Vine Inn, Stourbridge

A narrow but incredibly long pub in the centre of the capital of the East Riding, entrance is through an archway at the side. Good range of up to seven decently kept ales usually from smaller breweries, on this occasion Batemans, Everards, Fugglestou and Acorn plus a very wide range of keg beer and cider including Amstel, Heinekin imported, Staropramen and Peroni. Flagstones, beams and panelling from before a recent renovation in the front bar area, along with plenty of comfy seats, a big stove and a small TV. Food is good and reasonably priced, bar and waiting staff were good even under the pressure of a biggish queue. Probably a pub with something for everyone, done very well but not excelling in any one particular area.

The Vine has a new manager. FOOD is awful - cold and poorly timed - my meal arrived 7 minutes before my partners and her vegetables arrived 5 minutes later. CHEF was rude and the manager useless. We left without eating or even paying for the 4 drinks we consumed during our wait!!

Canal side pub, well kept variety of real ales and cracking food. Brilliant!