The Vine Public House in South Staffordshire

It's the second time we've been in the last two weeks & each time had great food & service. There is a new manager who has improved things & we're looking forward to going again. Last time I had the mixed grill from the specials board which was fantastic. Not only good food but good value too. I've been recommending The Vine to friends since.

Register your car or face a fine! Well let's get the best out of the way first: the barman is charming and efficient Register your car or face a fine! The food wasn't inedible, but once you've said that you've said it all. The batter on the fish and chips was soggy, the chips not crispy and the peas alarmingly discoloured. Register your car or face a fine ! Service was sharp and cheerful but the one thing I'll remember this pub for is Register your car or face a fine ! The number of notices threating a fine if you don't register. On the plus side noone can claim they weren't aware. There's an a-frame outside the front door, multiple signs in the car park, a sign on the bar, a machine to register on the bar, a notice pinned to the front door, a notice on the loo door, a notice on the table, a notice on the wall where the little sachets of sauce live. In short you can look nowhere without seeing a threatening notice of a fine. As decor to reflect a welcoming and cheerful ambience it misses the mark by a mile. It's almost as if the owners wanted to put the car parking front and center of the experience. That seems an odd decision to me, but I've paid to eat there and I suspect in future all I'll remember is that weird Shropshire pub with a parking complex. I should probably be remembering the food, but that ain't going to happen. Sorry lads

Popped in for a quick drink post dog-walking and stayed for a late lunch. The food was excellent (one bacon burger with chips and one pork chop with smashed potatoes) and plentiful - we both struggled to finish. The pub was clean throughout, spotless loos, helpful and friendly staff, and the "register to park" couldn't be easier to use.

Lovely pub on the canal meal seemed to be delicious and the girls waiting on us did a great Job as we were a party of 11 . Sadly 9 out of 11 of us ended up with bad stomachs I was ill for 48hrs 2 out of our party tried to speak to the manager no one has got back to us we have been told the staff ate and no one was ill but we definitely got it from the meal maybe cross contamination or hygiene as table were sticky and not cleaned well. We won’t ever eat her again and will advise friends not to as we feel contact off the manager would of been more professional. Very disappointed!

A lovely pub in idyllic canal side setting in the picturesque village of Kinver. We made a last minute booking a couple of days earlier for Sunday lunch for 11. We found staff to be very friendly and attentive and couldn’t fault them. Sunday lunches were a good price with generous portions of vegetables and cauliflower cheese. We all commented how lovely the roast dinner were with delicious gravy. For those who could manage a dessert, portion sizes were generous and puddings were lovely. The downside …. Tables were very sticky on arrival and we cleaned them with baby wipes before our food arrived, but this didn’t put us off. We found toilet floors to be quite slippy underfoot and no toilet roll was available in the ladies toilet. The major downside was for the following 24 hours 9 of us had terrible stomach cramps and diarrhoea. My son emailed the pub without any response. I rang and spoke to assistant manager who said it was strange but none of the staff had been ill. He said he would ask the manager to call me back. I have not received a call back as promised. From a customer service point of view this is terrible, surely when running a business issues such as ours should be addressed as a priority. I was not surprised by the mixed reviews on here … very disappointing response from the vine. Would I return … definitely not

We met family at the Vine for a quick drink on the Bank Holiday weekend. Father in law treated us to a couple of cold ones in the beer garden and the Vine has treated us to a £100 fine on the doormat as we've walked in from our holiday. Whilst I understand they don't want people to park there to take a walk on the canal, we were genuine customers who have now being stung. Doesn't make us feel like going again! ☹️

Don't go here unless you want to get ript off with the car parking it's a joke and designed to catch you out leaving you with more than a drinks bill

A warm and friendly canalside pub. We were a party of 16 out for lunch celebrating a reunion. We all ordered a mix of the menu - no easy task for our two waitresses who couldnt have done more for us. Efrin and Ellie served us with patience and a smile and the Manager Naomi was very much hands on in the pub. Food was very good with a varied menu and was well presented. On returning home up North I discovered I'd lost my purse. I rang The Vine on the off chance I'd lost it there and I had! Naomi the manager took my address and sent the purse back to me - thats great service! 😊

