The Malt Shovel Tavern, Shipley

Old Boots left this review about The Malt Shovel Tavern

Another Greene King pub in the centre of Baildon, stone built and obviously older than their nearby Angel, the interior is less messed about. More wood fittings, some panelling in cream and some in brown remain, some old structural ceiling beams mix with more modern decorative ones. The inside is opened out but two or perhaps two and a half distinct areas survive, an L shaped front with the counter on the left, seating and a stone inglenook fireplace to the right, more seating is available beyond the counter. At the back right, in what must have been a separate room is another decent fireplace and seating at chairs and tables with a banquette under one of the leaded windows, an arch and an older doorway give access to this part. The windows and a mosaic in the entrance refer to Heys Gold Cup Ale as mentioned previously. The usual keg stuff is available on three trio or quad T-Bars, four beer engines in two banks of two have a selection of Greene King beers, Abbot, IPA, Yardbird and the rugby themed one; Scrumdown, is it? I had an Abbot anyway and it was fine not wonderful but serviceable. There is a screen and continual piped music which the place could really do without. Otherwise the decor is typical old pub, tartan carpet, tiles, laminate (new) from the door to counter, B&W photos, prints, mirrors and reputed malt shovels. A beer garden is off to the left side.

On 26^th March 2026 - no rating submitted
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