The Vine Inn in Bromsgrove

Service-fine Plenty of choice including game. Food-good but why be mean with vegetables? Vegetables are not costly so more than potato plus one green would be better

We were a party of 15 for an 80th Birthday celebration on a Sunday afternoon. The food was very very good. Some had 2 courses and some had 3. All of the starters were lovely. Some of the party had traditional Sunday lunches and they were really impressed. Some of us had venison and duck off the specials board which were all cooked to perfection. The desserts were also lovely. Simon and the gang looked after us really well, checking on us to make sure everyone’s OK and we would highly recommend The Vine. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you for a lovely afternoon.

Ok the wine list especially chateau du nu pape is stunning. Its not pretensious nice local pub. As for the food very generous pportions staff are lovely and friendly. Dogs are welcome went with my partner loved it

Well what a great find, very good varied menu and friendly service. The tables were set nicely with white table cloths and although the temperature was a little “cool” when the food was arrived it was hot, tasty & presented nicely.

Fantastic meal for our party of 8. Brilliant service from very friendly staff. Nothing too much trouble for them. We'll definitely be back soon!

Had seafood starter to share...was delicious Had fish and chips main....luckily was full from starter as the chips had been salted and I don't do salt and the fish was beautiful but the batter was extremely greasy

I've been coming here all my life. It's a lovely, dog friendly inn, in the perfect location for food before or after walking Clent Hills. The staff are friendly and the menu is quite successfully varied with things like Fresh Fish, Korean Fried Chicken, and Game options being present alongside the staple pub foods like fish and chips; all to good quality. Not much of a drinks person so I can't comment there, but I'd be comfortable in recommending the Vine Inn to anyone who is local and/or planning a trip to Clent Hills!

Lovely fixed price lunch. Good choice. Good service. 2nd visit will go again. On colder days a real fire would be a lovely addition.

Having read the mostly glowing reviews we scrolled down to see the 1 star review from January - we were so impressed with the well considered and articulate response from the “lad” that we just had to visit! We had a lovely visit to the Vine. Staff were friendly and welcoming. My friend is a wheelchair user and they spotted that we needed the side door opening, asking if we needed a ramp and making very little fuss to ensure that the seating at our table was right for us. We ordered two of the specials (local sausage and mash and duck breast with dauphinoise potatoes) and the creamy mushrooms with ciabatta starter. We then followed up with the burnt basque cheesecake - which we can attest to the fact that it is not dry and is perfectly delicious, especially the accompanying blueberry compote and crème fraiche. I enjoyed one of the cocktails from the specials board and the draughty cider and beer was lovely. Overall we have absolutely no complaints (apart from the weather which prevented us from enjoying the nice looking garden!) and are very happy that the other pub we tried first had no available tables. A quick note on access: the main door is up a step - get the staff’s attention to open the second flatter entrance door. The ladies toilets have two very small cubicles, one of which has a handrail, but would be too small to get a wheelchair inside. We didn’t check if there was a specific accessible toilet on the premises.

Came at lunchtime. My husband had moules mariniere and I had Korean chicken followed by a scrummy sticky toffee pudding. Whilst eating the mussels my husband said we need to leave a review, this is lovely ☺️ Was an extremely enjoyable lunch. Compliments to the chef ! No photos of food before as we couldn’t wait to start! Just one of the empty sticky toffee pudding plate 😂

I have visited the Vine on many occasions and have always enjoyed the service, surroundings and importantly the food. I visited again this Tuesday evening with a friend and enjoyed the most delicious Duck meal I have had in recent times. The service was excellent and the only down note was that with the cooler nights it was a little chilly. But I have been in the winter with a roaring fire and this is just an observation as the temperatures fluctuate. This is an exceptional place to eat and a particular favourite. I eat at Himley, Whittington and in Kidderminster at the Land Oak. All are highly recommended - however this Tuesday the Vine gets 5 stars from me

Great country pub close to Halesowen.

A real hidden gem. Game is on the menu, food and staff were amazing

A strange atmosphere right from the start. Ordered farm charcutterie board and cheese was missing. After uncomfortable conversation processed cheese delivered in a pot in cubes as if it could disguise quality.

