Country Pub & Bronte Restaurant;Experience fine dining in one of the finest locations in Britain
Whilst living up to all your expectations as a traditional, family owned, welcoming Yorkshire Pub, its real attraction is that it is a Multi Award-Winning Country Pub with superb and creative cuisine.
Proprietors Ann and Clive Preston have run this highly successful business for over 18 years. They are rightly proud of their awards, achievements and acclaimed reputation.
With cosy and welcoming ambience we can cater for numbers from one to sixty - so whether you require a romantic dinner for two, a business lunch, family get-together or wedding reception, the Ring O'Bells at Thornton has something to offer each and every discerning customer.
Chef’s Fresh Seasonal Soup (V) £3.95
Salad of Goats Cheese, Charentais Melon & Red Onion (V) £5.95Raspberry Vinegar & Olive Oil Dressing
Lamb & Spinach Meatballs £5.75on a Rich Tomato & Basil Sauce
Deep Fried King Prawns £7.45in a Lemon & Dill Batter with Garlic Mayonnaise Dip
Chef’s Smooth Chicken Liver & Brandy Pate £4.95Apple & Raisin Chutney, Granary Toast
The Famous Ring O’Bells Greenland Prawn Cocktail £6.45topped with our delicious Marie Rose Sauce
Finest Scottish Salmon & Crab Breaded Fish Cakes £5.50Dressed Rocket Salad, Lemon Crème Fraiche Dressing
(All our starters are served with our Delicious Warm Granary Loaf)
Ring O’Bells Signature Dishes
Fried Fillet of Whitby Haddock in a Crispy Black Sheep Beer Batter £9.95Chef’s Chips, Mushy Peas
Roasted Yorkshire Topside of Beef £12.95Yorkshire Pudding, Chef’s Gravy, Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables
Award Winning Keelham Hall Farm Shop Sausages (of the Day) £8.95Buttered Mash, Rich Onion Gravy, Seasonal Vegetables
Pan Fried English Lamb’s Liver £10.45on Spring Onion Mash with Caramelized Onion Gravy
Grilled Prime Sirloin Steak (200gm) £17.95Beer Battered Onion Rings, Slow Roast Beef Tomato, Flat Mushroom & Chef’s Chips
(Sauces available: Black Pepper or Blue Cheese £1.75)
Seasonal Dishes
We change with the Seasons!
Roast Breast of English Chicken £13.95Chorizo Crushed New Potatoes, Rocket Salad & Pesto Dressing
Grilled Fillet of Mackerel £13.95Warm New Potatoes, Beetroot & Watercress SaladCreamy Horseradish Dressing
English Pea & Mint Risotto (V) £9.95Glazed Goats Cheese, Herb Butter Sauce
Braised Boneless Shoulder of Yorkshire Lamb £15.95Caramelized Onion Mash, Tomato & Basil Sauce
Poached Supreme of Salmon £14.95Steamed English Asparagus, Poached Egg & Hollandaise Sauce
Chef’s Vegetarian Dish of the Day (V) £9.95(Please see Daily Special Sheet)
Ring O’Bells Award Winning Pies!
Prime Steak & Kidney Pie cooked in Guinness Gravy £9.95topped with either Puff Pastry or Suet & Herb Crust Pastry Lid,Chef’s Chips & Mushy Peas
Fresh Scottish Salmon, North Sea Haddock & Prawn Fish Pie £10.95in a Rich Velouté Sauce topped with Cheesy Mash, Seasonal Vegetables
Our Famous Meat & Potato Pie cooked in John Smith’s Ale Gravy £9.75topped with Short Crust Pastry, Chef’s Chips & Mushy Peas
Chef’s Seasonal Pie of the Day £10.95(Please see Daily Special Sheet)
Bread PotatoesWarm Granary Loaf £2.45 Chef’s Fresh Chips £1.99Garlic Bread £2.59 Buttered New Potatoes £2.65Cheesy Garlic Bread £2.99 Creamy Mash £2.59
VegetablesSautéed Spinach £2.59 Seasonal Mixed Salad £2.69Seasonal Vegetables £2.65 Mushy Peas £1.95Garden Peas £1.99 Onion Rings £1.09
Chef’s Warm Apple Pie & Toffee Sauce £5.45With a choice of Yorkshire Dales Vanilla Ice Cream, Pouring Cream or Vanilla Custard
Trio of English Strawberry Desserts £5.95Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Jelly & Iced Strawberry Parfa
Glazed Lemon Tart £4.95Raspberry Coulis & Vanilla Crème Fraiche
Brandy Snap Basket £5.95filled with Chef’s Special Ice Cream Berry Sundae
Vanilla Crème Brulée with Seasonal Compote £4.95Homemade Short Bread Biscuits
A Selection of fine English Cheeses £6.45Celery, Grapes & Biscuits
Chef’s Special Dessert of the Day £5.95(Please ask a member of staff for details)
Children's Menu
Served up to 12 Years Old
As a caring parent you will be pleased to be assured that all our dishes are created from only the finest fresh local produce nor do we use any artificial additives or perservatives whatsoever!
