Winter in the White Mountains
The perfect way to truly experience the local culture is to dine at a Valley Original – take a break from a chain restaurant.
The Valley Originals has the right eating establishment for anyone. We have grab-and-go, take-out, family-friendly, and fine dining options. We also offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, outdoor dining, and some fireside dining options. You name it, we have it.
Dine Local – Dine Valley Original and you will be assured a great experience!
LOOK FOR THE YELLOW FLAG – DINE AT A VALLEY ORIGINAL
Dine Anywhere Gift Certificates Available!
Step 1 – You get to pick how much you want to spend and purchase the Gift Certificate
Step 2 – The recipient gets to choose from 25 great restaurants when they are ready to dine with their Gift Certificate
Step 3 – Everyone is happy and you have supported a great cause and a small, independently-owned business
- Please allow 24 hours for Gift Certificate Delivery on Sale Days
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- If you do not receive your email check your Spam/Junk folder
- To ensure delivery you can whitelist info@thevalleyoriginals.com
The Valley Originals’ very own Terry O’Brien, owner and general manager of the Red Parka Steakhouse and Pub of Glen, will be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the annual “Stars of the Industry” meeting of the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association
Shovel Handle Pub
The Shovel Handle Pub offers dinner options with upscale American pub food, delicious creations, and a staff that will put a smile on your face and make you want to come back time and time again to experience this magical place.
The Shovel Handle Pub is a beautifully restored post and beam barn built in 1842. An actual working barn up until the 1970s, the original cow stanchions still hang in the barn along with artifacts from the farming days of Moody Farm.
With views of Black Mountain Ski Resort out our windows, sit fireside under “Whit”, our moose mascot, and enjoy three levels of dining.
Family-friendly live entertainment is offered most weekends.
The Shovel Handle Pub also provides a great venue for weddings and parties up to 140 people.
One of the Valley’s Premier Venues for Live Music
Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 6pm-9pm
Our Menu
This Month Featuring State Fair Inspired Specials
•Entrée Special: Hand-battered and fried Korean-style ¼ pound corn dog served with hand-cut fries
•Dessert Special: Deep Fried Double Stuff Oreo puff pastry with powdered sugar and whipped cream
The Numbers
350000+
Donated Back To Our Community in 2022
30000
Gift Certificates Donated To Our Community
220+
Organizations Benefited from these Donations
20000+
Community Members Helped
3000000
Donated In 10 Years!
The Valley Originals is a group of locally owned and operated restaurants that have joined together to share their thoughts and ideas on what the true experience of a local eatery should be like. By its very nature, the independent restaurant is unique in its ambiance, recipes, and service – it is not a copy of any other restaurant in the locale.
Food is prepared fresh daily, often from local products. Frozen food prepared in some far-flung commissary is not the fare of the independent restaurant. The owner is on the premises to respond to your dining needs and wishes.
We support local organizations, charities, and activities and are all involved in the community effort. Our goal is to give you a very special and unique experience and the finest food found anywhere.
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