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Malt Shovel, Worthington

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29 Main Street, Worthington, LE65 1RQ (View on Google Map)
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Busy village pub in a secluded small village close to the Cloud Trail that is popular with walkers and cyclists. The Malt Shovel is a free house owned and run by the local Tivey and Gallagher families, serving Pedigree plus a guest bitter.

The Worthington 6 mile Fun Run starts from the pub, as do various equestrian events. Bingo: last Tuesday of the month. Village Bonfire around November 5th.

Closing times may be flexible if customers remain thirsty. Fresh filled cobs daily. Seasonal BBQs and Friday evening food vans.

Information for this venue is provided by the Loughborough & North Leics Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
North West Leicestershire District
Last updated
30/07/2025
Last surveyed
30/07/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
The Malt Shovel Group Limited (11609768)
Pub ID
LGH/185
Asset of Community Value
Monday
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

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Marston's - Pedigree TasteMatch Prediction

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Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree

This beer is served regularly at Malt Shovel, Worthington.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Charnwood (varies) , Round Corner (varies) , Tollgate (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Racing.
Live Music Live Music
Occasional bands outside.
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Dominoes, Darts.
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Covered area.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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