I've been to this pub since I was a child. Not always on horseback, but many a time. The staff are fabulous and helpful. No problem with you parking your horse rather than car 😉 🐴 There's seating outside by the carpark and a little stream. The horses love having a munch of grass, and my friend and I enjoyed a well-earned drink. Please note - only sat on the horse for the pic without my riding hat. I always ride with safety equipment. My shirt is high visibility. The local residents are superb around the lanes with horses and following the highways code.

We have been visiting this country pub for many years and it never disappoints, the food is always delicious and a great choice. If you are reading this review, go give it a try you won’t be disappointed 🤩 Thank you Simon Nischa & Christopher

Sunday lunch, 2 course and 3 course menu deal which is great for the quality of food. Lovely, cosy little pub that is perfect place for a roast after walking the Clent Hills. Very dog friendly which is great, although the dog friendly area only has a few tables so probably best to book. There are a lot of outside tables if sunny. Puddings were delicious, recommend the bread and butter pudding!

I was looking for somewhere to have a nice lunch and I fancied a ploughman's. I ordered a huntsmans as this comes with ham and cheese according to the menu. It was very well presented but only realised after there was no cheese on it. Oh well, I enjoyed my visit and the backgarden is very peacefull x

Food was delightful, incredible service, 10/10

Thourght we would try The Vine Inn restaurant for the first time for an evening meal. The place looks very cosy and nicely laid out with plenty of room, the staff are polite and friendly and don't rush you but most importantly the food is excellent. We plan on returning again.

Had a lovely lunch time meal, varied menu with plenty of choice & food was delicious. Staff very pleasant & helpful.

Ordered sunday roast outside,but was told abruptly had never served Sunday roast outside when we have been going there for many years and on a nice day we have always had the Sunday roast outside??,bar menu only . Plough man's lunch for £13 was poor Not sure if they have new management staff were not familiar faces

Well a return visit here,by invitation and what a suprise,tidy dineing room,greeted on arrival,friendly staff,very good varied menu,different style cooking,very palitable,some slightly spicy,good portions,we were really impressed by food quality served here. car park can get full, so allow time if you book.

Travelled from just outside of Manchester to eat here. Found this gem in September 2020 whilst on a walk, beautiful location. Been back a number of times and it's great to see familiar faces. Always made welcome. Food is always excellent, huge choice to suit all paletes. Staff always attentive, accommodating and friendly. Have dined outside in the beautiful garden and indoors too. Table for 10 of us today celebrating son's 21st. Manager was very accommodating about us bring own birthday cakes.Marvellous. Already looking forward to our next visit

Lovely country pub. Good quality food. Beautiful beer garden alongside the river. Dog friendly

Lots of choice for food with some really different meals. Beer was well kept and the wine was lovely. Michelle looked after us both and our dog, Ruby, very well. We're all looking forward to coming back!!🐶🐶🐶

The staff were very welcoming However the wait for the starters was unreasonable. The creamy sherry mushrooms were an abomination

We had a family birthday meal at the Vine and we really enjoyed it there . We had a mix of main courses from the Specials board and also from the main menu . Everything was cooked beautifully, I had the Venison which was so tasty . We also had a selection of Homemade Desserts which were all excellent. Very friendly Staff in a traditional pub and in a beautiful location . I would thoroughly recommend and hope to visit again

Food is excellent, interior carries it’s class and cozy feels to eater, an amazing kitchen that makes food delicious! The coffee is the only think disappointed me, otherwise, from appetizer to dessert, u will not be disappointed, try it out!

Called in for lunch on a Saturday, friendly staff and good menu, we shared a seafood platter, very good, will return soon

Sunday lunch, eagerly anticipated after a walk over Clent Hills. Great roast beef, my friend couldn’t decide between the Beef and Turkey, so they said, no problem have both, so she did. Friendly staff. Good size car park and seating outside in the garden if you just wanted a drink. Definitely going to be a regular stop. Too full for dessert, perhaps we should have done another walk after to burn off some calories. Oh and dog friendly too 👍

Didn't eat here, just called in after a walk, but the food and menu looked absolutely gorgeous, will be going back to eat

Good food and excellent service. Haunch of venison was excellent

Went with Family last night and had a wonderful meal, first starters then mains. Great menu choice, something for everyone and decent size portions. All cooked fresh, would definitely recommend it.