Upon arrival the bar staff were very pleasant and helpful. We ordered our drinks and then sat to view the menu before ordering our food, slightly surprised to have to ask for the kids menu only to be told that they had none printed off and expected to remember the options verbally given to me from the bar staff. Ordered the children's burger meal (had to pay extra for a cheese slice), a chicken and sweet chilli wrap with chips, a cheese burger with a salsa style sauce and a side of chips as ordered the children's meal with garlic bread. Cheese burger meal was a great portion, amazing quality and substantial burger. Salsa sauce far too sweet for my liking but a very personal opinion obviously. Chicken wrap looked amazing but the sweet chilli was REALLY sweet. Children's meal - the burger was a pathetic excuse for a burger - the same diameter as the main menu burger that I had but literally wafer thin and far far inferior quality. Very upset as the place used to not differ between the quality of children's menu and 'grown up' menu.

Reserved a table for 4 for Sunday lunch no problem, food and drinks served promptly and no shortage on the portions. Deserts above and beyond what I would expect from a pub restaurant… service and food a lot better than the past! Well done

I’ve always loved the Vine, its location and its quaintness. But unless they start to change their ethos and start to treat the people they employ with respect, I won’t be visiting or recommending. Zero hour contracts, dropping people with an hours notice and only giving shifts just to fill in for someone or otherwise ignoring them, is not my idea of an ethical employer. It’s tough for young people atm with house and rent prices etc, so treating them like dirt doesn’t get my vote sadly.

If you enjoy looking at tables full of leftover food and a beer garden full of empty pizza boxes, this place will be right up your street. Absolutely disgusting, loads of empty table which were unusable as they hadn’t been cleared. I’d avoid if possible.

Absolutely awful. Took over an hour to be served. Recently had a bill for 60 pound in parking. In a cost of living crisis and companies are stealing from working class people.

Booked to park up in our camper. Quite a nice spot by the canal, although our view was a big hedge. Odd atmosphere when we went inside, 3 young male staff were catching up with their stories. Not generally a problem, but it turned to very loud chat about being so drunk that they vomited and left it to other staff to clear up (all early adulthood antics). Chats about urinating and what were probably funny stories amongst mates, but they worked there and we were guests. It is a business and not wanting to sound like my grandmother, not appropriate really. We left and won't return.

We have been to the Vine many many times, the service isn’t always the best but the food is always really good. Gutted you have taken the jacket potato with Cajun chicken off the menu though!

Came yesterday for Sunday lunch haven’t been here in many moons and last time it was a shambles; lots of things improved since. Beautiful setting sat along the canal on the decking for the last of the winter sun with our daughter and grandson. Was a bit of a wait for food and drinks but staff all really assertive and trying there hardest, was obvious they was short staffed but still the lady behind the bar who seemed to be the manager maybe did a superb job, another young girl I wish I got her name running food and drinks really polite and nothing too much to ask. We had a beef roast and my grandson had a children’s fish fingers and it all was delicious; the beef just melted in our mouth; well done chef. We most definitely will be returning. Well done guys keep up the good work !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are disappointed with the service & the foodMe & my husband came in at 3.15pm, nobody asked us our order, then we decided to just order from their app30 mins waiting drinks still wasn't delivered to us, then my husband complained to the manager or someone at the front,they said sorry but after that we had to wait for 15 mins for drinks to be served with an extra complain from my husband, the drinks were only cider & beer from bottle, it shouldn't take that longAnd after 1 hour we were there, we finally got our food, which wasn't that good

Visited this place after going kayaking down the canal. It’s a shame as up to that point we’d had a good day. Ordered 4 pizzas and a kids Sunday lunch. After waiting for about 30-40 minutes, it had become obvious that our orders had been lost. Shockingly the same thing had happened on our previous visit. Finally got our food, but my pizza was burnt black around the edges.If you’re eating here, order through the app, as ordering with staff is a lottery.Pity, as it’s a nice location.

Really friendly service, huge delicious food!! Beautiful surroundings. I will definitely come again.

