The Monkey House in New Forest

Moved to Lymington 8 months ago and the food was delicious. Past 3 times we've been food hasn't been worth the price.

Great place lots of atmosphere Live band Sunday fab Chef turns out delicious food

Very friendly staff, accommodating towards us and our dogs. Food was really good as was the beer! We only popped in in the off chance and would definitely go back.

Turned up on the off chance. 2 adults and 3 dogs . From taking the call to see if they had space, to getting served was great. The beer was very good "Toll House". The food was also very good, I thoroughly recommend it.

Great food and service. We had a lovely meal and were able to take the pup with us too

Great selection of main meals, service was great too.

Always a warm welcome Awaits all. Dog and child friendly

What a fantastic place. Really fab atmosphere, cool interior and the food was top notch. I would say it’s a must if you are in the area!

Discovered this gem whilst visiting the New Forest. Was recommended to us, and for good reason. We dropped in mid week for dinner and immediately felt welcome. Definitely feels like a pub that's used by locals, but not one where strangers are made to feel unwelcome. Staff were warm, welcoming and professional. Food was great... Lovely balance of quality and just enough to leave us satisfied but without feeling uncomfortable. The vibe is great with a choice of the more restaurant side or the pub side (which is where we positioned ourselves). As we're moving into the area next year, this week certainly be one of our regular places to enjoy an evening. Thanks to all at MB. Bob

Had a meal here tonight. Service was fair , nice place however food wasn’t great. I had John Dory fillets which were extremely small. Our other party had sirloin steak which was overcooked! 3 steaks arrived first and my dish later a bit too late tbh. Mentioned my dish to staff which he agreed was small and said he’d relay to manager. Sadly no response !! Nice place but overpriced and under delivered!! Obviously a busy place so not too bothered about customer’s feedback!

This accommodation is not fit for purpose - we're currently staying at the pub and the noise from the bar below is ATROCIOUS. Half an hour after pub closing time, the noise of raucous patrons singing underneath us prevents any chance of sleep. A certain amount of noise is to be expected at a pub, of course - but if you can't provide a vaguely quiet environment at a reasonable hour, you shouldn't be letting out rooms in the first place. Avoid if you want a good night's sleep.

Dog friendly, great service, food, and beer (brewed onsite) a fantastic find on our trip to the New Forest 🚙

Fantastic and tasty premium burgers accompanied by friendly and efficient service. Good value. Aesthetic environment. Ideal en route to the Isle of Wight ferry.

Close to the New Forest, Beaulieu motor museum and Bucklers Hard the Monkey Brewhouse is a great place to stay. Comfy and clean rooms with a decent breakfast. A good pub with excellent ales brewed on site, tasty food and really friendly and attentive staff. We really enjoyed our stay and would happily return. Thank you.

Well worth the visit. Staff are lovely and food is good. Beer is brewed in house.....mmmh

Staff were excellent and very friendly and helpful. Food absolutely amazing. Can't find any more words to say but brilliant place to stay eat and drink

Great place. Fun pub with own beer 🍺 rooms clean and tidy. Cleaners in the morning can be noisey.

Great food, Great location! Will definitely go again!!

Had a lovely meal - fish stew and risotto special were both very good .. friendly, welcoming staff - would thoroughly recommend 👍

Service good, food nothing special

Great beer, food & service as always

Ate here on a Bank Holiday Saturday. Nice place but the evening didn't start well when we were told all specials had sold out and some of the regular menu was also unavailable. And it was only 7PM! I guess they were very busy for the bank holiday but it was a bit of a deflating start to the night. We had fish and burger and chips which was good, if a little uninspiring considering we were expecting a bit more. Beer was tasty and the interior of the pub overlooked the brewery which was a way more interesting vista than looking at the wall. The pub was rammed, its a popular place. Evening brightened up when we realised they had some live music outside which we moved onto that with our wine and churros. Was a lot of fun with the outside dancing and a fine end to the evening. I would visit again but would pick my evening when it was quieter and the availability of food was a bit higher!

