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Malt Shovel, Derby
Shardlow
Postal town: Derby
DE72 2HG
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Leased (Marstons)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about Malt Shovel
One of the two pubs that almost face each other on the canal side. An interesting rambling place that unfortunately has had a bit of history taken out at some point. The varnish has been stripped off the wood which is actually a sensible decision given it doesn't really catch the light on a sunny day but does feel a bit sad. Ice-cold fairy lights strung from the ceiling not sensible. Two cask on in Tribute and Pedi, the latter of which was decent (NBSS 3) served-up by a friendly barmaid. 80s music of good quality. I quite liked the place, a bit of character, though it was pretty quiet. Suspect it’s more of a winter pub. 6.5
On 1st July 2025
- rating: 7
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Malcolm Glaister left this review about The Malt Shovel Inn
Wonderful canalside pub at the end of the lane. It is very popular particularly at weekends. Noted for it's Pedigree and lively atmosphere. Not to be missed,
Malky from Otley
Peddigree
On 10th February 2009
- rating: 10
[User has posted 18 recommendations about 17 pubs]