Met up with my sister, who along with a large group of friends, had brought their children for a team building canoe trip on the Stour. After the event everyone descended on the pub and ordered food at the same time. The pub was hosting a wedding party and the garden tables were continually busy. The food came at various times, there were no long waits. The pizza oven was on the go all afternoon. We had shared platters of ribs and seafood. That was a mistake as we ordered mains too. The platters were huge and fabulous. The mains we could not finish. The side order of homemade coleslaw was divine. The staff were constantly clearing tables and empty drinking glasses (plastic as we were outdoors) Great afternoon, great place to eat and socialise. Well done team.

In a beautiful canalside setting with indoor and outdoor dining with extremely helpful staff. We had a five year old with us who we knew would be "absolutely starving " so pre-ordered two sharing platters to be ready when we arrived and they were.Having started our meal on the outside terrace the sun came out and the waitress quickly moved us to a table under a canopy for some shade. A few minutes later we became plagued by wasps and once again the staff were happy to move us inside to a fresh table. Could not have been more helpful.Good food, mainly traditional pub type meals, and well presented and cooked.

Beautifully organized very delicious food great view of the canal very friendly waitresses and waiters very talented chef enjoyed it so much it was great and definitely recommend our waitress was Kat and we were surprised at how quick she got and got our food for us and the portions were massive

Moored up for the night and wanting something good for 7 of us. On average, for a drink and what was a very decent meal, £14. Looked and taste delicious. Waitresses were polite and helpful. Would recommend.

Disappointed really! We come here about one every fortnight but standards seemed to have dropped lately. I waited ages at the bar to be served when it was exceptionally quiet, so that’s not a good sign. The food was average at best. I paid £11.05 for a burger which was ok… ! We are local and food has been pretty good up until now but tonight was not < great. Owners or managers not around and pub being sun by kids again which his what went wrong with previous owners !! Customers want attentive professional service,. You need to get back on your game !!

We went to this pub yesterday, ordered 3 meals one came out about 30 mins before the other food and it was in a box not on a plate , , when the remaining 2 meals came out they were missing the chips, we had eaten our meals before the chip came out and they were under cooked, the waitress was sarcastic and wearing cycling shorts and T-shirt it didn’t look good at all , the other waitress was very helpful , wouldn’t return to this pub again, definitely don’t recommend it,

Decided to treat our selves to a meal out,so wished we hadn’t bothered waited ages for the food when it came the lasagna was cremated and so was the burger frozen cheep chips it was terrible but when we went to pay and complained we were just told it was a temporary chef no excuse will never bother again.

We were a party of 12 on holiday and visited this pub whilst mooring in kimber. We all really enjoyed our food. The quality and quantity of portion sizes were phenomenal. I had prawn and crayfish salad which looked amazing and tasted wonderful. The staff were very attentive, friendly and couldn't do enough for us. The men really liked the local beer and we able to choose where we all sat . Mother in law had a seafood sharer to start with which was piled high with all sorts and she said that her pizza to follow was the best she'd ever had, they were made in the pizza oven, really light, very tasty and generous sized pizza. We left this establishment feeling it was money well spent and would definitely visit again were we ever in the area.

BEWARE OF MANAGERIf had a choice I would rate this as zero starsMy daughter came for a work trial, just turned 18 and applied via facebook, was advised work trial was for 4 hour- absolutely not a problem, with COVID restrictions in place outside dining/drinking only, the sun was out the place was packed with customers, at the end of her trial she was asked to stay on for another 2 hours to help out, which wasn’t a problem, all staff were rushed off their feet. NO BREAK throughout the work trial. Unprofessional in her behaviour to her staff & no training. My daughter didn’t get the job thankfully but when she asked the manager if she was going to be paid for the work she did, especially helping them out during the busy time , the manager aggressively told her she didn’t have to pay her legally, which is correct, but surely if she had no intentions of employing her then why ask her to stay on, employers like her are exploiting young people who are trying to earn a little money before they go onto university. Thankfully she found employment in another local restaurant with a real professional manager, think twice before you send your child to work there under the current manager !!

From the moment we arrived at The Vine to the time we left, we had great service and fantastic meals. I asked for something off the children’s menu as an adult portion and it was perfect. There wasn’t cheese and biscuits on the menu, but we had a fantastic cheese board with olives, biscuits and six varieties of cheese served at perfect temperature. The real ale was also stunning! Well done to the team working on Saturday. We will recommend and return.

