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OLD The Malt Shovel in Brearton
OLD The Malt Shovel in Brearton Reviews

OLD The Malt Shovel in Brearton

British, European

Dishes priced around£15

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Reviews of OLD The Malt Shovel in Brearton (187)

Read what people think about OLD The Malt Shovel in Brearton. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about OLD The Malt Shovel in Brearton before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about OLD The Malt Shovel in Brearton and book a table with confidence!

5.5/6

187 reviews

5.5/6

187 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
sam p.7 years ago · 1 review

Great restaurant. Lovely menu. Looked after the 7 kids we took. Great service and looking forward to returning again, but with maybe not so many kids next time!

"Very good"
5/6
Norma T.7 years ago · 1 review

Tasty food, good service. A lovely way to spend a wet, gloomy Tuesday linchtime. We all four enjoyed our lunches especially as most dishes can be gluten free if required.

"Very good"
5/6
Sharon A.7 years ago · 1 review

Very friendly staff, delicious tempura monkfish starter from the specials board followed by slow roast belly pork with crackling. Nice selection of wines by the glass, essential when only one of you wants a glass! Good atmosphere, we will definitely be going again

"Excellent"
6/6
Vicky S.7 years ago · 1 review

Very enjoyable meal, with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Lovely homemade soup with plenty of flavour. Roast beef and vension cooked perfectly! Would not hesitate to recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tracey D.7 years ago · 1 review

Best meal ever!! The chef here is amazing. Other meals have come close but this is definitely the best. I am not someone who eats a lot - but I polished the whole lot off!! The staff and restaurant/bar itself is lovely. A special find.

"Excellent"
6/6
jack L.7 years ago · 1 review

the meal and service was excellent and I would recommend the Malt Shovel to anyone. the atmosphere enhances the meal, My guests were delighted with the choice of venue

"Excellent"
6/6
David F.7 years ago · 1 review

Attentive staff, delicious food and a clean traditional pub atmosphere. The hand pull ale was of top quality and the steak I had was absolutely beautiful. My partner also really enjoyed her steak and ale pie. Queenie scallops off the specials board were melt in the mouth. Prices were very reasonable also. Full marks to the friendly staff and the chef. Will definitely be returning. :-)

"Good"
4/6
Peter M.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Quite expensive for the standard of food, and the wines very expensive. Desserts were a disappointment especially the Black Forest gateaux. Good ambience and service very good.

"Very good"
5/6
Stephen M.7 years ago · 1 review

A warm and friendly atmosphere with good food and service. A good variety of choices on the menu that included the traditional and the different.

"Good"
4/6
Barry A.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Enjoyed our (there were 4 of us) visit and the food was very good and well presented. Only complaint was the slightly slow service between our starters and main course. Otherwise we were very happy with the restaurant.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rosie D.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Malt Shovel is a great village pub with cosy fires and welcoming staff. It is in an attractive rural location. We really enjoyed a quality Sunday lunch there to celebrate a family birthday.

"Excellent"
6/6
Pat S.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food and fantastic service. My guest was delighted with her birthday celebration - and so was I !! Could not have asked for more pleasant surroundings.

"Excellent"
6/6
John C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Smiling welcome, excellent service from Sylwia. Log fire burning on what was a chilly day. Loved my whitebait then game pie. My wife enjoyed pea and mint soup then Cumberland sausage. All can be recommended.

"Excellent"
6/6
Vanessa L.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Really lovely Sunday lunch. Great produce beautifully cooked and just the right amounts. The Malt Shovel is the perfect example of a quality Yorkshire restaurant /bistro with friendly and helpful staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
James H.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Lovely country pub atmosphere, amazing village setting with world class food. Prices seem very reasonable for the quality of food. Just go, you wont be disappointed!

"Very good"
5/6
Julie P.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Four of us enjoyed our meals very much. Well cooked and tasty. Good friendly service too. Just felt starters didn't need to be such big portions.

"Excellent"
6/6
James T.7 years ago · 1 review

Spot on, this is our favourite restaurant and never fails to meet our expectations. Food, wine and service all excellent as we have come to expect.

"Not good "
2/6
louise t.7 years ago · 1 review

lovely pub - just very disappointing lunch time food, fish and chips, fish very non descript and chips (chunky) tasted a couple of days old - or could be old oil they were cooked in - decided to try a pudding - ice cream - usual flavours - doubt not homemade? Crème Brulee - again a disappointment - shame as we only live a few miles away and would have used this for clients as well as family dining.

"Excellent"
6/6
Roger B.7 years ago · 1 review

Hadn't been back for a long time, it was fantastic. Great food, fires were going, service was great. We had an American friend with us who loved it too

"Very good"
5/6
John R.7 years ago · 1 review

Easy on-line booking option. Splendid food in delightful surroundings. Menu offering a good balance of options. Brilliantly situated for gentle country walking. Happy to recommend.

"Good"
4/6
Andre S.7 years ago · 1 review

On the drinks front, the Tawny port was of poor quality and we found out later we were overcharged on our drinks bill. Disappointing really as the food was excellent and the choices were extensive and we liked the service too.

"Excellent"
6/6
Margaret F.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Booking was acknowledged promptly and table was ready for us. One guest had mobility problems and would like to have seen the specials board but we were seated in the far area. The member of staff very kindly wrote down the specials menu for her. Our meals were beautifully presented and quite delicious. One guest could not eat the side salad she ordered and requested that it be taken home. This was wrapped and presented with no problem.

