The Malt Shovel at Barston

01/10/2026

We are in the running (again!) for Gastro Pub of the Year and People's Choice Business of the Year. 🎉

Not only are we nominated for the awards for the 4th year running, this year we are competing nationally! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

To celebrate these nominations and to thank you for all our customers loyal support over the years... We are going to be doing another giveaway! 💰
This time around, there will be 2 winners of a £50 voucher for The Malt Shovel at Barston.

To enter into the giveaway, you need to do these 3 things -

- Like this post
- Repost this post on your story
- Vote for us to be Gastro Pub of the Year using the link below

The deadline is 6pm on Sunday 8th November... So make sure to enter before then! Share to family and friends so they can have the chance to enter too!

Once again, thank you to you all and good luck 🤞🏼

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Our Bar is a warm and welcoming place to enjoy a drink or meal with a roaring log fire and cosy ambience, whilst our outside Terrace leading onto the secluded garden, is a wonderful area to dine or just enjoy a drink in the warmer months.

29/09/2026

New Menu Alert 📣

We have just launched our new Autumn menu and these are just a select few of the dishes we have available 🍽️

Each dish has been crafted by our chefs to capture this season perfectly 🍂

Not only do we have a new exciting menu... we are also treating our customers with a 20% off food voucher when you receive your bill, which you can use on your next visit during the month of October!*

Book with us now and treat yourselfs to a hearty autumnal meal 🥂

Call us on 01675 443223 or click the link in our bio 📞

* Terms and conditions apply

18/09/2026

One of our delicious fish specials on the menu this evening 👀

Seared Red Bream Fillet

Served with southeast Asian infused lobster broth, king prawns, Parmentier potatoes, sugar snaps, Pak choi, red chilli & micro coriander 🦞

This beautiful dish is on the menu all evening (subject to availability)

Book with us for a last minute date night or catch up with friends! 🍽️🥂

Call us on 01675 443223 or click the link in our bio 📞

04/09/2026

Here is one of our Fish Specials that our chefs have created this week...

Herb, wild garlic & lemon stuffed mackerel, perfectly paired with Parmentier potatoes, braised spring onion & brown shrimp beurre blanc 🐠🦐

This dish has flown out the kitchen due to it's popularity 🎉

To book please call 01675 443223, or click the link in our bio 🍽️

25/08/2026

Cocktail of the week 🍸

Rum Punch 🍊🍍

Combined with Spiced and Dark rum, grenadine, fresh orange and pineapple juice, freshly squeezed lime and garnished perfectly with an orange slice & maraschino cherries 🍋‍🟩🍒

As always, this cocktail is buy 1 get 1 for the whole week!

Come on down and enjoy whilst we still have the sun🥂🌞

22/08/2026

Look at this special 👀
Ken’s special is flying out today..

Sea trout en croute - 🐟
Dill & lemon crème fraiche, samphire, sauté potatoes, white w**e, dill parsley & caviar cream

Fancy a little taste of heaven, come join us!

18/08/2026

Rolling into another busy week ahead, look what we have to offer -

Drink of the week BUY 1 GET 1 FREE 🍊
Lillet rose, fever tree tonic, thyme & orange

Tiramisu, white chocolate gelato & raspberry 🍰

Citrus & coriander marinated monkish, roasted sweet potato, spinach Massaman curry, peanuts & pomegranate 🐟

A little bit of sweetness, a whole lot of flavor.. we’ve got it all!

To book please call 01675 443223 or click the link in our bio to book online 🥂

12/08/2026

Looking for a change or to progress your career? 📈

Enjoy cooking with fresh seasonal ingredients? 🥦🥕

Want to join an award winning team? 🏆

Well you're in luck! We are currently recruiting for a skillful kitchen member to join our enthusiastic team.

We do require candidates to have previous training as junior sous or sous chef.

If you are interested in working with our skilled and friendly team...

Please email us via [email protected] with your CV and an introduction to yourself.

10/08/2026

Cocktail of the Week 🥂

Introducing our unique Wild Strawberry & Elderflower Spritz 🍓

Combined with Strawberry liquor, elderflower cordial, prosecco, soda and perfectly garnished with strawberry & mint!

This drink is not only refreshing but a steal on our buy 1 get 1 free deal! 🧊

So bring your friends down and make the most of this offer and pair it with the sunshine ☀️

08/08/2026

Exclusive new l***r at The Malt Shovel at Barston 🍺

Introducing Monte Carlo...

Originally founded in Monaco, Monte Carlo B**r is a delicately balanced crisp and refreshing premium 4.8% l***r. Crafted using the finest ingredients to deliver a touch of Monte Carlo sunshine to us here in Solihull.

As you can see on the map, we are the only establishment in Solihull that serves this premium refreshing l***r.

So come on down to The Malt Shovel at Barston for a taste of Monaco 🌞🍻