Harden's survey result
Summary
“Really pleasing food”, “very good service” and a “lovely location” have earned plaudits over many years from the locals for Robin Hunter’s Derby Dales village gastropub, which has recently added the Church Lane Deli to its attractions.
Summary
“Really pleasing food”, “very good service” and a “lovely location” have earned plaudits over many years from the locals for Robin Hunter’s Derby Dales village gastropub, which has recently added the Church Lane Deli to its attractions.
Summary
A “beautifully furnished”, long-established Derby Dale gastroboozer with “fab views” opposite the village church, and where the pub-style classics, rounded out by blackboard specials, make it something of a local favourite.
Summary
A “reliable and pleasant” spot “in a lovely Derby Dale setting” (and opposite the village church) where the “great pub cooking” wins favour with all reporters.
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Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SundayLunch | £14.50 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| £6.50 | £10.95 | £6.00 |
| Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £16.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
| Extras |
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|---|---|
| Service | 10.00% |
Church Lane, Shirley, DE6 3AS
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm |
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