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Nº 444 in 1066 in Wakefield

Nº 71 of 135 Other cuisines in Wakefield

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We had a table booked for Christmas dinner, We had paid £100 deposit for 4 of us for a 3pm sitting, When we arrived they were running late (that's ok that happens) But then people were saying they had been waiting for 2 hrs for their main course, People were complaining constantly, 1 poor family were sat in the bar with garden tables and some dog had sat under their table!!! When we got to our table it was a table for 8 (as their was only 4 of us it was like social distancing again) The table had no table cloth, no napkins, no glasses, not even cutlery, The table still had food all over it and was sticky! When the starters came out pâté looked like dog food, and the king prawn cocktail was served in a Gordon's gin glass with 3 prawns The waitress just threw down 2 spoons and went to walk away I asked her for more cutlery and the bottle of fizz were meant to get Again it was just poor At this point we decided were not paying anymore money for this, I asked the waitress for our deposit back as this wasn't what was sold to us (she burst into tears and walked off When the lady who owns the pub appeared she wasn't helpful she just asked me to leave We were anyway! Just want to say it wasn't just us their was 3 other family's complaining and 2 family's that were waiting to be seated were looking for other venues at late notice, I've had a private msg from another family said they ended up doing the same as us, So avoid for Christmas dinner at all costs!!!!

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Leann B . 2024-12-26

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1 star is more than I wanted to give, Booked Christmas dinner in August 2024, When we arrived they were running an HR behind, (no probs we can have a drink in the bar) Lots of tables were unhappy, When we got seated, the waitress threw done 2 spoons for our cutlery, (there were 4 if us) No table cloth, it was a table for 8 when there was 4 of us, the table was dirty and sticky, When the starters came out it looked like dog food, We decided not to eat it and ask for our deposit back as it was not what they sold us, everyone was complaining 1 ladies had been sat in the bar with 9 of her family for Xmas dinner and someone's dog was sat under their table, Waitress were rude, I will NEVER BOOK THERE AGAIN!!! we left loosing our deposit, however id rather loose £100 than sit and eat rubbish food in a dirty circus!!!!!

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Leann Buckborough . 2024-12-25

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First time ever with the girls for Xmas dinner out! The atmosphere, the customer service and food were amazing! The girls were all none stop today and deserve a medal taking time away from their families! We go to the malt shovel regularly through the summer with the kids and sometimes pop in for lunches too! Always a pleasure!

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Fiona Abson . 2024-12-25

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Staff were very helpful and extremely apologetic for not having some items on the menu, which was out of their control. The meal we did have was amazing and the portions were really good.

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Wendy D . 2024-12-19

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What a find! Sunday dinner how Sunday dinner should be. Staff fantastic, atmosphere fantastic, food bloody fantastic and there's loads of it! Thanks to all the folks here making a family reunion meal special.

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David Lockwood . 2024-12-15

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We visited today ordered the hot roast beef sandwich with chips it was amazing 5*

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karen barraclough . 2024-11-26

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Cracking pie, struggled to finish it but it was too good not to

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Natalie Birchall . 2024-10-23

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Food was delicious, portion size was very generous. Beef was very tender and juicy and the pastry is the lightest and crispiest pastry I've ever encountered

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Ace Rimmer . 2024-10-20

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Excellent food and a good selection.. their fresh made pies are worth every penny..

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Martin R Taylor . 2024-10-13

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For£16 50 expected better then frozen veg and Yorkshire pudding and a mcvities ginger soup I'm afraid I won't be going again

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Susan Sellers . 2024-10-13

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Just had a couple homemade pies here. Absolutely gorgeous and very generous portions too. Excellent warm welcome/service. Highly recommend quiet atmosphere good food.

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Simon Stokoe . 2024-10-11

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I recently visited this charming local pub with my parents and was absolutely delighted by their brilliant pies! With about 20 different varieties, you can choose from three topping options: pastry, mash, or dumplings—a unique twist that caters to all pie lovers. The food is fresh and home-cooked, which really shines through in every bite. The friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere make the dining experience even more enjoyable. The only thing that could make it better is if they offered gluten-free pie options, but this is only a minor note. Nonetheless, I'm sure we'll be returning soon for a dumpling-topped pie!

