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The Malt Shovel, Edinburgh

15 Cockburn Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1BP

Phone: 01312256843

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Taylor Walker (Spirit Pubs)

Served areas

Old Town, Edinburgh Central

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Old Boots left this review about The Malt Shovel

Sizeable Belhaven (Greene King) pub at the bottom of Cockburn St. Set out on two levels due to the steep hill, the main servery is in the lower room. A roughly U shaped counter has a couple of T-Bars of Belhaven and UK standard kegs, the four pulls had a couple of the truly dreadful Belhaven cask beers, one of the Hen flock “coming soon” and an unclipped one. The bar back is quite monumental and there’s a little of an old pub remaining above head height and in odd corners but although comfortable the various makeovers aren’t entirely satisfactory.

On 27^th January 2026 - no rating submitted
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Malt Shovel

Exactly what you would expect from a Greene King - all perfectly functional but very expensive. Pints all over £4, peaking at £4.70 for a GK Amplified.

Can get more for less elsewhere.

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On 13^th July 2017 - rating: 6
[User has posted 277 recommendations about 276 pubs]

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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Malt Shovel

Taylor Walker pub with a multi-room, split-level layout featuring the traditional-style furniture and decor that you would expect. Also has a few small patio tables out on the pavement. However, what sets it apart from most of this chain's outlets is the decent selection of regional beers from the six handpumps: two from Houston (including Warlock, £4.10), two from Cairngorm, and one each from Alchemy and Loch Ness.

On 21^st September 2014 - rating: 7
[User has posted 9017 recommendations about 9017 pubs]

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