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.
They have several wine options as well as permanent and guest ales but I did not notice much out of the ordinary in the way of gin, whisky etc. I assume the ale is decent as bf used to come here a lot on cycle trips.
Very nice staff and overall a lovely pub well worth a stop by if you're nearby e.g. near Monsal Head or Bakewell. read more