Good wholesome….Fresh….Delicious!
Fresh Chicken Breast Nuggets in Breadcrumbs(Served with Chips or Seasonal Vegetables) £4.95
Seasonal Fishcake of the Day(Served with Chips or Seasonal Vegetables) £4.95
Keelham Hall Farm Shop Pork Sausages(Served with Chips or Seasonal Vegetables) £4.95
Freshly made 100% Beef Burger in a Sesame Bun(Served with Chips or Seasonal Vegetables) £4.95
Battered Fresh Haddock Goujons(Served with Chips or Seasonal Vegetables) £4.95
English Roast Topside of English Beef & Yorkshire Puddingwith Seasonal Vegetables or Chips £5.95
Seasonal Vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding & Gravy £3.95
We are also able to offer reduced portions on selected items from our A la Carte Menu.
Please ask a member of staff for guidance
Sunday Lunch Menu
Subject to Change
£12.95Smaller Portions (for children up to 12 yrs) £6.95
Chef’s Seasonal Soup of the Day
Chicken Liver Pate with Cumberland SauceGranary Toast
Fan of Honeydew MelonFruit Sorbet & Coulis
Fresh Greenland PrawnsMarie Rose Sauce
Roast Yorkshire Topside of BeefYorkshire Pudding
Pork Loin Steak with MushroomGarlic & White Wine Sauce
Grilled Fillet of TroutParsley & Caper Sauce
Our Famous Meat & Potato Pie cooked in John Smith’s Ale Gravytopped with Short Crust Pastry
Chef’s Vegetarian Dish of the Day
All Main Coursesare served with Seasonal Vegetables & Roast Potatoes
Chef’s Bread & Butter Puddingwith Vanilla Custard
Fresh Fruit Salad
Crème Brulée of the DayShortbread Biscuit
Rich Bakewell Tart & Custard
Filter Coffee and Mints
Lighter Options Menu
Available in the Bar Dining AreaMonday to Friday 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm & 5.30 pm to 7.00 pmSaturday 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm
All food is prepared to orderDuring our busy times we would ask all of our valued customers to be understanding.Thank you
Honey Roast Ham £7.95Mature Cheddar, Mixed Leaf Salad, Walnut & Wholegrain Mustard Dressing
Poached Breast of Chicken £8.95Sun Dried Tomato, Red Onion & Rocket Salad & Cider Vinegar Dressing
Flaked Scottish Salmon £9.95New Potato, Caper & Baby Spinach Salad, Lemon & Dill Dressing
Goats Cheese £8.95Beetroot, Toasted Pine Nuts & Rocket Salad, Creamy Horseradish Dressing
Chef’s Prime Dale’s Beef, Caramelised Onion &Horseradish Burger £7.95on Sesame Seed Bun with Tomato & Jalapeno Relish & Chef’s Chip
Chef’s Fresh Omelette £6.95Honey Roasted Ham & Cheddar Cheese or Mixed Pepper & Tomato
Chicken Tandoori £6.95Mango, Red Onion & Pepper Salsa, Minted Yoghurt & Warm Naan Bread
(Served in White or Granary Baguette with Chef’s Chips & Salad Garnish)
Wiltshire Roasted Ham & Mustard £6.95Honey & Mustard Glazed Ham & English Mustard
Hot sliced Yorkshire Beef & Onions £6.95Topside of Yorkshire Beef & Fried Onions with Gravy
Tuna & Sweet Corn £6.95Flaked Tuna with Rich Mayonnaise & Sweet Corn
Greenland Prawn £7.45Prawn with Marie Rose Sauce, shredded Iceberg Lettuce & Sliced Cucumber
Grilled Breast of English Chicken £6.95Served warm with Shredded Iceberg Lettuce & Lemon Mayonnaise
Luncheon & Early Evening Set Price Menu
1 Course: £8.95, 2 Courses: £10.95, 3 Courses: £12.95
