The Grapevine Rye in Rother

Really nice jazz cafe with a cosy romantic atmosphere and live band playing. They fo serve some.finger food, cheese boards etc... perfect for a romantic date!

Plenty of bottles of bubbly available, cocktails etc. great atmosphere and friendly staff.

Lovely, beautiful place and amazing music. Very cosy and the cheeseboards are amazing, absolutely delicious. I'm not a fan of blue cheeses but they served us one that changed me!

First time visiting The Grapevibe Rye. We had a fantastic evening, Moss was performing and was so good… the ambience of the place is fabulous, the service was excellent and the recommended wine was spot on. Will be back soon - loved the place!!

Great music, great vibe, great wine. What else you you want.

What a fabulous jazz bar. Just off the high street in Rye. It’s a cosy little gem. A great place to relax and enjoy a glass of your favourite wine or cocktail whilst soaking up the music which is live most nights. A special shout out to Oliver who is a very attentive host.

Well I have lived in Rye since 2011 and never been here what have I been missing the entrance is like a nuclear submarine then through the doors wow you are greated with curtesy,kindness and an atmosphere that no one else will ever have in Rye absolutely no where so the rest of you step up really, What a Gem I am truly thankfully the Food is top class the beer is good the wine list is massive and Beatifull I had no41 Lush. I going again Saturday night can't wait Thank you Gary Gazzmotorsports

Lovely place. Great cocktails, soothing musi c

Excellent singer/pianist. We were only there for an hour as we had a dinner reservation elsewhere but it lovely. Decor is very kitch and fun

We visited on a Thursday evening around 6:30 pm. Although the bar was fairly quiet when we arrived, it started to get busier as we were leaving around 7 pm. The venue offers table service only, which I found to be a nice touch. Our server was polite and attentive, always willing to help. We ordered a French 75 and a Classic Champagne Cocktail. Both drinks were good, but at £13.75 each, they felt a bit pricey given their simplicity. It's worth noting that live music starts later in the evening and is available every night—something to keep in mind if you're after a more lively atmosphere or looking for something fun to do. Overall, if you're staying in Rye, this is a lovely spot—slightly eclectic inside—for a relaxed drink to end the evening or to enjoy an atmospheric cocktail before dinner.

Nice relaxing atmosphere. Only one toilet.

Poor service and overpriced. Shame as the lighting is good and the ambiance. When there music on that’s nice No draught beer

I have been visiting the Grapevine in Rye regularly for a few years now. It just gets better and better! The service is fantastic and with great wines, champagne and live jazz, it’s always a highlight whenever I visit Rye. Highly recommended and I can’t wait to visit again.

Love this bar! Nothing like it anywhere! Can't sing more highly, my praise!

Had time to kill before going to the Kino, and always liked the look of this place. So with no children and all dressed up, we decided to give it a go (don't get out much, so a real treat to do so). First impressions are good from the outside, love the decor that can be seen from the outside. And inside (once in, is my sort of place) love the vibe and the jazz playing (not live that night). Most of the chairs are comfy fabric chairs you can sink and get lost in and relax. So... there was a sign 'Wait to be seated' at the door, so we waited...and waited...and waited, until I peered in a little more to see another couple at the bar talking about booking a table. Seemed a very long conversation and it ended by the couple declining to pay £13 for a NON REFUNDABLE fee to book, that's right! They asked if that would come off the bill and the answer was NO! They left saying 'they would leave it to chance'. Most places would take this off the bill, right? After hearing this and the wait now reaching 10mins, we should have left. But we held out because we really wanted to try this place. By now we could see that there was a single person on one table and a another couple on another. When the host did get to us, we explained we would just like some drinks. The host then had to check the tablet by the door in case it was booked, yes, really did do this in an empty venue. We then were seated at an uncomfortable seat after asking of a comfortable one, at this point we are the only couple in the place, the other couple had left and the single person was on the way out. So it was just us for while, in the whole venue, on an uncomfortable seat. We should have left, but we went with it, thinking the service is a bit 'odd'. Also, we noticed there was a strange, almost cigar smoke odour in the air. I put that down to the history of the venue, (could be wrong) so be prepared. I did notice when I had a look around that they had an air freshener going in the corner smelling of citrus, so you'll need to find a smell that works for you! The the host gave us the drinks menus, her attitude was not the best and the service was below pair, shame. We should have left! But we didn't, too British I guess! After another couple came in (after waiting for a while at the sign) they are seated next to us at the entrance on the wooden sets. And then the penny dropped, they're are filling the tables at the entrance to make it look busy. After ordering our drinks we enjoyed the London priced wine and prosecco and then went to pay. I was then stung for an almost £5 service charge. Almost £5 service charge for 2 drinks. A glass of red wine and a glass of prosecco. To pour two drinks from a bottle, and walk them over 3m from the bar. I should of declined, but I didn't know my rights until looking in to it. So if you're happy to pay for service changes on drinks, a non refundable table deposit and below pair service (considering the cost). Then you'll love it. Still, a great venue for Jazz and live music. Oh, they even have a bottle of £1000 red wine on the menu. I bet that's a nice one to drink and a good earner of Service Charge, but I guess if you can afford it! I'd say give it ago as it's a bit of fun, but know what's coming.

