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The Vane Arms, Thorpe Thewles, North Yorkshire

The Vane Arms

4.6
4.6
344 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Middlesbrough
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 344 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • North Yorkshire

    Kid-friendly

  • North Yorkshire

    Neighborhood 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.

344 Reviews
  1. malcolm

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. chris

    Orlando

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Graham

    County Durham

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. malcolm

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. David

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 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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  6. Jilly

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 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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  7. Timothy

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    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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  8. Gail

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    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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  9. David

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 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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  10. Julie

    County Durham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 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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The Vane Arms is rated 4.6 stars by 344 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for The Vane Arms

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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