The Vine
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Decided to visit The Vine with family for my birthday meal, we have been here many many times previously and have never been disappointed. For a change I chose the special which was salmon, absolutely adored it! The whole family were satisfied with their food, we had ordered curries and barbecue food, every mouthful consistently amazing. I have always recommended this place to everyone looking for good authentic Indian food. Prices have always been reasonable and the service is always fast and always accurate. Never have a negative word to say.
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Visited The Vine on many occasions and never been disappointed, the quality of food and speed of service is excellent and always found the staff to be friendly and accommodating. Recently The Vine has had a bit of a makeover which makes it a nice place to eat and drink after work and would recommend.
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Who needs a traditional indian restaurant when you can just go to The Vine, West Bromwich. We visited as a couple over lunch. We were the first ones in after 11.30am and we were sat down with our 'Curries-Your own way' 3 meat dish Chicken, Lamb & Prawn with our chosen sauces Balti and Jalfrezi with Pesswari naan's, mushroom fried rice and not forgetting the massala chips within 25 minutes of ordering and being seated. All of this for less than £23.50 and a further £7.00 for drinks making our total bill for 2, a shade over £30.00 which represents excellent value for money!! Can't wait to go back for our 2nd visit, hopefully sometime soon. We can see why this place is so highly recommended. A must try.
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We went as a group of 4 and ordered some bbq chicken grill and curries. You have to order curries from the bar and the grill from the other room. The curry menu is on the wall in the bar and bbq menu in the grill area. We had to view the website on our phones to look at the menu whilst we were sitting there.
We needed plates and they gave small disposable plates which was not great. It just seemed like alot of work to get some food and eat. The price of food was quite expensive compared to other restaurants of similar stature.
It has got a good vegetarian selection which most pubs do not provide.
We needed plates and they gave small disposable plates which was not great. It just seemed like alot of work to get some food and eat. The price of food was quite expensive compared to other restaurants of similar stature.
It has got a good vegetarian selection which most pubs do not provide.
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Heard about this place so decided to give it a try. We had a chicken balti,a chilli chicken curry and a paneer tikka masala with bhaji starters and rotis all round.
Positives - 1.the price,
2. the atmosphere,3. the decor,
4. clean loos.5. Well kept ales
6. Fast turnaround, efficient waitressesNegatives -
1. Worlds tiniest ever pot of sauce with the bhaji ! - jokes - and you have to buy another one when that runs out! There should be red sauce with the bhaji anyway, not yoghurt and mint right?2. The Indian barman was a bit moody to my friend when she went to order some extras, uncalled for - guys we are spending money in your business.
3. The conservatory room is a bit draughty, I almost put my coat back on4. The chicken balti and chilli chicken curry looked identical, same colour and not much taste difference. The paneer tikka masala was a bit too tomato-ey, too red and had that heinz tomato soup taste to it which I dont think is right.
Rotis were very good though5. Poppadoms come with some onions only - guys sort this out please!
Overall - my advice is stick to the barbecued food ( which you have to order from a different room), although we didnt have any, the steaming plates looked awesome.
I might go back and try the barbecue food one day but I wouldn't rush back.
Positives - 1.the price,
2. the atmosphere,3. the decor,
4. clean loos.5. Well kept ales
6. Fast turnaround, efficient waitressesNegatives -
1. Worlds tiniest ever pot of sauce with the bhaji ! - jokes - and you have to buy another one when that runs out! There should be red sauce with the bhaji anyway, not yoghurt and mint right?2. The Indian barman was a bit moody to my friend when she went to order some extras, uncalled for - guys we are spending money in your business.
3. The conservatory room is a bit draughty, I almost put my coat back on4. The chicken balti and chilli chicken curry looked identical, same colour and not much taste difference. The paneer tikka masala was a bit too tomato-ey, too red and had that heinz tomato soup taste to it which I dont think is right.
Rotis were very good though5. Poppadoms come with some onions only - guys sort this out please!
Overall - my advice is stick to the barbecued food ( which you have to order from a different room), although we didnt have any, the steaming plates looked awesome.
