Your Destination Pub in London, Ontario
Welcome
Open Mon - Fri @ 11:30am, Sat & Sun @ 12pm
The Church Key is an extensively renovated pub residing in a prominent heritage building across from the Grand Theatre on Richmond Row in downtown London, Ontario and features an intimate outdoor courtyard.
About
Craft Beer & Gourmet Flair
The Church Key follows the British tradition of the gastro pub by specializing in traditional food done with a gourmet flair. Chef Michael Anglestad has over 20 years experience in fine dining and uses seasonal, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Owners Peter and Vanessa Willis have nearly 50 years combined experience in the restaurant industry and the opening of The Church Key in May of 2009 was the culmination of a long time dream.
Come In For A Visit
Enjoy The Warm & Relaxed Atmosphere
"We are definitely pub people. We like an uncomplicated place where you can talk and have good food, beer and wine."
Vanessa Willis, Owner
Vanessa Willis, Owner
Menu
SIGNATURE ENTRÉES
Ploughman’s Plate
English cheeses, chicken liver paté, smoked salmon rillette, duck bacon, branston pickle, pickled quail eggs and vegetables. Served with toasted baquette crositinis and great as a meal or a shared appetizer!
The Church Key Burger
Served on a toasted bun with caramelized onions, stilton cheese, organic arugula and tomato jam. Choose soup, salad or fresh cut fries on the side.
Game Of The Week (Market)
Every week our Chef will create a unique dish that showcases a different variety of game meat. Ask your server about tonight’s special preparation.
SIGNATURE APPETIZERS
Salmon wrapped scallops
Sea Scallops wrapped in house smoked salmon, drizzled with grapefruit & rice wine syrup and togaroshi aioli.
Smoked Mushroom Dip
In house smoked mushroom medley, puréed with our secret ingredients and served bubbling hot with toasted baguette crostinis.
Irish Enchilada
Guinness braised lamb and cheese baked in a flour tortilla. Served with minted whiskey crème fraiche and spicy chili lime sauce.
SIGNATURE SOUPS & SALADS
Ale & Onion Soup
Caramelized onions simmered in a beefy broth with Fuller’s London Pride Ale. Topped with grainy mustard croutons and melted white cheddar cheese.
Warm Duck Confit Salad
Whole duck leg confit on mixed greens with roasted mushrooms, toasted walnuts, stilton cheese, finished with an orange marmalade & cranberry vinaigrette.
SIGNATURE LUNCH items
Smoked Turkey Club
In house smoked turkey breast served on a brioche bun with crispy bacon, roma tomatoes, romaine lettuce, provolone cheese and a honey mustard mayonnaise.
Lamb Curry
Lamb braised in a spicy ginger curry sauce. Served on seasoned rice with riata and fresh cilantro.
Reuben
Sliced corned beef on lightly toasted pretzel bun with sweet braised cabbage, Russian dressing and melted cheddar cheese.
FEATURED WINES
Beringer California Series Pinot Grigio
Grove Mill Sauvignon Blanc
Campolieti Valpolicella Classico
James Mitchell Cabernet Sauvignon
Coloneri Estate Corposo
Long Barn Chardonnay
Blog
WIN! with The Church Key “Photo & Story Contest”
Enter for your chance to WIN! One of two 2 GRAND PRIZES OF DINNER FOR 2, plus 2 TICKETS TO ANY SHOW AT THE GRAND THEATRE 2019/20 SEASON....
Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch at The Church Key begins with a large basket of freshly baked pastries for everyone to share. Then, select one of five different brunch entrée dishes....
Playing In Key
Unlocking passion and purpose at The Church Key Bistro-Pub. A little more than one year on, the Church Key grows into its owners’ passionate aspirations....
Contact
476 Richmond Street
London, Ontario N6A 3E6
