The Malt Shovel, Dartford - pub details
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Address: 3, Darenth Rd, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1LP [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 6757)
Dartford (0.3 miles), Stone Crossing (2 miles), Crayford (2.1 miles)
Brewery: Young's
Pub facilities/features:
- TV
- Food served, Real ale
Pub suggested by Simon Harries on 20 Feb 2004
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> Current user rating: 7.5/10 (rated by 11 users)
> Local guide: Kent pub guide
other pubs nearby:
Foresters, Dartford (0.1 miles), Rose, Dartford (0.1 miles), Paper Moon, Dartford (0.1 miles), Tollgate, Dartford (0.1 miles), Wat Tyler, Dartford (0.1 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Malt Shovel, Dartford
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| Having moved to the area a few months ago, I would say that The Malt Shovel is one of the better pubs in Dartford. My wife and I had a Sunday Roast there last weekend and I couldn't fault the food at all. The meat was perfectly cooked and the rest of the food had a home cooked quality that you rarely find these days. With a decent selection of beers to wash it down with, it's definitely somewhere we will be returning to. My only (very minor) gripe is the lack of variety. If you don't fancy a Roast, then there's nothing else to choose from. keepthechange - 30 Jun 2008 14:16 |
| I've been going to the Malt for 20 years. Since Bill and Val left they have been through tenants who brought the standard of food and beer down. The last bloke was the worst. I really hope the latest tenants can make it work. The Malt is a great traditional pub. They need to make sure they know how to pull a decent pint of 'ordinary' and they need to keep it well, something previous owners did not. I have had one lunch time meal which was fine and good value pub grub. A really hope Youngs have got it right this time. realrealaleman - 22 Mar 2008 19:36 |
| I'm becoming a bit of a regular here now. Its an excellent liitle pub (see my review below) Just make sure you watch out for the barmaids who can't pour Guinness! HTM69 - 15 Aug 2007 13:39 |
| The Malt Shovel Pub was one of the pubs that is close to where I live, so I was a regular drinker/eater there until Steve left, after which the pub deteriorated and lots of the locals left. Jamie who is the landlord there now took over in 2006, and I am glad to report that the Stella is now drinkable. The food is excellent, always fresh and plentiful. The staff are welcoming and the whole place is inviting, well worth a visit on a Sunday the roast is really good although they don’t take bookings. Also they do a fish night on Fridays with Sea Bass, Skate and Cod amongst the usual menu. Well done Jamie and staff, we need these local pubs, they are part of the community. anonymous - 27 Jul 2007 12:19 |
| An excellent pub, the new landlord has done a great job restoring the pubs reputation and excellent food. Regular music sessions and quiz nights . Beer allways good typical prices for the area (ie not Cheap)but good atmosphere and very friendly (even if he is Scottish) Briansquire - 17 Apr 2007 20:13 |
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