I might go back and try the barbecue food one day but I wouldn't rush back.
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'Welcome to The Vine', 'can I help you', 'enjoy your evening' - phrases you won't hear at The Vine!
Beautiful decor, clean toilets (important!), lovely fresh, hot and delicious curry at takeaway prices.
We had veg samosas, onion bhajis, chicken Manchurian (the best dish of the night!), goat curry, bullet naan and masala fries (the worst dish of the night - bland, frozen chips with a teeny tiny bit of spice sprinkled over them).
Drinks prices were okay but the diet Pepsi didn't contain a single bubble - when I mentioned it to the bar man, I was told "that's just how it is". Oh, that's alright right then!
The people opposite us complained about the greasy poppadoms, to be told 'they're all like that, they're deep fried". Umm.
This place has an amazing reputation locally and it is is a nice venue, but it's not awesome and that's the fault of the staff. Take some pride in your work!!
Beautiful decor, clean toilets (important!), lovely fresh, hot and delicious curry at takeaway prices.
We had veg samosas, onion bhajis, chicken Manchurian (the best dish of the night!), goat curry, bullet naan and masala fries (the worst dish of the night - bland, frozen chips with a teeny tiny bit of spice sprinkled over them).
Drinks prices were okay but the diet Pepsi didn't contain a single bubble - when I mentioned it to the bar man, I was told "that's just how it is". Oh, that's alright right then!
The people opposite us complained about the greasy poppadoms, to be told 'they're all like that, they're deep fried". Umm.
This place has an amazing reputation locally and it is is a nice venue, but it's not awesome and that's the fault of the staff. Take some pride in your work!!
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This place came recommended by virtually everyone on the internet and the receptionist at our hotel. Enormous range of fantastic indian food, great range of drinks and fantastic prices - my two colleagues and I ordered more food than, as it unfortunately turned out, than we could eat by quite a margin plus alcohol and the bill was under £70.
A fantastic conversion of the 'English country pub' into something that really reflects the great people of Birmingham. Highly recommended.
A fantastic conversion of the 'English country pub' into something that really reflects the great people of Birmingham. Highly recommended.
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Been many times to The Vine & have never been disappointed. Service & value for money are 2nd to none.
My personal favourite ....... Lamb Saag with a Naan bread!!
My personal favourite ....... Lamb Saag with a Naan bread!!
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Had a lovely curry here, it's very casual, a bit of a fast food type atmosphere but don't let that put you off. Prices are so cheap, think takeaway prices, food is spot on, will definitely go back!
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Visited for the first time in many years - and wasn't disappointed. The interior has been extended and much improved since I was last here- which was probably approaching 20 years!
The Indian style barbecue was the popular choice amongst the hundreds of pre match visitors - which also included many "away" fans (Crystal Palace on this occasion). It was noticeable to see the reaction of the southern visitors when realising how cheap the beer was!
A decent choice of beer (real ale available) along with tasty, good value food makes this a perfect place to enjoy a real buzz before a game at West Brom. COYB!
The Indian style barbecue was the popular choice amongst the hundreds of pre match visitors - which also included many "away" fans (Crystal Palace on this occasion). It was noticeable to see the reaction of the southern visitors when realising how cheap the beer was!
A decent choice of beer (real ale available) along with tasty, good value food makes this a perfect place to enjoy a real buzz before a game at West Brom. COYB!
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As you will have read before don't let the exterior of this pub/eatery put you off. Entering you will find a very modern eatery with plenty of different dinning spaces. You can choose from indoor BBQ, Indian or English with a few specials. The ordering system was a little strange you had to order your starters of the BBQ if that's what you chose then go back and pick it up 10 minutes later. Then you go to the main bar area to order your main course. The BBQ starters were very well cooked and excellent value for money. The main course again was very tasty and plentiful also quick to be cooked. The place had a great atmosphere with an eclectic mix of clientele and we ate with our young daughter who was more than welcome. The only two things that could make the place better would be the improving the exterior and the ordering process so you order at one point and don't go for your own starters.
