The Vine Tree in Mendip

I was traveling down south through Frome and stopped here a bit late in the evening. I was quiet lost with finding out everything I needed for the next day. I was given plenty of information and help. The owner of this pub is an absolute Gentleman, The pub atmosphere is very friendly concidering its a small area and many lsmaller areas are not favorable to strangers. I'm looking forward to going back again.

We visited The Vine Tree on the weekend for the Lottery Winners gig upstairs in The Treehouse. We were early getting there so decided to have a drink downstairs first. The staff were extremely friendly and the drinks were much cheaper than I'm used to paying here in Bristol. It was a great venue for an intimate gig (although 100 rowdy Lottery Winners fans did their best to make it feel like a much larger gig :-) )

Poor all around Waited ages for drinks and poor service Tables were dirty and sticky It was boiling hot No aircon Nearly passed out due to the heat

Back in the days when it use to be run by AMANDA RAENER IT was terrible and service was aweful. She use to offer her customers who use to complain by taking from them other entrance and stand left hand side and give you blowy blowy and make the customers satisfied . But compare to now when theirs changed of hands, the service gone exceptional and now it’s highly recommended . Keep up the good work

The pub is being repainted on the outside, but we through we would pop in for a drink anyway. The locals and lady behind the bar were welcoming and friendly. She was unsure whether the beer ordered would be good as they had just changed it. We decided to go for it anyway. It tasted fine, but when it was nearly half empty the landlord came and put a fresh pint on the table, saying, "I didn't like the colour of that beer." That's a landlord who cares. Thank you, Vine Tree. We will be back!

We travelled from Bristol to frome to play the local football side, our team travelled with families, we were invited back to the pub after for food and drinks from the home side only to be told no children aloud, not even in the beer garden, very unwelcoming staff will never visit this pub again

My partner and I walked in with our toddler and were greeted by a loud "We don't allow children". There was a game of cricket on so we went to the cricket club next door where the staff were friendly and I was happy to hand over my cash for a couple of pints. Will not be going to The Vine Tree again even without kids. Bad Vibes!

Bad hospitality, drinks order incorrect and in dirty glasses from behind a dirty bar, racist owner and very slow servce. I hopw this pub crublmes!

I cannot praise the new landlady Vicky and her staff for such a great experience every time we go to the pub. The place is spotless and you cannot fault anything there. Our dog is always made welcome and given treats so she likes it there as well. Keep up the good work, which I know you will do and everybody will have a good time

Absolutely wonderful little pub, such a family friendly atmosphere and very reasonable prices. The new managers are a blessing. Keep up the great work.

Recently new people took this over, it is such a welcoming place now a lot better than before, the drinks are actually worth drinking and the atmosphere is a lot better, glad it’s picked up and getting back to how it used to be a few years back.

Thirty of us turned up for a 3 course dinner and it was excellent 5 🌟. We had a carvery that was well set up the food was very good. We had skittles afterwards and it made for a very successful night. It was extremely friendly and we felt very welcome... Thank you 🙏 😊

This was my 4th visit to this establishment and Im dismayed at the service. We had a party of 5, 3 were served at the carvery and then the chef had to "Sharpen his knife". 6 minutes later he returned and then said he needed more yorkshire puddings and disappeared again for 4 minutes. He at long last returned and served another member of our party before saying he needed more plates and disappeared again for 10 minutes or more. I finally got served when I got back to the table the rest of my party had finished eating. On to deserts, two of my party had deserts and I asked for coffee, 'the coffee machine is broken' If youre thinking of going here for a meal, think again, I'm told the Toby Jug about 8 miles away is much better, thats where I'm off to next time.

I phoned and she picked ‘ Vine tree how can I help I asked her ‘may I know the name who I am speaking and the lady in the phone replied ‘ what the f**** you want’ Basically I phone to book a table for my friends and it was my wrong idea to book in such rude place ..

Poor quality of alcohols and customer service is really poor quality . Keeping you youngsters to serve customers isn’t right . People smoking weed everywhere and it’s not a proper place to take the family for a nice dine out .

Just popped in for a carvery with my partner and friends, really friendly chef that was a good laugh made us all feel very welcome and was not stingy with the meats at all. Cooked to perfection and all finished the lot on our plates. Really lovely meal and couldn’t argue with the prices at all. 5 star and will definitely be going there again 👍🏽

The pub itself is lovely but the land lady is very rude and not very welcoming. Her attitude is enough to stop people from wanting to visit. People are talking about it all over Frome. Improve your customer skills or you are going to lose a lot more people.

