The Hop Vine formerly the ‘Royal Hotel’ was built in 1874 and was the main stopping off point for goods being transported to and from the old Turnpike road the A59. The Royal as it was known has served the community and travellers alike. To the rear of the building in our historic Cobbled Garden you will find our own brewery housed in the stables which were used for the horses and stage coaches as they passed through the village. From Ales to YPA’s, to Blonde beers we are a small producer using primary English hops brewing exclusively in house for The Hop Vine and our sister pub the Legh Arms.
Our countryside sister the Legh Arms is our latest addition to the family and is situated in the pretty hamlet of Mere Brow. Here we serve our trademark delicious home produced quality food and excellent home brewed ales. Your hosts Mike & Julie and their superb team bring a wealth of experience in the trade and have sourced the best in the local area to tempt you.
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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value
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Review summary
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The Hop Vine offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food" and "friendly, attentive staff." Known for its "great value for money," the menu features a variety of delicious options, including standout dishes like steak and ale pie. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it "highly recommended" for all occasions.
2,251 Reviews
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David
Lancashire1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Awesome night.
Staff polite and attentive without being overbearing.
Food exceptional Came in a timely manner although various dishes. All were hot and fresh.
Very good value for money.
No negatives.
Definitely be back
Thank you for a wonderful experience x
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Michael VIP
Manchester9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Had a steak for the first time it was perfectly cooked medium another one of our party had sea bass excellent good service great beer
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Angela
Glasgow5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere and good home cooked food. Our shared starter wasn’t the best - skewered chicken with nacho crumb and peri peri mayonnaise. Think it had been cooked a few hours before it was served, definitely over cooked. Rest of meal was good as usual, nice rage of beers and wines available. Always lots of staff on duty making the whole dining experience enjoyable. Essential to book.
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Victor
Lancashire1 review
4.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Very traditional style pub restaurant. The decor is a bit tired. Doesn't seem to have changed in the 10 years since I was last here. Service is excellent. Very attentive and friendly. Staff have been trained well and know how to do their job. Food is excellent with a traditional but extensive menu. Can't fault the quality or quantity of the food. Everything was served in a timely manor and was well presented. Good selection of hand pumped beers as well as the usual keg beers and lagers. Recommended. We will go again.
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Amanda
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was amazing. I had pate to start and steak and ale plate pie,
My partner had the ribs to start that he said was the best he has had and rib eye steak which was cooked perfect and seasoned well.
Service was great too
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Andrew
Lancashire1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
excellent food, great value for money, super portions
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David
Liverpool4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great quality pub food at a good price, staff friendly and welcoming I will return again and would recommend
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Julie
Lancashire1 review
3.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 2
Ambience 3
Was asked to free up the table after just 1 hour, we hadn’t even finished our drinks
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Barbara
Lancashire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Being gluten free, I had a wonderful starter and main course. My husband’s starter of ribs was fantastic and he wished he had had it as a main.
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Peter
Lancashire1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our first visit here, we'd heard lots of people say how good it is and it didn't disappoint. Friendly staff, great food and nice ambience.
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The Hop Vine is rated 4.9 stars by 2251 OpenTable diners.
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