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    The Malt Shovel

    Carnforth · Beer garden · 4.6★ · 488 reviews

    85%Sun Score
    ☀️ In the Sun

    South-facing · 200°

    In the sun until 5:51 pm · 3h 29m remaining

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    South-facing

    In the sun

    Garden in sunlight

    In the sun until 5:51 pm

    3h 29m remaining

    Sun today

    9 May

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    S-facingFood servedDog friendlyReal aleFamily friendlyAccessibleParkingSunday roast
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    Best for
    All-day sunshine with countryside views
    Mon–Thu 12–11pm · Fri–Sat 11am–11pm · Sun 12–10:30pm

    About The Malt Shovel

    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.

    Quick facts

    AreaCarnforth
    Best forAll-day sunshine with countryside views
    Outdoor spaceLarge beer garden
    Good inafternoon
    AtmosphereSpacious, family-friendly

    Why go here

    • One of the larger beer gardens in Carnforth
    • South-facing garden — strong for afternoon sun
    • Good real ale selection

    Sun and outdoor setting

    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.

    Golden Pints tracks the sun position for this pub in real time — check the live tracker to see whether it's currently in sun, partial sun, or shade before heading out.

    Best for

    Afternoon sunDog-friendlyFamiliesFood & drinksReal aleSunday roastGroups

    Nearby

    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