The Church Inn, Uppermill

Some time ago,i felt I had to write in defence of the comments raised by a visitor to the Church Inn.
Having now moved back into the Saddleworth area,I am happy to once again be frequenting this charming country pub.
Thankfully,nothing has changed,and it remains a super venue both at lunchtimes and evenings.
The home brewed ales are as great as ever,and it did not take me long to realise just what I had been missing when London based....and that's without taking the incredibly reasonable cost of a pint into account.
I took six friends there for dinner last Saturday evening and was as ever pleasantly surprised at the freindliness and efficiency of the staff.
The food was obviously fresh produce,the pies home-made...their cheese and onion is just fantastic...and the portions unlike anywhere else...plentiful to say the least.We certainly had no complaints!
I congratulate the Landlord on maintaining the highest standards over the so many years that I have been going there...I have never witnessed the slightest sign of a drop in quality of the beers,food or atmosphere,which in itself I find unique.
I suggest that you try the Church Inn for yourself and experience what a real country pub should be like.
Winter time is as beautiful as the summer...the extremes are delightful.
The real log fires in winter.....the incomparable views to the far reaching hills in summer whilst sat on the patio enjoying their award-winning beer.
To summarise,a great family pub,family run with great attention to detail and a 'must-go' place to visit.
Paul Graham.

20 Oct 2011 19:03

The Church Inn, Uppermill

Oh dear!
I did not intend to start a bitter -pardon the pun- row,regarding my visits tio the Church Inn,which have been many over the many years.
It makes absolutely no difference to me if it is the best pub in the world or the worst.I state my case and am more than happy to stick to my recently posted the review.
I guess the public are ones to decide after all.Perhaps you should visit on an early week night,when the majority of pubs are entertaining the old guy in the corner with his one last-all-night pint......this includes the Cross Keys,where I visited only last week on my return home from London.
The Church Inn was busy to say the least and surely this must illustrate the popularity of the place.Monday night there is like a Saturday night in any other pub in the area.....can all the drinkers be wrong?
As for my being the landlord (I a quote from one 'columnist').....If only.An obviously tremendous business that should it ever be for sale,would surely require a lottery win to acquire.I will be checking my numbers this Saturday as usual!
Pagrajo.

18 Feb 2009 09:06

The Church Inn, Uppermill

After reading comments about the Church Inn,Uppermill,I can only conclude that there must be two pubs of the same name in the same area,the write-ups are that diverse.
The main photograph however,would lead me to believe
that I do visit the 'right' Church Inn,where for many years,I have had nothing but enjoyment,both of the food and fantastic home brewed beers at decade-old prices.
Living in London,and still visiting Saddleworth regularly,it is literally most refreshing to find good beers at a ridiculous �1.75 per pint,as opposed to the almost �4.00 I am reluctant to pay in London.Top 'export' beers and lagers are similar in price to the home-brew.....where else are prices like this to be seen?Please let me know!
These prices attract me to this particular pub,but having said that,I have as aforementioned been a regular,although not so much lately due to my house move down south.Nothing is compromised,and the service is good.Due to the popularity of the place,it is only fair to judge the service on the amount of people visiting and being at the bar at the same time.The staff are great,and no one waits a second longer than they have to.They all get my vote!
As for the food,you have got to try the fish and chips which go down as 'historic' in my view.They don;t send you out a fish,you get Jaws...amazing,brilliantly cooked in a really light batter.and real fresh chips that have never seen the freezer.A �20 dish in London,and a meagre �9.75 at the Church.Be warned...don't eat the day before you try them,or you'll end up with a doggy bag the size of a suitcase!
To summarise,a great British pub,marvellous atmosphere,always under the watchful eye of the owners,and an experience not to be missed.
Give it a try,you'll like it....and you can go twice as often for half as much!
Pagrajo,Knightsbridge,London.

1 Feb 2009 19:27