The Vine Inn — Restaurant in Birmingham

Nice little pub. Really friendly locals and a chilled atmosphere. It's a typical old school pub, but not really my kind of place. They don't really take card, so you're better off with cash... they have a card machine but the minimum payment is £20, then you get your change back in cash from that £20, it's a bit old fashioned, kind of like the pub to be honest.

They don't have anything interesting on tap either, just the usual mass produced lagers, think Coors and Guinness. We went in as it is dog friendly and they have a "beer garden" but I was disappointed to find something resembling a smoking shelter rather than a beer garden; imagine a 10x10 foot concrete box with a bench in the middle!

We did talk to some nice locals but it's not my kind of place. It reminded me of the Nags Head from Only Fools and Horses, which is great if...

The food (home made chilli con carne and rice and chips)is absolutely spot on. I highly recommend. The menu is really good and well priced.The Carling is always good🍺.They always have good background music being played. Pool table £1🎱. Lots of screens and decent seating for all the football games. Traditional bar games and snacks on offer too. Great friendly fast service from the girls who work behind the bar at the Vine, fantastic. Just a very short walk from...

A brilliant, local pub! As others have said, it's a great place to have a (cheap!) pint (3-4 pound) and chat with locals. Went there on my first day in Birmingham, and then went back today. Will probably go again tomorrow 😄 Super-friendly staff (call the barmaid "Whitney", she'll love it) and locals who are tons of fun to chat with! Really made my stay in Birmingham complete because of the traditional atmosphere...