Pub Heritage Vine Hotel
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Lincolnshire - Skegness
One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest
Listed Status: Not listed
Vine RoadSkegness
PE25 3DB
Tel: (01754) 763018
Website http://www.thevinehotel.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Thevinehotelskegness
Real Ale: Yes
Lunchtime Meals: Yes
Evening Meals: Yes
Nearby Station: Skegness
Station Distance: 1300m
Public Transport: Near Railway Station (Skegness) and Bus Stop
Bus: Yes
View on: Whatpub
A late 18th-century hotel which retains much of the character imparted by a 1930s refurbishment. Off the panelled hotel hall is the ‘Tennyson Bar’ which has an all-round, low-level dado and a very attractive hatch counter with timber apron and surround. A passage leads to the ‘Oak Room’, which also has a separate entrance through a leaded-glass lobby. This fine room has panelling on all walls, almost to ceiling height and a 1930s brick fireplace, painted an unfortunate shade of maroon. The chunky counter and bar back are of more recent vintage but the tables and chairs probably date to the 1930s refit. Despite the alterations, this is a delightful and atmospheric place. The garden is claimed to be that into which Tennyson invited Maud to come.
The Vine was built in the late eighteenth century as part of the earliest moves to develop Skegness as a place for sea-bathing. Much of its present character is imparted by a 1930s refurbishment. Off the panelled hotel hall is the 'Tennyson Bar', commemorating the locally-born poet. This has a low-level dado all round and a very attractive hatch counter with a timber apron and surround - all probably from the 1930s; the fireplace doesn't match, and is probably relatively modern repro. No fixed seating.
A passage off the 'Tennyson Bar' leads to the 'Oak Room' on the right; this also has its own entrance and lobby with leaded glass, and a 1930s gents' toilet off the lobby with original features, including a bank of three Adamant urinals with interesting plumbing. The Oak Room has panelling all round, almost to ceiling height, and a 1930s brick fireplace unfortunately painted a rather garish maroon. The chunky counter looks to be relatively old, but it doesn't fit the style of the room. Again, no fixed furniture; however, most of the chairs are of the same design, and could date from the refitting of the room. Both bar backs are insignificant and look to have had alterations.
Despite alterations it's a delightful place with an unchanging atmosphere.
Full Description
A passage off the 'Tennyson Bar' leads to the 'Oak Room' on the right; this also has its own entrance and lobby with leaded glass, and a 1930s gents' toilet off the lobby with original features, including a bank of three Adamant urinals with interesting plumbing. The Oak Room has panelling all round, almost to ceiling height, and a 1930s brick fireplace unfortunately painted a rather garish maroon. The chunky counter looks to be relatively old, but it doesn't fit the style of the room. Again, no fixed furniture; however, most of the chairs are of the same design, and could date from the refitting of the room. Both bar backs are insignificant and look to have had alterations.
Despite alterations it's a delightful place with an unchanging atmosphere.
