À La Carte Menu at Our Northamptonshire Restaurant
Good food, cooked fresh with local produce, at The Thornhill Arms in Rushton, near Kettering.
Good Food in the Heart of Northamptonshire
Looking for a restaurant in Northamptonshire where the food is the reason to visit? Our à la carte menu is built around pub classics and produce from local farms and suppliers, using the best ingredients for the time of year. Cooked with care by our kitchen team and served in the relaxed surroundings of a traditional country pub.
From a quick lunch to a long dinner with friends, there’s something for everyone, including vegetarian dishes and a vegan option. We’re an easy drive from Kettering, Corby and Market Harborough, making us a favourite for good food in the area. Find out more about country pub dining at The Thornhill Arms.
Our À La Carte Menu
Our menu follows the seasons, so dishes may change from week to week.
Appetisers
£4.50 each
Wild Grain & Co Sourdough (V) £4.50
Salted butter
Marinated Olives (V) £4.50
Lemon, garlic and chilli
Starters
Soup of the Day £9
Sourdough
Smoked Salmon Ballotine £12
Pickled fennel, cucumber and caviar
Crayfish Cocktail £10
Lemon mayo, tomato and cucumber
Crispy Lamb Fritter £10
Black garlic ketchup and tartare sauce
Homemade Scotch Egg £9
Homemade brown sauce and pickled red onion
Whipped Goat’s Cheese Salad (V) £10
Beetroot and candied walnuts
Mains
Gressingham Duck Breast £27
Pommes Anna, carrot and pickled turnip
10oz Picanha Steak £30
Café de Paris, chips and king oyster mushroom
Braised Pork Belly £26
Pig’s cheek, celeriac, red cabbage and burnt apple purée
Crown Prince Squash Risotto (V) £20
Blue cheese and pumpkin seeds. Can be made vegan on request.
Free Range Pan Roast Chicken £23
Pomme purée, confit artichoke, king oyster mushroom and Madeira sauce
Market Fish £26
Seafood chowder, mussels, clams and sea herbs
Pub Classics
Beer Battered Fish & Chips £22
Tartare sauce and mushy peas
Crispy Spiced Chicken Burger £21
Sriracha mayo, smoked cheese and fries
Faggots & Mash £19
Mushy peas and onion gravy
The Thornhill Pie £23
Chips or mash
Sides
Parmesan & Truffle Fries £7
Seasonal Greens £5
Potato Lyonnaise £7
Garden Salad £5
Chunky Chips £5
Desserts
Crème Caramel £10
Rum soaked raisins
White Chocolate and Passion Fruit Cheesecake £10
Mango sorbet
Sticky Toffee Pudding £10
Toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Marquise £10
Biscoff crumb and mascarpone
Iced Honey Parfait £10
Honeycomb, bee pollen and raspberry
Rice Pudding £10
Caramelised pear, almonds and candied orange
Jude’s Ice Cream & Sorbet £3 per scoop
Selection
Affogato £6
After Dinner
Cocktails £8 each
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Borghetti and espresso
Pumpkin Spiced Martini
Vodka, Pumpkin Mozart and chocolate
Fortified Wine
Errazuriz Late Harvest £7
Tio Pepe Fino Sherry £8
Bulas Ruby Reserve Port £9
Coffee & Tea £2.50 / £3
Cappuccino, Latte, Flat White, Americano, Espresso
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Chamomile, Green, Peppermint
(V) vegetarian. This is a sample menu and dishes are subject to change. A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to all meal bills. Download the à la carte menu (PDF) or the dessert menu (PDF). Visiting on a Sunday? See our Sunday lunch menu or head back to all our menus.
Allergies & Dietary Needs
Many of our dishes can be adapted to be gluten-free or vegetarian, and our squash risotto can be made vegan, so just ask. Please tell us about any allergies or dietary requirements when you book, and again when you order. Full allergen information is available from our team.
Local Produce, Cooked With Care
We work with farmers, butchers and growers from across Northamptonshire and the surrounding counties, so our menu changes as the best ingredients come into season. It’s honest, generous cooking that makes the most of what’s on our doorstep.
Celebrating something special or planning a get-together? Our private dining options are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries and family occasions.
Questions about Dining at The Thornhill Arms
What times do you serve food?
Our À La Carte menu is served from 12pm to 9pm. On Sundays we serve our Sunday roast from 12noon to 4.30pm.
Do I need to book a table?
Booking is recommended, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings. You can book a table online, call us on 01536 693439 or email reservations@thethornhillarms.co.uk.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarian dishes are marked (V), and our Crown Prince Squash Risotto can be made vegan on request. Just let us know when you order.
Can you cater for allergies and gluten-free diets?
Many dishes can be made gluten-free on request. Please let us know about any allergies when you book and again when you order, and our team can talk you through the allergens in each dish.
Where is The Thornhill Arms?
You’ll find our pub restaurant at 2 Station Rd, Rushton, Kettering NN14 1RL, a short drive from Kettering, Corby and Market Harborough. See our contact page for directions.
Book Your Table
Join us for lunch or dinner at The Thornhill Arms. Call us on 01536 693439 or email reservations@thethornhillarms.co.uk to reserve your table.
The Thornhill Arms Opening hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday – Saturday
11am – 11pm
Sunday
12noon – 6pm
Food served Tuesday – Saturday 12pm – 9pm, Sunday 12pm – 4.30pm.
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