The Vine
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Best pub ever
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Eat here about 30 times and all I can say it really is a proper place to eat proper curry!
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10 out of 10
Eat here about 30 times and all I can say it really is a proper place to eat proper curry!
Try it
10 out of 10
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I first visited here in the mid-80s when it consisted of a pub with a few dry dishes being cooked over charcoal. Now, it's a proper pub restaurant with an indoor BBQ room.
The British-based North Indian style food is nice and inexpensive.
They usually have a couple of quaffable guest ales on tap from micro breweries.
Avoid when the local Wendyball team is playing at home because it gets extremely busy and you won't get a seat.
The British-based North Indian style food is nice and inexpensive.
They usually have a couple of quaffable guest ales on tap from micro breweries.
Avoid when the local Wendyball team is playing at home because it gets extremely busy and you won't get a seat.
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Went for an after work meal with colleagues. Nice ambiance, good food, good company and good service. Curry was superb! Highly recommended.
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We didn't realise how long it had been since we had last visited the Vine. It was so nice to find the same landlord and some of the same staff. We were made to feel very welcome, and it was good to see that the barbecue room had been improved and extended without changing the wonderful atmosphere.The food was excellent, the best curry we have both had for a long time.The staff were lovely, and the food such great value and so much choice. I don't think it will be long before we return but with the rest of the family and friends next time.
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What a place!.. great food at very reasonable prices.
The staff are so friendly and helpful, it's just a great place to eat. Good beer too! The service was very quick too - even on a Saturday night :-)
The staff are so friendly and helpful, it's just a great place to eat. Good beer too! The service was very quick too - even on a Saturday night :-)
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The vine is one of the most underrated curry houses/pubs in Birmingham, hands down. Lovely curry always very consistent and not greasy in any way shape or form, unlike many imitations... Get yourself down to the vine and trust me you will be back....
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The Vine is a bit outside my usual naan dipping territory but our curry club decided to give this much vaunted venue a whirl so I made the trip across the City full of anticipation. From the outside a typical Black Country watering hole but inside it's the size of the Taj Mahal. There's even a barbecue room with a giant screen for sporting events. As the saying goes,'if Carlsberg did curries.......'
There's a great choice of both starters and mains and ,instead of going for their barbecue,in fairness probably their speciality, I decide to go for a curry. I fancied the goat but wimped out when I was told it was on the bone or should that be hoof?. Instead I went for the Lamb Methi with Roti and a starter of Onion Bhaji....with a Banks Mild Shandy to wash it down as I was driving. The good news is that the portions were very substantial with the curry served up in a crock 'lasagne style' pot and prices at around £6 for a main were competitive. My starter was freshly made but,in honesty the copious patties of bhaji were on the stodgy side. However the main curry more than made up for it with tender lamb in a thick sauce with a veritable explosion of fenugreek. Rotis were up to scratch with one of our other party,incidentally, having a memorable chilli paneer.....turning the normally innocuous and bland paneer cheese into a mature cheddar category,,,definitely a real hit to the palate.
Overall a very good meal although the very friendly and quick service was bizarrely provided by staff who obviously didn't know their curry from cottage pie. Some in house training from the kitchen wouldn't go amiss but maybe with its popularity , the curry 'knowledge' isn't a priority.
There's a great choice of both starters and mains and ,instead of going for their barbecue,in fairness probably their speciality, I decide to go for a curry. I fancied the goat but wimped out when I was told it was on the bone or should that be hoof?. Instead I went for the Lamb Methi with Roti and a starter of Onion Bhaji....with a Banks Mild Shandy to wash it down as I was driving. The good news is that the portions were very substantial with the curry served up in a crock 'lasagne style' pot and prices at around £6 for a main were competitive. My starter was freshly made but,in honesty the copious patties of bhaji were on the stodgy side. However the main curry more than made up for it with tender lamb in a thick sauce with a veritable explosion of fenugreek. Rotis were up to scratch with one of our other party,incidentally, having a memorable chilli paneer.....turning the normally innocuous and bland paneer cheese into a mature cheddar category,,,definitely a real hit to the palate.