Great jazz themed Jazz bar with live must and cosy atmosphere. Booking is costly at £12. Per head and is not set off against drinks so take a chance and turn up. Staff make a big effort to find you a table / place to sit.

We paid £50 to book a table & assumed this would be taken off our drinks bills. It wasn’t!!!!! It cost us £50 to go in……so odd to be charged to drink in a bar. Left a bad taste!!!

Second year of going to the Rye jazz festival. Last year we couldn't get in but this time we pre-booked. Definitely worth the wait! Amazing atmosphere and cheese board

Cool place to hang out late at night in Rye

Absolutely fantastic bar, great atmosphere, brilliant service, good music, and a cheese board to really enjoy!

Only dropped in for drinks, great atmosphere and excellent service.

Enjoyed every aspect, from the atmospheric lighting to the fantastic singer Victoria Bass, to the lovely cocktails and wine we had, to the lovely wait staff, was a really enjoyable evening.

Great atmosphere and good jazz.

One of the best bars I've ever visited. Everything was great - service, atmosphere, staff, cocktails, music.... Sadly, we didn't try the food but I'm sure food is great at this place too... We passed by this place by accident as we were just exploring Rye after a nice, sunny and hot day at the beach. The music that we heard outside was what pulled us in. Despite us being underdressed, the staff treated us as every customer (where you often would find in other places that they look down own you as if you don't belong to the place). In this bar staff is very polite and very welcoming, makes you really feel like you're chilling at home or at your friends place and the live music was a cherry on the cake. Strongly recommend this place if you're around Rye! We are definitely returning here and now it makes me to come to Rye more often.

Great atmosphere and music, will definitely return on next visit to Rye.

Lovely jazz bar, amazing artists, divine selection of wines.

Used to love this place but it feels like it has gone downhill. Last time we went, we were seated and given the wine list, we then waited around 25 minutes and nobody came to take our drinks order… to make it worse it wasn’t even busy and there were barely any tables and waiters walked right past us a number of times. They might be new and need more training but that’s just ridiculous having to wait so long, we ended up leaving. Also once again the band was cancelled which seems to be common occurrence, I know they can’t help that though.

A fantastic find! A cozy wine bar /jazz bar nestled just off the Main Street down a cobbled lane. Super friendly professional staff, great selection of wines, fab music, wonderful cozy ambiance - the pearl of Rye!! A “must” visit!

What a great night at this lovely venue in Rye - everywhere should have a place like the Grapevine - great cocktails - live music 5 times a week and super food - the atmosphere is super lounge bar but very subdued - excellent and absolutely would recommend!!

Nice atmosphere. Good prices for food.

A wonderful and cosy wine bar we visited several times during our week in Rye. Friendly helpful staff, and amazing decor; Deep reds, comfy furniture, and wonderful black and white portraits of stars of times passed. One of the best bars we have visited in the entire world, so obviously warmly recommended!

Really fun quirky bar with live music, great atmosphere, lovely cocktails and very friendly staff! We had the best time there on a Saturday evening, dancing to the live music, the crowd was very fun and made it a great evening!

Moody, cool, atmospheric, Jazz bar with live tunes

Such a cool place! The staff were super friendly and welcoming too! Popped in in the early afternoon but will definitely be back for a night visit.

Found this place accidentally as we went for a post dinner stroll with our dog. Heard some music and went inside to check it out. Turns out it’s a jazz bar which allows dogs! We had a great evening. A few negronis and local sparkling wines. Got some nice seats next to the singer and we were entertained and Ollie looked after us so well. Read some reviews on the prices. They are written next to the drinks on menu so they are not a surprise. Prices are slightly up but you do get a great evening with music. Also they add a service charge which we did not mind paying.

Great little place. Lovely atmosphere, and the music was fantastic. The woman singing had an incredible voice.