Just had a lovely meal at the Vine Inn Clent, the food was very tasty. Would highly recommend booking otherwise you could have a long wait We will be coming back soon

Had an issue with my car. They were brilliant with me. I bike all the time this way and it’s great beer and food! I don’t write reviews!!

Only review this restaurant with praise but not criticism unless you wish to be threatened with legal action. Not that it is unreasonable to wait over forty minutes for a quality meal. I didn't eat because I wasn't prepared to wait but was offered a table by the blonde barman with a minimun forty minute wait time. I deleted my original review because of a threatening reply from the owner. As an Old Harrovian I am rarely called a liar. Please read the very next review from Agent Johnson.

Food was delightful and service excellent, despite being busy on a Saturday lunchtime. Would definitely recommend and will be back again.

Pleasant country pub. Food was ok to good. Starter was hearty but a bit taistless: Venison kofta. Main: venison pie was of good quality and tasty. Dessert: bread and butter pudding was okay. Service was good. Atmosphere was pleasant and relaxed. I'd go back for the relaxed atmosphere.

Great country pub serving great quality food. They specialise in game and fish but a lot of the specials that I would probably have chosen had already sold out unfortunately. The roast beef was excellent however, medium rare as I had ordered. My wife also enjoyed the mussels which came as a big pot with fries and bread, french style. There is no kids menu but they will serve a smaller children’s portion for half the price of the adult version. I like this idea as I’m dead against the normal kids menu in a lot of pubs which can often just be selection of UPF! Would definitely return and hopefully the venison will be on next time!

Amazing service, incredibly busy because it’s so good but the staff kept us in the loop and were very understanding, they even knocked the delayed items off of the bill

Just the best country pub! We always come to The Vine for family meet ups. The staff are friendly, accommodating and efficient- the welcome is always warm, not least because of the cosy fires! The menu is quite simply superb! Lots of traditional options, excellent light bites and an ever changing specials board with some really interesting dishes. The food is always cooked to perfection, the staff will often warn you that there may be a bit of a wait if it’s busy - it’s worth it! The pub itself is a wonderful historic building with lots of trinkets from the past. There’s a dining side and a bar side. The bar is perfect post walk over Walton and Clent and is dog friendly. There’s a lovely outside area for the summer and I have also stopped by on horseback in the past. In summary, can’t speak highly enough of this pub - I only wish I lived closer!

3 of us went in for a drink and a meal and it was fantastic. Service was great and food choices amazing. It was so hard to pick what to eat. They had three different menus and specials board. The food was fantastic and the best burger I have ever eaten. Not only that but the building it self was gorgeous and felt like a true British pub which are hard to find these days. If you are ever walking in the Clent Hills then this pub is a must either for a drink or a meal with the added bonus it is dog friendly.

Went for meal with friends. Warm greeting from host, open fires were cosy. Food was very good, didn’t have a starter but all agreed that the mains were lovely. Had pudding and the sticky toffee pudding was lovely and it came with a small jug of custard on the side which was a winner for me because I like a generous portion not some dollop on the side. Nice selection of gin which went down well. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal and would recommend. Only negative comment would be that we did wait a little while for our main course but the food was fresh hot and tasty so we didn’t mind at all. Will be back

The ambience was warm and cosy, the staff were lovely, the food was excellent and reasonably priced, l would definetly recommend this pub if you are looking for somewhere nice to eat.

The ambience in the restaurant was warm and cosy, the staff were very welcoming the food was very appetising all prepared to a high standard, l would highley recommend this place

We had a lovely meal to celebrate our Anniversary. Highly recommended 👌

Sunday lunches are very good as are the bar meals

A great country pub and restaurant went 9/2/24 for a evening meal with my wife service was very friendly and efficient the food was excellent both meals and deserts.would highly recommended the vine at clent this was our first visit but definitely not the last.

