Neston Rd, Thornton Hough, CH63 1JF
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).
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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.
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
The Chef
Connor O’Hagan is the Head Chef of The Lawns Grill.
With 10 years of culinary experience, Connor has worked his way up the ranks at Thornton Hall hotel and now leads a talented and dedicated team. Striving to make innovative and creative dishes.
The Lawns al a carte menu is crafted to showcase Connors passion for using seasonal produce and enhancing the natural flavours within a dish. The menu features exquisite dishes including Tamworth pork, Colchester Oysters, Turbot cooked over Korean charcoal, the finest cuts of steaks including sharing steak cooked on Mibrasa charcoal grill, Connor is continuously evolving the menu to excite guests with new and creative dishes making it as popular with local residents as it is with hotel guests.
Neston Rd, Thornton Hough, CH63 1JF
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 |
