Refreshing locals and travellers alike since 1742, 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. At the Church Inn you'll be welcomed by Justin & Julie who have been running the pub for many years (since the last century!)
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. Dogs are allowed, although for the comfort of all our customers this is limited to the beer garden and bar areas only.
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. Dogs are allowed, although for the comfort of all our customers this is limited to the beer garden and bar areas only.
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Chelmorton is the highest village in Derbyshire and is one of the highest villages in the whole of England. On the edge of the village stands the Fivewells Cairn, reputed to be the highest neolithic tomb in Britain. Then there are the bronze age tumuli on the summit of Chelmorton Low and nearby Nether Low.
The Church Inn is well known locally as a venue for great food at affordable prices. You can choose to eat in our comfortable dining area or al fresco in our cosy beer garden. Lightly battered Black Pudding deep fried, served with a spicy homemade chutney and a salad garnish. A Derbyshire Oatcake topped with melted cheddar cheese, served with a cranberry sauce and a salad garnish.
Located in the heart of the Peak District you'll find The Church Inn, at the end of the linear village of Chelmorton, the highest village in Derbyshire and standing opposite St John the Baptist Church, which is the highest Church in England with a spire.
Step out of the old inn door and you'll connect with some of the most iconic walks and footpaths in the land, with the Limestone Way, the Pennine Bridleway and the Midshires Way all passing through Chelmorton.No wonder it's a haven for walkers! There are also some stunning circular walks starting (and finishing!) at the pub.
Step out of the old inn door and you'll connect with some of the most iconic walks and footpaths in the land, with the Limestone Way, the Pennine Bridleway and the Midshires Way all passing through Chelmorton.No wonder it's a haven for walkers! There are also some stunning circular walks starting (and finishing!) at the pub.
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Felicity Gilman
Jan 10, 2022
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Gemma Whalley
Dec 14, 2021
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Shirley Gale
Nov 26, 2021
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Rosemary Rhodes
Nov 14, 2021
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I almost hesitate to recommend this pub as it is so good, it is tempting to keep it secret! The specials menu was excellent, our meals were all tasty and well presented and I especially liked the mix of traditional and contemporary desserts. Service was friendly and efficient, choice of beers was good and the setting lovely. What more can one ask for!
Richard Norreys
Sep 23, 2021
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Claud Butler Roux
Sep 18, 2021
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Deb Joyce
Jul 20, 2021
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Lin H.
Jun 21, 2021
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Lovely traditional pub with superb food. Not busy at all. We visited on a Tuesday evening. It was amusing to see horse riders stopping right outside to get some drinks.
A pleasant short drive from Buxton where we were staying. The pub was mentionned on a list provided by the B & B. The food was extremely good and we would definitely return when in the area again.
A pleasant short drive from Buxton where we were staying. The pub was mentionned on a list provided by the B & B. The food was extremely good and we would definitely return when in the area again.
Stuart Burnell
Jun 08, 2021
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Rob Ravenswoodrob
Jun 07, 2021
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Natalie W.
Mar 28, 2016
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Chelmorton is so small I started to doubt it could really contain a pub but true to its name this inn is right across from the lovely little church in the village.
There was an appealing list of specials as well as a more prosaic permanent menu. We tried a cheesy Staffordshire oatcake to start then split into fish pie and steak pie. All were served extremely hot and with vegetables which had obviously be freshly cooked and were not overdone, which is a welcome change from most pub fare. Most main dishes are around £10. The raspberry and apple crumble we had for dessert was particularly good.
There was an appealing list of specials as well as a more prosaic permanent menu. We tried a cheesy Staffordshire oatcake to start then split into fish pie and steak pie. All were served extremely hot and with vegetables which had obviously be freshly cooked and were not overdone, which is a welcome change from most pub fare. Most main dishes are around £10. The raspberry and apple crumble we had for dessert was particularly good.
Jonny Q.
Sep 08, 2014
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The Church Inn was a great find and if you're looking for somewhere selling great homemade pub meals - close to Buxton and Bakewell it's' in an ideal location too.
We went on the Sunday with 2 of our 4 enjoying their roasts with all the trimmings (£9.50), I had the pork loin with black pudding mash (so so good at £11) and my mother in law had the vege' wellington which she said was delicious.
There were quite a few changeable ales - 5 cask ones in fact although like most pubs I found in these small Derbyshire towns and villages they were quite conservative with their choices
We went on the Sunday with 2 of our 4 enjoying their roasts with all the trimmings (£9.50), I had the pork loin with black pudding mash (so so good at £11) and my mother in law had the vege' wellington which she said was delicious.
There were quite a few changeable ales - 5 cask ones in fact although like most pubs I found in these small Derbyshire towns and villages they were quite conservative with their choices
