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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 20-12-2020
Image: (Pub, External, Key). Published on 20-12-2020
Blue Bell Inn, Melbourne. (Pub, External). Published on 06-11-2012
Image: Blue Bell Inn, Melbourne. (Pub, External). Published on 06-11-2012

Spirit Vaults, Melbourne

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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
02/03/2025
Last surveyed
15/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Shardlow
Pub ID
DER/22
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers (Usually another Morgan Brewmasters beer.) and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Morgan Brewmasters - Reverend
Morgan Brewmasters - Reverend

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Morgan Brewmasters - Vaults Dark
Morgan Brewmasters - Vaults Dark

Strong Stout

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted twice

Morgan Brewmasters - Vaults Gold
Morgan Brewmasters - Vaults Gold

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Source: Local

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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
Four 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
Real Ale Real 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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