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The Malt Shovel, Nuneaton, Warwickshire

The Malt Shovel

4.5
4.5
107 Reviews
£25 and under
British
The Malt Shovel, 39 Grange Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV10 0SS

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2 people
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10:30 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 107 people are saying

The Malt Shovel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Warwickshire

    Great for brunch

  • Warwickshire

    Kid-friendly

  • Warwickshire

    Good for groups

  • Warwickshire

    Healthy

  • Warwickshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Warwickshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Warwickshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Malt Shovel offers a "homely atmosphere" with "lovely, friendly staff" and "excellent food" that keeps diners coming back. Portions are "huge" and "great value for money." While some experienced slower service, the "great range of food" and welcoming vibe make it a "great place to eat."
107 Reviews
  1. Vincent

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never seems to fail Great service and the food is the best around we travel over an hour to get to it and we’re never disappointed the size and quality of the food is amazing See you next month for another good filling 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

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  2. Kerry

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hi had all day breakfast for 2 best breakfast had for a while and I can cook a good one and bumped into many old friends great thanks

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  3. Claire

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit after many recommendations. The fillet steak was fabulous and perfectly cooked. We will definitely be back.

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  4. Joanna

    Warwickshire2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Was really disappointed with our visit on this occasion. Maybe it was because it was a late service, but it really seemed the food was pretty average and not the experience we have had on several occasions before. I noticed they have been advertising for a new chef a couple of times, so maybe the previous chef that was so good has left. This visit has unfortunately made us cautious about booking here again.

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  5. Joanne

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hi we were a party of 7 of all ages ranging from 10 to 86 and we had a wonderful time celebrating a 40th & 60th Birthdays. The food was excellent and so much of it and the service was amazing

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  6. Julie

    Warwickshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly and homely atmosphere had over 60 meal was just enough for us soup was lovely

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  7. Reg

    Warwickshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered another drink did not get it, asked for extra plate and cutlery had to ask again, asked for pudding menu guy forget again One lady was fine . Order 2 a waste of space

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  8. sarah

    Warwickshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful meal, never fails to disappoint, thank you so much. Lovely friendly and helpful staff 😀

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  9. Remi

    Oxford8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and drinks were excellent as usual. On this visit the service was rather slow and felt overlooked

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  10. Julie

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ate there on a Wednesday lunchtime, very peaceful, staff very pleasant, portions huge and freshly cooked, would highly recommend

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The Malt Shovel is rated 4.5 stars by 107 OpenTable diners.

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The Malt Shovel, 39 Grange Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV10 0SS

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Atherstone
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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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