Pub of the Season
Pub of the Season
Winter 2012
The Malt Shovel,
Ashby
Our Winter Pub of the Season is awarded to the Malt Shovel, located
in the busy shopping area of central Ashby. At the helm are Simon
Hall and Belinda Fisher, both experienced licensees who have been in
post at the Malt since 2006, this being the second time they have won the award.
The pub always offers at least eight real
ales in tip top condition, comprising regular beers such as Exmoor
Gold, Tom Wood and Oakham, plus up to five guest real ales from UK
microbrewers. Yorkshire breweries such as Abbeydale, Acorn, Elland,
Mallinsons, Ossett and Kelham Island are often the source of the
guest ales. The pub also offers the widest choice of real draught
ciders in the area. In addition to these, the pub stages two week long
beer festivals each year, featuring a range of unusual beers from all
over Britain.
Belinda looks after the food side of the business, sourcing local
produce as much as possible. The meals are justifiably popular,
particularly the 'Teatime Specials', which are very good value. The bar
staff at the Malt are always friendly, and the pub has a welcoming
atmosphere, much appreciated by the customers. The pub is a regular
entry in the annual CAMRA Good Beer Guide.
We congratulate Simon and Belinda and staff on their award, which is
well deserved presented on Tuesday 10 January during their beer festival.
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