The Vineyard, Sittingbourne

Sittingbourne's newest pub, The Vineyard, was previously Dolding's clothing shop and opened as a pub in 2007. It has the look and feel of 'Spoons, but has none of the charm (it's actually a Smith and Jones owned establishment). A single large bar in a rambling building with wooden floors and large mirrors everywhere has a lot of potential which is not realised. The lunchtime clientele consists mainly of families out shopping and there is no pub atmosphere. Its local reputation for rudeness is well deserved, its attempt to provide restaurant food is laughable and the staff are ignorant and unpleasant. There were 2 ales on. I had a pint of Young's which was too cold and had little flavour. I am unlikely to come here again as there are so many better places nearby.