Awesome food and a great selection of good wines. A tiny gem on the border of the Worcestershire countryside.

Loved this place. Amazing fish & super crispy chips! Two pints of Butty Bach were also spot on. We waited very little time for ours, but the people at the next table seemed to have a long wait for their sandwiches. Will definitely go again. Thank you Vine Inn.

I returned again last night 30/01/24. I had the best meal I think I have EVER eaten. The pear, stilton, caramalised onion and walnut soup was stunning. Then I had hake with green beans and potatoes. The hake had the minutes touch of chili, which was so good. It just complemented the fish and did not overwhelm it. The chefs were on fire. Just keep doing whatever you are doing. it was amazing. I returned to this local gem last night 18/04/23. The specials last night were Halibut, Loin of Hare and Duck breast. Any on them would have been great, but I went for the Halibut with dauphinoise potatoes and green beans. The halibut was a decent sized piece and was lovely. My wife had Much Wenlock pork, garlic and mushroom sausages on mash with red cabbage. I tasted the the sausages, and they were superb. Another hit from this gorgeous gastropub. This is a family run pub. Food is of a very high standard. Game is on most menus. For the quality and range of food the price is very reasonable, good value for money,, and less than many other local pubs. I returned 25/11/22, and again the food at this gastro pub was great. I like eating game. I had a pigeon breast starter which was lovely and a haunch of venison main in a cherry jus which was also divine. My dining companions had monk fish "scampi" in an amazing light tempura type batter. That was also good++. This place just keeps delivering and has a very talented chef in the kitchen. 02/08/2021, I have returned again today and had wild boar fillet with grilled apple slices, mash with lovely pickled red cabbage and pureed peas and pea shoots. It was lovely It is family run. The other point is that it is cheaper than the M&B group type pubs who use ping and ding cooking (microwave). The Vine's food is way better and cheaper than high end M&B chain pubs food. Pls support this local gem.

Must have changed chef! Having eaten here lots of times this is the first time I was disappointed. It was a belated birthday lunch which made me not want to cause a fuss or complain on the day. I had the speciality pirk, mushroom and garlic sausages... 3 sausages no bigger than your little finger. All 3 were overcooked and tough, even burnt on 1 side. The mustard mash was hard and dry. The saving grace was the red cabbage and gravy, both delicious. My friends meals were ok, but the tandoori chicken was not tandoori. It was chicken tikka curry, with no rice even though it was very liquid with lots of sauce, served with a tiny naan bread. Her partner had ham and eggs his only complaint was the hard yolks. As ever the slow service was expected due to business being vey brisk but was very good. The drinks were top notch too. Its a shame this was such a disappointment as The vine is usually amazing. Lets hope it improves for my next visit.

Food wasn't bad, but I wouldn't be in a hurry to return given the competition locally. Service was prompt and friendly though.

We ate here on a Saturday evening recently, not having been here in a few years. We thought we’d give it a try, as decent places around here are few and far between. Our arrival wasn’t the best, more of a ‘what do you want’ type greeting by the lad behind the bar. We were made to wait until the booking time to be seated, odd as there was lots of availability on the website booking system. We were sat and ordered our food. Two of us had steaks, another had the fresh fish and lastly the monkfish. The steaks had all the classic signs of just being whipped out of the fridge, then cooked from chilled (1 medium, 1 medium rare). Big mistake, as the steaks became cold quickly, and they were very chewy and full of un-cooked grisle. Most of it was inedible. A steak cooked from room temperature has time to cook properly. The Turbot was smothered in garlic and swimming in butter. The advertised dauphinoise potatoes turned out to be just fried potato squares. The monkfish was odd – little pieces of fish, battered and fried, serviced with Cajun chips and a salad with olives, cheese, and sundried tomatoes? Not a good combination, and not one I would repeat. We had 2 desserts; one was advertised as burnt Basque vanilla cheesecake. It certainly was burnt, very bitter and not pleasant. The cheesecake tasted weeks old, all powdery and not good to eat. A smudge of strawberry squish on the side. The Vine is very ‘clicky’. A typical local pub, and in the 35 years I have been coming here it has not once changed, I don’t think it’s even had a lick of paint in all that time. Finally, we all spent time on the loo when we got home, I will spare you the details. This was easily one of the worst meals out locally in years; we will never return here and advise anyone else to be wary of going.

