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The Shovels

GENERAL MANAGERS

Stephen & Helen Norris.

 

ADDRESS

260 Common Edge Road, Marton Moss, Blackpool, Lancashire  FY4 5DH 

 

CONTACT US

Tel. 01253 762702 email shovels6658@thespiritgroup.com

 

MAP

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OWN WEBSITE

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PUB EXPLORER REFERENCE

37278.

 

PUB OPENING TIMES

Sunday - Wednesday 12noon - 11pm.
Thursday - Saturday 12noon - 12mn.

 

PHOTO GALLERY

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Sign Lounge Area Pool Area

 

MOTHERS DAY

Sunday 14th March. Treat your mum to a delicious meal! Bookings are now being taken.

 

AWARDS

We were awarded by CAMRA 'Pub of the Year 2009'.

 

EMAIL CLUB

Join our email club & receive a maximum of 2 emails every month. With a range of up coming offers & special deals for your birthday. Please provide us with you email address & some basic details & we will do the rest.

 

THE SHOVELER

Long term landlord Stephen Norris is creating the Shovels Newsletter, available every 2 months. With staff features, forthcoming events and competitions this new publication is not to be missed.

 

'SHOVELS' 12TH ANNUAL BEER FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 2008

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FUNCTIONS

We can cater for private parties, funeral buffets, christenings, birthdays, special occasions etc on one of the raised areas. Please ring or pop in to discuss your requirements.

 

DRINKS ON DRAUGHT

Most of our draught products are available from Ice Cold Fonts.
Carling Cold, Carlsberg, Fosters, Kronenbourg, Stella, Strawberry Fruli, John Smiths Smooth, Theakstons Dark Mild, Guinness, Strongbow Cider.

 

OUR DRINKS SELECTION

Extended range of draught, bottled beers and wine. Great range of soft drinks.

 

OTHER DRINKS

Range of wine with at great prices.
Hot Chocolate, Teas & Range of Speciality Coffees.

 

REAL ALES

Theakstons Best Bitter, Wells Bombardier + 4 changing Guest ales.

 

CASK MARQUE

We are Cask Marque accredited for our preparation of quality real ales.

 

GOOD BEER GUIDE

The Shovels has had an entry in the 'Good Beer Guide' since 1997.

 

DRINKS OFFERS

See in-house for our seasonal drinks offer.

 


ENTERTAINMENT

THURSDAY

Quiz Night from 9.30pm with drinks prizes.
'Snowball' at the end of the quiz with rollover cash prize minimum of £100.

 

ANNUALLY

Usually the last week in October we hold our own beer festival.

 

TEAMS

Football, Cricket, Pool , Darts, Dominoes teams.

 

SPORTING FIXTURES

We show all major sporting fixtures on the big & plasma screens.

 

OTHER ENTERTAINMENT

ESPN & Sky Sports, Two 42" Plasma Screens, Big Screen, Pool Table, Darts Board.

 

FOOD

Good Pub Food served from an extensive main menu.

 

BOOKINGS

We take bookings daily.

 

MEAL TIMES

Sunday & Monday 12noon - 8.30pm.
Tuesday - Saturday 12noon - 9.30pm.

 

MENU

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MAIN FOOD OFFER

Available Monday - Thursday (except Bank Holidays).
Choose 2 main meals from a selection for only  £9.75.

 

FACILITIES

Patio Area, Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilet.

 

SMOKING AREA

Outdoor covered smoking area with heating & lighting.

 

OTHER

 Children welcome when dining until 9.30pm, Very Large Car Park, Disabled Parking, Baby Changing Facility in the disabled toilet, Coaches Welcome. ATM Machine. Debit & Credit Cards accepted.

 

Shovels PhotoThe Shovels is a destination real ale venue in Marton Moss on the main road between Blackpool and Lytham St Annes, close to the M55 and the airport.  The original pub dated back to Victorian times and the present one was built on the same site in 1956. Today this traditional farmhouse local offers a warm welcome and a real fire.  We are still a traditional pub but now boast a contemporary feel with leather seating and homely finishing touches.  We are well known for not only the quality of our food but also the real ales served. We have won many awards from CAMRA and are Cask Marque accredited.  Stephen has been collecting the ale pump clips since arriving at the Shovels, and these are proudly displayed on the ceiling above the bar.  You can dine anywhere throughout the pub with the food offer being a particular favourite.  During the summer diners are very welcome to eat al fresco on the patio.  During the afternoon we are very popular for people popping in for coffee and muffins whilst browsing the daily papers that we supply.   Complement your meal with a glass of wine or real ale and you will have a visit to remember.  For the Sport enthusiasts there is lots going on.  There are teams for football, cricket, pool, darts and dominoes plus a pool table for a friendly game over a quality pint.  Try us out next time you are in the area, Stephen, Helen and our friendly team look forward to your visit.

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