Although we regularly go to the Monkey I’m writing this review as a thank you for the excellent meal we enjoyed yesterday. Having eaten recently at several far more expensive places recently the Monkey served better quality food, which was cheaper and with friendlier staff. The muscles were amazing and the gambas out of this world. Thanks guys

Amazing food, lovely service, lovely staff. Def recommend. And it has its own brewrey! Very cool

When we walked in, we were happy to know that it was dog friendly, we also discovered that it had lovely seating areas throughout the whole pub and a small but lovely garden! It is also amazing beers on offer, and my dad loved the real ale, which was the seawall,which he gave 9/ 10. The scampi starter were huge pieces. And it was tasty as well! Then, when it got onto the main course,I ordered the jerk chicken burger,which I highly recommend! I another dish I recommend getting the vegetable stack burger. 🍔 😋 TIP: I recommend booking before your arrival!

What a great experience - staff were so helpful and friendly and the food was amazing I would highly recommend, definitely going back next time we visit the area

Visited here for a family evening and the thing that stood out was the fantastic service from the waiting staff. They were all amazing and nothing was too much trouble. The food was great, served hot and with a smile. Thank you guys for making our evening so memorable.

Nice place Popped in for a quick beet.... and Stayed for a few more lol

Without a doubt, one of the best roast lunches . Great friendly service and very reasonable prices. I will be going there again.

Delightful brewery/pub/restaurant/hotel. Family run with friendly and obliging staff. Stayed for two nights with friends and was made to feel at home. Excellent freshly cooked breakfast. Highly recommended.

This is so far our best stay in England. Very nice room, very clean. Good bed and a very nice bathroom with a bathtub. Good location just on the edge of town. Excellent food and a very nice selection of on-site brewed beer. Staff was lovely. This is a must stay for brewers.

Nice pub with a big outdoor space, and friendly staff. There's a good range of beers and some standard veggie options on the menu.

Excellent! Sunday, 8 of us and kiddies, sun is shining, pork belly best in the area, beef satay ooooof. Food excellent! Guest beer the taddiford wow also the howler. 5 stars!

Visited for the beer festival. A great atmosphere and selection of beers. My favourite was Taddiford.

Been to Lymington and the surrounding areas quite a few times but didn't know about the Monkey Brewhouse until we drove past, ended going two nights running. The staff were welcoming and friendly and the place had a lovely atmosphere . We had the same dishes both nights. I had Portugese Fish Stew and my husband Prawn Curry they were both superb, Served piping hot and full of flavour. We will definitely return on our next visit.

We have just spent an amazing three days at the Monkey Brewhouse, the loveliest friendly helpful staff you could wish for, well done Sam for running such a great pub, and well done Will, the on site brewer/owner, your beers are superb, we can’t wait to come back next year and enjoy another beer & music festival with you all, our room was perfect, the food superb and the whole weekend Magnificent! Thank you all.

the staff were very friendly and welcoming our waitress was extremely helpful and professional assisting me with my food allergy’s our food was served quickly and hot very pleased

Stayed 5 nights at the Monkey Brewhouse while exploring the New Forest. Had a great time. Room was very comfortable, the pub food, beer and atmosphere were excellent but the friendly and efficient staff really made it. Thanks to all.

Had a great meal and good time while passing through new forest. Nothing but good vibes for me.

I took a group of fourteen friends to the MB for an evening meal and of course a beer or two. We pre-booked and pre-ordered our food. The service was excellent from start to finish and the food exceptional. This is our third annual pilgrimage to the Monkey Brewhouse and if my group has anything to say about it this will not be the last. Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable evening.