We go here quite regular when the new people took over I couldn’t praise it enough. Nice food and staff. Pizzas where amazing. However last time we went my wife had the pizza and was no where near as good as before. I ordered cajun chicken burger that looked amazing when it came out. All presented lovely. However on closer in election the bun was stale and literally fell apart when I picked it up. The chicken was not cajun it was a deep Fried over cooked piece of southern fried that was so chewy was inedible. I just left most of it. And left. Nice for a drink there Staff are very good but doubt I will eat there again , such a shame

Came here on Saturday half term, we ordered 8 pizzas and didn’t mind waiting as you could see the pizza oven was getting overwhelmed with orders and the two staff where working flat out, our pizzas came out but one was wrong I told the manger who stomped back off towards the pizza oven practically threw the pizza at them and shouted abuse at the poor woman doing the pizzas. Absolutely shocking treatment to the staff that are all running round like headless chickens for her, poor staff

Oh dear. Nachos were awful, with store bough guacamole and salsa and cold congealed cheese. Burgers were dry and overcooked and came on a dry plain bun, no sauce or salad just a toasted bun. The chips accompanying it seemed to have been just dipped in the fryer, they were tepid and just shy of raw, the side salad came topped with an acrid and inedible dressing.Service was very very average, two awkward young girls who didn't seem to care or speak for that matter just appeared at our table and at the end of our meal we had to go and find someone to bring us our bill.What a shame. Will not be back and will not be recommending.

Oh wow, was this such a fantastic treat. Huge portions and fresh vegetables. Roast beef was just to die for and the gravy was sooo tastey. Will have to return. What a treat after a long lockdown. Well done everyone. Wishing you lots of success in future.

Cycled here this evening, was looking forward to our first pub visit since they ve re opened. Unfortunately it was a let down. Firstly make sure you download the “round app” before visiting. . Especially if sitting in the garden area. I was confused with what I was supposed to do.. the lad I asked laughed at me.. and said if I sit in the patio area he can serve me, but if I sit in the grass area I needed to download app. So I tried to download app.. but it wouldn t load. Maybe it was my network. The staff still shouldn’t laugh when your asking what to do. I ended up sitting in the patio area to get a drink to take to the garden area. (We couldn t get bikes up to sit in the patio area. )Not everyone is clued up with apps etc. Don t make them feel silly !11

I would like to say a big thank you to Emma and all the staff at the Vine. We as a family needed a venue for 15 of us for a wake after my grandmothers funeral. Emma was more than helpful when organising this and helped to put together a menu for us to order from and made sure 2 gazebos were in place for us to shelter in the event of bad weather as we were unable to be inside due to covid restrictions. Everyone was very pleased with the food, it came out at the time requested and was all piping hot despite it being a bit chilly outside that day! All the staff were very nice and helpful and checked on us regularly. Many thanks again, I look forward to visiting again soon when the sun in shining!

Met with friends for a pint of excellent Kinver light railway (brewed by Kinver brewery) in the beer garden. The beer garden is next to the Staffs and Worcs canal in a lovely setting. Plan was to sample a few pints and then get some wood fired pizzas to take home. Pints were drunk whilst being blissfully unaware that pizza orders stop at 7. WeMissed the deadline, and the pizza chef was packing away by the time we noticed. We asked one of the members of the team if there was anything to be done and he said he would cook the pizzas himself. This he did and they were delicious!Thanks to him and to this great pub we had a lovely night. Thank you

Called in for lunch and was well-impressed. We were escorted to an outside table overlooking the lock and had a shared ciabatta - chicken mayo with rocket. Huge amount of chicken and plenty for sharing. Felt very safe. Well done.

Went there tonight with two friends. Very clean and Covid friendly. Delicious food, good portions, pub grub with a twist. I had a delicious prawn and pea risotto with a grilled Sea Bass fillet. Perfect except I couldn’t finish it. The staff were very attentive but not too attentive. They were incredibly helpful, welcoming and friendly. I would definitely like to go back there again.

Called in for lunch and enjoyed an excellent pint, excellent Greek Salad and the best Apple Crumble I have ever tasted. Service was topclass and will definitely be back.

