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Malt Shovel Tavern, Northampton

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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 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
West Northamptonshire
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 5 changing beers and 3 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 27 times
Nethergate - Suffolk County Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Nethergate - Suffolk County Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 27 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 33 times
Oakham - JHB
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Oakham - JHB

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 33 times. at Malt Shovel Tavern, Northampton.

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

Phipps NBC - Phipps IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Phipps IPA
Phipps NBC - Phipps IPA Session Golden Ale • 4.3%
Phipps IPA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Phipps NBC - Phipps IPA

This beer is served regularly at Malt Shovel Tavern, Northampton.

ABV 4.3%
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 8 times
Nene Valley - Egyptian Cream
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Nene Valley - Egyptian Cream

Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 8 hours ago at Malt Shovel Tavern, Northampton.

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

Hook Norton - Hooky Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Hook Norton - Hooky Mild
Hook Norton - Hooky Mild Mild • 2.8% Spotted 24 times
Hook Norton - Hooky Mild
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Hook Norton - Hooky Mild

Spotted 24 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Malt Shovel Tavern, Northampton.

ABV 2.8%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Roman Way - Barbarian Best TasteMatch Prediction

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Roman Way - Barbarian Best
Roman Way - Barbarian Best Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 4 times
Roman Way - Barbarian Best
Roman Way - Barbarian Best

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 10 hours ago at Malt Shovel Tavern, Northampton.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Mad Squirrel - LDN Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Mad Squirrel - LDN Porter
Mad Squirrel - LDN Porter Strong Porter • 5% Spotted 4 times
Mad Squirrel - LDN Porter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Mad Squirrel - LDN Porter

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Malt Shovel Tavern, Northampton.

ABV 5%
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Leatherbritches - Citra Pale TasteMatch Prediction

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Citra Pale
Leatherbritches - Citra Pale Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 4 times
Citra Pale
Leatherbritches - Citra Pale

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Malt Shovel Tavern, Northampton.

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

Pennine - Schwarz Clipper TasteMatch Prediction

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Pennine - Schwarz Clipper
Pennine - Schwarz Clipper Black Ales • 4.4% Spotted twice
Pennine - Schwarz Clipper
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Pennine - Schwarz Clipper

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

ABV 4.4%
Style Black Ales
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

North Cotswold - Windrush Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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North Cotswold - Windrush Ale
North Cotswold - Windrush Ale Session Bitter • 3.6% Spotted twice
North Cotswold - Windrush Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
North Cotswold - Windrush Ale

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Malt Shovel Tavern, Northampton.

ABV 3.6%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hook Norton - Lock Steady TasteMatch Prediction

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Hook Norton - Lock Steady
Hook Norton - Lock Steady Session Pale Ale • 2.5% Spotted 3 times
Hook Norton - Lock Steady
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Hook Norton - Lock Steady

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Malt Shovel Tavern, Northampton.

ABV 2.5%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Nene Valley - Simple Pleasures TasteMatch Prediction

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Nene Valley - Simple Pleasures
Nene Valley - Simple Pleasures Session Golden Ale • 3.6% Spotted once
Nene Valley - Simple Pleasures
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Nene Valley - Simple Pleasures

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 10 hours ago at Malt Shovel Tavern, Northampton.

ABV 3.6%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

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

Source: Regional

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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
LocAle LocAle
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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