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The Vane Arms, Thorpe Thewles, North Yorkshire

The Vane Arms

4.5
4.5
369 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 14 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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 369 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • North Yorkshire

    Good for business meals

  • North Yorkshire

    Child-friendly

  • North Yorkshire

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Vane Arms offers "fantastic value" with delightful cuisine and attentive service. Guests praise the "amazing" Sunday lunch, "excellent" staff, and a cozy atmosphere. Despite occasional delays during busy times, patrons enjoy the "beautifully presented" meals and welcoming environment. A "wonderful dining experience" that keeps diners returning.

369 Reviews
  1. MARK

    Cumbria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food excellent service only tarnished by a very loud , inconsiderate regular diner on the adjacent table

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  2. Nigel

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I Really enjoyed my time and food at the Vane Arms on Valentine's day.

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  3. Andrew

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Food was amazing and the staff where really friendly This was our first visit to the Vane Arms but it wont be our last

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  4. Sharyn

    County Durham

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal which was great value for money. Can recommend the soufflé The staff were very pleasant and attentive. We will be back x

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  5. Sarah

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed the food quality as always but felt very rushed right from the start of our booking. We were meeting up to have a lovely relaxed catch up but after 1 hour 20 we were asked to be ready to vacate the table. We had been constantly asked throughout to pick our food then to pick our pudding. No time for a pause for food to digest. We moved to a table in the cold conservatory to continue our chat and have coffees. The whole meal time felt pressured and rushed. Such a shame as we have booked there on numerous occasions but probably won’t go again. I understand they want to fill places but a time of 2 hours is more appropriate. We hadn’t had a starter luckily otherwise we would still have been eating our mains.

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  6. Pat

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, service great. Table of 6 people, we all enjoyed it and would definitely go again.

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  7. Lee

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good service. Lovely atmosphere. Food flawless yet again 

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  8. Richard & Rachel

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is excellent (veg. cooked spot on!) Portion size is really good and well presented. The staff were friendly especially the manager & the place was clean. Only negative would be the speed of service between courses. We waited 25 minutes for our dessert. Always remember: being understaffed might mean more profit but can lack on the quality of service. After being in the catering industry for over 30 years, this is a lesson to learn early.

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  9. Jak

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really pleased with the quality of the food, and the early bird offer is fantastic value for money. Would strongly recommend.

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  10. Jayne

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived early not was not a problem, staff gave us chance to get settled. Came and took drinks order and gave us menu's to look at, orders were taken efficiently. Food arrived altogether all wonderfully plated. Steak was just 👌 perfect. Chips were amazing. Given time in-between main and ordering desert. Desert was amazing . Totally 💯 service and 💯 food we will definitely be returning

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The Vane Arms is rated 4.5 stars by 369 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Vane Arms

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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