Does what it says on the label. We had a bottle of English sparkling wine to drink whilst listening to a very talented live jazz singer.

Very cool, got a fun atmosphere and really friendly staff. Cramped between tables so difficult to move around in, but once you're settled it's nice

Absolutely outstanding little place. Every time we plan a visit to Rye, a visit to see Ollie, Chris and the team is scheduled first. We cannot recommend enough. Never been a fan of champagne or cocktails, but the Singapore Sling on offer is truly remarkable.Attention to detail, very warm welcome and invested people deliver a wonderful performance every time. Thanks, well done and keep up the great work.

Did not eat. Great atmosphere. Ideal if you love jazz and a buzzing atmosphere.

Fantastic place. Staff are super friendly. Great live music

We only had a cup of tea for two. But seeing all the food that was being served to other customers, it looked lovely

I gave the food 5* - I obviously mean the drinks. I'm hesitating with this review as I want to be able to get a table next time I'm in Rye - the bar deserves to be packed every night

Ollie is a great host and caters for his customers with extraordinary diligence. The selection of wines and cocktails are excellent. The wines are conscientiosly chosen by the looks of things.

Amazing champagne, amazing atmosphere.

Best staff, amazing nibbles, and wine. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended.

By far the best night in town. Wonderful hosting skills by Ollie and the team. Without a doubt an inner soho secret amongst the locals. Extremely recommend when wanting a night in Rye to remember. Beautiful music, great service and excellent quality of drinks.

By far the best night in town. Wonderful hosting skills by Ollie and the team. Without a doubt an inner soho secret amongst the locals. Extremely recommend when wanting a night in Rye to remember. Beautiful music, great service and excellent quality of drinks.

Terrible service and the wine was worse - I rarely give bad reviews and I think we were perhaps just a bit unlucky, as the decor itself was lovely and there was a nice vibe. Unfortunately the person working there seemed flustered and in need of training. The champagne was warm and horrible - we asked for a replacement which was provided, but this was warm as well and by this time, we were too embarrassed to ask for another one. Deffo wouldn't go back - if it is nice wine you're looking for, best off to go to Rye Fine Wines, where the prices are much more reasonable, service is stellar, and the wines are superb!

Absolutely love the atmosphere here !! Often recommend to people in the area as a must go. Staff are always attentive and friendly :)

A lovely evening in a cosy vintage atmosphere, delicious cocktails and a wonderful service !

Love coming here when in Rye. Oli and the team are always so accommodating and go above and beyond. I often recommend this quirky wine bar to friends and family when they are in the area and its loved by all!!

Very ostentatious decor which, in itself, isn’t an issue but the drinks are very pricey and the service quite pretentious - it is only table service (even if you only want a couple of glasses of wine) - and they add service charge to already expensive drinks. For a champagne and wine bar based in Sussex, it was disappointing not to have any Sussex sparkling wine available.

Such a good evening out! The staff are so welcoming, the drinks are excellent and the atmosphere is great. I will definitely be returning!

If you’re in Rye, you MUST go here! I go here regularly and the staff, atmosphere and drinks are always amazing- I couldn’t fault it.

Was recommended to try this bar and honestly couldn’t have chosen better. The staff were very welcoming and the service was outstanding. They went the extra mile to make sure we were all happy. Would definitely recommend!

Absolutely amazing place! My first time here and I cannot wait to come back. Cannot fault it

Website says walk-ins and members only. Arrived at 8:30, to be greeted by the maitre-D who wouldn’t allow us in because they were “fully booked” (despite the fact I could see some free tables). The worst part was that on asking if they could please take our numbers in case of a cancellation as we would love to go, we were met with a very brief, unfriendly, unprofessional and unwelcoming “NO”. Given that this is my first ever review online, I’m sure you can understand how angry I was. Felt as if I was at the entrance to Annabelle’s in Mayfair. Absolute joke and certainly won’t ever attempt to go back, nor will I recommend it to any of my friends or family.

This place has such a nice atmosphere!

Staff were amazing. So attentive. Lovely atmosphere and really cosy.

A complete one off. Live jazz a great atmosphere and vibe.

What a great find this bar is! We have seen 3 different bands in 2 days.. you MUST book a table when they have live music or you will be turned away.. Huge shout out to Ollie! He runs a tight ship very well! Juggling constantly yet keeping everyone happy. Just have to mention Sethu too! What a character..serving drinks to tables, always with a smile. All the staff were very efficient and friendly.. .grear decor... great bands going in to play.. Cant recommend highly enough!