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Don't be put off by the outside of this establishment. It gives the appearance of a 'drinkers ' pub but inside waits a warm welcome and the aroma of delicious Indian cuisine. The menu can be found on the blackboard along one wall. You need a bit of time to choose and it is likely there will be curry dishes you wont have heard of. If that isn't enough then wander into the back room for the barbecue food.
Very good value for money. Food hot and served quickly. If I lived locally it would be a place I would visit again.
Very good value for money. Food hot and served quickly. If I lived locally it would be a place I would visit again.
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Recommended by a family member, this pub cum restaurant (although make no mistake it is a restaurant) is an absolute gem.
Atmosphere: buzzing, friendly, welcoming.
Service: swift, amiable, efficient.Value: excellent, around £10-12 a head for a couple of courses and all the sundries.
Food: very, very tasty with a wide but simple selection. Superb Naans. Curries of many heats. Masala Fries. Freshly cooked BBQ tikka and meats. Drinks: normal pub bar service, including real ale.
Don't be at all put off by the location; go there now. Well, during opening hours.
Atmosphere: buzzing, friendly, welcoming.
Service: swift, amiable, efficient.Value: excellent, around £10-12 a head for a couple of courses and all the sundries.
Food: very, very tasty with a wide but simple selection. Superb Naans. Curries of many heats. Masala Fries. Freshly cooked BBQ tikka and meats. Drinks: normal pub bar service, including real ale.
Don't be at all put off by the location; go there now. Well, during opening hours.
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Whilst staying in West Bromwich for a Spa mid week break, my wife and I reviewed Trip Advisor for an Indian restaurant near to our hotel. We read the reviews and The Vine seemed very good and was only 0.3 miles away.
When we got there, on a Thursday night , the place was very busy. When you went through the door, it was almost like entering a house with three small rooms off a hallway leading to a bar on the right. It then opened up into a big open plan room with plenty of tables and chairs. Further on was what I believe to be a barbeque area plus the kitchen area. The bar to the right also opened out into the main open plan room. The three small rooms could host between 6 and 20 people.This was a very unusual layout of rooms but it made the Vine quite unique and inviting.
It was very busy but that did not make a difference to the service which was superb throughout. We decided to sit in one of the rooms for about 16 people where we were fortunate to get a place. We decided on a lamb balti for the wife and a chicken balti for myself plus poppadoms and naan bread etc.The food came within ten minutes and without a shadow of a doubt, in all the years that I've been eating Indian food, that was the best Indian meal I have ever eaten. With all the extras as well, we paid less than £20 for two. Absolutely outstanding value for money!!
Reading a previous remark on Trip Advisor there is a comment of it being "a tiny old man pub in some random residential area of West Brom" which is correct but what a gem of a place. For a Thursday night the atmosphere was great and really vibrant.I would visit The Vine on a regular basis if it was in Cardiff where I live; what a shame it is over 100 miles away. I'm sure I will be back in the future though...
When we got there, on a Thursday night , the place was very busy. When you went through the door, it was almost like entering a house with three small rooms off a hallway leading to a bar on the right. It then opened up into a big open plan room with plenty of tables and chairs. Further on was what I believe to be a barbeque area plus the kitchen area. The bar to the right also opened out into the main open plan room. The three small rooms could host between 6 and 20 people.This was a very unusual layout of rooms but it made the Vine quite unique and inviting.
It was very busy but that did not make a difference to the service which was superb throughout. We decided to sit in one of the rooms for about 16 people where we were fortunate to get a place. We decided on a lamb balti for the wife and a chicken balti for myself plus poppadoms and naan bread etc.The food came within ten minutes and without a shadow of a doubt, in all the years that I've been eating Indian food, that was the best Indian meal I have ever eaten. With all the extras as well, we paid less than £20 for two. Absolutely outstanding value for money!!
Reading a previous remark on Trip Advisor there is a comment of it being "a tiny old man pub in some random residential area of West Brom" which is correct but what a gem of a place. For a Thursday night the atmosphere was great and really vibrant.I would visit The Vine on a regular basis if it was in Cardiff where I live; what a shame it is over 100 miles away. I'm sure I will be back in the future though...
