Carnforth · Beer garden · 4.6★ · 488 reviews
South-facing · 200°
In the sun until 5:51 pm · 3h 29m remaining
In the sun
Garden in sunlight
In the sun until 5:51 pm
3h 29m remaining
Sun today
9 May
The Malt Shovel in Carnforth has one of the best all-day beer gardens in the area. Facing south-south-west (200°) with a wide 160° open angle, the large garden backs directly onto open fields — an unusually broad sun exposure that means it catches light from late morning right through the afternoon and into early evening. It's the kind of garden where you lose track of time because the sun just keeps finding you.
The Malt Shovel has a south-facing beer garden (200°), which means it typically catches the best sun late morning through the afternoon. The large outdoor space is open, making it at its best in settled weather.
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The Malt Shovel is well placed if you're already around Carnforth town, the famous Brief Encounter heritage centre, and the canal towpath. It can work well as part of a wider afternoon or evening out in Carnforth.
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Garden details
Faces
S (200°)
Size
large