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Malt Shovel, Pontefract

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Opens at 10:00am
1 Cornmarket, Pontefract, WF8 1AN (View on Google Map)
(01977) 278689
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a spacious pub, reputed to be haunted

Pontefract Monkhill Station is a longer walk but trains for Castleford and Leeds go from there.

Historic Interest

cellars are said to go back to 14th Century with a tunnel to the castle at one time!

Information for this venue is provided by the Wakefield Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Wakefield District (B)
Last updated
28/05/2017
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Five Town Pub Company
Pub ID
WAK/000094
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
10:00am - 12:30am
Wednesday
10:00am - Midnight
Thursday
10:00am - 12:30am
Friday
10:00am - 1:30am
Saturday
10:00am - 1:30am
Sunday
10:00am - 12:30am
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
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Parking Parking
pay & display daytime Mon-Sat
Accommodation Accommodation
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Separate Bar Separate Bar
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Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
bus station
Nearby Station (650m)
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Directions
town centre, off pedestrian area near Marks & Spencer

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