The Vine House
Brighton
At a glance
The Vine House is a wine bar, restaurant and wine shop in Kemptown Village, Brighton. Set on St George’s Road, it combines a wine-focused bar with a food menu and a garden, creating a setting that works across the day rather than only for evening dining.
Wine is central to the character of The Vine House. The on-site shop adds a retail element to the bar, while the restaurant provides a place to sit down for lunch, dinner or a more casual drink with something to eat. Bar snacks are available throughout service, making the venue suitable for a short stop as well as a longer meal.
The food offer moves from lighter choices and snacks to more substantial dining. Lunch includes both à la carte and set-menu options, while evening service brings a fuller restaurant menu on selected days. The style is flexible and informal, with the wine bar, dining room and garden giving visitors different ways to spend time at the venue.
The garden is an important part of the setting, adding outdoor space to the Kemptown location. It provides an alternative to the indoor bar and restaurant, although the availability of outdoor tables can depend on the season and service arrangements. The combination of wine, food and garden space makes The Vine House a natural fit for relaxed daytime visits, drinks after work, casual meals and occasions centred on sharing wine.
The Vine House also offers private events and gift vouchers, extending its use beyond standard bar and restaurant visits. Reservations are available, which suits visitors planning a meal or a group gathering in advance. The venue’s format is broad enough for wine-led visits, casual bar snacks and more structured lunch or evening dining, without being limited to one type of occasion.
With its wine shop, restaurant service and garden setting, The Vine House brings together several distinct elements within one Kemptown venue. It suits diners looking for a relaxed meal, wine drinkers interested in browsing a shop alongside a bar visit, and groups seeking a flexible place for food and drinks.
