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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
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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.
  • Area
    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 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

Loved For

  • 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 4 days 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 6 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 6 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 on 22 November 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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  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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The Vane Arms is rated 4.6 stars by 340 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 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
    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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