!
The outstanding hot and cold Christmas style buffet . I cannot congratulate the staff enough!
So much attention to detail.
Everyone said ; the best buffet they had been too!
Great atmosphere in the pub too!
Thankyou again!
Brilliant. Food was good value and tasty. Staff were efficient and excellent. No wonder you really need to book
This 750 year old pub,is warm cosy and inviting.we received a very nice greeting on entering. The place was very clean.staff are polite and friendly, the food is excellent,and the portions are MASSIVE.!!
They have a very good menu,at very reasonable prices. Some of the tastiest food I,ve ever eaten.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
First time today visiting after the refurb. Place looks amazing after the revamp. Fresh looking, modern, better seating (tables not on top of each other). Sunday menu was fab, plenty to chose from, great sounding vegetarian options too. The staff are friendly, helpful, nothing too much trouble. We had a starter and a main each. Starters reasonably priced and such good portions. We had space in between the starter and main which was pleasantly welcome as usually I find the mains come out quite quick. Sunday lunches are amazing, plenty of veg accompanied the generous portion of meat we had. Superb place for a lunch. We will certainly be back in the near future.
Went back as they had had a refurbishment. Felt lovely & cosy as you walked inside & it was lovely compared to how it was before! Staff very friendly & service was good. We both had the Sunday lunch of pork & beef but we very sad say we were very disappointed as most of it was frozen ☹️we wanted extra gravy & we were charged £1.50 for a tiny jug! 🤔 sorry won't be going back. Fresh roasties etc & Yorkshire pudding don't take too much to make from scratch do they 😂😏 & they taste sooo much better!!!
We had a steak, fish and burger. Burger and steak were OK but the fish looked like it was bought in, didn't taste fresh.
Drinks were OK, the waitresses were to busy chatting away. Other than that the place is really nice
Very nice meal the staff were very obliging very professional all in all a very nice lunch time experience.
We love this Pub. Staff are realky helpful and Polite. We had our Family Christmas Meal last week and it was Beautiful.
What a fantastic place to spend your evenings and weekends.
This place has changed alot over the years and now has gone through its biggest transition yet, into a more modern pub for all the family to enjoy.
The food is brilliant affordable and tasty.
The atmosphere is buzzing both inside and out but the best part is all the dogs allowed! Particularly the resident dog that wonders around like he owns the place, which to be fair being the size he is, he probably does.
The staff and management will do anything for you, to ensure you have the best time.
My grandma and grandad used to come here 3 or 4 times a week and it will forever be close to our family's heart.
A must visit next time you are in Barkby!
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