
The Thornhill Arms
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About The Thornhill Arms
On Station Rd in Kettering, The Thornhill Arms is a family-run stone pub and restaurant built around griddles and grills. Sunday lunch centres on roast sirloin of beef with Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, root vegetables, and cauliflower cheese, and a set menu lunch is also offered, with a service charge added to the bill. Starters run to prawn cocktail with Rose Marie sauce, and the bar keeps draft pints and a wine selection alongside the food menu. The building includes a newer area built at the back, and a deck and garden give extra seating, including for drinks after a meal. Dogs are welcome throughout. Reservations are required. The pub has recently changed ownership and moved away from its former carvery-style menu toward the current griddle and grill format. Parking near the pub is limited.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast lunch, yorkshire puddings, new ownership change and ox cheek.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast lunch, yorkshire puddings, new ownership change and ox cheek.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roasts draw repeated praise, with reviewers highlighting perfectly cooked sirloin, huge Yorkshire puddings, and creamy cauliflower cheese, alongside standout mains like ox cheek that "fell apart" and a cheese souffle starter. Close behind, diners single out friendly, attentive service, hot plates, and a strong wine and beer selection, with several noting the setting's gardens and views suit birthdays, Valentine's meals, and even a fifty person wedding party. Value comes up often too, with set lunches and family meals described as fairly priced. One visitor, however, described a large group visit where service to customers stayed strong but the atmosphere soured after witnessing the owner repeatedly speaking sharply to a barmaid left running a busy bar alone, calling it "off-putting," and that same review flagged poor parking. Several reviewers tie their praise to a recent change of ownership and management, with one recalling an owner personally introducing himself before a meal, and multiple diners say they're already planning return visits.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roasts draw repeated praise, with reviewers highlighting perfectly cooked sirloin, huge Yorkshire puddings, and creamy cauliflower cheese, alongside standout mains like ox cheek that "fell apart" and a cheese souffle starter. Close behind, diners single out friendly, attentive service, hot plates, and a strong wine and beer selection, with several noting the setting's gardens and views suit birthdays, Valentine's meals, and even a fifty person wedding party. Value comes up often too, with set lunches and family meals described as fairly priced. One visitor, however, described a large group visit where service to customers stayed strong but the atmosphere soured after witnessing the owner repeatedly speaking sharply to a barmaid left running a busy bar alone, calling it "off-putting," and that same review flagged poor parking. Several reviewers tie their praise to a recent change of ownership and management, with one recalling an owner personally introducing himself before a meal, and multiple diners say they're already planning return visits.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“What a beautiful country pub with amazing food. We had a party of 50 people come and dine with us the night before our wedding. Thornhill arms not only delivered delicious food at a very reasonable price but also had great service. From making the booking to visiting them was so easy. A massive thank you from the Lallys”
- Google user
“Taken over in January 2026, amazing meal 23rd August 2026, staff were so attentive, one of the owners introduced himself to us which was lovely. New area built at the back with beautiful views where we had pre drinks. Bonus, plates were hot which keeps meal hot until you have finished gorgeous meal. Don't hesitate a visit is a must. Two persons starter and main with drinks £87.00 brilliant value. We will definitely be returning.”
- Google user
“Had Sunday lunch with the family today...everything was superb, from starter to dessert, wine, coffee. Service friendly, warm, genuine! One tiny comment....more gravy pls (our fault for not asking), but its needed to cover the huge yorkies! If you've not been before, try it you will not be disappointed. Lovely views, gardens etc. Looking forward to my next meal there.”
- Google user
“Sunday lunch was excellent. The starter and main were both faultless, served at a fair price with a good selection of wines and well kept draft pints. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would happily return. Thank you.”
- Google user
“After visiting a long held wish to view the Triangular Lodge my wife had reserved a table at The Thornhill Arms in the village nearby. It was without doubt one of the nicest Sunday lunches we've eaten in a pub or restaurant in a very long time, seriously. Our prawn cocktails for starters were fresh and clean tasting but it would have been oh so delightful had a slice of brown bread was at hand to mop up that delicious Rose Marie sauce that had mingled with the natural juices of the salad. The roast sirloin of beef was cooked perfectly for our individual tastes, my wife requested it to be medium to well whereas I preferred mine medium and it tasted lovely. The accompanying Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes and root vegetables were spot on, the beautiful creamy cauliflower cheese packed a little punch with the taste of mustard. The seasonal greens were a little too al dente for us but that's just a personal taste thing. We passed on a pudding as we were to full, the waiting staff were most obliging when we asked if our uneaten beef could be put in a doggy bag to be taken home. In summary, staff and owner brilliant (thank you for my birthday wishes), restaurant and garden (where we sat after lunch with pots of tea) lovely. Thank you very much for restoring our faith in dining out, it was most enjoyable. Bless you all.”
Highlights
“Family-run large stone pub and restaurant specialising in griddles and grills with deck and garden.”
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 9
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Historic
- Romantic
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Dining options· 7
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Planning· 4
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 6
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thornhill ArmsOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.2815 | — | £20–60 | sunday roast lunch, yorkshire puddings, new ownership change |
| Nick's | 4.6251 | 2.7 mi | £1–10 | fish and chips, crispy fish, beautiful chips |
| Franks PizzeriaVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.6342 | 2.8 mi | £10–20 | pizza, homemade pizzas, fresh ingredients |
| Zuma Rock - Restaurant, Bar LoungeWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.3132 | 2.8 mi | £10–30 | egusi soup, pepper soup, jollof rice with gizzard sauce |
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