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The Malt Shovel - Gaydon
The Malt Shovel - Gaydon Reviews

The Malt Shovel - Gaydon

British, High tea, Drinks

Dishes priced around£12

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Reviews of The Malt Shovel - Gaydon (254)

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5.3/6

254 reviews

5.3/6

254 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
David C.a year ago · 1 review

This was our 5th visit to the Malt Shovel and once again we could not complain about anything, the service, food etc are always of a very high standard.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sheila L.a year ago · 1 review

We all enjoyed our meals, good surroundings, and we had an enjoyable time.

"Very good"
5/6
Paul D.a year ago · 1 review

Easy to book a table on line (as long as the group is 6 people or fewer). Excellent service on arrival, wait time for food was reasonable.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tracey M.a year ago · 1 review

The staff were very helpful. & pleasant -Daisy served us she was lovely. The service was excellent!

"Excellent"
6/6
Sue L.a year ago · 3 reviews

Excellent meal again- we meet up with friends from Abingdon ( each couple travels an hour to get to the Malt Shovel). We have met up a few times now at the Malt Shovel. Staff are friendly, professional and welcoming . There is an excellent choice of food and we all had an excellent meal- would highly recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sandra G.a year ago · 3 reviews

Fabulous service and a great new menu . The Meze sharing board was delicious followed by a lovely homemade pizza . Love this country pub lovely atmosphere and great customer service.

"Excellent"
6/6
Caroline S.a year ago · 1 review

Booking was easy using Quandoo. Delicious food that was freshly cooked. Service was prompt and efficient. The staff were all friendly, polite and efficient. We appreciated that a jug of water was offered and refill available, all without asking. Would definitely recommend eating here and hope to return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Caroline E.a year ago · 1 review

As good as always with friendly staff and great food

"Excellent"
6/6
Kathy N.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely lunch on the terrace in the sunshine. Quality, tasty food and lovely, friendly and efficient staff. Will be back soon.

"Very good"
5/6
Russell M.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely place with lovely food. Great staff and friendly atmosphere

"Very good"
5/6
Alex M.a year ago · 1 review

The food was gorgeous, although my chips on the 'Chip Shop Board' where a little too salted and had lost their delicious crips, it was tasty nonetheless.

"Excellent"
6/6
Paul S.a year ago · 1 review

Really nice time, thank you very much for a lovely meal

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael H.a year ago · 1 review

Meet up of family in between locations. Great place to do this. Food was excellent, the waiter could not have been better. We have been before and looking forward to going again later in the year.

"Very good"
5/6
Barbara S.a year ago · 1 review

everything except the lamb cutlets was great - just the lamb was very chewy and the steak knife wasn't strong enough

"Excellent"
6/6
Malcolm F.a year ago · 1 review

A Sunday evening visit - good food at fair price.

"Excellent"
6/6
John P.a year ago · 1 review

Thanks so much, staff were so lovely and friendly, food great. We really enjoyed our (first) visit.

"Very good"
5/6
M D.a year ago · 4 reviews

Our first visit to the Malt Shovel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. I would recommend and well be visiting again.

"Very good"
5/6
James L.a year ago · 1 review

The staff very kindly found us a table in the bar area because our guests insisted on bringing their dog with them (& dogs understandably not allowed in the restaurant). The table was great, the staff wonderfully attentive & friendly and the food/drink were excellent, however the bar was busy with a few loud individuals - but, it is a pub, so no complaints!

"Average"
3/6
Eleanor P.a year ago · 1 review

Unpleasant to have the tv on directly above our table. Very noisy in the bar area, difficult to hear conversations at our table. Food was good quality but very limited options available and large portions - only burger and chips offered as vegetarian option. Serving staff were friendly and gave a warm welcome

"Excellent"
6/6
Cosmin M.a year ago · 1 review

Awesome atmosphere, very good food, we had a wonderful time.

"Very good"
5/6
Anne P.a year ago · 1 review

Very tasty Sunday lunch with gluten free options and good beer

"Very good"
5/6
Joan D.a year ago · 1 review

Service was very friendly and efficient. The food was delicious and interesting. Thoroughly recommend eating here.

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter N.a year ago · 1 review

Wonderful mushroom starter and great roast dinner with good choice of ale

"Excellent"
6/6
carole y.a year ago · 2 reviews

We had a family lunch over the weekend, the choice was excellent and portion size generous, desserts in particular. Our lovely waitress couldn't do enough to make sure we had everything we needed, including crayons and colouring sheets for the 5 year old ..it should've been busier, well worth a visit. We will go again.

