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Now, you have 712 opinions from 5 website(s) at your disposal. The midpoint review for The Pick And Shovel is 4.4, denoting that guests have a very high opinion of this restaurant.

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 712 reviews

What User likes about The Pick And Shovel:
fantastic hotel, always a warm welcome and I never had a bad pint here. the staff is great and always friendly and the renter works tirelessly to keep the place immaculate. I come here already, and love to let myself in for a bit of frightening with the friendly locals. karaoke on Thursday is always a good craic, but every night is a good laugh really some big bands here also on occasional Saturday to see. just a goo... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Pick And Shovel:
Absolutely disgusting went in there boxing night and was told to wear a mask in and also if go to toilet but I weren't happy as the staff weren't wearing masks so they expect us to wear to protect them wheres the the respect to...them protecting us View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews

this afternoon for a drink a really nice place to see that it is decorated it looks fantastic. the personal was really friendly. it was beautiful and clean.

fantastic hotel, always a warm welcome and I never had a bad pint here. the staff is great and always friendly and the renter works tirelessly to keep the place...

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always go my favorite place. fun friendly atmosphere with great staff. always like to help and support. fantastic.

I was with family and friends here. the renter is loud, but so beautiful. great friendly atmosphere, always one of the bar staff cleaning the tables and the toi...

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Fantastic place staff always welcoming and happy! Great pint and love the karaoke nights on a Thursday Will always try to visit at least twice a month Pity they...

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Top-rated
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Karen
03.11.2023 - 05:39

Great Atmosphere, lovely staff, delicious food. The Pick and Shovel has improved massively with new management.

Ann
03.11.2023 - 05:39

absalutely gorgous lamb dinner in the Pick and shovel ...piping hot , fresh veg and the gravy was lush ...great value for a tenner ! cheers Helen Kettle /the ch...

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Jemma
03.11.2023 - 05:39

10/10 spectacular pub, the new owners are absolutely delightful along with all the staff. They have ripped it apart and redecorated it and brought life to it. E...

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Hannah
03.11.2023 - 05:39

I visited this restaurant for the first time and was impressed by the delicious food, exceptional service, and friendly staff. I would highly recommend it!

Philip
03.11.2023 - 05:39

I have a takeaway meal everyday from here because the food is so good and great value. I feel well looked after when I’m there as the staff are welcoming and th...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 13 reviews

Large small pub, popular with students and locals alike. Good selection or drinks and promotions (try the Bayside cooler cocktail if it is available...

Great pub, fantastic food, great prices, legendary landlord, b-e-a-utiful team, pleasant games... No seriously this is an amazing bar that the team amazingly...

While I had many good nights in the Pick and Shovel over the years, there is no denying that the food definitely leaves the pub. When I first...

Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 217 reviews
GastroRanking-UK
4.5 ★ from 91 reviews

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