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Steve mcgarry . 2024-09-19

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Previously, on several occasions, we have eaten at the The Malt Shovel Carr Gate, we have always had beautiful home made meals which we fully enjoyed. Tonight we went, a party of 4, 2 of which chose the salmon, I wish we hadn't, we could not eat it, very dry, texture awful and neither of us could even eat it We spoke with the staff who said they would speak to the chef. They never came back to us and when paying for the meals we were told the chef said there was nothing wrong with it. Obviously he would say that he'd cooked it!! Even though both meals were not eaten we still had to pay for them!! Not impressed at all with your customer service The Malt Shovel, we will not be back!!

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dchapm567833 . 2024-09-17

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Food is proper home cooked comfort food! PROPER chips! Pies to die for!

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Chris Anderson . 2024-09-17

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Brilliant food the pies was gorgeous nice play ground in the back for the kids etc and had ran out of steak on the day we visited but the woman cooking was more than happy to try and sort that by using beef brisket instead overall very nice and will definitely return at some point

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biggey666 . 2024-09-12

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We were a big group of families so not necessarily easy to cater for, but the efforts to ensure we were looked after were great. Communication, before, was courteous, as was the service on the day. Not 5 stars due to price increases every time I visit, it seems. This time you had to pay to have topping on pie... A pie with no casing = stew or casserole, no..? That being said, the food's portion sizing, quality and flavour were as good as always and the children enjoyed playing outside (although my daughter got a little upset in a tower that you can climb up into but no longer has a door to exit from). I always am keen to support local businesses so will still keep The Malt Shovel in the mix when planning the next big summer get together, but will be looking to see if improvements have been made.

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dianabC8823RI . 2024-09-07

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Just been group of 12 lovely food staff were lovely also

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Jonny Brandwood . 2024-09-02

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Awesome steak and Stilton pie 🥧 x

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Emily Franklin . 2024-09-02

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Not ‘ home cooked food ‘ PING food - microwave meal Ordered 2 meals lamb & brisket Was told it would be 45 mins - 1 hour ….no problem Food eventually came and basically the meat is the what you get in Asda / M&S / Aldi in their meal deals Small pot of gravy then the veg came out If you order 2 meals I expect 2 meals but the veg came out in small bowls They’d put both lots of veg into 2 bowls one for the potatoes and 1 for the veg ‘ The Veg ‘ - basically microwave sweetcorn carrots and a few greens I believe it should’ve came out as 2 meals not mixed together and the quantity is very small Not worth £19 & £21 Would we go back again - NO ! was it worth it - NO limited menu and the pies didn’t look that nice after seen one brought out to someone For half the price we could’ve gone down the road to silkwood and got proper meat and veg not microwave - PING food that was tasteless It wasn’t worth £15 for both let alone £40 what we spent then drinks on top Place looks tatty & grubby Will not be returning

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2007chris . 2024-08-31

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What a disappointment! Heard good things about this place so decided to call in today as couldn't book online. Young manager was very rude and said would have to wait (which I expected - I then asked how long was the wait and she looked at me as if I was stupid) the pie isn’t on the Sunday menu and cost £10 for a pint and Diet Coke. Also place is run down and the toilets are so dirty and don’t flush. Would not go back again.

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Sonia C . 2024-08-25

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Amazing for kids with huge outdoor play area. Unfortunately lacking drinks. Recent visit. No ale, no good cider, shorts are poor/cheap, no coke.

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lee allsop . 2024-08-23

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Never been before. Pleasantly surprised how good food was. Children loved beer garden

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keith Dunderdale . 2024-08-21

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Kids love playing in the castle

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Thomas Pounder . 2024-08-16

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I used to live close by this pub and it was grotty at the time, 30 years later, hoped it may have improved, and called in with the grandchildren as the garden with play fort looked good, and we hoped it may have improved. Unfortunately it has gone further downhill, first problem, I ordered 2 pints of Shandy and was charged £10, I didn't realise until I asked for the card receipt, I queried it with the girl serving, surely half a pint of beer and half of lemonade wouldn't be £5 per pint?!? She assured me lemonade prices have gone through the roof.... We have a very expensive pub in our village where we live now, and everyone moans a pint of Shandy is £4.25. We had intended trying their extensive pie menu, but at £16.50 for a 'pie' with a frozen pastry topping - not an actual 'pie' and £1 cheaper if you had a macaroni cheese pie, the kids portions are £11.50, which would have amounted to £66 (before we bought any kiddie drinks) for tea and 2 pints of shandy, at stale old pub. I have a rule whereby I always check the toilet facilities before eating somewhere different, the one ladies' loo door wouldn't shut, cubicle old, dated, smelly, no hot water to wash hands and a wet germ infested old brown towel at the side of sink for drying your hands on. (I still feel sick at the thought) Old cobwebs and years old grime everywhere. We left the remainder of our drinks and left, what a horrid place, with extortionate prices.

