Posted Monday, June 25, 2007
If you like eating at The Malt Shovel, and WE DO - regularly, then you will LOVE eating at The Cross at Kenilworth. Similar atmosphere and prices but truthfully -better food! Run by former manager of Malt Shovel and a former Malt Shovel chef - absolutely outstanding menu and service - a gourmet experience not to be missed!  A bit of a drive but well worth the effort. Otherwise, stick to The Shovel! Best eating place in Solihull by far.
Favourite Meal: Have tried them all - love them all!
GP

Posted Tuesday, April 12, 2007
We live 2 minutes away, and after a busy day this is the best place in the world to relax and enjoy a fantastic meal,
I'm Australian and I know a good pub when I see one, believe me this is the best Iv found in the UK..
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Favourite Meal: Salmon Fish cakes on wilted spinach
Tina & Linda

Posted Tuesday, April 12, 2007
The Malt Shovel has always had a good reputation and after having an excellent Christmas lunch there last December, I insisted that my husband took me there to celebrate my 50th birthday. Did a round trip of 30 miles only to be told as the restaurant wasn't busy it wasn't open that evening even though we had booked. What excellent customer service!
JB

Posted Monday, January 29, 2007
Having read the other reviews I can only assume that there are two Malt Shovels in Barston - our meal was very bad indeed.  Although generally well presented we found that the food was bland, poorly cooked and very disappointing.  We really did not enjoy this dining experience.  The only plus point was that the wine was good
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Marcus

Posted Monday, January 1, 2007
Had a fantastic boxing day meal, followed by a excellent evening disco. I have eaten here many times in the past 12 months and never read a review on the place.  Try it you will not be disappointed.
Chris

Posted Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Great Food but it's a real pity the staff allow smoking in the restaurant. It's the one thing guaranteed to spoil the evening. I wont be back until the No Smoking Ban is in force.
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R Young

Posted Monday, July 11, 2005
We've been here a few times, most recently for my dad's 70th birthday get together, when we booked the restaurant.  The whole place has a lovely atmosphere and it seems that careful attention has been given to every detail, from the decor to the food itself. Even the gardens outside are thoughtfully laid out and well cared for, with all the plants thriving, which is rare for a pub garden.  All of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals in an attractive and comfortable restaurant. The food was excellent and the service very good indeed.  I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for a really enjoyable meal out in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
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Miranda Hodgson

Posted Tuesday, August 10, 2004
My husband and I visited the Malt Shovel for the first time on our 4th wedding anniversary.  Many of our friends recommended it and said we would love it - they were right!  It is quite pricey, but you pay for quality!  The service was excellent (we went on a Thursday evening), we weren't rushed and just relaxed and enjoyed our evening.  Food was outstanding and we had a wonderful evening together.  We don't normally venture out of Solihull, but we didn't realise it was only 5 minutes or so in a taxi from the centre of Solihull.  We would definitely go back here again for a special occasion and are looking at taking some friends here in a few weeks because we were so impressed.
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Favourite Meal: The Steak!
Sally Whitehouse


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Highly Recommended

Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2003
We take all our customers here after a long day at the Exhibitions.
They just want to come back time after time.
Bohemia Crystal

Posted Saturday, May 17, 2003
Classy pub with top notch food (try the fish) and good beer. All this comes at a
cost, but you are paying for quality.
Flash

Posted Sunday, May 11, 2003
Had a great meal the other Saturday, my sister was over here from France she thought the food was superb also. We like the Malt Shovel for a drink on a Sunday, my mate and I cycle ten miles to get there. Its worth it!.
Tony Willstrop

The best 'gastro' pub for food in the area; beats the others hands down. A wide choice of dishes available and a quality, great value Sunday lunch.
Neville Mundy

If you have eaten at any of the other gastro pub's in the area but not tried here yet what are you waiting for ? Easily the best food at any pub in Warwickshire whether you eat in the bar or restaurant. The cooking and service here is what others should now aspire to.
Marky Mark

Excellent food - best in the area, and most expensive, but you get what you pay for. pub can fill with smoke in the evenings. but go its great.
Dom and Sue

First class in every possible respect. Simply the best pub dining experience you could imagine. It may seem a little expensive, but after you have eaten there, you will realise what exceptional value for money it actually is.
Mike Kavanagh

The best food in the Solihull Area. Very busy at lunchtimes and weekends. Bit pricey, typical 2 course meal costs between 20 and 30 pounds.
Gerry Conboy

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