Sliced roast beef with mashed potato and roasted carrots

A Proper Sunday Roast in Northamptonshire

Sunday lunch at The Thornhill Arms in Rushton, near Kettering. Served every Sunday from 12noon to 4.30pm.

Sunday Lunch the Way It Should Be

There are few things better than a slow Sunday at a country pub. At The Thornhill Arms, our Sunday roast is the meal of the week: tender roast meats, crisp roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire puddings and plenty of proper gravy, served in the heart of Rushton village.

Whether it’s a family Sunday dinner, a catch-up with friends or a roast dinner after a countryside walk, you’ll find a warm welcome here. We’re an easy drive from Kettering, Corby and Market Harborough, and the perfect place to while away a Sunday afternoon. Read more about country pub dining at The Thornhill Arms.

Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding and red cabbage

Our Sunday Lunch Menu

Our menu changes with the seasons, so dishes may vary from week to week.

Starters

Soup of the Day (V)
Sourdough and butter

Homemade Scotch Egg
Homemade brown sauce and pickled red onion

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad (V)
Mixed leaves, candied walnuts and honey mustard

Duck Liver Parfait
Amarena cherries, granola and brioche

Prawn & Crayfish Cocktail
Lemon mayonnaise, tomato and cucumber

Mains

Sirloin of Beef
Yorkshire pudding and gravy

Loin of Pork
Stuffing and apple sauce

Roast Chicken
Yorkshire pudding

All of the above are served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and cauliflower cheese.

Gnocchi (V)
Pea purée, pine nuts and Parmesan

Pan Roasted Cod
Normande sauce and pommes Anna

Desserts

The Thornhill Crumble
Vanilla custard

Crème Caramel
Prunes d’Agen

White Chocolate and Passion Fruit Cheesecake
Passion fruit sorbet

Lemon Cake
Blackberries and lemon ice cream

Vanilla Pannacotta
Streusel

2 Courses £29
3 Courses £34

(V) vegetarian. This is a sample menu and dishes are subject to change. A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to all bills. Download the Sunday lunch menu (PDF). Prefer something else? Our à la carte menu is also available, and the bar has plenty to go with your roast.

Allergies & Dietary Needs

Some of our dishes can be adapted for dietary requirements, 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.

Roast beef with roast potatoes and vegetables

Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and gravy

Cauliflower cheese with a side of garden peas

A Country Pub Sunday

Sunday at The Thornhill Arms is about taking your time. Settle in by the fire when the weather turns, or make the most of the garden on warmer days. Round off a walk through the Northamptonshire countryside with a roast dinner and a pint, then stay for pudding.

Bringing a bigger group together for Sunday lunch? Talk to us about private dining for birthdays, anniversaries and family celebrations.

Private Dining

Questions about Sunday Lunch at The Thornhill Arms

What time do you serve Sunday lunch?

We serve our Sunday roast every Sunday from 12noon to 4.30pm. The pub stays open until 6pm, so there’s no need to rush off afterwards.

Do I need to book for Sunday lunch?

We strongly recommend booking, as Sundays are our busiest day. You can book a table online, call us on 01536 693439 or email reservations@thethornhillarms.co.uk.

Is the Sunday roast gluten-free?

Our Yorkshire puddings and gravy are not gluten-free. Please tell us about any dietary requirements when you book, and the kitchen will let you know what they can adapt.

Is there a vegetarian option on Sundays?

Yes. There’s always a vegetarian main on our Sunday lunch menu, such as our gnocchi with pea purée, pine nuts and Parmesan.

Where is The Thornhill Arms?

You’ll find us at 2 Station Rd, Rushton, Kettering NN14 1RL, a short drive from Kettering, Corby and Market Harborough. See our contact page for directions.