We were staying at the Premier inn, but feel that the attached Beefeater was overpriced, so looked on the internet to see what else nearby. Outside looks good, inside a bit disappointing - basic pub furniture etc. Its run by a couple, the wife of whom seems to be the driving force behind the business. A limited evening menu but what we had was well presented, plenty of it and freshly cooked.served with a friendly smile. She is obviously working hard to run a good business and deserves success

uninviting, poor customer service, would not recommend. not sure where all these 5 stars are coming from. fake news.

Wanted somewhere to eat and thought we would give it a go, glad we did fast service excellent fresh cooked food at a great price , well kept real ale , would recommend

Came here for Sunday lunch with my wife this afternoon and woww absalotley fantastic.

Went out of their way to cook for us as kitchen was closed that day .food was excellent portions were large really good value for the money. The staff were very friendly a good atmosphere all round definitely recommend.

Me and my children books a table at the vine tree, good atmosphere the staff were polite and the food was gorgeous we will defiantly be returning.

Our hotel restaurant was fully booked so we googled a place to eat in the area.

We popped in after the beefeater was fully booked. Lovely big portions of food which was very tasty and at such a good price. The Staff were super friendly (funny) :) and were so good with the kids. The trampoline outside is also a hit with my daughter to quickly made friends with the children who live there. To top it off hammer the dog was a hit too. Such a lovely friendly pub and if we’re ever back up this way again we will definitely be back. Everything was very clean. Spacious bath rooms with changing mat etc. Very suitable for family’s.

You almost feel at home here, friendly staff and excellent value for money. Dog and children friendly during the day, the perfect place to play pool.

Myself and my family held my fathers wake here,we found the food to be excellent and plentiful, the environment was friendly and respectful, the staff showed my family and myself excellent service,we all would like to thank the vine tree for all that they have done, and going forward would hold more family events here,thank you

This was our first time visiting The Vine Tree for a Sunday carvery. The service and hospitality was supurb. Great value and and a good selection of meat and vegetables. This a delightful pub that is child friendly. We shall definately recommend, and will be visiting again soon.

Been several times now always excellent value and friendly 👍 took my grandkids there staff so friendly been back two weekends in a row now 👍👌, plenty space etc , I travel from nearby bath because it’s so friendly👌

We have been here a few times cannot fault at all. Such a friendly pub and great owners made us very welcome and are lovely. Thought we would try the Carvery here, lovely food and well worth the money. Will definitely visit and eat here again and would reckommend.

Being new to the area, I wanted to take my family to a local pub that was showing the football and doing Sunday Roast.

Have just returned from a lovely Sunday Carvery at our local pub. The food was lovely, with home cooked roast potatoes & yorkshire puddings to die for, Staff all friendly & couldn't do enough to help, Amanda took time between serving to come round the tables to check everything was fine. Will definitely be returning.

Had the burger with extra bacon cheese and onion rings! It was massive! Best burger I’ve had in a pub and personally I think it rivals the burger gods, five guys but don’t take my word for it give a go!! :D

we're regular visitors to the Vine Tree but Sunday was our first time eating in there - couldn't fault it. Had the carvery everything was cooked well, the staff are very friendly and helpful. Feels like a really relaxed environment just like a local pub should be! Definitely will be going back and would definitely recommend!

Lovely place, dogs welcome (not many are locally), decent and maintained pool table, regular live music, decent price, they even serve faggots on the menu, which are hard to find these days! All in all, well worth a visit.

Absolutely fantastic food service and venue every thing was spot on we have been for a meal on a few occasions and have enjoyed some music nights even a bit of karaoke I can strongly recommend the Vine tree

Always feel so welcome here me and my husband always go here if we fancy a few drinks. Best carvery I have had in years would deffo recommend going here

Perfect polite people, perfect prices, perfect function facilities, just perfect And they make me feel at home

We come here all the time for food and drinks, has a nice pool table and atmosphere is nice. Food was lovely as always 🙂

This is a large on the edge of town pub which should be perfect for a meal....... i was so very wrong. the owner was short and intimidating with customers who questioned or complained (the bar was empty and she still had to deal with multiple). very bland decor is cheap, the selection of drinks limited due to running out. not an experience i would like to have again

Just had our first carvery lunch here. Haven’t been in the Vine Tree for at least 20 years. The lunch was the best carvery we have had anywhere! Veg cooked, not too soft not too firm, roasties great, not hard in the middle or burnt round the outside, gravy not too thin or thick. Lovely cauliflower cheese and a broccoli in cheese sauce, so great if you are a vegetarian. Home made Yorkshire puddings to die for. Lovely meat. A great meal for £6.99 which was for a regular size, which is more than adequate size for most people, but if you need a bigger size the king size meal is £8.99 but didn’t see anybody having that. Some of the pubs serving a Sunday roast in the area could learn a lot from the Vine Tree and their Sunday lunch!

