Malt Shovel Pontefract

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Malt Shovel Pontefract Craft Union pub in the heart of Pontefract
Good times Great price come join us at The Malt Shovel!

🚨1.5 HOURS TO GO!🚨Step 1: get ya moneys worth outta the kids costumes chuck em on em again! 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️ Step 2: make ...
01/11/2026

🚨1.5 HOURS TO GO!🚨

Step 1: get ya moneys worth outta the kids costumes chuck em on em again! 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️

Step 2: make your way to the malt shovel. 🍻

Step 3: let the kids go crazy for a couple of hours and let us tire them out with FUN,GAMES,DANCING

Step 4: grab yourselves a drink at the bar, maybe even relax a little! 🤷‍♀️

Step 5: make your way home put the kids to bed and relax before doing it all again next year! 🎃

5-7 last Halloween party of the year for the little pumpkin’s 🎃 🎃👻 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT – FRANKIE’S HALLOWEEN PARTY IS NOW C...
01/11/2026

5-7 last Halloween party of the year for the little pumpkin’s 🎃

🎃👻 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT – FRANKIE’S HALLOWEEN PARTY IS NOW COMPLETELY FREE!! 👻🎃

💚🧡 THAT’S RIGHT… FREE ENTRY FOR ALL THE FAMILY!! 🧡💚

We’ve decided to make our Halloween party at The Malt Shovel, Pontefract a FREE event so even more families can come along and enjoy some spooky fun together! 🥳

📅 SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
⏰ 5PM – 7PM
📍 Frankie’s Bar – The Malt Shovel

🎃 2 HOURS OF SPOOKY FUN & LAUGHTER!
👻 Classic party games
💃 Dancing & Halloween madness
🍬 Tricks, treats & spooky surprises
😂 Plenty of giggles and entertainment
🧙‍♀️ BEST DRESSED HALLOWEEN PARADE – WITH A PRIZE FOR THE WINNER!

🩷💙 PLUS… WE’RE SUPER EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT HARTLEY & HARLYN’S SQUISHY STALL WILL BE JOINING US TOO!! 💙🩷

⚠️ IMPORTANT – ALREADY BOUGHT A TICKET?

Please don’t worry! ❤️ Anyone who has already purchased a £5 ticket can collect their FULL REFUND at the party! We want everyone to enjoy the fun without paying an entry fee!

🎉 NO £5 ENTRY FEE – JUST FREE FAMILY FUN! 🎉

So get those Halloween costumes ready, bring the kids, grab the grandparents and come and join us for a fantastic couple of hours! 🎃👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🙏 PLEASE LIKE, SHARE & TAG YOUR FRIENDS! 🙏

Let’s spread the word around Pontefract and make this a Halloween party to remember!

🧡💚 WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL! 💚🧡

Wow! What an amazing homage to Nath Ben!This afternoon has been emotional and a fantastic turnout!Thank you so much to e...
01/11/2026

Wow! What an amazing homage to Nath Ben!

This afternoon has been emotional and a fantastic turnout!

Thank you so much to everyone that came to support him!

We raised £152 for Nath’s family in the bucket

Thank you to Ian Knocker, LOL, Dave Allen & Gary Wood for giving the most amazing afternoon of Northern soul in remembrance.

You all did Nath Proud!

Until next time…

KTF

Tonight’s the night 🕷️ SATURDAY FRIGHT NIGHT the team are ready for a night full of spooks and thrills and we’re here pa...
31/10/2026

Tonight’s the night 🕷️
SATURDAY FRIGHT NIGHT
the team are ready for a night full of spooks and thrills and we’re here partying until 3AM!