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Whilst planning a "Metro pub crawl" I quickly realised that this place was somewhere I'd been told about. Sadly the guy couldn't remember it's name!
Called in on Saturday with the hope of some decent real ale plus a bite to eat. Both boxes ticked!We had a couple of rounds and some fabulous Indian food which was delivered extremely promptly. Really looking forward to getting there again.
Tip - if you are planning a couple of courses, order them one at a time.
Called in on Saturday with the hope of some decent real ale plus a bite to eat. Both boxes ticked!We had a couple of rounds and some fabulous Indian food which was delivered extremely promptly. Really looking forward to getting there again.
Tip - if you are planning a couple of courses, order them one at a time.
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I have been to the restaurant a few times and it has ever disappointed me. The chicken tikka from the grill is a must order from the restaurant and the different types of curries are delicious as well. Will definitely recommend it to my friends and family.
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Having not been for a couple of years it was nice to go back to The Vine, which has had an update since I last set foot in it. With an excellent selection of ales/beers The Vine is as good as most pubs, however it is the food that makes The Vine so special.
The indoor BBQ (yes really...) is quirky, however the quality of food from it and the kitchen really is top class! We opted for two curries and some chicken tikka from the BBQ.
With excellent timing everything arrived together (even though they were cooked in different areas) and was piping hot.
Our mild curry was wonderful, my 4 year old devouring as much of it as he could! My chilli chicken curry was nice and spicy but not over spiced, the flavours were just about perfect. The tikka was spicier than most but still exceptionally tasty and perfectly cooked (to say it comes with 'salad' is a little misleading though, a little bit of Iceberg lettuce and some sliced onion really isn't a salad at all...). The rice was well cooked and plentiful, the naan was a little thin compared to others but did taste nice.
Service was very helpful and friendly, offering suggestions and advice when required. Prices were good when you consider the quality and portion size.
I'd certainly suggest that you visit should the opportunity arise, The Vine offers excellent food and drink. I would avoid it when West Brom are playing at home though as it is walking distance from the Hawthorns!
The indoor BBQ (yes really...) is quirky, however the quality of food from it and the kitchen really is top class! We opted for two curries and some chicken tikka from the BBQ.
With excellent timing everything arrived together (even though they were cooked in different areas) and was piping hot.
Our mild curry was wonderful, my 4 year old devouring as much of it as he could! My chilli chicken curry was nice and spicy but not over spiced, the flavours were just about perfect. The tikka was spicier than most but still exceptionally tasty and perfectly cooked (to say it comes with 'salad' is a little misleading though, a little bit of Iceberg lettuce and some sliced onion really isn't a salad at all...). The rice was well cooked and plentiful, the naan was a little thin compared to others but did taste nice.
Service was very helpful and friendly, offering suggestions and advice when required. Prices were good when you consider the quality and portion size.
I'd certainly suggest that you visit should the opportunity arise, The Vine offers excellent food and drink. I would avoid it when West Brom are playing at home though as it is walking distance from the Hawthorns!
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From the outside things don't look promising - it looks like a tiny old-man pub in some random residential area of West Brom. However, my friend was insistent we go, and said it would be a surprise - it certainly was! The place just seems to keep going and going, and I reckon the capacity must be several hundred - lots of different rooms, each with their own little atmosphere, and in the middle of it all was a big room with lots of basic tables and benches in. The place was heaving on a Thursday night with all sorts of people there, all having a great time. There are no airs and graces with this place, but I think that adds to the relaxed vibe of the place - it's a no-nonsense kind of place, and I think that's good when you're out with mates.
Basically, it's half-pub half-curry house, and it does both bits well. As for the food, you can either have traditional curries or you can have grilled meats etc, so it caters for all sorts. The food is massive, it's delicious, and if I lived in West Brom I imagine I would go there all the time. It's definitely worth a trip, and you will be glad you made the trip. Very reasonably-priced as well!
