The Malt Shovel - Gaydon

We were very pleased to see the pub was really busy even at 6pm. people were very friendly and the staff very welcoming and efficient we will certainly be back

We had reserved a table for 5 with a dog at least a couple of days beforehand for dinner and when we got there they had placed us in the bar area this was expected as the restaurant area isn't dog friendly however it was in a tiny nook with the tables at knee height. You cannot expect people to eat at a table that low including the fact they tried to fit 3 people around a tiny round table that is only suitable for 3 drinks... The six nations rugby was on so most tables were full. Eventually we were moved and placed onto a bigger table and this was fine. The wait for food was a bit longer than we would have liked but the only good bonus was that the food was great.

Lovely cosy pub, great atmosphere. Very friendly staff, good choice on menu. Food was excellent. Our first visit, but certainly won't be the last!

We were school friends reuniting for our 70th birthdays. We came from all corners of England, and the Malt Shovel was a good choice as somewhere central, easy to get to, and good food and atmosphere.

Freshly cooked, piping hot food served by friendly staff who were only too willing to accommodate our likes and dislikes - thank you

Different chef today apparently but still good. Paddy makes the most amazing sticky toffee pudding and the portion size is huge, which is a huge + for me.

Lovely atmosphere. Great food. Friendly service. Will deffo come again.

Great pub not far from the M40, great stop off on the way home from the NEC. Food and service excellent, nice atmosphere. Better than stopping at motorway services by a long way

This was my second lunchtime visit here within a couple of months but the service on this occasion was disappointing. It was very slow, despite not being that busy (a weekday lunchtime) - it was much better on our previous visit. Our orders weren't complicated, but having booked a table for midday, and getting our order in by 12.20, we didn't receive our food till after 1pm. This was particularly difficult for one of our group who has Parkinson's so can't sit still for long periods. Although the food was good, unfortunately on this visit the service did not match our previous excellent experience here.

Very good local pub serving excellent food with good choice. Friendly and helpful staff. Recommended

Very friendly village pub serving excellent food with good choice. Staff friendly and helpful. Recommended

Food and service was Excellent as always thank you very much

Lovely evening and good food cannot fault this beautiful pub, will visit again

Grseat local village pub with very good menu choice. Friendly staff and always helpful. Recommended

Good food and excellent service, we had a very enjoyable lunch.

Lovely food as always, was a bit chilly in the restaurant though

Absolutely delicious roast and desserts, thank you all! Great that they're so dog-friendly too.

Lovely food & great service, nice cosy local restaurant !

Excellent food, good choice. Well presented. Will be back again

The food was very good, some meals are a bit pricey though

Beef and mushroom pie with mash and veg was delicious 😋. Service and staff were excellent. One of my favourite places to eat , food is always good

Top quality food,service. Great way to finish celebrating my birthday..

We have been serval times to the malt shovel and have a different experience each time. Today was not great we both had a roast dinner, I had roasted pork belly... It was very fatty there was no crackling and only one piece !! My partners beef was very rare. We ordered two drinks ...one of which was an orange squash and water ... £2-20!!!!!! I mean I can go to a supermarket and buy a bottle of squash for that... Having worked in hospitality for over 30 years I know that squash should not be this expensive that is a ridiculous price!!!when I questioned the waiter about the price of the squash he told me that was the price and that was that!! The restaurant was cold, we weren't asked if everything had been ok. Unfortunately we won't be returning

Always a lovely experience meeting up with family half way at this lovely pub! Food always fabulous, staff are exceptional…. Great atmosphere, well recommend! Thank you!

Nothing not to like. Lovely atmosphere and food and great service.

Brilliant, food was excellent, service was excellent Really enjoyed it

All our meals were excellent, well presented and delicious. Well done to the kitchen, friendly serving staff.

First visit. Will definitely be back. Lovely smiley helpful staff. Great food. Thank yiu

Excellent food with good menu and service. friendly staff. Recommended

Staff were very nice an place was good but food was average and overpriced

Welcoming staff. Good food. Great atmosphere. Look forward to our next visit.

Excellent service and food. Good location for the Motor Museum.

Food brilliant, great menu; desert took a little while, but was lovely

Amazing service, beautiful & cosy place, gorgeous food! Highly recommend!

Friendly staff and nice range on menu. Also very convenient for our journey stop.

Brilliant service, the owners and staff really make it! As well as Harper the bird!

A lovely pub, very welcoming, warm and comfortable. Maisie, my little Cockapoo was made very welcome which was so nice. The food was delicious. The only tiny criticism was the noise the children made around the bird’s cage. Their parents were well away so couldn’t hear the screeching. It all died down when their food arrived so not too awful. I would not hesitate to recommend lunch here.

What a great place, food excellent. We all really enjoyed it.

Good food and good service. A friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Visiting the Motor Museum, so out of our area but a most happy choice of venue by looking online. We were thoroughly delighted by the whole experience and now looking for a reason to return!

Lovely Sunday lunch, good size portion, good service,will visit again

Staff very friendly and accommodating. We had a Sunday roast, excellent meal.

Surroundings food service were all most enjoyable We will return!

Food and service was excellent Will hopefully visit again soon

Great traditional pub serving good food. Nachos amazing and Chip Shop Board too

Delicious meal with attentive staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday roast.

Very friendly staff and good service by all the staff. Great village pub with excellent food and menu choice. recommended

Two friends meeting for a pub lunch. We enjoyed our meals but our table was located very close to the main entrance door. Every time somebody went in or out, it created an uncomfortable cold draught for the person sitting closest to the door. Perhaps the tables could be rearranged in such a way as to avoid this.

Great food, staff very welcoming. We have eaten here several times and they never fail to produce. We highly recommend

Very good food, presented very well. Staff very pleasant and welcoming.