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Yorkshire Lass . 2024-08-15

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Excellent food and plenty of it. Service very good.

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Martin Burrows . 2024-08-11

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Absolutely outstanding pies Never had a pie like it anywhere in the country. Real home cooked food and plenty of it Highly recommended

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Jill Harris . 2024-08-03

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Nice place, amazing playground for children. Dog friendly (but only in certain areas). If you have a dog and a child, not the best place though since dog friendly and children friendly areas are separated. Which is a bit of a shame, but then I suppose makes sense 🤷‍♀️

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Tanechka V . 2024-07-28

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The pie was absolutly outstanding, if ya have a big appetite then this is for you. Chips were done just how i like em, crispy and with a little bit of oil still on them. The pastry on the pie lid wow🤤🤤🤤 Beer garden is massive if ya go with kids theres plenty to keep em amused whilst ya take in the sunshine and have a few drinks If ya havent been before get yasens in Very nice food to say the least 👍

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guy nutchey . 2024-07-27

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Lovely food but very big portions.

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Alan Stanley . 2024-07-26

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Rude manager, went in the other day with my friend and our babies , I had a Greggs sausage roll on the outside table for my 1 year old son !!!! And his milk she came matching over and said why are u eating in here you wouldn’t do it in McDonald’s even tho was for a 1 year old ! And we’d bought couple of pints each me and my friend wasn’t like we was sitting there and not buying anything , her response was I bet ul leave your rubbish aswel , her response again was I won’t be telling you next time , al be sending you out then waddled off , disgusting rude rude woman ! Then I went back inside for my drink that had been paid on for her to give me a dirty look ! Very unprofessional and rude ! No need to speak To people like this , I’ve heard other people complain about how awful she is ! Will never go in here ever again !!!!

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jade hebblethwaite . 2024-07-10

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Lovely little boozer with great outdoor space. Often used for a post work wind down!

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Glenn Alderson . 2024-07-09

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Food was the best ever however the girl serving was shocking. Not a welcoming face and not a welcoming attitude either. Her attitude stinks. A smile wouldn't go a miss too.

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Nicole Stevens . 2024-07-04

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Very very upset and annoyed!! We have eaten lots of times here and enjoyed our meal, we rang up to book our Motorhome outside half an hour later we arrived to 2 cars parked where the Motorhomes usually park!! Very very upset will never go again.

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Marian B . 2024-06-27

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Food was really nice staff was excellent thanks and I will be returning

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andrea williams . 2024-06-23

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Booked a table and turned up on time and there was no table ready for us. Food was alright nothing special. Gammon was more like bacon. Peas and salad looked like they had been prepared hours before. We were told they had everything available on the menu but then got told they didn’t have enough belly pork for everyone who ordered it after we had all ordered and paid. We were told we had the choice of beef brisket or lamb instead of belly pork but they charged us the difference after telling us they had everything available in the first place and taking the order! The waiter came over with a bill for the price difference and started clearing the table before half of us had even finished eating! Won’t be returning any time soon.

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JDS996 . 2024-06-21

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Went for lunch to meet up with a friend it was my first time at the Malt Shovel I was not disappointed. My friend recommended that I tried one of the pie's on the menu which I did it was amazing ! They are enormous and you get a choice of topping eg. Mash or pastry or one of the others available let me just say that I am a big eater but I couldn't finish it , it tasted wonderful, will definitely return 😀

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Grahame Wilson . 2024-06-18

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Just popped in for one while waiting to be picked up. No prosecco available so that made me sad but I had a half decent glass of rose in the sun instead.

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Olivia Thorp . 2024-06-05

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I don't go often go out so it was lovely to go back to where my late husband and I used to go, staff still as friendly and food delicious, we will be going back .

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Lynne Brewer . 2024-06-03

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Just visited for a 90th birthday party, with 11 members of the family, great food, fantastic portions, amazing prices, and the staff are so helpful. Roll on the 91st birthday.