🎃👻 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT – FRANKIE’S HALLOWEEN PARTY IS NOW COMPLETELY FREE!! 👻🎃💚🧡 THAT’S RIGHT… FREE ENTRY FOR ALL THE FAMIL...
30/10/2026

🎃👻 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT – FRANKIE’S HALLOWEEN PARTY IS NOW COMPLETELY FREE!! 👻🎃

💚🧡 THAT’S RIGHT… FREE ENTRY FOR ALL THE FAMILY!! 🧡💚

We’ve decided to make our Halloween party at The Malt Shovel, Pontefract a FREE event so even more families can come along and enjoy some spooky fun together! 🥳

📅 SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
⏰ 5PM – 7PM
📍 Frankie’s Bar – The Malt Shovel

🎃 2 HOURS OF SPOOKY FUN & LAUGHTER!
👻 Classic party games
💃 Dancing & Halloween madness
🍬 Tricks, treats & spooky surprises
😂 Plenty of giggles and entertainment
🧙‍♀️ BEST DRESSED HALLOWEEN PARADE – WITH A PRIZE FOR THE WINNER!

🩷💙 PLUS… WE’RE SUPER EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT HARTLEY & HARLYN’S SQUISHY STALL WILL BE JOINING US TOO!! 💙🩷

⚠️ IMPORTANT – ALREADY BOUGHT A TICKET?

Please don’t worry! ❤️ Anyone who has already purchased a £5 ticket can collect their FULL REFUND at the party! We want everyone to enjoy the fun without paying an entry fee!

🎉 NO £5 ENTRY FEE – JUST FREE FAMILY FUN! 🎉

So get those Halloween costumes ready, bring the kids, grab the grandparents and come and join us for a fantastic couple of hours! 🎃👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🙏 PLEASE LIKE, SHARE & TAG YOUR FRIENDS! 🙏

Let’s spread the word around Pontefract and make this a Halloween party to remember!

🧡💚 WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL! 💚🧡

🎃💀 WINGIN’ IT WEDNESDAYS — HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! 💀🎃We’re going PROPER GRIM at The Malt Shovel & Bass House! 🧟‍♂️ Dig out yo...
25/10/2026

🎃💀 WINGIN’ IT WEDNESDAYS — HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! 💀🎃

We’re going PROPER GRIM at The Malt Shovel & Bass House! 🧟‍♂️ Dig out your creepiest costume, gather your favourite monsters and join us for a DEAD GOOD Wednesday!

🏆 PRIZES FOR BEST DRESSED & BEST DRESSED TABLE!
Dress to distress and give your table a terrifying makeover… we want to see your spooky side! 👻🕸️

📍 THE MALT SHOVEL — FROM 1:15PM
An afternoon packed with games, laughs and chances to win:
🦴 B**r Bingo & Cash Bingo
🥩 Meat Raffle & Bar Tab Raffle
🃏 Play Your Cards Right
🔐 Open the Box
🎡 Spin the Wheel
🎴 Card bingo accumulator 💰
🎁 Raffle prizes & spot prizes throughout the afternoon!

💀 BEAT THE BANKER — £1 PER TICKET!
Cash prizes up for grabs… have you got the nerve to take on the banker? 😈💷

📍 BASS HOUSE — FROM 4:30PM
🎸 Live entertainment from JOE ROSS!
🦆 Duck racing and plenty of Halloween madness!

🎤 PLUS EMPTY ORCHESTRA!
Grab the mic or sing along — let’s hear those haunting vocals! 👻🎶

Tag the friends you’re dragging out with you and get those costumes ready! 👇

🎃 HOW ELSE WOULD YOU SPEND YOUR WEDNESDAY?! 🎃

🖤 IN LOVING MEMORY OF DJ LORD NATH 🖤We will continue his Legacy!This is not a time to be sad but a time to smile dance a...
25/10/2026

🖤 IN LOVING MEMORY OF DJ LORD NATH 🖤

We will continue his Legacy!

This is not a time to be sad but a time to smile dance and celebrate what Nath would of wanted!

Nath made his own special song which he was going to play for everyone this weekend so we will do what he would of wanted.

Join us at The Malt Shovel for a special Northern Soul & Motown afternoon, celebrating Nath’s life, the music he loved and the memories he helped create.

Nath brought Northern Soul back to our pub with so much passion. Although our time with him was far too short, he made a lasting impression. Well respected and dearly missed, he will always hold a special place here at The Malt Shovel.