Lovely little gem in Rye, definitely recommend going on a night when there is live music. Table service so the waitresses bring your drinks to you and you can just sit back and enjoy the music. Really great little find

Had a great evening! Real good atmosphere, great live acts. Table service with decent drinks and met some lovely people Popped in at 5/30 left at closing! Thoroughly recommend

Stopped in here before going onto a restaurant. Loved the live jazz music. Staff were very friendly and helpful and to be honest could have stayed all night.

We found this little Gem after bieng recommended to it After having to cancel our trip to London & several weeks of bieng unwell we wanted to find somewhere nice & quirky Oliver looked after us & was very attentive In fact all the staff were very good We loved the atmosphere We would definitely go back Cocktails were very good too And we were given a personal card to welcome us such a lovely little touch

First time here. Went for drinks with friends. Quite a compact venue but the atmosphere was excellent. Good choice of wines. Cocktail choice is limited to only a choice of 6 or 7 and were either whiskey or gin based. We didn't have food so can't give review on that side. Would go back. Beware ladies arriving in heels, the entrance is on quite a steep side road made of cobbles and bricks. Might be tricky after a few wines.

Chill place that has live music every day. Wine by the glass but the full list is much longer. The music isn't super loud but keeps the place lively.

Lovely place to visit. Comfortable with large selection of wines

We held our evening wedding reception at the grapevine. from start to finish, Oliver and his team were amazing, planning was seamless, nothing too much trouble. Oliver and his team worked to design our own cocktail and drinks menu, table service impeccable, live music was great. Our guests were impressed and raved about the evening and the venu is super cool. we had a fantastic time....thanks Oliver and Team from Tara and Glenn, Dec 2023

what an amazing experience, we came up from London on the Friday and I wanted to be sure to visit here lol. although we made a booking prior it was really full and tables was at a minimum - but a lovely couple from Bury St Edmunds was welcoming and allowed us to sit with them (always find a friend for life in random places lol) The wine was amazing so was the cocktails - the woman that was performing as well (forgot her name but I posted the video) you are amazing!! many thanks guys 11/10

Popped in on Sunday afternoon. Nice and quiet, intimate atmosphere. Couple of musicians playing some nice relaxing music. Drinks were good,- nice champagne cocktail and a Rioja.

Nice wine bar with music. Good atmosphere and guys doing covers on guitar and bass were very good. We just stopped in for one drink and it was very busy so service was slow, that was fine all an all good venue but for one thing. How can one drink a vodka martini cost £17. Seems a bit off the scale. Won't go again I think..or just buy two beers.

Our visit to the Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar was definitely an example of the Curates Egg - good in parts. The venue was beautiful, the decor was tasteful, the staff were friendly, and Victoria Bass, the jazz singer, was utterly fantastic. Sounds good, eh?  Now we come to the not-so-good parts, and they were very not-so-good, and made us reluctant to return. It was a very cold evening, so we wanted to start the visit with a cup of coffee - they don't do coffee! Ok, we thought, let's just have dinner -   the chef had resigned and all they could offer were crisps or olives - so they don't do dinner either! Not exactly what we had in mind. Surely someone could have found a local cook or cookery student to put together, on an interim basis, a platter of cheeses and/or meats for hungry customers, possibly garnished with the odd sprig of celery.  In order to ensure a table, we had to pay £25  booking fee on the website for the two of us. However, if you just walk in off the street, you don't have to pay anything. We live over an hour's drive away, so didn't want to take the risk of having nowhere to sit. I understand that this charge is to prevent no-shows for a booked table, but it would achieve a better outcome if they partially or fully offset that fee against the cost of initial drinks or food. They would still deter no-shows. So effectively there is an entry fee of £12.50 per person, if you aren't local. On the subject of drinks, it would be nice to have non-alcoholic ones detailed on the drinks list, rather than expecting the servers to try and remember what was available. Worst of all, having only one unisex lavatory cubicle,  it would be nice if it was regularly checked for cleanliness, and the floor, toilet seat, and porcelain not left sticky with poorly-aimed urine.   A wonderful singer, and a fabulous venue - potentially a lovely and romantic evening, but little attention or thought seems to have been given to the needs of the average customer. Shame! 

We enjoyed our all too brief visit to the Grapevine. Obviously a popular venue for locals and visitors alike. Good quality entertainment. Welcoming management and staff.

I have been here several times and on all occasions there has been a great atmosphere. On our last visit there wasn’t a Live musician however that didn’t affect the ambiance as music still played through the speakers. There’s a huge variety of wines to choose from. The staff are very friendly and recommended some great wines. Will be returning every time I’m in rye… and so should you!

