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Spirit Vaults

(formerly Blue Bell Inn)

53 Church Street
Melbourne
DE73 8EJ

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Opening Times

Regular

Monday	11.00 am - 10.30 pm
Tuesday	11.00 am - 10.30 pm
Wednesday	11.00 am - 10.30 pm
Thursday	11.00 am - 10.30 pm
Friday	11.00 am - 11.30 pm
Saturday	11.00 am - 11.30 pm
Sunday	11.00 am - 10.30 pm

About the Pub

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.

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.

Regular ales

This pub serves 3 regular beers.

Morgan Brewmasters Gold
Morgan Brewmasters Reverend
Morgan Brewmasters Vaults Dark

Changing ales

This pub serves 3 changing beers.

Usually another Morgan Brewmasters beer.

Source: Local

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Features

Real Ale Available
Real Cider Available
Two real cider/perries.
LocAle Accredited

Facilities

Garden
Dog Friendly
Not in the restaurant area.
Accommodation
Five rooms.
Traditional Pub Games
Darts, dominoes and pool.
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Separate Bar
Smoking Area
Covered and heated.
Wifi

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Spirit Vaults

53 Church Street
Melbourne
DE73 8EJ

Sat Nav Reference

52.821744, -1.425063

Transport

Close to Bus Routes

Nearby Bus Routes (35m)

Arriva: 2; Midland Classic: 9

Bus Stop: Church Hall.

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