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About The Malt Shovel
The Malt Shovel is a grassroots music venue in Beeston, Nottingham. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Malt Shovel books Mixed / Variety, Acoustic, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Nottingham venue directory.
The Malt Shovel is a busy, friendly traditional pub at 1 Union Street, Beeston, Nottingham (NG9 2LU), close to Beeston High Street. It runs a strong grassroots music calendar: live music from local bands every other Saturday, an open mic night every Sunday (with a free drink for every performer), and additional fortnightly open mics from 7:30pm. With real ale, homemade pub food, a garden, outside seating and a car park, it's a welcoming room for Beeston originals and covers players. It has also hosted Oxjam Beeston festival stages.
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Nights The Malt Shovel usually has live music — typical start 19:30
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1 Union St, Beeston, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2LU
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The Malt Shovel books Mixed / Variety, Acoustic, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Malt Shovel hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Nottingham Open Mic Finder.
1 Union St, Beeston, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2LU. See the map below for directions. Browse more Nottingham venues nearby.
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