Dining & Facilities

Old Thorns offers a choice of first-class dining experiences; the brasserie style of Sands and the award-winning Nippon Kan Japanese restaurant. The famous Nippon Kan has an exceptional reputation as one of the finest Teppan Yaki houses in Britain. The Garden Room was also developed to offer guests a menu of classical dishes prepared with the finest fresh produce and complemented by excellent wines from the impressive cellar.

Sands

Sands brasserie is an elegantly informal restaurant - the imaginative menu combines contemporary cuisine and traditional favourites. In summer months the roof terrace comes into its own with al fresco drinks and dining, accompanied by a wonderful view across the estate.

Nippon Kan

For a change in style, savour the calm oriental surroundings and exquisite food in Nippon Kan, one of the UK's premier Japanese restaurants. Highlights here are authentic sushi and traditional Teppan Yaki, where chefs prepare and cook your meal in front of you on the open griddle at the centre of your table.

Dinner is served from 6.30pm and Teppan Yaki sittings are at 7pm, 8.30pm and 9.00pm. Reservations for Teppan Yaki are recommended.

Please note Nippon Kan is closed on Mondays and on those Tuesdays following a bank holiday. If you would like to arrange private facilities to entertain friends or colleagues, please let us know and we will arrange one of the fine rooms within the hotel and discuss any special food and wine requirements.

Golf Facilities

Old Thorns has three golf professionals, led by the director of golf, Roger Hyder, a Leadbetter trained instructor and author of the book "Golf Skills" which has been published in several countries all around the world.

You can book a 1:1 lesson on the range or a 1 hour clinic for 6 people. The 9 and 18-hole playing lessons give golfers the chance to play a round with a pro and receive expert tuition all the way round.

The team of resident PGA professionals offers tuition on the driving range, putting green or on the course itself. The PGA approved Pro Shop stocks a wide range of golf merchandise where guests and visitors can also hire buggies, trolleys, graphite clubs and golf shoes.

General Facilities

The Country Club offers facilities including a 16-metre indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room, solarium, fitness centre and outdoor tennis courts.

Old Thorns is a flexible venue in Hampshire for meetings, seminars, conferences and functions. Facilities are available from 5 up to 80. Whatever your schedule a complete package is available to incorporate overnight accommodation in a superior bedroom with the excellent dining experience of the Sands or Nippon Kan Japanese restaurant. Whether your preference is for an informal breakfast meeting before golf or an all day seminar, you can be assured of first class service.