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Stuart Mincher . 2024-06-01

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Outdoor playground is awesome - lots to climb on and space to run around in. Food is absolutely 100% definitely, without question, home made.

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Vicky K . 2024-05-31

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It felt like we had gatecrashed a private party and paid more than £5 a pint for the pleasure.

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Paul Comer . 2024-05-26

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Even after booking a table way in advance was told there is an hour and half wait for food...

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Warren Fraser Mason . 2024-05-26

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Didn't have food but enjoyed a nice pint of Guinness in the beer garden.

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Dimitri . 2024-05-12

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Op doorreis met de camper richting de boot bij Dover en hier naast the Malt Shovel geparkeerd. Na een middag van de zon te hebben genoten hebben we hier gegeten. Eerlijk, vers en zelfgemaakt eten. We hadden beiden een andere pie gekozen en beiden waren voortreffelijk! Het personeel is vriendelijk en ook voor de prijs van het eten hoef je het niet te laten. Zeer betaalbaar en zeker voor de kwaliteit die je krijgt. Een aanrader!

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Arvid K . 2024-05-10

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The pies are A.M.A.Z.I.N.G I had steak and stilton and it was honestly up there with the best I've had. My wife had brisket ( so do much on the plate) and my remarkably fussy kids wrapped their full meal while nipping in and out to the play area. We will definitely be back. Also did I mention how nice the pie was. Pies 🥧 well over 15 to choose from

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Damien . 2024-05-01

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Visited with a friend for lunch midweek. It was nice and quiet so we sat near the fire in the bar area, which was really nicely decorated. Service was great and the food fantastic. You couldn't ask for more choice of pie fillings, not to mention the different toppings to choose from. I had the cobbler (dumpling) topping which was lovely. The pastry topping was equally as nice (so I was told 😁). Portions are massive and we were both glad we forgot to order the starters we'd eyed up previously 😂. No room for dessert either! Recommend a visit for definite. 🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧

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Darren Walsh . 2024-04-26

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So much food,served almost instantly 2 a party of nine, self service in dishes to each table ( Sunday lunch) we were given doggy bags for left over meats. Yes, we will be back!

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Joan Bagshaw . 2024-04-22

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Always fantastic service, lovely atmosphere and delicious food.

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L Thorpe . 2024-04-19

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Very good service and good food

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William Henderson . 2024-04-13

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Update 09/01/24 - Still a fantastic pub, and equally as good food!! Amazing pub and amazing food!! If you like a pie, this is a must-try place. They have a vast array to choose from (and aiming ro hit 50!). In addition, there's even 3 or 4 options in terms of what topping you'd like on your pie!! First visit and will definitely be returning.

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Andy B . 2024-04-08

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Ive been here a number of times over the past year. I will say the food is pretty good especially the pies and the choice. No Cumberland Ring as not been able to get it for months, nothing suggesting this anywhere. The homemade chips can be nice but the larger ones can be hard still in the centre. My mixed veg and mash were a little cold. Salmon fillets were delicious. However the last 4 times I've been, chosen so I can treat myself to my favourite drink, Inches Cider, they've not had any. Once is fair enough, twice is unfortunate, a third is ridiculous, a 4th means I won't be returning.

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Graham Gregory . 2024-03-28

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Locely place. Locely pie selection need to have this next time. Portion sizes, very generous.

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Laura Fisher . 2024-03-24

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Great place for a family meal.Portion size amazing and a pudding thrown in with the price.Will definitely go back for another.

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Jane Woodhead . 2024-03-18

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Fantastic food.massive portion very reasonably priced.

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Phillip Ralph . 2024-03-14

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A very popular place for Sunday lunch. We didn't have food but it looked fantastic.

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Martin Parker . 2024-03-09

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Best pub meal I've had in years.

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Ste Jacko . 2024-03-09

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Could be the best place around for the pie eater. The list goes on forever. They are quality fantastic. Proper chips, not the frozen. The food is home cooked with large portions. Take a visit you won't be disappointed.