"Very good"
5/6
Simon M.a year ago · 1 review

Everything was great but do you really need a muted TV on? Half way point between us and relations so will visit again (if not in line of sight of offending TV) :)

"Excellent"
6/6
Jayne E.a year ago · 2 reviews

A lovely country pub with lovely food and excellent service

"Excellent"
6/6
Danielle H.a year ago · 1 review

Great food, great service, beautiful setting and decor. Kept the kids entertained too 👌🏻

"Very good"
5/6
Peter R.a year ago · 2 reviews

Enjoyable family catch up despite it being St.Patricks day. Food as always well presented and delicious. Would appreciate wider choice of bitters including a weaker one ! Would visit again, as halfway between Hertfordshire and Shropshire.

"Very good"
5/6
Samantha O.a year ago · 1 review

Great service, lovely food. Nice atmosphere and a warm friendly pub.

"Very good"
5/6
Susie T.a year ago · 1 review

Greeted very cheerfully, and a nice table had been reserved for us. We enjoyed a very pleasant lunch in nice surroundings. The food was tasty, fresh and well cooked

"Very good"
5/6
Siobhan W.a year ago · 1 review

Extensive menu. Lovely staff. Good quality food. Warm and welcoming

"Excellent"
6/6
Angela G.a year ago · 1 review

Delicious food, lots to choose from. Very friendly service Excellent value for money

"Excellent"
6/6
Nigel S.a year ago · 2 reviews

We felt really well looked after on Mother's Day. Although really busy they were very attentive.

"Very good"
5/6
Hazel W.a year ago · 2 reviews

Excellent food and service. Would definitely recommend The Malt Shovel.

"Average"
3/6
Diane G.a year ago · 1 review

Firstly, my waitress was great. But my drink order took 15 mins to arrive and food took nearly 50 mins to arrive. It was busy, but as all tables were reserved, it would have been obvious it was going to be a busy night. They definitely need more staff. Also, I know it's a family pub, but there were little kids running outsid, then inside, then outside, then inside... it would be nice to enjoy a relaxing meal...which is what I went for.

"Very good"
5/6
Hayley S.a year ago · 2 reviews

First visit, service was excellent, we arrived early and were seated straight away. Food options were varied. We were left for the perfect amount of time to decide on our food choices. Food was decent. We were checked on to ensure everything was ok. Was reasonably busy creating a good buzzy atmosphere. We were acknowledged again on leaving. Thank you all who looked after us today. Only downside was the cockatoo slightly noisy.

"Excellent"
6/6
Karen D.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely pub, with very friendly staff, and great food. Wish we lived nearer. Special shout out to John and Ellie for their great service.

"Excellent"
6/6
Angela J.a year ago · 1 review

The Malt Shovel is a lovely pub with great food and fab staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Janet W.a year ago · 1 review

The service was excellent The owners were very attentive and helpful The food was amazing

"Average"
3/6
Angela S.a year ago · 2 reviews

Lovely atmosphere and attentive staff However my steak and ale pie turned out to be chicken and cheese!!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Kay R.a year ago · 1 review

Excellent service and great food. Couldn’t have been better. We will be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sayed B.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely pub with friendly staff. Service was exceptional and food delicious !

"Excellent"
6/6
John W.a year ago · 1 review

Warm welcome, friendly staff, excellent lunch which was great value.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sandra G.a year ago · 3 reviews

Love this pub , great food and fabulous service. The atmosphere is warm and friendly a great place for lunch or dinner. The sweets are to die for too.

"Excellent"
6/6
Simon P.a year ago · 2 reviews

Worth a visit, highly recommend the food and service was excellent

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicholas W.a year ago · 1 review

A delicious Sunday roast lamb meal in a restful atmosphere.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rachel F.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely little table out of the way, delicious quick service, great food options, amazing desserts and nice touch to have a shovel! Thank you

"Very good"
5/6
Alan W.a year ago · 1 review

We enjoyed it. The Waiting time was the biggest concern.

"Very good"
5/6
Sally B.a year ago · 9 reviews

Great food (despite what I requested not being available !) and excellent service

"Very good"
5/6
Christine P.a year ago · 1 review

Comfortable homely surroundings friendly staff ,food was well presented tasty ,the only downfall was the pizza as it was quite doughy and topping quite bland ,my daughter didn't enjoy, bit could highly recommend the Sunday roast

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