Nice enough but not for me. Sorry

Lovely pub. Friendly comfortable, great for bringing your dogs after a Clent walk. Nice staff, nice drinks, everything was great. Geoff loved it.

Excellent Staff excellent food excellent atmosphere. Had a lovely meal here tonight and the staff are lovely. Actually so sad to read the below review with 1 star as I know the staff member that this was aimed at, who is actually autistic (so has a disability themselves) but does a great job and is very friendly and professional. Would encourage all to visit when in the area as you won’t be disappointed. Merry Christmas!

Nice lunch on Saturday. Good ribeye and hake. Only quibbles are wine list could be a bit better and veg (peas) were too salty

We went the this lovely pub to have Sunday dinner and it was proper good food. Simon and the team keep up the good work.

The unprofessional waiter, as if i was a child, made aeroplane noises as he placed my meal on the table. I do not appreciate this as i have struggled with disability all my life. Do not go here!

Very pleased we go every year for Xmas meal never disappointed and the veg is done how we like it well cooked 100%

We had a Christmas meal. The food was lovely but presentation could have been better. Everything was put on the plate in the kitchen with the exception of vegetables. I for one don't like cooked red cabbage or cranberry sauce, both of which were on the plate and gravy had also been added. It would have been better if all the vegetables, gravy and sauces could have been served separately so that the diner could make their own choices.

Just a group of friends having lunch together and it was really lovely food. The service was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. If there was a problem I really don’t like dogs in restaurants although I do appreciate the pub side is a walkers pub and therefore dogs are companions . However I really don’t think that they should be near to diners. All in all it was a super lunch. Thank you very much to the staff.

First class friendly service excellent food

Good food and service but far too cold. Need a blanket or 4 jumpers

Country pub sited next to a stream, popular with ramblers & walkers serving great food from the main menu & specials board including fish & game. Real ale also on offer. Well worth dropping in for a bite to eat & a glass of ale, wine or a cocktail.

Excellent Sunday lunch. Very generous helpings. Friendly, good service, cosy atmosphere. Will definitely eat here again.

Absolutely fabulous place. Never had a bad meal, drinks are excellent and not over priced. Food is brilliant. The staff, Michelle front end and Chef Craig very pleasant, happy to help and make you feel special. Tonight I had the steak better than miller and carter. Only thing missing was the onion loaf. You need to try this place to fully appreciate it. Come along and enjoy. You certainly won't regret it. Happy dining :)

First time I have been to this restaurant and found the food and service were excellent. We had the midweek lunch menu which was lovely.

Perfect casual pub food served by lovely staff. Lots of interesting choices mixed in with pub classics and lite lunch.

Good food reasonably price and cosy atmosphere

Food was amazing roast beef followed by sicilian lemon torte husband had apple crumble , couldn't fault it.

I have visited this lovely pub/restaurant on four occasions now. On each occasion I have been impressed by the ambiance and appropriate charm of the premises. The service and friendliness was impeccable and even the chef attended us at the table with our starters. The food was exceptional with Dijon Mushrooms and Monkfish ‘scampi’ supported by salad, Greek salad with feta, Cajun Fries, and tasty sauces. Recently I enjoyed the most divine Sirloin Steak with Stilton Sauce - heavenly. This is a gastro pub but with so much quality

We came here for a family lunch, the staff were welcoming and friendly. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Cosy old fashioned inn with quirky features inside. Lovely surroundings with a little brook running through the garden, front and back garden areas. Pub is very dog friendly. Mussels...

I visited this Pub with my Wife & friends yesterday after having booked a table for four. It was wet and miserable when we arrived but that was soon forgotten when we entered. A warm welcome into a place that must be at least 200...

