You're always guaranteed a warm welcome at this renowned real-ale pub located just south of Northampton town centre.
Inside you will find a large selection of first-class hand-pulled beers as well as a wide range of other drinks including continental beers, wines and single malt whiskies. See the 'Drinks' page for more information.
Good
home-cooked food is served Monday - Saturday lunch times (not evenings).
See the 'Food' page for details. Download menu below.
Every Wednesday night we have a live band (mostly Blues). Entry is free!
On the first Thursday of each month we have a pub quiz. See the quiz page for details
On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays the Great kNight Folk Club meets. Information...
What you won't find is a pool table, juke box or fruit machines. Just a peaceful, friendly bar in which to relax and enjoy yourself. Why not visit us soon?
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June, July & August 2009 - What's on?
STOP PRESS - PART TIME VACANCY
We need a part time bar person to cover Wednesday evenings (8pm-midnight) and Saturday evenings (6pm - 11.30pm) from Wednesday 22nd July until the beginning of October. If you are interested please give us a call as soon as possible or send your details via the contact form
Sizzling Summer Sunday Bar-B-Qs
For three Sundays (June 28th, July 26th and
August 30th) why not join us for our Sizzling Summer Bar-B-Qs. We will
be staying open all day with live bands starting at 2.30pm. To provide the entertainment (2.30pm) we bring
you:
June 28th - Small Change
July 26th - John Verity & Mark Griffiths
August 30th - Roy Civil Band
Entrance is FREE so come along and enjoy good food, good music and good company. All you need to bring with you is GOOD WEATHER! See you there.
Bands through June:
| 3rd | NZZ Blues Band |
| 10th | Joshua Blue |
| 17th | Fabulous Rockin' Blues Pimps |
| 24th | The Groove Doctors |
Music starts at around 8.45pm and entry is FREE and ticket-less so get here early for a good view. See our 'Blues Gigs' page for more information. If you are a band looking for a gig at the Malt Shovel Tavern please go to the Contact page.
The
Essentials
Find us:
121 Bridge Street
Northampton
NN1 1QF
England
MAP
Contact us:
+44(0)1604 234212
or use Contact Page for emails
Visit us:
Normal Opening hours
Mon - Sat 11.00-15.00 & 17.00-23.00
Sun 12.00-15.00 & 19.00-22.30
Hours may vary when we have a beer festival or other special event and on
Public Holidays. Please, check before travelling!
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