Called in here after a walk along the canal. Excellent Covid measures in place, table service and all staff wearing masks. 2 metre distance. The choice of food was good and portions excellent. Well presented and hot. Lovely atmosphere and the staff could not have been more helpful and pleasant. Well done for working through these difficult times. We'll definitely visit again.

Came to the vine for Sunday roast with my friends and it was amazing, the service was really good and the food was so tasty. Will definitely be back!

Cod and chips terrible, all batter and almost uneatable. Draughty as staff kept opening door, with another customer having to keep getting up to shut the door, not good!Check your bill, as I was charged for two pints of Cider I never had, not good! This was correctly though when I approached the staff.Not the pub of old!

Passing by on narrowboat, we came upon this lovely hostelry. What a pleasant surprise... Friendly and helpful staff, fine ale, and fabulous food! Comfortable surroundings, including a nice garden overlooking the lock on canal. We heartily recommend it, you won't be disappointed! Charming landlady who couldn't have been more welcoming! 10 stars...

Had a perfectly acceptable meal at the Vine at Kinver. Outdoors canal side we were able to take a dog along. Traditional pub fare served quickly. Catered for the vegan, the vegetarian and gluten intolerant in our party.

Just spent a very disappointing hour at this pub, having braved another visit after a previous poor visit.If you like good food and friendly efficient service then I would advise that you go elsewhere.The lady who took our order seemed to think that only one of us was eating (?), then rather bluntly told my daughter that what she wanted was no longer available. Bizarrely our daughter’s main course was brought out with the starter. Her plate of food look unappealing, with thought towards presentation, including burnt chips and cheap sausages.Our main courses were ok but not hot.We couldn’t wait to leave and will not be returning.

The good points: nice location, friendly service.Not so good: anti-covid measures were half-hearted at best - sanitiser at the entrance, one way system (mostly ignored by customers) and a few slips of paper by the entrance with a notice saying 'leave details for track & trace if you wish'. But no info on what details were needed, and the box had lots of bits of paper in it - probably a day's worth, so no way to know who'd been in when. No masks or visors in use that I could see, and the cutlery & condiments were in a tray for everyone to help themselves. I got the impression it was a gesture and that behind the scenes no measures would be taken at all. The food was OK - nothing special, but adequate - felt cheap (though wasn't).

The staff were so lovely but the food was truly terrible. There were 5 of us,4 of whom ordered the burgers and none of us ate them. I couldn’t even face the skin on chips I suspect it was all bought very cheaply wholesale and then badly cooked which is a shame as the location right on the canal is fantastic. On the positive they have a great selection of ales and cider in tap(Aspalls being my fav)

First time visit with my family today &amp; great find after a bike ride on the canal. Staff very efficient and friendly and had a good selection on the menu. Sat in the huge beer garden &amp; food came very quickly. My son had a pizza from the wood fire and said it was delicious. My husband &amp; I had ciabattas which came with salad &amp; tortillas . We also had a bowl of chips which were home made like jacket wedges &amp; very tasty. We thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be back.

Ordered at the bar 2 drinks and 2 ciabattas and chose to eat outside as we had our dogs with us. Why this is the only pub i have ever visited that gives you plastic glasses to drink from outside (unless a large scale event is on) is purely baffling.Pub was dead, 12 guests at best.. Food arrived in 15 minutes and the ciabattas hadnt been cooked, they were stodgy and raw fresh out the packet. I had to take a few bites as coukdnt quite believe how bad a meal it really was. Both me and my parter fes the rest to the dogs who alsp were not impressed. The tortilla chips that accompanied the meal were also tasteless and stale,literally the only thing edible was the salad garnish.The barmaid was very helpful when i told her how bad the meal was yet the barman questioned that the ciabatta didnt need to be cooked. He went into the kitchen for 5 minutes only to return and say that i was correct and that the chef had just forgotten to cook it that particular day As the old saying goes anything will feed a hungry man, this experience made me question this saying.What should be the one of the best eateries around is a millon miles away from serving anything of any quality. I just dont understand why this pub has rubbish after rubbish landlord take it on.Avoid like the plague, if you cant make a basic snack how on earth could ylu be trusted to cook anything else.

