Thornhurst Manor

Went for the first time on Saturday and I thought the food was absolutely outstanding. The chips are absolutely to die for, they're so good I might even just get two plates if chips next time it an extra portion to go with my meal. The price is very reasonable for the quality and what you get and the setting is unreal. I'll definitely be going back on a regular basis. Staff couldn't be anymore helpful either, super venue.

My wife & I have just completed 3 visits in less than a week, Tuesday lunchtime, Saturday lunchtime and Sunday evening, a total of 17 courses between us. The food was mostly excellent, bar the southern fried chicken goujons on the Tuesday lunchtime which were a bit overcooked (although very good on the Sunday evening) and a portion of chips on the Tuesday lunchtime that was both cold & hard, suggesting it was the end of a batch that had been standing awhile. At least the Tuesday lunchtime food came with 50% discount, so thank you for that. One sirloin steak ordered medium by my wife on the Sunday evening was rather more rare than she would have liked, and was more like my sirloin steak ordered medium rare on the same evening, which was both tender and very tasty. Good scampi and super steak & ale pie, but the sausages weren't up to much, although their accompaniments were. Great peas, petit pois actually, and fresh vegetables not overcooked. The standout dessert was the cornflake tart which was divine, I had it twice, and it didn't matter to me that it was served with traditional custard rather than the pink custard on the menu. Disappointing that some desserts seemed to be in short supply. The staff were all good, but special mention must go to the lovely Beth, the young lady with the pigtails and most engaging smile, who was very pleasant indeed. Music a little too loud for us, but you're never going to satisfy everyone on that, both on volume & content.

Come here once in a month for some good old grub, food is always amazing. You get big portions for the price you pay! Can be really busy so food can take a little longer then a chain pub but the food here is much better. Plus they have the best chips :) small selection of beers on tap but enough to cover :) can not fault this place.

Beautiful grounds, especially nice on a hot summers day to enjoy a bite to eat and have a cold beer. Plenty of menu options and a good selection of beers.

Absolutely lovely food for my friends. They just need to be a little more creative for vegetarian and vegan customers but all in all it was fabulous.