The Church Inn, Chelmorton – For great food and cask ales

The Church Inn - Chelmorton

Great food, fine cask ales and a warm Derbyshire welcome

Refreshing locals and travellers alike since 1742

About The Church Inn

The Church Inn at Chelmorton stands opposite the village church and is as quintessentially English as a roaring fire on a snowy day or a meadow of buttercups on a summer’s day.

Without a doubt, in these hurly burly days of the 21st century, it’s so refreshing to find this tiny, unspoilt corner of an old England that’s fast disappearing.

At the Church Inn, you’ll be welcomed by Justin & Julie, who have been running the pub for many years (since the last century!), offering you traditional pub fare, cooked on the premises and sourced and produced locally whenever possible.

What can you expect?

Well, try roaring open fires in the winter, a beautiful sun trap of a beer garden and patio for summer al fresco dining, free wifi, 5 cask ales, and a pub quiz on most Mondays.

In a nutshell, The Church Inn offers excellent hospitality and food whilst still retaining that unique feel of a real traditional English pub. But don’t take our word for it, come and see for yourself.

Muddy paws & boots always welcome

Bring your best friend

Dogs are allowed, although for the comfort of all our customers, this is limited to the beer garden and bar areas only.

Members of the British Institute of Inn Keepers and Cask Marque accredited for the quality of the beers you’ll find, the Church Inn features in the Good Pub Guide and the Camera Good Beer Guide year after year. Oh, water bowls and treats too.

Opening times

Please phone us with any enquiries or to book a table. We cannot take bookings via email.

What people say about us

Our Reviews

    
 
 
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   Nigel Blake 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fabulous pub! cannot fault it, friendly staff, cosy atmosphere, log fired stove, great beer selection. Excellent menu, generous portions of home cooked food. Sausage in onion gravy with mash and veg was delicious, so was the minced lamb in minty gravy with suet crust, steak and kidney pie also excellent. STP and crumble of the also excellent.  Highly recommend, will definitely return.
  
 
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   Chloe Arden 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beautiful location, lovely pub, delicious food and at a great price. Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Rob Neal 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What an absolute gem of a pub, the food is gorgeous and home made, the rabbit pie was scrumptious, if you are anywhere in the area, you won't be disappointed
  
 
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   Jules Procter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a friendly pub.
  
 
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   Ian Fox 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good food and selection of drinks including local ales. Very dog friendly. A mid week visit & still fairly busy with diners. Good menu with additional specials available.

Update: We spent 1 week in the Peak District staying in a lovely cottage in Chelmorton. We had pre planned where we were going to have lunch each day, looking up several pub venues, after our first visit to The Church Inn that plan ended in the bin, we ended the week with 4 visits and lunches, all top quality.
  
 
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   Ssc 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are visiting the area with family and wanted a nice place to est out. We booked The Church Inn and following that it also came highly recommended. 5 starters, 8 different mains and 6 desserts.
The food was just fantastic. All home made classic food. The homemade chips were top notch. The lamb chops on the special board were described as the best ever eaten. The desserts were very good. Locally picked brambles was a winner for me when it came to the crumble. The lemon and ginger was one of the best things I have tasted.
The service was fantastic. Service with a smile, knowledge of where the produce comes from, (it wasnt a test, just genuinely keen to consider buying locally since we are staying a few nights), and really friendly and chatty.
Beautiful pub. With original features, open fires, low beams and stone walls. Its everything you want to create a wonderful atmosphere.
Absolutely would recommend. Absolutely would revisit. Less than 1 mile from Farditch Farm is ideal. (Farditch Farm is also beautiful for touring and cottage hire).
Dog friendly too. 🐕
  
 
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   Lizzie Wright 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such an amazing pub! The food yesterday was amazing with such good portions!
  
 
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   Steve Capewell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. excellent
  
 
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   Warren Shirley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Friendly staff and regulars.
Great food.