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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: elgm on August 25, 2012, 07:57:17 PM

Title: The Vine, Lichfield Road
Post by: elgm on August 25, 2012, 07:57:17 PM: All shut up today. Flowers and other tribute cards outside. Anyone know what's happened?

Always enjoyed a pre- match pint in there. Atmosphere safe and beer cheap!
Title: Re: The Vine, Lichfield Road
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on August 25, 2012, 08:05:36 PM: It's for sale isn't it - sure I saw a board up.
Title: Re: The Vine, Lichfield Road
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on August 25, 2012, 08:45:29 PM: Quote from: kippaxvilla2 on August 25, 2012, 08:05:36 PM
It's for sale isn't it - sure I saw a board up.

Walked past it today - yes, it's up for sale.
Death of another good local boozer!
Title: Re: The Vine, Lichfield Road
Post by: elgm on August 26, 2012, 08:26:00 AM: Thanks both. Think I remember the for sale boards going up towards the end of last season, though they kept the pub open.

Hope all's ok there. As I say, lots of 'in sympathy' type cards laid out on the tables outside.
Title: Re: The Vine, Lichfield Road
Post by: matt on August 27, 2012, 08:18:16 PM: The pub was closed due to a family bereavement.
Title: Re: The Vine, Lichfield Road
Post by: Mazrim on August 28, 2012, 09:13:34 AM: Yes, unfortunately the young lad (Reece or Rhys, sorry, not sure of exact spelling) who served behind the bar has sadly passed away. I don't know how but what a shame.