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Douglas Parker . 2024-03-05

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I really liked it the pie was nice and a good temperature

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Austin Donaghey . 2024-03-02

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Best food ever especially the huge range of pies all home cooked food and fresh highly recommend, friendly staff and comfortable surroundings

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Julie . 2024-02-22

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We stayed here last night (Late Feb 24 Saturday Night) in our Motorhome. It was our first visit and we found out about them through P4N. Rang ahead as only 2 spots for motorhomes. Staff were lovely and accommodating. Had food in the Pub and consequently stay was free (thank you). Food was amazing proper home cooked food. Kids rated it a 9/10 just because it took a while to come but honestly was worth the wait. Play park for kids. Well Priced. Pudding was lush too. Stayed in the campervan in car park as pre agreed, could use some more gravel here as muddy and boggy. Would also mean we could pull further back and be more hidden. Stay was great. Was an open car park though and no facilities, there was no hassle or issues I just felt a little on edge being open at the front but for context this was our FIRST ever night in the campervan so that could just be me. I would come again if we needed to. Thanks for letting us stay the food was lush and staff were a pleasure to meet. The browns xx

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Kayleigh Brown . 2024-02-18

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We stayed here last night (Late Feb 24 Saturday Night) in our Motorhome. It was our first visit and we found out about them through P4N. Rang ahead as only 2 spots for motorhomes. Staff were lovely and accommodating. Had food in the Pub and consequently stay was free (thank you). Food was amazing proper home cooked food. Kids rated it a 9/10 just because it took a while to come but honestly was worth the wait. Play park for kids. Well Priced. Pudding was lush too. Stayed in the campervan in car park as pre agreed, could use some more gravel here as muddy and boggy. Would also mean we could pull further back and be more hidden. Stay was great. Was an open car park though and no facilities, there was no hassle or issues I just felt a little on edge being open at the front but for context this was our FIRST ever night in the campervan so that could just be me. I would come again if we needed to. Thanks for letting us stay the food was lush and staff were a pleasure to meet. The browns xx

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Kayleigh B . 2024-02-18

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Very good meal nice and hot plenty of food at good price we will be back Dog friendly, we had the gammon very nice with egg and pineapple chips and peas

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Kenneth Jones . 2024-02-17

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Came for food and for my daughter to enjoy the outdoor play area! She really enjoyed her kids meal and it was large portions. The outdoor play area was good but needs updating.

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Rashad James . 2024-02-15

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Sunday lunch is exceptional value for money. Proper homecooked meat and veg and loads of it . Includes a dessert for the amazing price of £13 .

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Cathy Nutton . 2024-02-11

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Great atmosphere, gorgeous home cooked food, great portion sizes and friendly staff. Will definitely return and recommend to others

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Wakefieldlass1 . 2024-02-07

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Lovely food, plenty of it and great service

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Lee Charles . 2024-02-01

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Fantastic meal very large and tasty fast friendly service just of the m1 with ample parking clean and pleasant premises I would definitely recommend the pies the chips are very good

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andy bate . 2024-01-24

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We decided to go to the Malt Shovel for a meal it was my Birthday, myself my wife in our 70s and my cousin in her 80s after waiting the best part of an hour the food finally came, vastly overcooked chips and scampi impossible to cut with a knife, we ate what we could, the girl said would you like to speak to the manageress we stood there for another 10 minutes and out came this lady that said your plates were empty and you can not have a refund this was said loudly in front of all the other customers in there, to which I replied we do not want a refund we just want to point out that the food poor, her attitude stunk she kept ranting on and showed nothing but pure ignorance my wife said we will not be back and her reply was it`s your loss, no it`s your loss we paid you you didn`t pay us, AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

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THE BUSPASSCAMPER . 2024-01-23

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Fantastic service amazing food and great value

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Michael Broadway . 2024-01-21

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Had a fantastic Sunday lunch .plenty of meat and lovely fresh veg. Will definitely be back.x great value for money . Definitely recommend.

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Adventure16056737123 . 2024-01-21

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1st time visit to the Malt Shovel. There's a great range of pies on the menu which taste superb. You do need to be hungry as the portions are large. Dog friendly pub also.

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Bill Waddington . 2024-01-16

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Was too late for food on Sunday, but I did stop for an overnight park in the campervan. Costs £10 to charity if you don't or can not have food, which is very reasonable. Staff friendly and pub as great atmosphere.

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Mike Daws . 2024-01-15

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Comfortable. Pleasant, good food generous portions.

