You can enjoy some of our favourite dishes at home. The team at the Walnut Tree Kitchen have created a popular range of frozen Vegan (gluten free) Redi-Meals. After many years creating and serving our tasty vegetarian & vegan food from the Veggie Red Lion in Gt Bricett, we moved to the former Bucks Head at Thwaite.

There are sofas and open fires for cold Winter evenings and a lovely enclosed beer garden featuring a covered pergola with outside heaters for the warm spring and summer months. Our menu offers a wide range of homemade vegetarian & vegan food and daily specials, using fresh and locally sourced ingredients where possible.

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Some 10 years ago we started as The Veggie Red Lion at Great Bricett, then in 2017 we moved to The Walnut Tree at Thwaite. We had been searching for our own premises for a number of years, so were delighted when the opportunity to buy the Old Buck's Head arose.

We wanted somewhere close enough that our regulars could still visit, for the existing team to stay together and where the business could be allowed to grow, free from increasing rents and beer-ties.The move to the Walnut Tree was the end result of fantastic support over the years creating the demand for a bigger space to cook more vegetarian and vegan food.

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Reviews (14)

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Stephen Gooch

Jan 29, 2022

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I enjoy meat but with the Vegetarian and Vegan menu i always find a tasty and satisfying meal. The typical country pub feal and attentive service always makes for a pleasant experience.

Jenny Mcguinness

Jan 25, 2022

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Had a lovely evening celebrating a friend's Birthday. Most amazing meal and great to have such a wide range of vegan and vegetarian dishes to choose from. Would highly recommend

Sue Baldy

Jan 11, 2022

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Found this by total accident the other day and stopped for a fabulous lunch. so impressed we also bought some of their take away meals. just wish we lived nearer.

Jorge Hernandez

Jan 09, 2022

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What a great find! Previously known as The Vegetarian Red Lion, this pub/restaurant is a lovely, cosy and pleasant place to dine or simply hang out. Lots of unique fully veggie and vegan dishes to choose from, cooked to perfection. Staff are welcoming, sharp and professional. Will be back for sure!

Wheelie

Jan 04, 2022

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Outstanding vegetarian menu, great service. Every meal I've had there has been superb. Good guest beers too!

Ian Coates

Dec 26, 2021

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Veggie restaurant with a really good range of food items, I was a bit piggy and had the Bao Buns to myself instead of sharing like they were advertised...big mistake! They are gorgeous but as there are four of them definitely meant for sharing. Good service, friendly staff and COVID conscious, a really good place to go if you like veggie food.

Brian Dry

Dec 05, 2021

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Excellent vegetarian and vegan food and such friendly service. It’s worth the hour drive. 5*

Justine Fagioli

Nov 28, 2021

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The food was amazing, even my son who is not normally a fan of vegetarian food loved it.

Tom Sharman Peskywaabbit

Nov 07, 2021

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Absolutely loved this place. Went to take my vegan friend here to get her mind off of a few things and we were very welcomed. The menu had many vegan options to the veggie main menu which was brilliant. Food was delicious and the brewskis were nice and easy to drink. Pipes here are definitely cleaned properly which is a bonus! Extra lubricant for the food. Atmosphere was cosy and the overall price of the meal was bang on. My only complaint would be the table was too high and I'm 6ft 1 so my poor short dinner guest was struggling as the seats were low however, only a minor gripe. Will definitely

Mik

Nov 07, 2021

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My wife and I aren't vegetarians but we'd heard good things and we fancied a change. It didn't disappoint. The food was excellent, the service was rapid & attentive, and the meal was cracking value. Will definitely return soon.

Claire Firth

Oct 28, 2021

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Absolutely love the private seating area. feels comfortable and covid safe. Food is to die for, wonderful choice, all homemade, fab collection of vegan desserts. Staff warm and friendly, attentive to needs… but also allows you space to have a good catch up with friends. Take away menu amazing!! I'm full, and my fridge is stocked for the week ahead 🤪

Rob Davidson

Jul 26, 2021

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Have been meaning to try the Walnut Tree for years and glad we finally did. Such great flavours from the dishes, it was a real treat.

V. Patel

Sep 04, 2020

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Great food really and great service. We had the gyoza, camembert and crispy tofu for starter - all well done. For main we had the mushroom Wellington which looks like the speciality - beautiful. This place is perfect for vegetarians and vegans well worth any trip!

Steve Fagioli

Jan 20, 2020

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Great place, I am not a vegetarian but my wife is. We had passed The Walnut a few times and I decided to book a table for lunch so we could try it out. It is totally a vegetarian (with vegan options) restaurant, the menu is diverse and reasonably priced. They have a good website with the menu. My wife thoroughly enjoy her meal, as did my son and myself. We will definitely be stopping there again. Comfortable surroundings and welcoming and friendly staff.