Follow Mr & Mrs R on TikTok. Hidden gem. A venue you may well think maybe I can’t get in because it is primarily a members club. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. If you love live music, beautiful wines and a wonderful atmosphere, then this is the place for you. But you won’t know this unless you try for yourself. I tried and was well rewarded with a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Long my it prosper and I look forward to returning in the not too distant future.

The most amazing bar, they know their stuff and they managed to recover a lost ring of ours! They're amazing thanks to the staff! ❤️

I don't think food is available? But it was a treat for my birthday and I loved the decor and intimate atmosphere. The wine we chose was very nice and the musicians were excellent that we saw on the Sunday evening. The only negative comment was the toilet facilities, only one for all and very basic compared to the rest of the club. I would definitely go again (for a treat) and in the summer to see if noise of customers changes the ambience.

Lovely and lively bar. Live music was very enjoyable. Staff very professional

The most overrated, condescending, overpriced and off-putting combination of staff, atmosphere and drink. Such a disappointment. Think you'd better give it a miss...

Hubby and I visited here after googling evening entertainment in Rye. They have live music every evening and we were entertained by Moss Casa. The evening was going well until a waitress dropped a bottle of bubbly whilst trying to open it, and the drink went all over me and in my right eye. My husband who is always a ‘glass half full’ kind of guy said it could have been worse - it could have been the cork instead. We were given 20% off our drinks’ order by way of an apology. Apart from that incident, we had a good night. I danced, sang and enjoyed the ambience. Definitely worth a visit when in Rye.

Such a stunning venue. A real hidden gem. If only I lived closer I'd be there every night. Cosy atmosphere, incredible choice of drinks, lovely staff and service and to top it off.....Great live music every night. What more could you want.

Great live music, wonderful atmosphere and the service from Holden was top class. Highly recommended

Great find for a relaxed evening in Rye. Fantastic live music the night we were there. Has live music every night. Made our trip to Rye worth it as we did not find other venues in the town anywhere near as welcoming. Table service was excellent. Very friendly place. Would definitely recommend.

Only had drinks but good wine and extremely good entertainment

Lovely ambient atmosphere, professional staff ,great music welcoming comfy . Great for all ages and families

Great little bar in Rye with music every night and no entry or cover charge. The music is mostly jazz or jazzy and can vary from night to night - we saw an excellent trio one night and a very average singer on another. But the atmosphere is great - really feels like an old fashioned jazz club. Limited drinks menu - a good variety of wines, champagnes and cocktails but that's it.

Great wine bar with an excellent menu

Spent a cool few hours here listening to Moss on the guitar. Superb bar, great vibe and brilliant drink selection. Well worth seeking out.

The land lord recommended the most delicious wine to have with fish supper tonight - an Albariño . Fantastic choice of wines and great advice .

Stopped here for a drink before going on for dinner reservations elsewhere. It was our first time here and it was really nice - not very big but lovely comfy seats and sofas and low lighting.

Amazing experience, wonderful staff and the cocktails are superb. If you're in Rye definitely make sure to visit this place. Music and atmosphere are perfect.

Lovely selection of drinks and good ambience. Really friendly and knowledgeable waiter. Slight downer on our experience because I asked if vaping was permitted having seen women on another table vaping, was told it is fine, then told off quite... sternly by a different member of staff. Slightly embarrassing even though I had no intention of rule-breaking.

Too dark. Too noisy. Too small.

This venue was absolutely amazing! Thank you to Olli and all your fabulous colleagues, great music, great wine, great atmosphere, we will definitely see you all soon. Lots of love Will, Marie, Gary and Amanda x

Have been here several times before and always enjoyed the atmosphere and ambience. Live music and superb decoration. Tonight I was amazed to find that when I asked for a negroni I could not have one because it was Tuesday and cocktails are not served until Thursday!!!! An empty bar cannot make a simple aperitif midweek? The staff are always excellent and our waiter tonight was no exception, but come on, I expect better from such a professional place.

Despite it being a members only bar, we were lucky enough to book a table due to the accommodation we were staying in for the weekend. We came for some after dinner drinks and from the minute we walked in it was exactly what we imagined. Great cocktails and wine, lovely service, atmosphere was great and the music was spot on. Lovely experience and we will absolutely be back next time we visit!

We had an amazing time, great drinks and vibes and excellent live music. Would recommend to everyone visiting Rye.

Really enjoyed a couple of relaxing hours with live music. Everything was spot on, table service was excellent, music really good. Would definitely recommend and we will be back! Thanks