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The Malt Shovel at Barston, Solihull, West Midlands

The Malt Shovel at Barston

4.5
4.5
197 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
The Malt Shovel at Barston is a delightful village pub set in picturesque Warwickshire countryside close to the N.E.C. and Solihull. Our busy bar has an easy atmosphere for both drinking and dining with real fires in the winter and a summer patio overlooking the beautiful garden. Our separate restaurant is both relaxed and inviting, situated in a converted barn decorated with natural wood and pastels, perfect for small informal parties and receptions. Our food, prepared by Max and his dedicated team, is cooked with care and presented with flair using fresh seasonal ingredients. He is constantly surprising us with his modern take on traditional dishes and is especially well known for his daily fish specials board. Being privately owned we are passionate about what we do and have built an excellent reputation , both locally and with visitors, for innovation and consistency. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Saturday: 12pm - 2:30pm, 6pm - 9:30pm Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
  • Phone number
    01675 443223
  • Website
    http://www.themaltshovelatbarston.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Max Murphy
  • Private party contact
    Helen Somerfield: 01675 443223
  • Location
    Barston Lane, Solihull, West Midlands B92 0JP
  • Neighborhood
    Solihull
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

197 Reviews

  1. JOSIE

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A visit to the Malt Shovel is always a good one. The only challenge is being able to drag myself away from ordering the fishcakes because they are always delicious! My friend and I sat outside and the service, quality etc was just the same as inside. I am looking forward to my next visit already.

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  2. JoSlo9534

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As ever we were not disappointed and enjoyed a really great meal. Will be back soon

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  3. JayneG

    Warwickshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the meal was very good and the staff were very attentive, thank you for a nice evening.

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  4. DeborahH

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service, very impressed.great value for money.

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  5. PaulR

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little country pub serving great food, really nice atmosphere and very friendly staff. Good value for money.

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  6. CAB1

    Warwickshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is of a high quality. Prices are on the high side but I am prepared to pay at this level for the quality of the food. The lunchtime I went it was a bit on the quiet side so the atmosphere was limited.

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  7. gemmar

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was wonderful..friendly and helpful staff . Would recommend and have.

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  8. DavidB

    Warwickshire

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I dine at The Malt Shovel on special occasions and have never been disappointed. On 25th July we had lunch. For a Monday the restaurant was quite busy with a pleasant ambience. Service was unobtrusive and efficient. The lunch menu could have been a little more extensive but we both chose the Thai chicken and the food and presentation was very good. The pudding menu was excellent. Overall an enjoyable experience and I recommend The Malt Shovel without reservation.

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  9. EmmaS

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely meal, lovely friendly service. Would definitely return and recommend the Malt Shovel to others.

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  10. Cakey

    Birmingham

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was lovely but a bit on the pricey side for what I had, the service let this place down in my opinion as the manager / maitre d was quite uninviting and the waitress seemed like she didn't want to be there, I even caught her rolling her eyes when one of our party was taking a while to choose her main course!

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Google Map for The Malt Shovel at Barston

Barston Lane, Solihull, West Midlands B92 0JP

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Solihull
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Saturday: 12pm - 2:30pm, 6pm - 9:30pm Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Max Murphy
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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