Came past here in August 2019 and was closed, we found out why a week ago when I googled it! Eek. However, this year when we went past on the narrow boat, it was a boiling day and the garden looked bustling so moored up. Decided to eat there too. Sat indoors as sky was black by this point. It was very busy and there seemed to only be about four staff on, for such a big place it was a struggle but the girl who served us was lovely, really friendly and really efficient. There was a bit of a wait for our food but we didn't mind as could appreciate how busy it was, plus had started to pour with rain so everyone was coming in from the huge garden with nowhere to sit! We both ordered the chilli burger which was very good! Well done on turning a prime place around!

It was our first visit to The Vine and we will return, the service was prompt, very friendly, everything was marked out clearly allowing easy social distancing, the food was beautiful and what a lovely spot by the locks, thank you for the great service.

Nice pub along the canal however the lads operating the pizza oven outside don’t really know what they’re doing. Opened the pizza box expecting to see this amazing wood fired pizza but all I saw was an undercooked mess. Not even the cheese looked cooked ! Had to ask for it to be cooked longer . When I came back it looked better but the base was covered in blacks bits from the oven. Could hear other tables complaining about their undercooked pizzas aswell . Not sure how they can continually get it wrong . So yes it’s a nice pub for a drink on a warm summer day/evening but don’t order the pizza !

visited here a few times now since new owners took over and it’s just what it needed after the previous run it into the ground. Brilliant fast and efficient service. Plenty of staff on food is great. Only had the pizzas outside before but today had Sunday lunch and it was Lovely , huge portions. So much so we couldn’t manage a dessert !! Will be visiting a lot in the future. The new team is just what this pub needed. Keep it up and I wish you all the best for the future. At last someone bringing it back to how it used to be years ago

Although it was a lovely day and perfect for an out meal, my dad did not want to eat alfresco or eat a wood burned pizza so we ate inside. Due to COVID, they a running a reduced menu but we all found something to eat, chilli con carne, scampi and a Caesar salad. Reasonable prices although we paid full price eating on a Thursday and not one of their offer days. Nice pub, clean and COVID safe and I will return. We did call before visiting, but were advised that Thursday would be quiet

Visited on a Saturday evening...was looking forward to a good wood fired pizza...service at outside bar was quick and efficient but sadly the pizzas weren't as hoped..dough was too thick,there was too much cheese and wasn't cooked enough...on the plus side it's a lovely canal side setting

Proper pizza on the river!Gorgeous setting. All outdoors so very special distance friendly! Italian real pizza oven making good pizza. Could have been cooked a little longer and less doughy.Tables outside could have done with a bit of a clean but on the whole a really great place with friendly ladies behind the outside bar!

Walked along the canal from Caunsall not intending to go to The Vine (didn't even know it was open). Checked when we got there and found they were doing pizza and ciabattas in the garden. Drinks also available. So pleased we stopped, excellent ciabatta with salad, friendly staff, well organised and safe.

We visit the vine most Sunday's throughout the summer, walking along the tow path and having a drink in the garden before walking back. Today we thought, being fathers day, we wd take the same walk, thinking it wd be shut so didnt take any cash with us. However, they have apparently got an outside bar. We asked if we cd just sit for 5 minutes (there are around 20 tables, all of which were empty) but was told a sharp "no" from the person stood by the bar. Poor show Vine, we will remember where not to take our custom when u re-open.

No alcohol, but a wood fired pizza that would probably beat any in Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Still on lockdown as a pub, but serving these pizzas Friday and Saturday 5pm till 8pm and Sunday noon till 5pm Looking fer somewhere to go fer a drive out? Try here with beautiful canal walks to put you in the right mood to eat.

After traveling on the river Stour by canal boat I had been disappointed with every pub I'd come across until this one. The service by Chloe was way above and beyond, making us feel like we'd been going there for years. The food too was first class and way above what I expected for the great price we paid. The pub is clean and tidy and well decorated and enjoys a great canal side location. I wish Chloe and the pub all the best for the future and simply say keep doing what you're doing, we hope to return.

I was a bit hesitant to visit at first because of all the bad press it had received in the past but been there a couple of times now and the food has been excellent, not disappointed at all and well worth a visit. We will definitely be using it now more often.

