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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

Reviews of The Malt Shovel - Gaydon (362)

Read what people think about The Malt Shovel - Gaydon! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

5.3/6

362 reviews

5.3/6

362 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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New"Excellent"
6/6
Oana L.7 days ago · 1 review

The staff were very friendly, and the food was brilliant. The place itself had very cosy vibes and a pet parrot who was really cute and interesting to look at. Thank you!

New"Very good"
5/6
Carolyn W.9 days ago · 1 review

Lovely evening here, very friendly and attentive staff, good atmosphere and yummy food. Thank you.😊

New"Excellent"
6/6
Paul M.13 days ago · 1 review

Very polite and friendly staff. Superb food. An excellent mothers day meal.

"Average"
3/6
Amanda C.15 days ago · 1 review

Had booked a table for 7pm but didn't sit down till 8pm and didn't eat till nearly 9pm. Food was lovely but far too late for most of us to eat.

"Awful"
1/6
Samantha a.15 days ago · 1 review

Service was very slow and food bland - very disappointed

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"Excellent"
6/6
Geoff H.24 days ago · 33 reviews

Very good village pub with great menu choice. Very helpful and friendly staff. Recommended

"Awful"
1/6
Charlie S.a month ago · 1 review

Terrible first visit. I booked the day before to go for lunch at half 1. We arrived 5 mins before the booking and they had given our table away. We waited 40 kins and they still couldn't give us an estimate of how long it would be. We ended up leaving and it was no easy feat finding somewhere else to go on a Sunday.. I told them I was frustrated for the wait times and wasted time even booking a slot if they are going to ignore it. I am local but my family was visiting and they driven an hour to come over my way. Won't be coming back

"Excellent"
6/6
Theresa W.a month ago · 2 reviews

Another family get together. The Malt Shovel is half way between us all so perfect location. Lovely staff. Lovely food.

"Very good"
5/6
James W.a month ago · 1 review

My request for a quiet table were met. Food very good. We were a little late in arriving but no problem they said.

"Excellent"
6/6
Angie C.a month ago · 1 review

Lovely visit very nice meal but recommend to all .

"Excellent"
6/6
Rachel P.a month ago · 1 review

Beautiful food, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Loved the parrot too

"Very good"
5/6
Robert H.a month ago · 1 review

It was great. My first visit for many years but will not be the last. Friend Linda as a vegetarian though so too. Try a breakfast soon with my son in law. Staff friendly and helpful. Car park a bit tricky but you cannot help that

"Very good"
5/6
Kath O.a month ago · 1 review

The food was excellent and the service very friendly and efficient.

"Excellent"
6/6
Dawn W.a month ago · 1 review

Love this place. Great food, very friendly service, and lovely atmosphere. Our favourite place to eat.

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter J.2 months ago · 1 review

Excellent food and a very convivial experience. Great value.Thank you.

"Excellent"
6/6
Anita T.2 months ago · 1 review

Absolutely amazing. Wonderful staff, delicious food and a fantastic ambience. The Malt Shovel is a definate go to.

"Very good"
5/6
Richard G.2 months ago · 5 reviews

Delicious roast, although the red cabbage unexpectedly had really hot chillis in it too which was a bit of a shocker if not expected! (And not really matching a roast... a Thai red curry, yes, but not a roast...) Also there was no stuffing that day - pretty standard item on a roast! That aside, the food was very nice, service excellent as always, friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere. Very much recommended (just read the menu carefully...).

"Excellent"
6/6
Joe M.2 months ago · 1 review

Really nice pub/restaurant staff very friendly and kind. Food was amazing empty plates all round will be visiting again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Geoff H.2 months ago · 33 reviews

Great village pub serving excellent food from a varied menu. Friendly and helpful staff. Recommended

"Good"
4/6
Paula L.2 months ago · 1 review

The food was excellent. Staff were polite and friendly. However, our desert’s took an hour to arrive so it was a very long wait

"Excellent"
6/6
Claire R.2 months ago · 2 reviews

Always receive good service. Food is excellent and great value Staff are very friendly

"Very good"
5/6
Jo L.3 months ago · 2 reviews

We enjoyed our time at the pub, we were well looked after and will come again. Thank you

"Good"
4/6
Sue S.3 months ago · 16 reviews

It’s a lovely place to eat staff are very welcoming

"Excellent"
6/6
Myles P.3 months ago · 1 review

great team, great atmosphere, amazing food, very happy with the visit

"Very good"
5/6
Elizabeth B.3 months ago · 1 review

Service and food very good, icy parking area was very hard for person with walker, otherwise a very good experience thank you

"Excellent"
6/6
Geoff H.3 months ago · 33 reviews

Great village pub serving great food. Relaxing atmosphere and helpful and friendly staff. Recommended

"Excellent"
6/6
Robert B.3 months ago · 1 review

The food was gorgeous (as always). Definitely a good venue for a birthday lunch.

