The Vane Arms

4.6

337 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 7 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.

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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
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

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 337 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
Kid-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.

337 Reviews

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Gail
Yorkshire
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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David
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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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Julie
County Durham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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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Dianne
Yorkshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 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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Kate
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 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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Jeremy
Cambridge
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 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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Gillian
Newcastle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 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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Lucy
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent service from booking to table. Food was superb, served hot, good mix of vegetables (Sunday dinner), well cooked. Very generous portions. Chef sent us complimentary extra side dishes which was really appreciated. Haven’t ever had anything but delicious food here. Lovely friendly atmosphere, hard working staff. Definitely 5 out of 5 Will be back again soon.
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James
Manchester
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The service was really poor, we were there for nearly 3 hours - having to wait far too long for starters and main course then desert.
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Beth
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super busy today and we had to wait a little longer than usual, but kept informed and had a gorgeous lunch.
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FAQs

The Vane Arms is rated 4.6 stars by 337 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

Nov 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

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

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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

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 reservation

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 337 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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