Harden's survey result
Summary
A lot of water has passed under the bridge since 2019 when Boris Johnson and former Irish Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, met for crunch post-Brexit talks at this posh hotel & spa out on the Wirral. On limited feedback, ratings for its grill are good all-round, but more plaudits go to the rather dramatically named ‘Great Wirral Afternoon Tea’ – a “well thought-out offering with good choice of sweet or savoury options” that’s “particularly nice on the terrace or lawn”.
Summary
The restaurant of this lush Wirral country pile is “a little hidden gem”, delivering some “unbelievable” food (including a “quite affordable” prix fixe at lunch); fans say that it’s the “best on the Wirral (since Fraiche is always full up)”. (This was the location, in October 2019, of the crunch Brexit talks between Boris Johnson and Irish Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar).
Summary
The restaurant of this lush Wirral country pile is “a little hidden gem”, delivering some “unbelievable” food (including a “quite affordable” prix fixe at lunch); fans say that it’s the “best on the Wirral (since Fraiche is always full up)”. (This was the location, in October 2019, of the crunch Brexit talks between Boris Johnson and Irish Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar).
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Have you eaten at Lawns Grill, Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa?
Owner's description
The Lawns Grill Restaurant, set within the four star Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa. With its stylish interior, crystal chandelier and views over beautifully manicured lawns it’s the perfect spot for a truly amazing dining experience.
Head Chef Stephen Moore and his team strive to provide a truely fabulous dining experience.
Stephen and his team go to great lengths to design and create mouth-watering dishes, thoughtfully creating an experience for your taste buds through well executed flavours and textures. Always using the best of what the season has to offer locally from the best suppliers. With our own market garden too, we couldn’t get more local!
Located in the idyllic Cheshire countryside, in the picturesque village of Thornton Hough, Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa has 62 boutique styled bedrooms and an award-winning spa, making it an ideal location for a relaxing weekend away.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Pretheatre | £32.00 | £40.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £8.00 | £30.00 | £25.00 | £8.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Restaurant details
The chef
Stephen Moore is Head Chef of Lawns Grill.
Stephen leads a dedicated and highly skilled team who are so passionate about the food and experience they create for our guests to enjoy.
Having worked in numerous highly acclaimed restaurants across the North West including Lawns previously Stephen has now returned to add his unique style to our new grill concept.
Dishes include fabulous seafood depending on what our local fish monger can supply, lobster, oysters, sole, sea bass to name a few regularly featured. Grill items including aged steaks and sharing items such as Welllington and cote de Boeuf, give a more relaxed feel to dining.
Keeping it in the family, Stephen's wife Dorota is our Head Pastry Chef creating the most wonderful taste sensations to complete dining experience.
Neston Rd, Thornton Hough, CH63 1JF
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12:30 pm‑3:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