"Very good"
5/6
Kerry M.3 months ago · 1 review

Staff were very friendly. Great food.. Very dog friendly. Lovely quaint pub.

"Excellent"
6/6
Andy H.3 months ago · 1 review

Was a great venue for a family meal. The food was high quality and also generous on portion size. We found the staff there incredibly friendly and would definitely revisit when next in the area.

"Good"
4/6
theresa i.3 months ago · 2 reviews

Lovely meal, although a 45 minute wait for the food. I presume this is expected for freshly made food. I would return

"Very good"
5/6
Alan A.3 months ago · 3 reviews

Very good staff, very friendly. Food was fantastic. Big portions

"Excellent"
6/6
Andrea M.3 months ago · 1 review

Very friendly and professional staff and delicious food. My in-laws were delighted with the Sunday Roast. Highly recommended!

"Very good"
5/6
Ray K.3 months ago · 2 reviews

This is the second time we have used this restaurant to meet up with friends, as we live a distance apart. It was equally good with a warm welcome, good food and all at a fair price. It's the perfect place to go if you are travelling along the M40. I would highly recommend it.

"Average"
3/6
Ann P.4 months ago · 2 reviews

Busy Sunday which we expected but 55 minutes is a bit too long to wait for food. We ordered 2 roasts and when they arrived they were beautifully presented and looked amazing but sadly we're cold. They were returned to the kitchen to be microwaved and were OK then. A shame as it marred our experience

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner4 months ago · 1 review

Very welcoming, great food. Will most definitely come back again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner4 months ago · 2 reviews

It was perfect, the food was 1st Class and was cooked perfectly.

"Good"
4/6
Nigel P.4 months ago · 1 review

The only downside is the tight car park which was made worse by cars and vans parked inconsiderately . The staff and food were great.

"Very good"
5/6
Richard G.4 months ago · 1 review

The pub is quite basic but the traditional pub food is fabulous, very tasty, unpretentious and good value. The beer was excellent too. The pie and chips was exceptional. Even the gravy was excellent.

"Very good"
5/6
MALCOLM W.4 months ago · 1 review

We had a lovely Sunday lunch at The Malt Shovel

"Very good"
5/6
Rob L.4 months ago · 1 review

As lovely as always. Always enjoy visiting and eating there.

"Excellent"
6/6
Adam W.4 months ago · 1 review

So welcoming and great food. Will come back again soon.

"Very good"
5/6
Brian A.4 months ago · 2 reviews

Excellent service from friendly staff. Food was also excellent and good portions that were well presented.

"Excellent"
6/6
maria c.4 months ago · 1 review

Always a great place Staff excellent and food delicious Many thanks

"Excellent"
6/6
Abbie C.5 months ago · 1 review

Gorgeous quaint pub with friendly staff and good prices, delicious food.

"Very good"
5/6
Gavin M.5 months ago · 2 reviews

We had an excellent lunch and very good service .we met friends half way between Worcester and Beaconsfield and we will meet there again !.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tania D.5 months ago · 1 review

Very friendly, good food , very accommodating for large parties

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa A.5 months ago · 1 review

Great food and ambience, would recommend and will definitely revisit

"Excellent"
6/6
Trudi W.5 months ago · 1 review

A Super friendly pub with delicious food. Dog friendly too!

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner5 months ago · 1 review

The Malt Shovel always impresses with its cozy atmosphere, unique style (resident cockatoo) and wide selection of drinks. Each time we’ve visited there has been different choices on the menu and always the food is outstanding. Highly recommend. The staff our always friendly and the service is fantastic; staff recently went the extra mile to make a birthday meal a special occasion.

"Excellent"
6/6
Valerie P.5 months ago · 1 review

Had a lovely lunch. Food was fab and Becky looked after us very well. Overall very pleasant meal and service.

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