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Will and his team welcome you to The Monkey House, one of the last standing freehouses in the picturesque seaside town of Lymington. A family run pub and kitchen with rooms. In our cosy 18th century pub, enjoy delicious fresh food including traditional pub classics, seafood dishes and daily specials lovingly prepared by talented head chef Mark and his team. Pop down on a Sunday for our legendary roast - but be sure to book! Here at The Monkey House we take our drinks very seriously indeed. Proudly serving locally brewed real ales, ever changing keg and cask craft beers, and a meticulously selected wine and spirit list. Try a few tipples at the bar with brewer landlord Will, and his friendly
PRICE RANGE
US$13 - US$25
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
Pub, Bar, British
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Reservations, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
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Reviewed 20 December 2020
Sunday lunch

Sadly we were very disappointed with our traditional Sunday lunch today. The beef was extremely thin and quite a bit of fat. We would have had a dessert but the service was quite slow although there weren't many people in the dining area. After some...More

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 14 December 2020 via mobile
Sunday roast

Stopped in for a Sunday roast. Service was great, beer was great, food was poor. Ordered a roast beef and veggie roast. Beef was over cooked and dry and the vegetables that accompanied was sparse to say the least. Left feeling hungry. To improve could...More

Date of visit: November 2020
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Reviewed 6 December 2020
Great food, attentive service, Covid Safe

We enjoyed a late Sunday lunch and we’d definitely recommend and go again. Covid rules were sensibly applied. Very tasty and well presented food ranging from Sunday Roast to Seafood Pasta. Attentive and personal service. Thanks for a great birthday meal!

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 2 November 2020 via mobile
Amazing food and an amazingly friendly waitress

Fantastic second visit to the Monkey House. The 3 of us all went for different dishes and none of them disappointed. The filet steak with sauce and crostini, Hake with pesto mash and the Venison Burger were all 10/10 meals. Having enjoyed the mains so...More

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 30 October 2020 via mobile
Loved it

Venue, staff, menu and food, all excellent and we will be returning. Followed Covid rules too. 👏👏👏

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 27 October 2020 via mobile
Excellent Sunday dinner

Excellent Sunday roast for four adults. Could not fault food or service, good choice of starters and main course with specials and reassuring Covid measures. Highly recommend but book early.

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 26 October 2020
Great food

Wow, what a find, the food in this Gastro Pub is amazing, service is brilliant , very good with social distancing, one way system and hand sanitizer. Try the tempura prawns to start, wonderful. So much food.

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 25 October 2020 via mobile
Amazing refurb and new owners

Went again recently to this pub for a birthday meal, have been a few times before this year for drinks and live Sunday music but never for food. They have done an amazing job doing it up and redecorating inside over lockdown in April -...More

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 24 October 2020 via mobile
Friends Birthday

Superb service Nothing was too much trouble attention to detail Lovely food Will definitely go again

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 24 October 2020
Excellent

Jus t stayed at the monkey house for three days, spotless rooms, beautiful food and great service. Excellent, will certainly come back again

Date of visit: October 2020
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Safari30638755026
22 August 2019|
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Response from Lymington36 | Reviewed this property |
I’m not sure, but check out their website. This will also show the menus
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192meganf
8 July 2019|
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Response from AliceG288 | Reviewed this property |
No - there is a small fenced area outside, but it's right by the main road, so not ideal for play.
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Ieuan44
9 June 2019|
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Response from 833hazelp | Reviewed this property |
The monkey house had changed owners two weeks ago ......
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    How is The Monkey House rated?
    The Monkey House is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
    • Food: 4.5
    • Service: 5
    • Value: 4.5
    • Atmosphere: 4.5