Sorry Monkey Tree, you had a chance to redeem yourselves but failed. Came away feeling insulted and won't be back. Firstly the meals were not all delivered together. By the time the last one arrived the first 2 had half finished. Last to arrive was my Jerk Chicken with a small pot of Coleslaw & fries. The jerk chicken was a chicken thigh, which was very dark, rather knobbly and just a lump in the middle of the bun. It was underdone and the only slight jerk flavour was a slight sprinkling of jerk seasoning on the chicken. I removed the chicken to try and cut it to lay it flatter.....it neither looked or smelled appetizing. It was warm but everything else, including the toasted bun was cold. I did try but it was not a good look, taste or smell so I just ate the fries. When the table was cleared I explained my issues and they said something about a free drink for my trouble. I assumed I would not pay for the food I didn't eat but No, Monkey Tree, bad form. That was your gesture....... My free cranberry & Soda. The cheapest thing on our £118 bill!! Shocked and insulted. I will not be back. Whatever happened to customer service!

The staff were nice and the pub itself has lovely outdoor seating (which also has heating when needed) and the inside had different spots so would imagine wouldn't get too loud out there. The staff were nice and did check in on us a few times but without being too invasive. My friend had a burger which was really tasty. I ordered the fig and blue cheese salad and although the ingredients were nice, there was one fig (cut into 4) that was over ripe and only a little blue cheese. Definitely could have done with more cheese and figs that were in better shape. The churros were nice and came with a few bits of fruit, but felt that there was too much sugar on them. I would still come back as it was a good experience with a nice atmosphere.

Tried the Bucklers Howler at the Gun Inn at Keyhaven liked it so popped in to the Monkey Brewhouse to buy a nine pint keg. Good beer.

Great food, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff

Lovely pub just outside Lymington. Great coffee and grub👍💪

First class service and food. You can't fault it.

Great friendly pub. Lovely staff and great craft beer. Good breakfast and coffee. Evening meals are also very good. Need to book.

Great place stayed for long weekend staff were great room was fantastic beer brewed on premises was lovely would definitely come back

A thoroughly enjoyable evening here. The staff were so friendly and welcoming- nothing was too much trouble. The food was tip top too.

Nice beer but bang average food. The four of us had a decent selection of the menu and it was all a bit disappointing, apart from pudding which was great. Pretty darn pricey as well for what is standard pub fare.

Absolutely delicious Sunday lunch. All the ingredients were perfectly cooked with a good amount of vegetables. I decided to go for the nut roast which was really tasty. My husband had roast beef which was amazing quality too.

Second visit here for lunch - just as incredible as last time. Really delicious meal, generous portions. Kids meal (fish and chips) was great. Dessert was top notch - the brownie honeycomb sundae was perfect. We will be back again and again. Great service, great food, great location.

Great pub serving its own brewed beer. Food was very good and very friendly service

Absolutely delicious food, beautifully presented and came piping hot. Staff was so kind and attentive from entering the pub, throughout the whole stay, until departure. I love that food came in order, meaning starters came hot and mains after starters finished. I don’t like if everything comes at the same time and food gets cold. So plus from me! The pub has own beer brewery and whole process visible to visitors and available to purchase too. There are various flavours and even some merchandise is sold there like hoodies, t-shirts and more.

We really enjoyed our meal. The fish in particular was perfectly cooked and very tasty. Good local beer as well. There was also good live music.

Friendly and helpful staff, great food and really good ale brewed on the premises. Breakfast was excellent......

Lovely atmosphere. Lovely staff. Lovely beer.

Just popped in for a couple of pints, both brewed on site. Very nice. Friendly welcome. Had a little look around too. Nice to see all the brewing kit which is within the pub. The Sunday roast another table had looked fantastic. Will be back. A few holes in the car park which I'm sure they will sort shortly. Would be superb if they are able to brew some green hop ale come the autumn.

Stopped very spare of the moment for a couple of pints when in the area. Great beer selection, all brewed on site and great quality. Very welcoming and dog friendly. Would return if in the area.

Food was good, staff very helpful and friendly. It's a shame that a large family were allowed to walk through without wearing a mask between them , however we will eat here again . Second visit staff are very friendly food was best pub food in a long time, crisp a little bit more on the pork belly then 5 stars. 3rd visit mashed potatoes were cold steak and ale pie just about okay Wife and daughters burgers good this is pub food and not fine dining , deserts are clearly bought in and typical of any pub. The staff are friendly and helpful we will eat here again but stick to the burgers. The whole place was very clean. Visited last week (11 02 2023) Still very clean with friendly staff, the food was 2 stars at best as all the meals were saturated in salt stop adding salt in the kitchen and put salt on the tables, we will eat here again but insist No salt on anything. .visited on 8th March 2024 3 different burgers all fresh and very good asked for no salt on the fries , no salt on them, they tasted so much better , at this rate we will be eating here more often . Staff are young very polite and helpful.

