The Vane Arms

Name: The Vane Arms
Address: The Village Green, Thorpe Thewles, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, TS21 3JU
Telephone: 01740 630458
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

350 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

9:30 pm

Booked 9 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
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

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 350 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

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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.

350 Reviews

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John
Yorkshire
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Service poor, bottles/glasses not removed from table when drinks brought to table. Staff did not follow simple instructions. Staff did not know the menu when asked questions about it.
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Stacey
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. We will definitely be back.
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Rebecca
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days 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 7 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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FAQs

The Vane Arms is rated 4.5 stars by 350 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

9:30 pm

Booked 9 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
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

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 350 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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