The Vine Inn is a charming, traditional early 19th-century brick-built pub, ideally positioned on the main road opposite a popular cricket pitch in the heart of the Isle of Wight. With its attractive window boxes and instantly welcoming façade, the pub has strong kerb appeal and a loyal local feel.
Stepping inside, guests are greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere, centred around a real coal-burning fire - one of the pub’s standout features and a key driver of cosy winter trade. The interior offers character throughout, with a mix of natural wood flooring and carpet, arranged across multiple levels to create distinct yet connected trading areas.
The main bar sits conveniently near the entrance and serves a long, open-plan trading space. A raised seating area towards the rear provides a comfortable dining zone, complete with a real fuel fireplace that enhances the traditional pub ambience.
The Vine Inn benefits from a fully equipped commercial trade kitchen, offering excellent potential for a strong food-led offer. To the rear, a ground-floor cellar ensures easy and efficient operations.
Externally, the pub continues to impress with a delightful, raised decked courtyard garden, providing an ideal suntrap with seating for up to 30 covers. A covered outdoor area adds versatility, perfectly suited for private hire, events or hosting live music, helping to drive additional footfall and revenue streams throughout the year.
The pub is well set up for quality drinks service, featuring four real ale hand pulls and holding Cask Marque accreditation for the past two years demonstrating its commitment to excellence in cask ale.
Overall, The Vine Inn presents an excellent pub opportunity for an operator to build on its traditional charm, strong wet trade credentials and expand its food and events offering in a well-positioned Isle of Wight location.
Private Accommodation
The private accommodation comprises two double, one ensuite and one single bedroom, kitchen/diner, lounge and bathroom and separate toilet. This is presented in a good state of decoration and repair.