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The Malt Shovel, Cowley, Uxbridge
Uxbridge
UB8 2JE
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Malt Shovel
The Malt Shovel has a nice location next to a lock on the Grand Union Canal. However, it's certainly a chain pub that likes to focus on diners.
Yesterday, there were 4 handpulls clipped. But as you're not supposed to order from the bar, they must have been for show, as when I tried to order a Holy Grail or a TEA, I was told that only Doom Bar was available.
They say that they only allow people who have reserved. But I managed to walk in and grab one of the myriad of spare tables. Not the best of places. But it's fairly local for me.
On 2nd September 2020
- rating: 3
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Delboy 20 left this review about The Malt Shovel
Attractive pub alongside the canal which is geared towards food but with a fair drinking area also. 4 beers on when I called - Proper job, Landlord, Ubu and Doom bar. The 2 we tried were fine. All in all a decent pub and I would happily call again.
On 5th June 2019
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Mark Davey left this review about The Malt Shovel
We attended the Malt Shovel for a family meal with parents and nieces. The service was great and the food was better than average. The beer choice was a little thin on our visit, most brews were off, leaving just the Breakspear, which was very good. A decent pub, near to the university and not overrun with students, due to the relatively high prices. Would call again if visiting the kids.
On 21st December 2015
- rating: 7
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Iver, 2.11 miles, 40 min walk (show)
Langley (Berks), 3.39 miles, 1 hr 5 min walk (show)
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- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 02 September 2020 by Blue Scrumpy
- Car Park : Yes last updated 02 September 2020 by Blue Scrumpy
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 02 September 2020 by Blue Scrumpy
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : No last updated 02 September 2020 by Blue Scrumpy
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