The Malt Shovel

Reviewed by Nick Davies on 06 August 2019

Another more-restaurant-than-pub affair so common in the semi-rural areas surrounding big cities. This one is all varnished pine inside, making it feel vaguely like Austrian gasthof. Fancy food, you won't get a snack. That FB gives the food times, ... [more>]

The Bulls Head

Reviewed by Ian Mapp on 18 January 2015

An interesting pub from a different era. 1930s, I would say. Loads of awards in the foyer (Camra pub of the year, 20 years in the GBG) and into the lounge. Unchanged for decades by the look of it. Four real ales on, and I went for an excellent Ho... [more>]