Overall a very good meal although the very friendly and quick service was bizarrely provided by staff who obviously didn't know their curry from cottage pie. Some in house training from the kitchen wouldn't go amiss but maybe with its popularity , the curry 'knowledge' isn't a priority.
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I have been going for years to the Vine and it justs gets better. So the prices have gone up but just look at the upgrade the place has had.
Value for money it can't be beaten. Suki sits there and checks everything is going well and walks about. Do you really think because you spend a little money the man should come and chat when sometimes it is heaving with people? Would you expect him to remember everyones name too.I know for a fact he pays well otherwise there would not be the staff for years. Carry on the good work Suki but the loo needs an upgrade and a nice dyson hand drier and the door cleaning. Thanks.
Value for money it can't be beaten. Suki sits there and checks everything is going well and walks about. Do you really think because you spend a little money the man should come and chat when sometimes it is heaving with people? Would you expect him to remember everyones name too.I know for a fact he pays well otherwise there would not be the staff for years. Carry on the good work Suki but the loo needs an upgrade and a nice dyson hand drier and the door cleaning. Thanks.
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Used to work over the road from this pub when it was just a pub over 30 years ago been many time since and you will not find better food and service for your money much rather travel to here than eat on my doorstep winner every time 10/10
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John your review from the vine isn't very good. The food is fabulous. .. and very much value for money... and as for the size of the nann?!? How big do you want um? As for "the lads behind the bar" best bar staff at the vine... fast friendly service... alway a great night out!!!
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Good rather excellent meal without any fuss. Kudos to the owners and management for delivering what they want. Two of us went for an evening meal and came back very very satisfied. Although seating is more like canteen but the food is good and worth every penny.
We had masala tikka, methi tikka and seekh kebab. Everything was delicious and rightly cooked. Naans were brilliant, food was quick and beer was good too. What more would you expect in a meal which just cost 15/- for two persons.
Highly recommended.
We had masala tikka, methi tikka and seekh kebab. Everything was delicious and rightly cooked. Naans were brilliant, food was quick and beer was good too. What more would you expect in a meal which just cost 15/- for two persons.
Highly recommended.
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Been a regular for over 20 years but not for any longer. BBQ staff think that you are there for their benefit and treat you accordingly. As others have stated, your food is given to other customers with hardly an apology. Naan bread is often forgotten and a further wait has to be endured. Curries are good but you now have to pay extra for the rice. Naan breads have mysteriously shrunk in size,why??? Come on Suki you can afford it!!!!! Bar staff, especially the 2 lads and snotty younger girl, think that they are doing you a favour by serving you.. Hardly a smile or pleasantry passes their lips. Tables are cleaned by just wiping food scraps onto the floor for you to walk in. Owner Suki hardly if ever acknowledges his customers. However the food is good and the beer well kept. If you can ignore everything else you will enjoy. If you wish to be welcomed on arrival and during your visit, I suggest you visit The Sportsman, just up the road. They really know how to treat their customers. Good beer, food and a warm welcome awaits you there, also a lot cheaper but with a more basic menu. See you at The Sportsman. Cheers.
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Looks like any other back street pub from the outside, as indeed it doubtlessly was at one time. But the curry-based menu is to die for. My two companions and I all had different curries which we shared and all of which were excellent. In particular, my chicken tikka masala was delicious, with just the right amount of kick to be interesting without being over-powering. Price of the meals and drinks was very reasonable and the service excellent. Only thing to bear in mind is, it is a fairly scruffy pub and not a restaurant, so it doesn't have up-market ambience nor is it the place for an intimate dinner for two. Otherwise, couldn't fault it.
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Looks like any other back street pub from the outside, as indeed it doubtlessly was at one time. But the curry-based menu is to die for. My two companions and I all had different curries which we shared and all of which were excellent. In particular, my chicken tikka masala was delicious, with just the right amount of kick to be interesting without being over-powering. Price of the meals and drinks was very reasonable and the service excellent. Only thing to bear in mind is, it is a fairly scruffy pub and not a restaurant, so it doesn't have up-market ambience nor is it the place for an intimate dinner for two. Otherwise, couldn't fault it.
