The Malt Shovel at Barston

18/10/2026

Not only have we been nominated for The Best Gastro Pub! We are also nominated for the people’s choice awards 🎉🎉

We are so happy to announce the finalists in The Food Awards England 2026 for the category of "Peoples Choice Business of the Year" :

Alsham Restaurant Newcastle
Tablez Cafe Bistro Sleaford
Amigos Bury St Edmunds
Cosmo Restaurants
Jemz Caribbean (Bedford)
Seabeats (Weymouth)
Duston Village Chippy (Northampton)
Barracuda Harrow
The Malt Shovel at Barston

If you haven’t already contacted our campaign manager, could please send over the best contact details (email and phone no) to
📲Phone/ WhatsApp: 0141 471 0970
📩Email: [email protected]
Drop us a DM on Facebook!

The award ceremony is taking place on the 9th of November at the Grand Station, Wolverhampton!

The early bird sale is now live if you are looking for any tickets please get in touch on [email protected]

15/10/2026

The Voting QR Code is back due to Popular Demand!🥳🥳

The countdown to the Food Awards England 2026 has begun, and we want to hear from you!

Support your favourite restaurants, takeaways and food businesses by scanning the QR code and casting your vote!

Whether it’s your favourite restaurant, a takeaway you can’t get enough of, or a local food business that deserves recognition — make sure your voice is heard!

Scan the QR code to vote now.

Every vote counts, so share this post with friends, family and fellow food lovers and help your favourite businesses get the recognition they deserve.

We have pasted the link over as well!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FoodAwardsEngland2026

Food Awards England 2026

📅 9th November 2026
📍 Grand Station, Wolverhampton

08/10/2026

It’s (nearly) the most wonderful time of the year!🎄

So of course, we’ve specially crafted yet another Festive Menu, featuring the best of seasonal British dining - cosy, comforting, and perfect for christmas.

⭐️ Available Mon-Sat 26th Nov - 23rd Dec ⭐️

T&C’s apply for large group bookings, please enquire!

Book online or call us on 01675 443 223 to secure your spot around the festive table!

08/10/2026

It’s (nearly) the most wonderful time of the year!🎄

So of course, we’ve specially crafted yet another Festive Menu, featuring the best of seasonal British dining - cosy, comforting, and perfect for christmas.

⭐️ Available Mon-Sat 26th Nov - 23rd Dec ⭐️

T&C’s apply for large group bookings, please enquire!

Book online or call us on 01675 443 223 to secure your spot around the festive table!

01/10/2026

We are in the running (again!) for Gastro Pub of the Year and People's Choice Business of the Year. 🎉

Not only are we nominated for the awards for the 4th year running, this year we are competing nationally! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

To celebrate these nominations and to thank you for all our customers loyal support over the years... We are going to be doing another giveaway! 💰
This time around, there will be 2 winners of a £50 voucher for The Malt Shovel at Barston.

To enter into the giveaway, you need to do these 3 things -

- Like this post
- Repost this post on your story
- Vote for us to be Gastro Pub of the Year using the link below

The deadline is 6pm on Sunday 8th November... So make sure to enter before then! Share to family and friends so they can have the chance to enter too!

Once again, thank you to you all and good luck 🤞🏼

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FoodAwardsEngland2026?fbclid=IwZnRzaAUrdYJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWUPfWRELv3j7-hsoEVP86KeW2D8qncXNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR76miXSUMv5npFp7hTr4ADEyEFbxuOlWfKSowBFMgj-cKqB6vNmE4Nja7lZMQ_aem_xoF8INjAeTh078h8o_GpqQ

Our Bar is a warm and welcoming place to enjoy a drink or meal with a roaring log fire and cosy ambience, whilst our outside Terrace leading onto the secluded garden, is a wonderful area to dine or just enjoy a drink in the warmer months.

29/09/2026

New Menu Alert 📣

We have just launched our new Autumn menu and these are just a select few of the dishes we have available 🍽️

Each dish has been crafted by our chefs to capture this season perfectly 🍂

Not only do we have a new exciting menu... we are also treating our customers with a 20% off food voucher when you receive your bill, which you can use on your next visit during the month of October!*

Book with us now and treat yourselfs to a hearty autumnal meal 🥂

Call us on 01675 443223 or click the link in our bio 📞

* Terms and conditions apply

18/09/2026

One of our delicious fish specials on the menu this evening 👀

Seared Red Bream Fillet

Served with southeast Asian infused lobster broth, king prawns, Parmentier potatoes, sugar snaps, Pak choi, red chilli & micro coriander 🦞

This beautiful dish is on the menu all evening (subject to availability)

Book with us for a last minute date night or catch up with friends! 🍽️🥂

Call us on 01675 443223 or click the link in our bio 📞

04/09/2026

Here is one of our Fish Specials that our chefs have created this week...

Herb, wild garlic & lemon stuffed mackerel, perfectly paired with Parmentier potatoes, braised spring onion & brown shrimp beurre blanc 🐠🦐

This dish has flown out the kitchen due to it's popularity 🎉

To book please call 01675 443223, or click the link in our bio 🍽️

25/08/2026

Cocktail of the week 🍸

Rum Punch 🍊🍍

Combined with Spiced and Dark rum, grenadine, fresh orange and pineapple juice, freshly squeezed lime and garnished perfectly with an orange slice & maraschino cherries 🍋‍🟩🍒

As always, this cocktail is buy 1 get 1 for the whole week!

Come on down and enjoy whilst we still have the sun🥂🌞

22/08/2026

Look at this special 👀
Ken’s special is flying out today..

Sea trout en croute - 🐟
Dill & lemon crème fraiche, samphire, sauté potatoes, white w**e, dill parsley & caviar cream

Fancy a little taste of heaven, come join us!