A heartfelt thank you to The Comrades of Soul, who are coming together to pay homage to Nath through the music that meant so much to him:

🎶 Northern Knocker • LOL • Dave Allen • Gary Wood

📅 Saturday 31st October
🕒 3–7pm
📍 The Malt Shovel, Pontefract

ALL WELCOME!

Whether you knew Nath personally, enjoyed his afternoons with us or simply share his love of soul, come along, share a memory and join us on the dance floor as we celebrate him together.

Keeping his memory alive, one record at a time.

✊ KTF — Keep the Faith. 🖤
Ian Knocker Smith

Its that time again… you all have been asking so we are in demand! Limited tickets available as we sold out last year! T...
21/10/2026

Its that time again… you all have been asking so we are in demand! Limited tickets available as we sold out last year!

The Halloween party to be at!

Book at the bar or on Facebook messenger!

We are heartbroken by the sudden passing of Nathan, known and loved by so many as Lord Nath. 🖤In August, Nath Ben brough...
20/10/2026

We are heartbroken by the sudden passing of Nathan, known and loved by so many as Lord Nath. 🖤

In August, Nath Ben brought Northern Soul back to The Malt Shovel with a bang. He filled our pub with fantastic music, energy and laughter, making our Northern Soul afternoons something everyone looked forward to. Two months of greatness, and memories we will always treasure.

Nath had a gift for bringing people together. He was the life and soul of the room, and his kindness extended far beyond the music. Supporting local businesses, helping others and fundraising came naturally to him. He was so well respected, and it’s easy to understand why.

We feel privileged to have worked alongside him. We just wish there had been more time, more afternoons and more records to enjoy together. In those two months, he became a special part of life at The Malt Shovel, and we will miss having him here.

Our hearts go out to his family, friends and everyone who knew and loved him. We’re thinking of you all during this incredibly difficult time.

Thank you, Nath, for the music, the laughter and everything you brought to our pub. From all the team and your friends here at The Malt Shovel, you will be dearly missed and always remembered.

Rest in peace, Lord Nath. Top Bloke! Keep the Faith!🖤

🦆🔥 WINGIN’ IT WEDNESDAYS — THE MIDWEEK MADNESS CONTINUES! 🔥🦆Who needs the weekend when Wednesdays in Pontefract are THIS...
20/10/2026

🦆🔥 WINGIN’ IT WEDNESDAYS — THE MIDWEEK MADNESS CONTINUES! 🔥🦆

Who needs the weekend when Wednesdays in Pontefract are THIS good?! 😂🍻

🎱 THE MALT SHOVEL — FROM 1:15PM!

We’re kicking off with an afternoon absolutely packed with games, laughs and chances to WIN! 💰

🍺 B**r Bingo
💷 Cash Bingo
🥩 Meat Raffle
🍻 Bar Tab Raffle
🃏 Play Your Cards Right
🔐 Open The Box
🎁 Raffles & Spot Prizes!

🎟️ Raffle tickets just £1!
📖 Bingo & Card Bingo — £3 for 3 games!

And once we’ve had our fill of bingo, it’s time to head down to…

🦆🎤 BASS HOUSE — FROM 4:30PM! 🎤🦆

🌟 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FROM LINA! 🌟

She’s bringing the tunes, we’ve got the ducks, and goodness knows what else could happen! 😂

🏁 THE LEGENDARY DUCK RACING! 🦆
🎡 SPIN THE WHEEL!
💰 BEAT THE BANKER — JUST £1 PER TICKET!

Will you take the banker’s offer or risk it for a bigger win?! 👀💷

Two pubs, one Wednesday and more entertainment than you can shake a rubber duck at! 🦆🤣

🍺 Great drinks!
🎤 Fantastic live entertainment!
💰 Games, prizes and giveaways!
❤️ Great company and plenty of laughs!

HOW ELSE WOULD YOU SPEND YOUR WEDNESDAY?!

📍 The Malt Shovel — 1:15pm
📍 Bass House (Beastfair Vaults) — 4:30pm

GOOD TIMES ALL DAY — EVERYONE WELCOME! 🍻🎉

Address

1 Cornmarket
Pontefract
WF81AN

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 2am
Saturday 11am - 2am
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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