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Been here again and again the Food quality was awesome, prices were cheap, staff were friendly, good atmosphere.
Honestly can't knock this place, my friends and I were impressed and will be returning.
Honestly can't knock this place, my friends and I were impressed and will be returning.
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Been here again and again the Food quality was awesome, prices were cheap, staff were friendly, good atmosphere.
Honestly can't knock this place, my friends and I were impressed and will be returning.
Honestly can't knock this place, my friends and I were impressed and will be returning.
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What can I say,,, class food loads of choice the grill is amazing,, bustling atmosphere love it,,, I could go every night it's the best
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What can I say,,, class food loads of choice the grill is amazing,, bustling atmosphere love it,,, I could go every night it's the best
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What more can I add about The Vine that others have not? Known as Suki's- after its proprietor who does have a restaurant with that name 5 miles away- or the Tardis- what is apparently a street corner pub opens out to be one huge pub-restaurant and then an indoor barbecue- it's reputation amongst football fans is so high that it is due to appear on Match Of The Day 2 in October!
Real ales and popular lagers, ciders etc. are matched with a wide choice of curries- where you pick your meat and you then pick your sauce and side; curry favourites; non-curry pub grub such as pies and toasties and tuck in. And yes, certain evenings see an indoor barbecue with a wide variety of curries, baltis and steak, chicken wings etc.
Legendary in the Black Country and beloved of local office workers as well as football fans, no other pub is like this. But this is no ordinary pub.
Real ales and popular lagers, ciders etc. are matched with a wide choice of curries- where you pick your meat and you then pick your sauce and side; curry favourites; non-curry pub grub such as pies and toasties and tuck in. And yes, certain evenings see an indoor barbecue with a wide variety of curries, baltis and steak, chicken wings etc.
Legendary in the Black Country and beloved of local office workers as well as football fans, no other pub is like this. But this is no ordinary pub.
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What more can I add about The Vine that others have not? Known as Suki's- after its proprietor who does have a restaurant with that name 5 miles away- or the Tardis- what is apparently a street corner pub opens out to be one huge pub-restaurant and then an indoor barbecue- it's reputation amongst football fans is so high that it is due to appear on Match Of The Day 2 in October!
Real ales and popular lagers, ciders etc. are matched with a wide choice of curries- where you pick your meat and you then pick your sauce and side; curry favourites; non-curry pub grub such as pies and toasties and tuck in. And yes, certain evenings see an indoor barbecue with a wide variety of curries, baltis and steak, chicken wings etc.
Legendary in the Black Country and beloved of local office workers as well as football fans, no other pub is like this. But this is no ordinary pub.
Real ales and popular lagers, ciders etc. are matched with a wide choice of curries- where you pick your meat and you then pick your sauce and side; curry favourites; non-curry pub grub such as pies and toasties and tuck in. And yes, certain evenings see an indoor barbecue with a wide variety of curries, baltis and steak, chicken wings etc.
Legendary in the Black Country and beloved of local office workers as well as football fans, no other pub is like this. But this is no ordinary pub.
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Food quality was awesome, prices were cheap, staff were friendly, good atmosphere.
Honestly can't knock this place, my friends and I were impressed and will be returning.
Honestly can't knock this place, my friends and I were impressed and will be returning.
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Food quality was awesome, prices were cheap, staff were friendly, good atmosphere.
Honestly can't knock this place, my friends and I were impressed and will be returning.
Honestly can't knock this place, my friends and I were impressed and will be returning.
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Great place to visit for a meal. From the outside you wouldn't think that the food was so good. Beer on tap and a wide selection of curries and starters on offer but head out the back to the BBQ part and you've struck gold. Get in line to order your food sometimes you might go away thinking that you haven't actually ordered as the guys might walk away half way through an order but come back after 10 - 15 minutes and ask for it again. Pay for your food and take it to your table awsome!
Try a corriander naan or one of the other breads also the talipia fish is nice.So many different things to try. a night out food and a drink comes to about £20 and you'll be stuffed.
Try a corriander naan or one of the other breads also the talipia fish is nice.So many different things to try. a night out food and a drink comes to about £20 and you'll be stuffed.
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