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MICHAEL BARBER . 2024-01-07

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Good food great service fab evening The others went for pies steak and kidney and two different chicken pies myself a seafood sizzler. Pies were as brilliant as always and i decided to try something else. Every one happy, the food was tasty, well cooked and plentiful. Sticky toffee was delicious light and fluffy no need for custard and/ or ice cream

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KateWatkins . 2023-12-22

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Unbelievable We just come from London we went to Durham for a funeral. And by my lord Jesus 🙏 must have lead us of motorway to find such a chusti dinner I had pork belly 😋 absolutely 💯 best I've had In my life. If passing again I 💯 be popping in again. There was 5 men and we all said the same.

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Tim Howey . 2023-12-18

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I popped in a week ago to experience the most amazing food and staff! Very friendly and helpful!

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steve . 2023-12-03

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I had the beef brisket with meat gravy there and I’m still debating whether it’s just the best meal I’ve ever had in any pub or if it goes on the list of best things I’ve ever eaten 👌

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Ryan Cook . 2023-11-29

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If you like a variety of pies then this place is for you!! Excellent choice of food especially pies which come with 3 choices of toppings, freshly cooked with giant chips. Pie, Chips & Peas with a pint that's all you need!

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Alex . 2023-11-05

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My Wife had Salmon Fillet,s Jacket Potato and Salad. I had Steak and Stilton Pie,Real Mushy Pea,s and Doorstep Chip,s,Pie is huge only ate half of everything,so Doggie bag sorted,Meal,s were piping hot,tasty etc.Staff very nice,helpful,friendly, Thay have 37 different normal filling,s and 7 Vegan/ Vegitarian filling,s for the pie,s with choice of Mashed Potato,Pastry or Cobbler top,s.

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Grizzly277 . 2023-11-01

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Best pie I've ever had. You certainly get your money's worth I was full too!

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Todd Hignett . 2023-10-30

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We Sat on the largest table with the bench around the window. We were told that there is always a reserved sign on the table for families which was nice. The food on arrival was piping hot and it was lovely. The only niggle was, we ordered a dessert to come out with the mains. We explained this when we put our order in at the bar. The dessert arrived half way through us eating our main. The grounds are a decent size for children to play. There is a huge castle for children to explore. We will certainly be returning. 😊

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Carole Smith . 2023-09-30

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Great food and good service. Enjoyable experience

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Janet Denton . 2023-09-24

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Poped in for lunch fantastic food & great selection of Timothy Taylor’s beer

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Jeremy Raylor . 2023-09-21

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Waited an hour for food despite pub not being very busy. Definately not worth the wait, our pies were tasteless so we left without eating them. Staff were friendly but the pub/ toilets / baby high chairs looked as if they all needed a good clean.

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Bev Kemp . 2023-09-18

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Fantastic place to eat,carnt wait to try there pies........

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Richard Grainger . 2023-09-17

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Fantastic food like mi mum use to make. Very tasty the meat just broke away huge Yorkshire puddings amazingly tasty gravy was delicious. Puddings was amazing but need to be a bit bigger lol but was still amazing. Complements to chef 10/10 Very kind staff. Very welcoming thanks to my friend for recommending the malt shovel carrgate I’ve also recommended to my 17 partners in my football team Thornes Juniors get yourself down yummy yummy in my tummy lol you’ll never goto Toby carvery again

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James R . 2023-09-10

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Food is always lovely, never had a bad meal, staff are all friendly and welcoming

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Lyndsay Rogers . 2023-09-10

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Visited this pub today with my husband and sister in law. We initially sat outside as we had 2 dogs with us. However, a couple who were just leaving told us they weren’t happy as they had been served their food on paper plates as they had been told this was company policy for eating outside. This seemed a bit strange as we had been given proper glasses not plastic ones. My husband asked if we could sit inside as we did not want plastic plates and he was told we could move inside with the dogs. We went inside and ordered our food. After quite a long wait the food arrived - a jacket potato, 2 pies and a dish of chips as ordered. We were also given a dish of boiled potatoes. On asking why we had been given these, there was no reply from the waitress. About 10 minutes later a woman appeared at our table (not sure if she was the manager or the chef). She interrupted our conversation and said that in future we should eat food that we had not ordered as quite a few of their customers took food we had not ordered without paying. We explained that we had asked why we had been brought the potatoes but had not received a reply so we thought they were a side for one of the pies. At this stage, in view of the fact that she appeared so annoyed, I twice offered to pay for the potatoes. She said if didn’t matter, said she would “sort out” the member of staff who had brought them and stormed off. We could then hear raised voices in the kitchen. I must say I have never experienced such poor customer service and will not be returning. I just feel sorry for the member of staff involved who made a genuine mistake that could have been dealt with much better. I would like to say that all the young waitresses and bar staff were polite and welcoming and the food was OK but the rudeness of this person spoilt our meal.

