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The Malt Shovel, Harden

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Characteristic rural pub & restaurant, serving fresh home cooked food daily with a wide selection of beverages, including local cask ales.

Three traditional open log fires & award winning beer garden to the rear.

08/11/2026

🍺 SUNDAYS & MONDAYS ARE FOR THE MALT SHOVEL CASK CLUB!🍺

If you love a proper pint of real ale, we’ve got just the thing for you!

Our Cask Club is running EVERY SUNDAY & MONDAY, and the deal is simple…

🍻 Buy 6 pints of our guest ales and get your 7TH PINT ABSOLUTELY FREE!

And speaking of guest ales… we’ve got a cracking one on the pumps at the moment!

🌾 BRADFIELD BREWERY – FARMERS ALE (3.9%)

A traditional copper-coloured malt ale from our friends at Bradfield Brewery. Brewed using the finest English hops, Farmers Ale delivers a lovely floral and smooth aroma, balanced malt character and a satisfying sharp finish.

A proper traditional pint that’s full of character and perfect for settling into a Sunday afternoon or rounding off your Monday!

As always, we’re passionate about serving quality, perfectly conditioned cask ales here at The Malt Shovel, and our Cask Marque accreditation is something we’re incredibly proud of.

So whether you’re a regular real ale enthusiast or fancy trying something a little different, come and join the Cask Club!

6 PINTS DOWN… THE 7TH IS ON US! 😉

Cheers from the Malt Shovel family! 🍻

08/11/2026

❤️ REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY ❤️

Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we pause to remember and honour all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, as well as the brave men and women who continue to serve our country today!

Here in our local community, we join people across the nation in remembering those who gave so much, ensuring their courage and sacrifice are never forgotten. 🌹

After taking a moment to reflect, join us for a relaxing Sunday here at The Malt Shovel

We’re serving our delicious Sunday menu, including our ever-popular traditional Sunday roasts, piled high and ready to enjoy!

🍖Meats- BEEF & TURKEY

🍽️Special Side- BRAISED RED CABBAGE

🥣Soup – TOMATOE & BASIL

Our three log fires are roaring away, the bar is fully stocked and there’s a cosy corner waiting just for you.

Come on down, put your feet up and let us take care of the cooking!

Lest We Forget. 🌹

📲 Book online: www.themaltshovelharden.co.uk
📞 Or call: 01274712051

Walk-ins welcome depending on availability!

🐶DOG FRIENDLY🐶

07/11/2026

🍻 IT’S SATURDAY… AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS! 🍻

Our kitchen is OPEN and we’re serving up all your favourites right through until 7:45PM! 🍽️

Heading out to a local bonfire or firework display later? 🎆 Why not make a pit stop at The Malt Shovel first and tuck into one of our delicious dishes to fuel you up for the night ahead!

And with the temperatures dropping, there’s no better place to get cosy! 🔥 We’ve got all 3 of our log fires roaring, perfectly poured pints waiting at the bar and plenty of warm, welcoming corners to settle into!

Good food, great drinks and even better company… what’s not to love?!

We look forward to welcoming you all❤️

The Malt Shovel Family 🍻

06/11/2026

🎆❤️WHAT. A. NIGHT!❤️🎆

Yet another absolutely INCREDIBLE evening for our annual fireworks display, and without a doubt, our BIGGEST and BUSIEST one yet!🤯🎇

It was amazing to see so many familiar faces, families and friends coming out in force to support our pub for another year. Thank you to every single one of you who braved the cold, joined in the celebrations and treated yourselves to everything we had to offer. We hope you all had as much fun as we did!❤️

A HUGE thank you to Optimum Fireworks for putting on yet another absolutely outstanding display. You never disappoint! 🎆🙌🏻

❤️A little message from Jake & Caitlin…

We are honestly overwhelmed with gratitude. Seeing so many people come together to support The Malt Shovel year after year means more to us than we can put into words!

But, most importantly, we want to give the BIGGEST shout-out to our incredible team.

We couldn’t be prouder of every single one of you. From the weeks of preparation to the long hours, hard work and sheer graft that went into making last night happen, you all put your hearts and souls into it.

We hope you all know just how appreciated you are. Your hard work certainly doesn’t go unnoticed, and last night was a true reflection of what an amazing team we have behind us❤️

And a special shoutout to all the teams family members who gave their evening to help out at such a busy event, Thankyou!

Finally, if anybody has any photos or videos from last night, please pop them in the comments below. We’d absolutely LOVE to see your memories and relive the magic! 📸🎥

Thank you once again, everyone. We couldn’t do it without you.

Lots of love,

Jake, Caitlin & The Malt Shovel Family ❤️

05/11/2026

🎆🔥 THE BIG NIGHT IS HERE!!! 🔥🎆

The Malt Shovel’s annual fireworks display is ready to kick off, and we can’t wait to welcome you all for a fantastic evening of celebrations! 🥳

A little reminder to please FOLLOW THE SIGNS around the pub to help everyone find their way, keep things running smoothly and get you served as quickly as possible!

