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Malt Shovel Tavern, Northampton

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Cask Ale Real Cider
Opens at Noon
Real ale discount scheme
121 Bridge Street, Northampton, NN1 1QF (View on Google Map)
(01604) 234212
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This former NBC brewery tap has a fantastic exhibition of Breweriana everywhere inside the pub. A (possibly) unique NBC neon-lit star adorns the front of the pub reminding us of its former ownership. The pub serves up to eight ales, from local and regional microbreweries, three real ciders, Belgian draught and bottled beers. At least one dark beer is always available. There are two drinking areas with a carpeted area to the front and a more open plan area with wooden floors to the rear.

Information for this venue is provided by the Northamptonshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Barney Rubble's; Tudor House; Malt Shovel Tavern (Built 1914)
Local Authority
Northampton District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
09/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Burlison Inns
Pub ID
NTH/221
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Nethergate - Suffolk County Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Nethergate - Suffolk County Best Bitter
Nethergate - Suffolk County Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 12 times.
Nethergate - Suffolk County Best Bitter
Nethergate - Suffolk County Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times. at Malt Shovel Tavern, Northampton.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Oakham - JHB TasteMatch Prediction

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Oakham - JHB
Oakham - JHB Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted 12 times.
Oakham - JHB
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Oakham - JHB

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times. at Malt Shovel Tavern, Northampton.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Nene Valley - Egyptian Cream TasteMatch Prediction

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Nene Valley - Egyptian Cream
Nene Valley - Egyptian Cream Session Stout • 4.5% Spotted 3 times.
Nene Valley - Egyptian Cream
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Nene Valley - Egyptian Cream

Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Malt Shovel Tavern, Northampton.

ABV 4.5%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Vale - VPA (Vale Pale Ale) TasteMatch Prediction

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Vale - VPA (Vale Pale Ale)
Vale - VPA (Vale Pale Ale) Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 4 times.
Vale - VPA (Vale Pale Ale)
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Vale - VPA (Vale Pale Ale)

Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Malt Shovel Tavern, Northampton.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Nene Valley - Release the Chimps TasteMatch Prediction

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Nene Valley - Release the Chimps
Nene Valley - Release the Chimps Premium Pale Ale • 4.4% Spotted twice.
Nene Valley - Release the Chimps
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Nene Valley - Release the Chimps

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Malt Shovel Tavern, Northampton.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Nethergate (varies) , Purity (varies) , Roman Way (varies)

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Wednesday - live blues. Free admission.
Garden Garden
Patio
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Step free access via rear garden door on Navigation Row
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
As advertised
Games Games
Darts
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Patio
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Lilleys and Wold Top
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Summer and Winter Festivals. Regular tap takeovers
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
50p voucher
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
3, 11
Nearby Station (800m)
Northampton

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