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juliebW7107KI . 2023-09-08

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Saints fan, stopped off with 50 others on way to Wakefield, service fantastic, staff really nice, didn't have food but looked and smelled amazing, had a few drinks and sat in beer garden friendly atmosphere.

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Chris Varley . 2023-09-03

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A great place for kids. There is a great beer garden with an awesome park! The choice of food and especially pies is amazing....all hime ooked. Thoroughly recommend

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Paul Manning . 2023-08-31

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We visited with our young granddaughter for a midweek lunch. My husband had steak and ale pie which comes with a choice of toppings, pastry, cobbler etc. I had salmon and my granddaughter had a children's sausage and chips. Everything was lovely, fresh and hot. The chips are homemade and lovely We sat in the garden play area so she could play on the fort and swings, but moved inside when the food was ready as we were told that the food would be served on paper plates with plastic cutlery outside ( the only downside, and slightly strange as they do allow glasses out there). It actually worked well for us as my granddaughter probably ate better with out the distraction of the play area. They also have a selection of games and toys inside for children. Dogs are allowed in the pub but not on the grass in the garden.

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Fiona Taylor . 2023-08-29

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Food absolutely terrible I got the chicken tikka sizzler which was basically a jar of bolognaise sauce on chicken which tasted off couldn’t eat it Chips were anemic under cooked Second meal I’ve had here that was bad last time I was with a group so put it down to volume of meals being cooked but clearly just poor Would never return

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Claire Gillespie . 2023-08-24

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Food ordered said we had half an hour to eat our dinner as they needed the table although no reserved sign on it! Also very sticky varnished tables ! Needs some attention there!!!!!!! Also lounge area has very high tables ! Not for everyone that's 6ft tall ! Dirty and sticky floors no been cleaned up and a reserved for martin sign handwritten on bit of paper on table !!!! STAY AWAY ! won't be returning!

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Dawn Gray . 2023-08-20

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The worst pint of Beavertown I've ever had... Flat & tasted like shandy! No staff on the bar for about 5 mins, nearly left... Wish I had!!

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Russell Westerman . 2023-08-20

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Just had a phenomenal family meal at The Malt Shovel. When simple food is done well it's unbeatable, and they do the food REALLY well. The staff are lovely, the portions are huge and the atmosphere is family friendly. Strongly recommended

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Scapegoat42 . 2023-08-12

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1st time I have been....won't be the last. Great pie and a good range of beers. Nice pub with a large outdoor area. Liked the place a lot.

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Jem Cooper . 2023-08-01

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Went because the website looked fab. Oh dear! The menu online was out of date. The actual menu in the pub had fewer items and everything was more expensive. Online they had tasty looking snacks at £3.00 each or 4 for £10.00. They now charge £3.50 per snack and no offer for 4 I had the lamb rump - £12.00 on the online menu but £17.00 in the pub. One of our group loves steak - which was on the online menu - but it wasn't on the pub menu. One disappointed diner instantly The pub didn't look busy but we waited 45 minutes for our food and it wasn't worth the wait. The napkins were damp. When I asked for dry ones they said it was because they had to be damp so they didn't unravel when wrapped around the cutlery. I wondered if the cutlery had come straight from the dishwasher, been wrapped in a napkin whilst hot and as it cooled had dampened the napkins wrapped around them?? My vegetables were frozen cauliflower and carrots served in a sugar bowl. Some green veg such as peas or green beans would have made the meals look much better but no, it was an insipid looking sugar bowl with cauliflower and carrots. There were 5 in our group and no-one thought their meal was great. I won't be going back

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Pauline T . 2023-07-28

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Good food, good prices....would definitely eat here again and Recommend

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Steve Gee . 2023-07-17

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We visited the pub for a meal after recommendations from two different people. When we walked in, it did look a little ‘thrown together’ with the mismatching array of tables and chairs, and a couple of tables hadn’t been cleared. However, the food was divine. Ordered 3 pies and the chicken curry and we all had an excellent meal. Would have had dessert but too full! Will defo return - thank you.

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Nancymancey . 2023-07-16

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Great desserts carvery lovely staff very friendly

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Terry Wright . 2023-07-15

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