Called in here for their carvery and wasn’t disappointed. Decent serving of meat, huge yorkshires and a reasonable selection of veg. Food was very good and would definitely visit again. My only complaint is that the guy behind the bar could do with a course in customer service and they need to sort their soft drinks order out!!!!

Sunday roast like your mum would make. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Great atmosphere with a mixed crowd. Top tip: book in advance like I did. People turned up and couldn’t get a table as they were fully booked.

Best carvery I've had in a long time staff very friendly chef very welcoming and helpful food amazing good value for money going to bring my family back again thanks again for a grate meal look foward to seeing you again

Want to frome for the weekend and see the carnival.

Came across the vine tree after taking a wrong turning! We had a great carvery. It was good value for money and all very nicely cooked and there was plenty of it. The staff were very friendly and we will certainly go the again if we are in the area.

Friend and I dropped in for some lunch after a visit to the hospital. Nice relax atmosphere with some locals being very welcoming. Menu choices were good maybe more lighter options needed for lunch time . We ordered a prawn salad and jacket potato . Slight wait , but when the food was delivered the generous portions made up for it .. good selection of games available . Reasonable prices and nothing was to much trouble. Environmental was clean and tidy the toilets were spotless. Would have no hesitation in returning !

As always booked a late sunday lunch...arrived had drink and called to table. Good signs, Guinness good ,booking correct and food hatch brimming especially with meats cooked the way my party of 3 like. We had as much as we could manage and it was well cooked and fresh. 2 of the party had large desserts and we then had another couple of drinks and the tab was very good value. Well done to Mr and Mrs and the team....you should try them if you haven't, we will return......

Passed this pub a couple of times when visiting family in Frome. Decided last minute to go for Sunday lunch, pleasantly surprised to find it was a carvery. Really good food and hospitality at a great price, will certainly go again.

Had a fantastic carvery on Sunday and at a very good price to. staff were very polite and helpfull. I will definitely be going back again soon. Keep up the good work

Recently popped in for the Sunday lunch. Hands down the best roast dinner frome has to offer. Highly recommend. Friendly locals and a good traditional pub atmosphere. Great live music nights and karaoke on offer every weekend. Pop in for a drink!

Had evening meal, great choice and value for money.friendly staff and well set up . would definitely recommend and return soon

Called in for Sunday lunch, great choice, very well cooked,loads to eat. Excellent service, friendly atmosphere . Will definitely be going again as often as I can. Excellent prices.

I visited the Vine Tree on Friday 18th August intending to have lunch there. I had previously checked their website which states 'food served from 10 am (and 9 am on weekend), 7 days a week'. I arrived at 11:45 but the place was locked up, all the lights were off and no-one was around. I waited until 12 noon (the time many pubs open for lunch) but it remained closed. No notice was posted on the doors about 'closed for holiday' or similar. So the pub was not only closed for meals but it was closed for drinks as well. Even the postman tried to get in but couldn't. I dined elsewhere in Frome that day, and I will never return to the Vine Tree. Appalling attitude to potential customers - avoid this place.

Traditional pub with decent bar and standard pub menu. Friendly welcome and clean. Service was prompt and there is plenty of space for larger parties.

Very laid back atmosphere. Staff friendly.

Only popped in for a drink but having seen the lovely laid out carvery we decided to give it a try. Good decision! Generous helpings of beef and/or pork with a massive homemade Yorkshire pudding. Plenty of variety in the vegetables on offer. All served on warm plates. Couldn't fault it in any way and all for the price of £6.99 bargain. The staff were very polite. I would highly recommend the Vine Tree and hope it goes from strength to strength.

once again have been to the Vine Tree for Sunday Lunch and very pleased with what we had. Now a carvery with a choice of 2 meats and plenty of veg. From only 6.99 and desserts only 2.99 scrumptious. Keep up the good work.

Called for lunch whilst visiting at the hospital. It has clearly just been done up and you couldn't fault the decor. The menu was fine but we only wanted sandwiches which didn't feature on the main menu. However We were offered a choice of sandwiches when we asked. The staff were helpful and apologised for the wait for one sandwich.

lovely fresh sunday lunch, piping hot good service and reasonably priced. so why not give it a try. lets help make the vine tree once again the place to be. very helpful staff. family run

Been today for Sunday lunch & food was absolutely amazing :) piping hot.. Well presented.. Beautiful tender meat.. Lovely fresh veg & roast potatoes.. They also accommodated in doing something off the menu for us too which was very much appreciated... Fantastic lovely staff & fantastic service.. Will be back very soon

Visited with a couple of girlfriends for a meal and a couple of drinks... Food was very reasonable with good portions and very nice.... Staff very helpful and friendly... Would definitely recommend. . .

