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The Shovel Inn, Stourbridge
Lye
Postal town: Stourbridge
DY9 8DZ
Served areas
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Quinno _ left this review about The Shovel Inn
Was looking forward to this one but it did its best to put us off. A whiffy sulpher smell on entering, not pleasant. Wood dividers throughout, though the horrid two-tone snot green paint was garish. Decent cask line-up, though my Dancing Duck was sightly musty (NBSS 2 – aspirator?). Of interest were the tables, made of old Singer sewing machines. My two companions were similarly unimpressed and we dumped our sub-standard beers and headed-off. Lye’s a tough place to love and the pubs seem to have a similar vibe. 5.5
On 17th January 2023
- rating: 5
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Shovel Inn
Excellent selection of ten real ales and a couple of ciders on handpump in this semi-traditional alehouse, although the menu has an unexpected Southern / Mexican theme on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The interior has a four-section layout, with the main part of the counter ahead of you as you enter, the main seating and darts area to the right and two dining areas to the left. I went for the 'house' (Enville) Shovelicious (£3.20), but the diverse range of other (mostly very local) beers was equally tempting. However, three gripes: no card payments accepted (which is very odd these days for a pub with a significant food offering), rather distant staff and getting moved from an unmarked 'reserved' table well after having said where I was sitting when ordering a meal...
On 17th November 2019
- rating: 7
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Shovel Inn
Twelve pumps, with 11 ales and one cider on our Sunday Lunchtime visit. I went for the Salopian Kangaroo, whilst Mrs A went for the Elementary, a collaboration between Ambridge John & Shovel Inn Steve. Both of which were excellent beers and in top condition. We didn't stay for lunch, but the servings did look generous for £6.50. The pub also hosts a Balti night on a Wednesday and a Mexican Night on Thursdays. The menu on the table had homemade "Lizzie Dripping Faggots" mushy peas, mash and gravy for £7.50. A decent pub this one and well worth a visit.
On 23rd March 2019
- rating: 8
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Stourbridge Junction, 0.94 miles, 18 min walk (show)
Stourbridge Junction, 0.94 miles, 18 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 17 January 2023 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 17 January 2023 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 17 January 2023 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 17 January 2023 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 17 January 2023 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : No last updated 17 January 2023 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 08 April 2017 by Pub SignMan
- Function Room : No last updated 17 January 2023 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 17 January 2023 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 17 January 2023 by Quinno _
- Live Music : No last updated 17 January 2023 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 17 January 2023 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 17 January 2023 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 17 January 2023 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 17 January 2023 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 17 January 2023 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 17 January 2023 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 08 April 2017 by Pub SignMan