Our bars are ready, the team are raring to go and the fireworks are waiting to light up the sky! ✨

Let’s get ready to celebrate, Malt Shovel family! ❤️

🎇 LET THE FIREWORKS BEGIN!!! 🎇

05/11/2026

🎆 BEAT THE QUEUES… BRING YOUR CASH🎆

Want to get served quicker and get straight back to enjoying the fireworks? Then make sure you’ve got some CASH in your pocket! 💷

Our purpose-built GARAGE BAR will be CASH ONLY tonight, helping us keep those queues moving and get you served as quickly as possible!🍻

And we’ve got some brilliant deals waiting for you…

🍺 ALL BOTTLED B**R & C***R – 3 FOR £10!

🍷 Small bottles of Rose, Pinot & Merlot – £5 each

🥤 Coke & Diet Coke cans – £1

🧃 Kids’ juice cups (Orange or Blackcurrant) – 50p

🍎 Chocolate Apples – £2

🍰 Parkin Bites – £2

So, save yourself the hassle, grab some cash before you arrive and head straight to the Garage Bar for speedy service!

Let’s get this fireworks night started, Malt Shovel family! 🎇❤️

04/11/2026

Just a quick reminder that PIE NIGHT TONIGHT IS CANCELLED as we get everything ready for tomorrow’s BIG fireworks display!🎆

But don’t worry, our normal menu is still available from 5PM–7:45PM, so you can still join us for a tasty midweek treat! 🍽️

And one more little update… our QUIZ NIGHT TOMORROW IS ALSO CANCELLED while we celebrate all the firework festivities!

Thank you for bearing with us while we get everything ready for a fantastic evening!

We can’t wait to welcome you all tomorrow! ❤️

🔥 The Malt Shovel Family 🔥

04/11/2026

🔥🍹BONFIRE BUCKETS AT THE SHACK🍹🔥

Fancy something a little special while enjoying tomorrow night’s fireworks? We’ve got you covered! 🎆

We’ll be serving up our Bonfire Buckets exclusively from The Shovel Shack!

🍊 Aperol Spritz
🍋 Hugo Spritz

💥 £8.95 each or 2 for £14! 💥

So grab yourself a bucket, find a spot and enjoy the fireworks in style! 🥂

📍 SERVED FROM THE SHACK ONLY!

We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow night! ❤️🔥

03/11/2026

🎆🎇IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY🎇🎆

The countdown is on, and we can’t wait to welcome you all to what promises to be another incredible evening here at The Malt Shovel! ❤️

To help keep everything running smoothly and get you served as quickly as possible, we’ll have FOUR SEPARATE SERVING AREAS open on the night!

From 4PM Onwards:-

🍻 MAIN BAR
All draught b**rs, wines, spirits & soft drinks.
💳 CASH AND CARD ACCEPTED.

🍬 THE GARAGE BAR
Bottle deals, wines, soft drinks & sweet treats.
💷 CASH ONLY.

🥧 THE SHOVEL SHACK
A selection of delicious pies, hot dogs & drinks.
💳 CASH AND CARD ACCEPTED.

🥔 THE ORANGERY
Jacket potatoes with a choice of 2 toppings & hot drinks.
💳 CASH AND CARD ACCEPTED.

⚠️ IMPORTANT TIMING NOTICE!
The stairs down to The Shovel Shack will be CLOSED FROM 5:50PM UNTIL AFTER THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY and will re-open as soon as it finishes!

So please make sure you give yourselves plenty of time to get your pie fix before the stairs close! 🥧

❤️ A LITTLE REMINDER ABOUT RESPECT

We want everyone to have a fantastic evening, and our team will be working incredibly hard behind the scenes and on the front line to make this happen.

We operate a ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY towards abuse or aggression towards any member of our staff. Anyone behaving in this way will be refused service and asked to leave the premises.

This also includes complaints or abuse regarding drinks being served in plastic cups. These measures are in place for everyone’s safety, and we ask that you respect our team and their decisions.

🎆 We’re counting down the days and can’t wait to see the Malt Shovel family come together for another spectacular night!

Bring your family, bring your friends and get ready for a night of fireworks, food, drinks and fantastic atmosphere!

THURSDAY 5TH NOVEMBER – LET’S LIGHT UP THE SKY! 🎇❤️

03/11/2026

It’s CHIPPIE TUESDAY!!! 🐟🍟🎉

Fancy a proper midweek treat? Then get yourselves down to The Malt Shovel tonight!

From 5PM – 7:45PM, enjoy a FREE DRINK with every portion of Fish & Chips ordered! 🍺🥤

Crispy, golden goodness washed down with a drink… what more could you want?! 😍

Gather your family, grab your friends and let us take care of tea tonight!

📍 The Malt Shovel, your Tuesday night sorted!

Selected drinks apply.

Address

The Malt Shovel, Wilsden Road
Bradford
BD161BG

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 10pm
Tuesday	12pm - 10pm
Wednesday	12pm - 10pm
Thursday	12pm - 11pm
Friday	12pm - 11pm
Saturday	12pm - 11pm
Sunday	12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+441274712051

Website

http://linktr.ee/themaltshovelharden

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