Great pub on a most picturesque location by the Staffordshire &amp; Worcestershire Canal, overlooking Kinver Lock. It has a bar section and a restaurant, a terrace and a beautiful garden where it would be wonderful to sit on a sunny day, in particular when the open air bar and oven will be operating.The rating does not reflect today's situation and if one looks at the reviews since the new management took over some weeks ago they are invariably positive between 4 and 5. Hygiene is now impeccable (5/5 rating by the Food Standards Agency).Emma and her team have freshened up the place, inside and outside, and provide excellent service and food to a very high standard.We were made very welcome, service was impeccable and quick. There is also a good selection of well-chosen wines and beers, both lagers and local as well as well-known ales.Highly recommended!

Amazing. Under new management and now they have cracked it. Food was first class. Beyond pub food this was good quality and well presented. The sticky toffee pudding was enough for the two of us to share. Delighted this place is back on the map after so long of being mediocre or closed!

Came to the vine for a catch up with some friends, the food was fantastic! Better than standard pub food, definitely worth a try

We came for the first time under new management and had one of the best pub meals we've had in a while, with friendly service, a log fire and good beer. What else could you want on a winter's lunchtime? The meals were basic but well presented and the portions were generous (it's now 8pm and I'm still not hungry) and the price was reasonable too. We shared a starter and pud and had a main each for £12pp.

Recent refurbished pub restaurant. The food ( lunch) was excellent and staff friendly and professional.

After a lovely walk on Kinver edge the four of us called into The Fine for lunch. Made very welcome with two dogs. Perused the lunch menu, ordered and had a reasonable wait as there a large party in the dining room. Not a problem. However the wait was not worth it! Two meals were ok, but the two "homemade lasagne" with garlic bread were dreadful. Top of the lasagne was burnet (but not hot) and then covered in cheese to hide the fact. The pasta was rubbery. The garlic bread was a slice of shop bought bread with garlic butter on one side!Waitress did offer to replace but thos time our partners had finished their meals, so declined. Will vote with our feet and not return!

First time we have eaten here since the new management... fantastic food. Everyone cleared their plates. Food was fresh and tasty, especially the homemade chips. Children’s meal menu is good and the food is as well cooked as the adult meals. Will definitely be revisiting

Wonderful food, service, price, value and atmosphere.

Visited for the first time in ages as under new management. Had a delicious Sunday lunch of roast beef with all the trimmings. Very tasty and nicely cooked. Well worth a visit. Would recommend and will go back again soon.

We went on a Saturday evening and although it is much improved from a pretty low standard, this pub could be the best in Kinver, but the new management are repeating the same mistakes as the previous array of managers. Decorating is average, with food over priced for what it is. Even down the the poor ales & same decor as two years ago! Not enough has changed.

Perfect evening here at The Vine, without writing an essay everything was great. Friendly and efficient staff and lovely home cooked food. The sticky toffee pudding was amazing! Everyone eating was really happy and it looks like the support of the locals is there. The management team should be proud of how they have turned this pub around. Keep it up!

Came with some friends, since the new management have taken over the interior is much nicer and the place feels fresh.

Had sunday lunch here with family and it was lovely. Great food and friendly, good service. It was really busy and when we booked we were made aware that they had large tables in so there might be a delay but this didnt happen. Please give this pub a go. It has had some bad press in the past few years but I think it's getting back to the good old days when it was the place to go for good food and great a atmosphere in kinver.

The new management team at The Vine deserve a huge congratulations. They have really turned this place around. Food is fab, decent wine and abpve all clean and comfy. Will be going back asap. Thank you!

New Management and Wow what a difference. Great food, great service and spotless. A must try for yourself. So happy it’s back.

We have given the vine a wide berth for a long time. However on seeing a board outside claiming 5 star hygiene rating we decided to give it a try. So very glad we did. Had an excellent dinner, and the pub is now e exceptionally clean. Reasonably priced and with a nicely balanced menu. We really hope people will start visiting this pub again. It would be a shame to lose it.

Just had a great dinner at the Vine (I had the seafood platter). The Vine is under new management, its got a 5 star hygiene rating (which it needed after the last but one manager) and its feeling like the Vine of 3 or 4 years ago. The new managers were friendly and chatty, the chef is producing great food and its great value. So if you knew the Vine of old then its time to go back and give them your business. We'll definately be back. If you live in the village you need to give them some business so that we don't lose this place for ever - well worth it.