What more do you want from a wonderful friendly Inn. Brilliant.

An excellent meal for 5 of us in every aspect. This Inn is worth a visit.

Absolutely fabulous meal. Stumbled across this great place on a walk in the Clent Hills. Had a meal one evening last week with a friend and were so impressed with the the service and the amazing food went again today with three other family members...

Absolutely fantastic sunday lunch best thing its dog friendly to will definatly visit again

Amazing Sunday lunch, with nice choice of starters/main/deserts. 2 or 3 course menu great value. Food of high quality! Will be returning!

Sandwich bread was stale ham processed not as stated on menu as home cooked salad out of a bag . All food disappointing and over priced Won't be going again

We had an excellent lunch! The fixed price menu was great for choice. The food was freshly cooked, delicious and served in good time by attentive staff.

Very quiet when we popped in on a rainy

We enjoyed our Sunday lunch here yesterday. Food was excellent, staff friendly, don't expect fast food you have to wait while it's freshly cooked but worth it. Only downside was entering through the bar to the restaurant with a whiffy wet dog smell, but they...

We visited whilst walking in the Clent Hills. We had planned to visit having viewed the menu online but was tempted by the specials board. We shared a starter of Moules Mariniere from the specials menu which was delicious followed by the Venison Burger for my hubby (main menu) and I had the Duck breast, again from the Specials menu. Both our meals were outstanding. The quality of ingredients coupled with the skills of the chef made it the best meal of our holiday (and we'd had a few having been away a few weeks). The food was cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. There was a great selection of drink especially real ales. Butty Bach was on when we visited but they also had Wainwrights. It was very quiet but it was a Tuesday lunchtime. The pub is quaint and traditional nestled in the Clent Hills. It is very dog friendly with water bowls and dog treats for pooches sitting in the bar area. There is also a large car park. We highly recommend The Vine and would like to thank the staff on that day for a great meal.

Lovely good food, lovely place, only thing that upset me was the lady who served us never even spoke to me her customer service was a disgrace she never Acknowledged me, speaking to my partner but me I might as well have been invisible.

Excellent food. Different than your average Gastropub and the better for it. Delicious wild boar pie and Korean chicken

Delicious top quality pub grub in a great spot. Nice beer too.

The food was excellent- cooked to perfection. I love the old country feel of the place and the staff were lovely. Definitely my new favourite restaurant in Clent!!

We haven't been to The Vine for a few years but decided on an early Friday dinner so arrived just as the pub opened at 6pm (After initially going to the 'Swallows Nest' nearby which now has zero atmosphere and poor food options following a...

A great country pub with brilliant food and excellent place to spend your Sundays after a good long trail walk. Fantastic staff and service all round. Thank you 😊

A very traditional inn with game / fish led menu. Nice open fires but lacks any real unique touches. Bread rolls with soup starters really tiny and disappointing, very average unfortunately.

Signed up sometime ago for updates when I noticed they specialise in Game and fresh fish dishes and finally got round to going albeit with 2 young grandchildren in tow and in car so not able to enjoy beer and wine on this occasion alas....

Had a great lunch with friends here. The food was delicious, service was friendly and they were dog friendly too which was a great bonus for me as I brought my pup. Ample parking too. Just be careful of the narrow roads when driving. Can be tricky.

The food at The Vine never disappoints, reasonably priced and excellent service. Cosy with roaring fire in the winter months, the place is a little gem.

Great food and ambience, visited lunchtime and enjoyed seafood share platter and Moules Mariniere for starters, followed by two game pies and one haunch of venison. Delicious food, excellent service and very good pricing. Will visit again.

Had lunch today. Lovely meals, well priced and what a cosy atmosphere with a roaring log fire. Have just booked again.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch here with family. The food was delicious, the service excellent and I had a great pint of Butty Bach with my meal. I would recommend and I will be returning when I'm in the area again.

Fantastic venue. Incredibly good staff. Great food and pricing. Set lunch menu alters weekly and is amazing value.