"Very good"
5/6
Steve B.7 years ago · 1 review

Normally we eat out Friday evenings but this was different as Sunday Lunch. Fabulous meal, my steak I could have cut with my little finger. Superb. Would have given a 6 if there had been chicken or turkey on the menu as my daughter (19) would have had a choice other than fish. The best place to eat I know of in the area.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lee T.7 years ago · 2 reviews

This is the second time we've been to the Malt Shovel and both times we have received excellent service and food and the price is not too expensive.

"Excellent"
6/6
Samantha H.7 years ago · 1 review

We (party of 5 - 1 x 96yr old!) had a lovely time. Food was very tasty and nicely presented. A quaint pub in a pretty village - lovely atmosphere. Very friendly staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jo G.7 years ago · 3 reviews

We had a delicious lunch; the staff were efficient and friendly. The pub is characterful, comfortable and pleasant - our current favourite! We'll be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Adrian W.7 years ago · 7 reviews

Lovely old pub in a quiet village between Ripley and Knaresborough. Excellent food, three splendid real ales on tap and service was spot on. Will visit again soon.

"Average"
3/6
Vicky H.7 years ago · 1 review

Very traditional Sunday lunch with very large portions - we couldn't eat it all. The meat was nicely cooked, the Yorkshire puddings were good and the cauliflower cheese was a nice touch you don't always get. Overall, it was fairly standard fare - the sort of thing you'd get at home.

"Excellent"
6/6
nick p.7 years ago · 2 reviews

We had a Great evening the food was amazing and waiting staff we're very friendly and professional can't wait to go back excellent thank you

"Very good"
5/6
Roger B.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely country pub in a very pretty village. The service was excellent and so was the food but we felt that the portions were just too large which was a pity.

"Excellent"
6/6
Brian H.7 years ago · 1 review

The food , service and ambience were stunning, you couldn't have asked for a better lunch the staff were very attentive, and the food ,in perticularly the Dover sole was just perfect. We will defiantly be going back again .

"Excellent"
6/6
Steve J.7 years ago · 1 review

In the area on holiday, read some reviews and booked. Totally lived up to our expectations. Food was exceptional and the service was great. What more can you ask for!

"Excellent"
6/6
John B.7 years ago · 1 review

The wait staff couldn't have been more helpful. The food was great, but the service made for a memorable evening. This establishment can be recommended without any reservations. No problem about turning down the volume of music coming through a nearby speaker.

"Very good"
5/6
Jackie S.7 years ago · 6 reviews

I had the halibut and it was one of the most beautifully cooked pieces of fish I have had out in a long time. Another guest had the ribeye steak and it was cooked just how he ordered it. Atmosphere is relaxed and staff are very very good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sandra D.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Always good great choice of fish on the menu Lemon Posset is a favorite Staff are lovely, polite and knowlegable My partner dreams about the steak pie

"Excellent"
6/6
Jordan K.7 years ago · 4 reviews

They still have the Cajun fish with fries on their specials. Woohoo because it's excellent!! Lovely staff, one of our favorite pubs:) We will be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Christine H.7 years ago · 4 reviews

This was our fourth visit in a matter of weeks and we were not disappointed. Good service and lovely food which was well presented. We will no doubt be back before too long.

"Very good"
5/6
Adam S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Went in for Sunday lunch. The food was lovely and the staff were great with us and really helpful- which is always a bonus when you have a small child.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sonja N.7 years ago · 1 review

This is my third visit to The Malt Shovel with my family. The quality of the food and ther service is amazing shame it's so far away from me or I'd be there more often.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jill W.7 years ago · 2 reviews

it is a gorgeous pub, the food is excellent. I would definitely recommend it for any occasion and will definitely be visiting again very soon

"Excellent"
6/6
Kirsty C.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Awesome as always. The food is fantastic, menu full of choice, drinks variety and quality top notch! Overall the usual five star experience! Thanks again guys! Service and quality exceptional

"Very good"
5/6
Julie C.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely atmosphere & great food. Log fires made it warm and cosy. Staff were friendly & service was good. Very large portions so struggled to manage 3 courses.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tony D.7 years ago · 1 review

Food and service were excellent.Had the ribs for starter,the meat fell off the bone.marinated lamb on skewers was perfect albeit the polenta was a bit bland.Overall great experience.Definitely go again

"Very good"
5/6
Russell D.7 years ago · 1 review

Good service, good good and a pleasant old pub. We were a party of four and enjoyed a relaxing Friday evening which set us up for the weekend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael W.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was very good, the rib of beef was cooked to perfection and was really tender. The staff were excellent and the whole experience was superb. I can highly recommend it!

"Good"
4/6
Harriet C.7 years ago · 1 review

Service was quite slow, and they didn't tell me until they brought my main course out that one of the sides detailed on the menu wasn't available, if I had known at the point of ordering I may have ordered something else. We have been previously and had better.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jeremy S.7 years ago · 1 review

GREAT FOOD, SERVICE, AMBIANCE & FORTUNATELY WEATHERR. SO WE WERRE LUCKY ENOUGH TO EAT OUTSIDE. PERFECT END TO A PERFECT BANK HOLIDAY, HAVING DONE ONE OF THE WALKS

"Very good"
5/6
Christopher K.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Very good atmosphere, though the music was a bit loud for an easy conversation. The confit of duck (one of the days specials) was, to my mind, slightly overcooked but was generous in amount. Everyone was very helpful and attentive.

"Excellent"
6/6
James H.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Great food, in an amazing location with good service! What more could you want ? I've been here many times and will continue to return !

"Very good"
5/6
Kevin A.7 years ago · 1 review

Thought the place looked tired and almost turned around and walked out but luckily stayed. Food was good and so was the service. Reasonably priced.

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