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Monday 12pm - 10pm Tuesday 12pm - 10pm Wednesday 12pm - 10pm Thursday 12pm - 11pm Friday 12pm - 11pm Saturday 9:30am - 11pm Sunday 9:30am - 9pm

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The Thorn Inn

Name: The Thorn Inn
Address: Grappenhall Lane, Appleton, WA44QX, GB
Telephone: +441925239403
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.2

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The Thorn Inn is a pub at the heart and soul of Appleton
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04/11/2026

🌺 Rememberance Sunday 8th November 🌺

❤️ Lest we forget ❤️

This Sunday, St Cross Church in Appleton will be holding a remembrance Service, followed by a service at the cenotaph at 11am, as we come together to remember and honour those who have their life for our freedom.

The Thorn will be opening earlier this Sunday at 11am for drinks for anybody who is attending the service at the cenotaph.

04/11/2026

Introducing our delicious Pan roasted Teriyaki & sesame Salmon

Seared salmon fillet glazed in sweet soy & ginger
Teriyaki reduction with toasted sesame seeds, noodles and tenderstem broccoli all presented beautifully by our talented kitchen team.

£18.95

If you haven’t tried this dish yet, you are missing out.

04/11/2026

Open Mic night is back this Friday with the guys from Appleton Thorn Open Mic - Jam Night and we cannot wait to welcome the guys back.

Come down and join us and showcase your talent.

This is always a busy night so book your tables early.

☎️ 01925 502428 or book online in the bar area
http://www.thethorninn.co.uk

04/11/2026

For those that have been invited to this evenings w**e tasting event, The time is 6pm not 4pm.

03/11/2026

🚨 🎸 The Lower Angel Band are performing this Saturday at The Thorn Inn 🚨🎸

We are so excited to have warringtons very own The Lower Angel Band performing this Saturday from 7pm.

Formed right here in Warrington, The Lower Angel Band bring together folk, blues and rock, with brilliant melodies, powerful female vocals and their own original music.

After releasing their 10-track debut album All In earlier this year and celebrating with a SELL-OUT album launch, the band have been taking their music on the road and this Saturday they’re coming to The Thorn! 🙌🎸

If you love live music, this is definitely one you won’t want to miss! 🍻🎶

Free entry so get down early, grab a drink and support some fantastic local talent! ❤️

02/11/2026

Now that’s what you call a Mixed Grill.

It’s back on the menu so come hungry because we definitely don’t do things by halves at The Thorn.

Steak
🥓 Gammon
🌭 Sausage
🍳 Fried egg
🍄 Mushroom
🍅 Grilled tomato
🧅 Crispy onion rings
🍟 Chunky chips
🫛 Peas

A proper pub classic, piled high and perfect for anybody with a big appetite.

Tag somebody who you think could clear the plate.

02/11/2026

November is a busy one this month at The Thorn.
We have got so much going on and we can’t wait.

Crazy Quiz" Live entertainment is back with Appleton Thorn Open Mic - Jam Night kicking us off this Friday, The Lower Angel Band TENKO and the wonderful Aimee McLoughlin to the fantastic performance from Antrobus Soul cakes and wreath making with Rowan and Earl. It’s such an exciting month.

01/11/2026

Our Sunday menu is packed with all of your favourites including our traditional Sunday roast, Classic fish & chips, Wexford chicken, Home made pie and many more.

What are you waiting for? Come hungry & leave happy ❤️

Call us on 01925 502428 or book online http://www.thethorninn.co.uk

🍽️ Home made food.
🍺 Local village pub.
🐾 Dog friendly
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family pub

31/10/2026

🎃👻 Trick or treat 👻🎃

Are you taking your little ones out trick or treating tonight? 🍬🍭

Pop in to see us along the way , we have some Halloween treats for your little witches and monsters.

No tricks, Just treats.

👻🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at The Thorn Inn 🎃👻

31/10/2026

Sundays are made for Roasts.

Let us take care of Sunday lunch this week at The Thorn Inn.

Choose from Beef, Turkey or Gammon served with all the proper Sunday trimmings for £17.95 and if you can’t decide which meat to go with, upgrade to all 3 meats for an extra £2.

Served 12-7pm with the last booking at 6:30pm

☎️ 01925 502428
💻 http://www.thethorninn.co.uk

Address

Grappenhall Lane
Appleton
WA44QX

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 10pm
Tuesday	12pm - 10pm
Wednesday	12pm - 10pm
Thursday	12pm - 11pm
Friday	12pm - 11pm
Saturday	9:30am - 11pm
Sunday	9:30am - 9pm

Telephone

+441925239403

Website

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