The Vane Arms

4.5

348 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 13 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.

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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.

Location
The Village Green, Thorpe Thewles, North Yorkshire TS21 3JU
Area
Middlesbrough
Parking details
None
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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

What 348 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

North Yorkshire
Child-friendly
North Yorkshire
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Vane Arms offers a charming dining experience with "superb food" and "brilliant service." Guests appreciate the "lovely ambiance" and attentive staff, making it a favorite spot for "Sunday lunch" and special occasions. While a few service delays occur during busy times, the overall experience is delightful.

348 Reviews

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Rebecca
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Recommended by a colleague and so pleased it was. Food was amazing, well presented and very very tasty. Portions were just right, excellent value for the quality of the food. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
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Ray
Warwickshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were pleasant attentive and professional and the food was excellent, We will be back
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Sarah
Yorkshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food and very helpful staff. We enjoyed our meal. It’s always great food at the vane arms.
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Walter
Yorkshire
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant, very cosy, food very good. Service good . A good place for a cosy meal
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malcolm
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was excellent. Even though it was quite busy the food came promptly and was of a high service. Couldn’t fault our visit.
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chris
Orlando
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We chose from the Christmas Menu - it was a delicious meal.
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Graham
VIP
County Durham
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Would usually mark 5 stars throughout ....restaurant seemed extremely quiet this evening ...affecting ambience ...perhaps due to inclement weather
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malcolm
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was prompt and attentive. The food was delicious- beautifully presented and perfectly cooked. One of our group said it was one of the best meals he’d had recently.
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David
Yorkshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
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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Jilly
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
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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The Vane Arms is rated 4.5 stars by 348 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

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.

The Vane Arms

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Main

The Vane Full English

The Vane Small English Breakfast

Eggs Benedict

Eggs Royale

American Pancakes

Eggs and Mushroom

Scrambled Egg and Smoked Salmon

Bacon Breakfast Bun

Sausage Breakfast Bun

Smashed Avocado

What 348 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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