The landlord and landlady have recently invested in a Karaoke machine. So if anyone like e few beers and enjoys singing come along o Friday and Saturday nights as they are brilliant. Everyone joins in and there is a real sense of camaraderie. The locals are very friendly and everyone will be welcomed into the fold. Do come for fun!!!!!

Very polite and welcoming staff who provide excellent service, the pub is family friendly which is lovely to see and dogs are welcome. I could not fault the food, good size portions for great prices, will be coming back again and spreading the word to.

Had a lovely time at the Vine Tree last night, if you haven't been then do, I highly recommend a visit, laid back with good food, great staff and fun regulars.

Really nice friendly pub really trying give it a go it is a drinking pub none of this query crap keep it up

We visited The Vine Tree on a rainy January afternoon and had a first-rate experience. The log fire was burning bright to welcome us and the service was friendly and very hospitable. The four of us ordered the gammon, egg and chips, lasagne, pie and chips and salmon and salad. All the food was delivered promptly and every dish a winner. The homemade lasagne was especially nice and the slice of gammon was very generous. We will definitely return!

Welcomed by barman. Good range of beers on sale. Nice log fire. Not at all busy for an evening. Not asked if we would like to eat, although menu boards on display. Not inspiring to return.

Booked a table for a regular Friday night meal! And they could not have been more accommodating ! Layed out the table really nicely and surprised us with a Christmas alternative menu at the last minute. We had amazing meal venison pie was amazing ! Landlandy was very friendly! Maked my kids laugh ! Really brilliant night we will be coming again soon ! :)

Needed to book somewhere at relatively short notice for a family function. Landlady Amanda was extremely helpful and emailed some photos of the recently refurnished function room. I was invited to view the room and have input as to layout of table and chairs.

This is my local pub and I must say that since the new landlady and landlord took over it has changed beyond recognition. There is always a warm welcome from all the staff.

Just got home from a lovely Sunday roast and pudding at The Vine Tree and I can honestly say it was lovely, well cooked and portion size was great. Five of us all had roast pork and it was nothing like the picture on the other review. It was a lot more on the plate than that. Cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, peas, Yorkshire pud, roast potatoes and parsnips and crackling with personal jug of gravy each, apple sauce. Really well cooked enjoyable food for a fantastic price. As for pudding. I personally had the cheesecake with caramel sauce and it was lovely. To be told afterwards it was gluten free. It had so much taste I was surprised!! The service was great and the lady cooking was very nice to the extent of getting my granddaughter to sit nicely at the table with ice cream. Would definitely recommend a visit and will be coming the The Vine Tree again for food. Well done and thank you for a nice relaxed Sunday afternoon.

We had to organise a family function at short notice. Wanted to keep it local for a family member. Landlady bent over backwards helped us and gave us exactly what we waited. We had the function in the room upstairs. The space was large and very clean. They had set the tables up nicely, they provided a waiter to take drink orders and delivered them back up to the function room, which was brilliant. We all had roast dinner for mains which were great and loads of gravy. We had a choice of puds I had the Apple crumble with custard which was delicious.

My family and I stopped at the Vine Tree for a spot of lunch. The service was painfully slow and when the food finally arrived my husbands steak was rare, despite him ordering it well done. We sent it back and requested that it was cooked well done as originally asked for. The landlady stormed over and accused us of being difficult saying that my husband must have ordered it rare or the chef wouldn't have cooked it rare. She was so rude that it was very obvious that this was going to be far from an enjoyable meal and we got up and left. Tip to landlady, if you want to keep customers perhaps you should take a course in people skills.!

To be honest we went here as we were desperate to eat and when we walked in we become a little concerned that it wasn't quite for us. There were some locals in the bar area and they were swearing and we had children with us so that was not ideal.

Friendly service and delicious, handmade burgers in the trio selection made our visit good. We especially liked the lamb and mint burger. The others were pork and apple and Vine which is a mixture of pork and beef with spices.

After returning from Wookey hole today with My two young children and partner, we decided to stop at the vine tree.

Impressed with the new outdoor area and the interior is improved. However the improvements seem to stop at the bar- the staff looked scruffy and I do not feel the land lady was suitably dressed for a family inviting establishment. Neither is it appropriate , in my opinion for a little girl of about 9 or 10 to be glass collecting.

Four of us went here for Sunday lunch.