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Spirit Vaults, Melbourne

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Opens at 11:00am
53 Church Street, Melbourne, DE73 8EJ (View on Google Map)
(01332) 300542
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Formally the Blue Bell which was built as a house in 1736. With its three storeys, gable parapets and roundel at the top of the gable it was a very smart building for rural Melbourne. The pub seems to have become known as the 'Blue Bell' in the late 19th century; before then it was known as the 'The Spirit Vaults'. We are lucky that the pub survives as the Melbourne Estate was not keen on public houses on its doorstep, having closed the 'White Lion' next door after purchasing it in the 1860s. The pub is well located for visitors to the Hall and Norman parish church (12th century) and has an outdoor heated drinking area. It is popular with walkers and a real cider is usually available on tap here.

The interior has been tastefully decorated in a light polish wood finish throughout. There are two separated drinking areas either side of the bar which provide standing and seated area. The brewery is on view to the back of one side. A large additional seated area forms the main food serving area allowing it to be fully separated from the main pub.

Fully renovated in 2020 and now home to the former Shardlow brewery, now named the Morgan Brewhouse brewery.

Derby CAMRA Country Pub of the Year 2022 finalist.

Information for this venue is provided by the Derby Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Blue Bell Inn
Local Authority
South Derbyshire District
Last updated
Last surveyed
06/01/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Shardlow
Pub ID
DER/22
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 8:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers (Usually another Morgan Brewmasters beer.) and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Not in the restaurant area.
Accommodation Accommodation
Five rooms.
Games Games
Darts, dominoes and pool.
Newspapers Newspapers
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Covered and heated.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Two real cider/perries.
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (35m)
Arriva: 2; Midland Classic: 9
Bus Stop: Church Hall

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