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The Old Vine, Winchester
Winchester
SO23 9HA
Served areas
Old Vine Winchester
The Old Vine is in the Hampshire Chronicle!
1:35 PM Apr 22nd 2019 from Hootsuite Inc.
Reviews of The Old Vine (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Real Ale Ray left this review about The Old Vine
For some reason we entered the pub from the back street and once through a small patio area and a modern looking dining area we arrived into a large two roomed pub. This section of the pub was also full of diners, we got to the end of the bar and located three handpumps. These were TT Landlord, Goddards Fuggle Dee Dum and Alfred's Saxon Bronze. The service was slow, as the barman was catering for drinks orders for table service. It was ok in here for a quick drink, and then off elsewhere.
On 13th December 2023
- rating: 6
[User has posted 3382 recommendations about 3381 pubs]
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Quinno _ left this review about The Old Vine
No interior change in 11 years. Three cask on and an interesting line-up. However it fell to pieces when I got stuck-in; the Ale of Wight had to be taken off as it didn’t clear (and they'd have let me have it as well if I hadn't had said anything), leaving me with a sub-standard TT Landlord (NBSS 2) and a Saxon Alfred which I decided to swerve on the basis of the first two. Not a GBG pub on this evidence – somewhere that can’t handle its cask on a hot day.
July 2011
Located opposite the cathedral green, this pub looks to have undergone a fairly large overhaul recently. The exterior looks welcoming with its foliage and hanging baskets. The interior has two rooms separated by a heavy red curtain, the left for dining and the right for drinking. The décor is fairly restrained, given the pub’s overall pretensions, I was expecting worse than the whitewashed walls with ‘contemporary’ cheap artwork (eg squares of mounted fabric). Most surprised to see four ales and a decent selection to boot; Ringwood Best, TT Landlord, Itchin Valley Hambledon and Flack Manor Double Drop. My Flack Manor was in decent nick and prices weren’t too outrageous (for Winchester!). There’s also a paved garden to the rear which I overlooked to explore but apparently is a bit of a sun-trap at the right time of day. There was a smattering of well-to-do young women and two suits but otherwise it was fairly quiet. Overall, this was a lot better than expected and I’d give it another go - a good stab at the gastropub concept. Rated 7
On 7th August 2022
- rating: 6
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E TA left this review about The Old Vine
As described by others, below, this town inn now concentrates on the boutique hotel and dining trade, though it still manages to keep some good ales on. Ales on were Summer Lightning, Landlord and Alfred Saxon Bronze; I went for the Bronze and found it average. I didn't really warm to the place but I'd be open to coming back and trying the beers again next time I'm passing.
On 21st July 2022
- rating: 6
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Shawford, 3.36 miles, 1 hr 4 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No - Small Patio - last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : No last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Function Room : Yes last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Live Music : No last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : No last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 07 August 2022 by Quinno _