Visited The Vine at Kinver for the first time this week for lunch and were very impressed. Talking to the manager I understand that this was only the second week at the pub for her and her team, so would have expected a few teething problems. But no! The food was lovely and the staff were so very welcoming. We had the lunch menu which was 2 courses for £12 and we couldn't fault it. The Vine occupies a unique location by the side of the canal and I would imagine it could be an amazing place to enjoy a meal outside in the summer months and watch the canal boats sail by. We look forward to many more visits and would recommend a trip here to anyone. It will be very exciting to see how the new team develop the business if they can achieve this level after only a few days. Well done!

Been a while since we have been the the vine and from start to finished had a very enjoyable experience. The revamp is fresh and clean and staff couldn’t of been friendly. Fantastic roast dinner! Homemade yorkies and overall very tasty meat! Will definitely be back :)

First time of visiting The Vine which I learnt was under new management of onky a few days. You couldn't tell at all! From start to finish the whole visit was exceptional, friendly and efficient staff, lovely roast dinners and yummy desserts. Honestly I couldn't fault the place and am looking forward to going again and again. Well done to the new manager, job well done.

Popped in when for a quick bite to eat when it first reopened then again this Saturday evening, must say it's a massive improvement from recent years, the service was friendly and prompt, the food was really good and the atmosphere is what you would expect from a pub/restaurant. We've already booked for another visit soon.

we had a great meal here with friend... the food, service, everything was spot on, including the Enville Ale! a warm welcome, and attentive service throughout. now on our list of places to eat!

Although the Sunday lunch is a bit on the pricey side the food was very good and there was enough fresh veg with it. The room is large and bright but the background music was irritating.

The Vine has been transformed. The menu is brilliant. The food is really good, full of flavour and well cooked. Would really recommend. 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Good food relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff who gave great service will come again with friends and the dog

Me my 4 year old and my mom popped in for lunch.

Just come back from The Vine Inn. The selection of beers were great, with some locally brewed ales and plenty of guest ales and I must say that the bar staff were industrious in ensuring a well poured pint.

This pub has had a hard time recently, and many failed attempts of management. However after several visits recently I can say things are definitely on the up for this place.

The pub has had a series of management changes and unfortunately have failed to hit the mark but this one I believe is on their way to turning this pub around great menu, clean and tidy pub, good supply of drinks and well stocked! Not to mention a good team Michael on the bar is a credit to the pub friendly, welcoming and knowledgable!

Currently in the process of being refurbished and with new owners and staff it is well worth a visit. Went for an evening meal with a group of friends and could not fault it. The staff were excellent and the food delicious. We will definitely be returning.

Went here for lunch yesterday. Great location next to the canal and ample parking. Food was great, took a little while to cook but clearly freshly cooked to order which was great and a decent portion size.

The Vine is looking great, have not been for months but thought we’d give it a go after hearing good things. Stopped in for a drink or two. Received very good service from the staff, Never ate but the food did look good. Had a quick look at the menu which looked good. All the best, Kinver wants you to succeed.

Mike, Jess and Luke were fantastic, excellent staff! Atmosphere is great and the food is to die for. Will definitely be back!

Great refurb Done! Great to meet Luke and the team. Great choice of drinks and food. Definitely recommend coming here now

Just popped in the vine since the refurb and had a lovely roast lunch , definitely worth a visit , looked after completely by Mikey and Lauren , THIS PLACE IS ON THE UP AGAIN !

We came upon The Vine after a three mile walk along the canal. It had only been reopened for a day so we weren’t expecting much. However, we were pleasantly surprised by both the quality of food and the amazing customer service. The food was a baguette with chips and salad. Now there wasn’t an awful lot of choice but it was delicious. The guy who served us,both at the bar and as a waiter, was called Mike ( I think) and he was lovely, couldn’t be more polite and helpful, such a nice guy. My husband wants me to add that although there were only a couple of draught ales available, he chose the HPA which was very pleasant.

Had a good meet up with my husbands family were made to feel very welcome food was ok service ok took a bit of time to be served

25mins to be told what we order was not available, 45mins later order came in complete had to chase staff to get everything

Looks like the brewery they are hoping to have it pulled down and houses built. Shut more over the last 6-10 months then open.