I went to Church-Key for a meetup event and had the best time with these people!
They sure know how to throw a party. Everything was in its place and there were no complaints or screw face from anyone, just pure joy and lots of smiles.
There was plenty of choice of your hoppy brew, fresh from the never ending tap, well, when it did end there was always another keg handy to keep the refreshments going. See my pics for selections of the liquid nectar on tap.
Most people asked for pints of their fave selections, but others grabbed large jugs of brew which cost a deposit. Returning with said jug got you a refill.
The staff was pleasant, friendly and accommodating. Normally they close at sundown, when the street lights come on, but since we looked thirsty and were not going anywhere, they stayed up with us, drinking and cavorting into the wee hours. When the demand waned and the beer booth got empty, there was a bell to ring to summon someone from the building who would come and run the taps.
A big treat for me, and others too, was the hops growing on the porch which is a first for me to see and went well as a visual while downing a pint.
They also provided food in the form of delicious fresh pizza from a local restaurant and had piles of slag sitting there alongside the beer counter. It was sold by the slice and really hit the spot on that warm evening.
The church building itself was closed for tours with the pandemic, but the outside looked very interesting. There was also a small cemetery alongside it, as well as a larger cemetery across the road right beside where we were camped out, adding an interesting vibe to be sure!
The party aspect was well thought out with outdoor facilities in place, as well as a bonfire with plenty of seating for us, and cool tables made from wooden pallets on top of beer kegs which were solid and functional.
They even had a movie for us projected on an outdoor screen visible even for some on lawn chairs across the road.
Well worth seeking out, just go to the top of the hill just east of the creek, easy to find! read more