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The Vane Arms, Thorpe Thewles, North Yorkshire

The Vane Arms

4.6
4.6
340 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
THE VANE ARMS THORPE THEWLES
Located in the beautiful historic village of Thorpe Thewles, just off the A177 between Stockton-on-Tees and Sedgefield, The Vane Arms is a stunning recently-refurbished restaurant offering high quality bistro style dishes with a twist on traditional pub classics.

Our focus is on serving the best available ingredients that our team of highly skilled chefs can transform into show-stopping, delicious dishes that are perfect for both special occasions and casual dining, complemented by a thoughtfully curated wine list and drinks menu.

In the summer months, our beautiful garden offers the option of enjoying your meal outside with fantastic views, and we recently created a private dining space packed with traditional character ideal for parties and celebrations.

Expect a friendly, warm and welcoming atmosphere, fantastic food, and a dining experience to remember.


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Afternoon Tea, Fish
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 10:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01740 630458
  • Website
    https://thevanearms.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Icke
  • Private party facilities
    The vane arms has a newly refurbished private dining room, seating up to thirty people with separate bar area for all functions or weddings.

Menu

Delicious home cooked breakfasts are now available Monday to Saturday between 10am and 11:30am

Main

  • The Vane Full English

    dry cured back bacon, pork reserve sausages, Doreen's black pudding, baked beans, flat cap mushrooms, thyme infused tomatoes, eggs of your choosing and toasted bread

    • The Vane Small English Breakfast

      dry cured back bacon, pork reserve sausage, Doreen's black pudding, baked beans, flat cap mushroom, thyme infused tomato, eggs of your choosing and toasted bread

      • Eggs Benedict

        toasted English muffin, back bacon, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce

        • Eggs Royale

          toasted English muffin, hot smoked salmon, poached eggs and homemade hollandaise sauce

          • American Pancakes

            crispy bacon, maple syrup and homemade pancakes

            • Eggs and Mushroom

              toasted English muffin, flat cap mushrooms, poached eggs and homemade hollandaise sauce

              • Scrambled Egg and Smoked Salmon

                on toasted sourdough with truffle oil

                • Bacon Breakfast Bun

                  cured back bacon and toasted brioche bun

                  • Sausage Breakfast Bun

                    pork reserve sausages and toasted brioche bun

                    • Smashed Avocado

                      toasted sourdough, poached eggs, sun blushed tomatoes, fresh chilli

                      Last updated: 2 February 2022

                      What 340 people are saying

                      Overall ratings and reviews

                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                      4.6
                      4.6 based on recent ratings
                      • 4.5Food
                      • 4.6Service
                      • 4.6Ambience
                      • 4.4Value

                      Noise • Energetic

                      Diners' Choice Awards

                      • North Yorkshire

                        Child-friendly

                      Review summary

                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                      The Vane Arms combines superb food with a "brilliant" service and "lovely" ambiance, making it an ideal spot for a memorable dining experience. Guests appreciate the "friendly and welcoming" staff, outstanding value, and a delicious Sunday lunch. While some dishes are hit or miss, the overall experience is highly recommended.

                      340 Reviews

                      1. David

                        Yorkshire

                        2 reviews

                        4.0

                        2 reviews

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Lovely village pub with garden. Open fires quiet interior, conservatory. Lots of choice on the comprehensive menu. Well worth a visit. 😊

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                      2. Jilly

                        Yorkshire

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 3 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Possibly the best Sunday lunch we’ve had in a pub. The roast beef was amazing and the mussels to start were some of the best mussels I’ve ever had! It was all delicious. We’re from Leeds and were in the area for a concert. We found the pub through trip advisor, even though it’s over an hours drive, we’ll definitely be back!

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                      3. Timothy

                        Yorkshire

                        1 review

                        4.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 3 days ago

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Good food, great service, prices OK. Would visit again without hesitation.

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                      4. Gail

                        Yorkshire

                        2 reviews

                        2.0

                        2 reviews

                        Dined 5 days ago

                        1. Overall 2
                        2. Food 2
                        3. Service 1
                        4. Ambience 4
                        Staff were polite and courteous however service was really slow. Didn't seem to be enough staff. The food was nice although the coconut rice that came with the salmon was overcooked. Asked for the dessert menu however we got fed up of waiting. Also asked for the card machine to pay. That didn't arrive neither.

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                      5. David

                        Yorkshire

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 17 November 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Really nice Sunday lunch today. Food was amazing. Service was also really good. Couldn’t fault them at all.

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                      6. Julie

                        County Durham

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 17 November 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        First visit and we’re not disappointed gorgeous place good delicious a d staff were lovely .

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                      7. Dianne

                        Yorkshire

                        1 review

                        4.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 15 November 2024

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        The staff were very pleasant and keen to please. We waited a while for our second course, when I approached one of the waiting staff she was very amenable and soon after our food arrived. The place was busy as it was Teeside Restaurant Week but the food was well presented, tasty and the portions large. We took home our desert, which was no trouble to the staff and was well packed up. We were in the conservatory which was quiet, though the main area was noisy and quite hot. A lovely ambience and good experience all round, thank you.

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                      8. Kate

                        London

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 12 November 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        From the minute we walked in, the head waiter and all table staff were excellent at making sure our every need was met. The food was top notch And everybody in our party loved their chosen meals. Perfect!!! This restaurant consistently offers a wonderful dining experience , always superb x

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                      9. Jeremy

                        Cambridge

                        3 reviews

                        4.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined on 12 November 2024

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Cosy pub, set up for eating, and in a lovely atmosphere. Food choice and quality qas excellent, waited on by chatty and pleasant staff. Worth recommending ro others

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                      10. Gillian

                        Newcastle

                        3 reviews

                        5.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined on 11 November 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Wonderful food and service. We will be back soon.

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                      FAQs

                      The Vane Arms is rated 4.6 stars by 340 OpenTable diners.

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                      2 people
                      19:00
                      Booked 7 times today
                      Google Map for The Vane Arms

                      The Village Green, Thorpe Thewles, North Yorkshire TS21 3JU

                      Dining areas

                      Additional information

                      • Area
                        Middlesbrough
                      • Hours of Operation
                        Breakfast Mon–Sat 10:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                      • Price
                        £25 and under
                      • Cuisines
                        British, Afternoon Tea, Fish
                      • Dining style
                        Casual Dining
                      • Dress code
                        Business Casual
                      • Parking details
                        None
                      • Payment Options
                        AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                      • Executive Chef
                        Ben Icke
                      • Additional
                        Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
                      • Website
                        https://thevanearms.com/
                      • Phone number
                        01740 630458
                      • Private party facilities
                        The vane arms has a newly refurbished private dining room, seating up to thirty people with separate bar area for all functions or weddings.
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