BITE user comments - sassylou
Comments by sassylou
STOUTCHAPPIE, I did not understand your response. I have put my opinion on here, which I'm entitled to and do not wish to have childish retorts from people who cannot write the Queens English!
4 Apr 2011 07:11
Went to this pub the other Saturday night for a bite to eat. It was around 7.30pm and a lot of the choices on the menu where finished. One of my friends was told his meal had finished and had to choose something else, just after we'd finished our starters! Then he was told to pay the difference, which we thought was shocking as it was their mistake!!
The chicken tikka starter & sirloin steak was very nice, although others were disappointed with their meals, finding meat tough and fatty. There was also a mixup with some orders, which involved a bit of sliding food from one plate to another, no hassle, but annoying as the pub was not busy. Unfortunately the pub is not as nice as it looks on the outside. I was expecting some real old world charm, but it had the look of your average harvester, and our table was dirty.
3 Apr 2011 22:04
The good news is that the Vine Inn is open again, however, the new 'owners' have removed the barrels from behind the bar to make room for a coffee machine! The new landlord and landlady are very friendly and the Vine still remains a proper local pub, in which everyone is made to feel welcome. It is dog friendly, so there is usually a dog sprawled across the floor somewhere! There are moves afoot to serve food, the kitchen is in the process of being renovated. My only complaint, (be it a very trivial one), is that since the change of hands, all the lights get switched on, and the place seems a bit too bright and not the cosy gloom anymore!! I have also been told that the tradition of a bar-b-que on Boxing Day, with the Mummers play will continue. All in all, a very traditional pub, which there are so few these days, with a friendly atmosphere, ideal for a quiet drink and a chat! The prices of drinks too are very reasonable!
Of note opening times have changed, they are posted outside the pub, but it is open now on Sundays until about 10pm.
3 Apr 2011 21:54
The good news is that the Vine Inn is open again, however, the new 'owners' have removed the barrels from behind the bar to make room for a coffee machine! The new landlord and landlady are very friendly and the Vine still remains a proper local pub, in which everyone is made to feel welcome. It is dog friendly, so there is usually a dog sprawled across the floor somewhere! There are moves afoot to serve food, the kitchen is in the process of being renovated. My only complaint, (be it a very trivial one), is that since the change of hands, all the lights get switched on, and the place seems a bit too bright and not the cosy gloom anymore!! I have also been told that the tradition of a bar-b-que on Boxing Day, with the Mummers play will continue. All in all, a very traditional pub, which there are so few these days, with a friendly atmosphere, idel for a quiet drink and a chat!
3 Apr 2011 21:49
Myself and a friend decided to have a late lunch here on 27 Mar 2011. We knew it could get very busy there, so left it until approx 1500.
It was fairly quiet and found a table outside easily. When we went to order food, we were told they had stopped serving, because they were so busy, which made me wonder how they coped when all the tables were full??!! Eventually they took food orders once more, and after a 40 minute wait our food arrived. We both had opted for a vegetarian option, which sounded delicious and at 10 pounds, we were expecting something quite special. Disappointment is an understatement, the food was something I could've quite easily thrown together at home with a tin of tomatoes! Fortunately, there was mayonaise on hand to add some interest to the food. I wont be eating at this pub again, although the setting is ideal for an evening drink al fresco when the weather is good. Of note, service at the bar was slow and gin was served at double measures as standard, with no warning to the customer!! I think the owners are cashing in on their location and short changing the very people that are keen to keep these historic pubs open!!
3 Apr 2011 21:34
The Vine, Bursledon
I am pleased to report that The Vine Inn, is back on track and reinstated itself as the community pub it once was! Phew, we missed it! The locals have returned, along with much welcome footfall! The pub epitomizes the experience and atmosphere of a classic village pub, which unfortunately, is a dying breed these days. It is now under new management, who are clearly experienced, friendly and welcoming! As always, dogs are very welcome!
I am not a beer drinker, but I have been told that the beer quality has improved no end!
Dining is back on the menu! I can highly recommend the Sunday Roast, which is fresh and tasty! It is reasonably priced at 9.95, but a smaller portion is available at 6.95. You will not be disappointed, a wonderful roast dinner with home made puds!! A classic pub menu is served form Tues- Sat, (Sun - Roast only).
The Sunday meat draw is still in full swing @ 4pm and the Tuesday quiz is at 8.30pm!
The revised opening times are: Sunday 12-6, Mon Closed, Tues 5-close, Wed,
Thu 12-2.30, 5-close, Fri 12-2.30, 5-close. (The opening times are kept up to date on the pub chalkboard).
It is wonderful to see the soul back in this old pub!
21 Sep 2014 20:42