Basically, it's half-pub half-curry house, and it does both bits well. As for the food, you can either have traditional curries or you can have grilled meats etc, so it caters for all sorts. The food is massive, it's delicious, and if I lived in West Brom I imagine I would go there all the time. It's definitely worth a trip, and you will be glad you made the trip. Very reasonably-priced as well!
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I've been here many times throughout the years but lately the curries seem to be even better. They are the freshest tasting curries I've had. Good portion size on both curry and naan bread. Food from the bbq is delicious also. I love their chicken tikka. I'm getting hungry thinking about it! My sister particularly loves coming here as it does goat curry. Not always easy to get and I'm not sure I've actually seem it on a menu anywhere else. Also one of the few pubs that seems to have raspberry Kopparberg! All in all a great all round meal.
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This place is just great and we have been going for years. The best Indian dish I have ever eaten was on the specials board at Sukis in the Vine. The fact that a lot of Asian families eat at Suki's is testament to the quality of the food. The food is tasty and aromatic and obviously prepared by a Chef with passion and skill. The staff are always friendly and they have guest beers on tap. We just wished we lived closer.
Beware though - We tried Sukis restaurant in Darlaston recently and were not at all impressed with the food. A most regrettable experience. We will never return.
Beware though - We tried Sukis restaurant in Darlaston recently and were not at all impressed with the food. A most regrettable experience. We will never return.
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I visited on a Wednesday evening as a 1 of a party of 25 people who had been on a training course. Great Pub atmosphere, friendly staff. Orders came through quickly and not 1 of our party had a single complaint. One of the best curries I have eaten anywhere, which is saying something as I used to work in Brick Lane but this place knocks spots off any in that area.
I had Lamb Madras & Mushroom rice glorious and the Keema Naan one of the best I have ever had. The meat was tender and moist, perfectly spiced.100% recommended.
I had Lamb Madras & Mushroom rice glorious and the Keema Naan one of the best I have ever had. The meat was tender and moist, perfectly spiced.100% recommended.
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this place is amazing value....the beer is cheap and the indian barbecue food is excellent and cheap. If you want full of chicken tikka in a nice friendly atmosphere....this is your place.
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Paid one of my regular trips to this Indian pub/restaurant.
Good selection of ales and good service.Excellent menu choice and excellent food.
Don't let the outside of the place put you off as it's nice inside and has recently been refurbished.Look out for the specials - they can be outstanding!
Good selection of ales and good service.Excellent menu choice and excellent food.
Don't let the outside of the place put you off as it's nice inside and has recently been refurbished.Look out for the specials - they can be outstanding!
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We visited the Vine yesterday evening-the best time seems to be just after 6 on Saturday-later it became very busy-
Now-don't be put off by the area -it looks like you are entering a mixed housing/industrial-this is an old Black country pub, which like many,is now an Asian restaurant The restaurant is split into two areas-the bar area-the old pub-comprising various rooms-and a new larger Barbeque area-we ate in the bar-and went for the Days Specials-both under £7 -the total of two curries/naan/pilau rice came to £16-excellent value both for costs and quantity-we ventured into the barbeque area on the way out-it all looks wonderful -we with be back and bringing friends next time!
Now-don't be put off by the area -it looks like you are entering a mixed housing/industrial-this is an old Black country pub, which like many,is now an Asian restaurant The restaurant is split into two areas-the bar area-the old pub-comprising various rooms-and a new larger Barbeque area-we ate in the bar-and went for the Days Specials-both under £7 -the total of two curries/naan/pilau rice came to £16-excellent value both for costs and quantity-we ventured into the barbeque area on the way out-it all looks wonderful -we with be back and bringing friends next time!
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For some years now an iconic venue for WBA and away supporters alike.
Like the Tardis, you walk into a normal looking pub that is much larger on the inside, and a comfortable environment.
Good quality food is always on the menu and a decent array of drinks.
Very busy on Albion matchdays and weekday lunchtimes.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Like the Tardis, you walk into a normal looking pub that is much larger on the inside, and a comfortable environment.
Good quality food is always on the menu and a decent array of drinks.
Very busy on Albion matchdays and weekday lunchtimes.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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