Available Monday to FridayLunch: 12.00 Noon – 2.00 pm & Early Evening 5.30 pm – 7.00 pmServed Only in the Bar Area
Fanned Honeydew Melon
Fruit Sorbet, Raspberry Coulis
Chicken Liver PateCumberland Sauce, Granary Toast
Spam FrittersMushy Pea Sauce
(Delicious warm Granary Loaf £2.45)
Beef BourguignonPrime Diced Local Beef, Root Vegetables & Mushrooms in a Red Wine Sauce
Poached Fillet of Scottish SalmonWhole Grain Mustard & Chive Sauce
Slow Cooked Belly PorkBlack Pudding Mash, Apple & Cider Gravy
Turkey Breast & Smoked Ham PieWhite Wine & Thyme Cream Sauce topped with a Puff Pastry Lid
All Main Courses are served with Seasonal Vegetables of the Dayor Home-Made Chips
Traditional Suet Jam Roly-PolyVanilla Custard
Sticky Toffee PuddingToffee Sauce
Set Price Menu A
Available for parties of 12 or more
£23.95
(4 Courses)
Home-made Chicken Liver Pate served with Cumberland Jelly& Granary Toast
Fanned Seasonal Melonserved with a Fruit Sorbet & Strawberry & Passion Fruit Syrup
Smoked Haddock & Dill Breaded Fishcakesserved on a Chive & Lemon Sauce
Grilled Supreme of Salmon on Sautéed Spinachdrizzled with Tomato & Basil Pesto
Prime Yorkshire Beef & Stilton Pie topped with a Puff Pastry Lid
Breast of English Chicken filled with Crispy Bacon & Sautéed Leeks on a WhiteWine Tarragon Sauce
Served with Chef’s Selection of Seasonal Vegetables& Potatoes & Traditional Chips
Traditional Jam Suet Roly Poly & Custard
A Duo of Vanilla & Forest Fruits Ice Cream in a Brandy Snap Basket servedwith Fruit Coulis
Vanilla Crème Brulee with Seasonal Compote & Homemade Short BreadBiscuits
Set Price Menu B
£25.95 (4 Courses)
Fresh Greenland Prawns with our Cocktail Sauce
Seasonal Fanned Melon with Sorbet & Strawberry Coulis
Smooth Chicken Liver & Brandy Pate with Cumberland Jelly & Granary Toast
Main Courses
Breast of Chicken on Pan Fried Leeks & Baconon a White Wine Tarragon Sauce
Slow Roasted Belly Pork on Bubble & Squeakserved with Honey Roasted Parsnips & Sage Gravy
Roast Topside of Yorkshire Beef served with Yorkshire Pudding
Pot Roasted Fillet of Salmon on Watercress Mash with French Beans & VermouthWine Sauce
Vanilla Crème Brulée with Seasonal Compote & Homemade Short Bread Biscuits
Warm Apple Lattice Pie Served with Warm Custard
A Selection of English & Continental Cheese with Grapes, Celery & Assorted Biscuits
Set Price Menu C
£28.95 (4 Courses)
Cajun Battered King Prawns with Sweet Chilli Mayonnaise
Lamb, Cumin & Spinach Meatballs on Mint & Cucumber Yoghurt
Pea & Mint Risotto with Glazed Goat’s Cheese
Roasted Breast of Duck filled with Black Puddingon Spinach with a Cider & Apple Sauce
Shoulder of Yorkshire Lamb slowly Braised in Garlic & Rosemaryserved with a Rich Port Sauce
Grilled Fillet of Red Bream on Crushed New Potatoeswith a Chive & Mustard Sauce
Sirloin Steak Garni served with Pepper Sauce
Warm Lattice Apple Pie Served with Vanilla Ice-Cream & Toffee Sauce
Duo of ChocolateEspresso Chocolate Mousse & Chocolate Nemesis with a Passion Fruit Coulis
A Selection of English Cheeses with Grapes, Celery & Assorted Biscuits
Vanilla & Forest Fruit Ice Cream in a Brandysnap Basket on a Fruit Coulis