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Visited this pub yesterday, quite a few in but was served right away and the bar staff had a very friendly manner. The two different guest ales i tried were both bang on form, i didnt try the food so cant comment but many were eating and it looked fine. Overall a good pub, beers were in good condition, friendly staff, well worth a visit, very enjoyable.
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Not the best pub on the Fylde coast. Wide ranging beer range sourced from the length and breadth of Britain, usually 5 beers on. Not kept the best though, regularly line cleaner can be detected in pints. The twice a year beer festivals are worth a visit. Plenty of pub activites, food is standard pub chain grub. Worth a visit, but better places to be found
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This is a real example of making the best from what could be an uninspiring pub.
Ok, its not a C16th Coaching Inn, it a post war monster, but the beer is excellent. Always got a serious range of 6 or more casks, including some from Micro's.
The staff are always very friendly and the food is your standard pub grub.
I like it alot. A guilty pleasure 8/10
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Agree with all the previous reviews. The beer festival is the best non-CAMRA in the for miles around and well worth a visit, (or 2 or 3!).
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The Shovels is a pub that puts you at ease as soon as you walk in. The staff know how to serve with a smile,and with Helen and Steve in charge, it just gets better and better!
peanut - 10 Nov 2004 19:15 |
Is it worth a visit? I should coco! Bus stop right outside, great food & enough choice of beer to sink a battleship, they even have lager for the wimps and wine for the ladies.
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This pub is still one of the best in the area. Steve the landlord is very friendly (but don't knock Middlesborough!!). It also is well known for the standard of food wgich is down to the chef, Ben
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Excellent Pub it's my local,the food and service are great,don't miss the quiz on Thursday evenings.Great staff / Superb management.From Harry Feeney ex lead vocals Rocking Vicars
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I used to love the place, not been for years though but hope to get up there this Xmas. I wonder if the Rocking Vicars still play there?
Paul - 24 Dec 2003 11:47 |
The Shovels is not only the best real ale pub in Blackpool, it's also just about the best pub. The food service is also terrific. The landlord is extremely knowledgeable and his staff are all well trained in pulling beer correctly. The #14 bus from he town centre will drop you at the door. So you've no excuse.
John - 14 Oct 2003 20:35 |
I heard this place was pretty good and won a local CAMRA award a couple of years ago. Anyone know what it’s like now, is it worth a visit?
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