The Monkey Brewhouse is a fantastic Inn and brewery serving a selection of there own brewed Real Ales. Along with an excellent range menu including daily specials. The staff are very warm and friendly. They also do accomodation.

Visited with a group of friends on a Saturday afternoon. Stayed until closing time we were enjoying ourselves so much. Fabulous food and great service.

1 roast and 1 "fish of the day with chunky chips and peas" Yuck. Chips were overwhelmed with the taste of fried oil. Fish was nice but nothing special, chips were over cooked and the peas....yuck. Won't ever order that again. Hubby said the roast pork was a 6/10 Shame really, it's a nice pub and the food is hit and miss

Lovely pub with fantastic selection of locally brewed beer. Locals friendly Food looks amazing

Great pub ...food and service were excellent. and they brew their own beer...which was brilliant..good selection. We were there on a friday and they had music which was really good.

Our first visit to Monkey Brewhouse and it certainly will not be our last, we were greeted by Sam with a welcoming smile and served by Joshua who was knowledgeable and friendly as well as informative of the unique premises and the menu. Food was enjoyable and portions were more than adequate. The Monkey Brewhouse oozes atmosphere and it was a delight to have experienced it there.

Arrived with daughter and 2 dogs first lunch. They could not have been more welcoming. The food was excellent and the staff charming.

Good selection of ale's with ease of parking

Great beer, great food and great staff.

A lovely fire was welcoming on a chilly day. We enjoyed good beers and delicious food, and will definitely be returning for more.

Great throughout the visit. From the moment we arrived ,we were well looked after. Lovely helpful staff, very tasty food and nice atmosphere. Thank you to the staff for making this evening so special.

This is a flippin' great pub with rooms. Our room was clean and comfy enough but you're there for the beer and the food which is excellent. Never before been along the whole tap range and liked every one of them. Brewed on the premises it doesn't get better than this. And the food follows suit with dishes created from scratch by their own chefs and served up by the happiest, smiliest bunch of staff ever. Plus live music twice a week. You can have a real good time and then just climb up the stairs to get your head down. Brill

Always pour a nice pint. Food always great….staff always friendly… transfriendly (made that bit up)….could be…..

Fantastic experience! Last minute telephone booking for lunch with family - with a very, cheery Josh. When we were arrived we were welcomed by the same helpful Josh. In a world where we’re all swift to complain, I believe in praise where it’s due. It’s not often I go out for a meal and feel it was worth it .. but Monkey Brewhouse surpassed all hopes and expectations. Excellent, faultless food and service. I hope Josh is recognised by the business for his fabulous customer service.

Excellent meal with friends here. Really good service from friendly staff and everyone was very happy with their meal.

We stopped here for lunch with friends. The food was delicious, king prawn, mussels and crab risotto, pie and burger. Staff were very attentive and they could not do enough for you. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back. Thank you

Amazing selection of beers brewed on site in their micro brewery! Our favourite is Howler :) The food is fantastic too. Really good, proper pub grub. The last time I went, I had their fish and chips, which was superb.

Great pub great beer, great food

Great atmosphere, fabulous food (fish of the day and massaman curry) and decent beer (forest lager). Will definitely be returning next time we’re down this way.

We came here for a late lunch on New Year's Day. Food was delicious. Staff were great. Drinks good too.

Well prepared food and good service as always

Outstanding roast lunch in a super buzzy environment. Terrific service from all of the team, Sean was brilliant. Our last meal out in 2023 and one of the best, it’s a great place and the brewery delivers some fabulous beers too!! A must visit. Thanks for a memorable NYE!

My husband and I have just returned home after a delicious Sunday Roast . The beef was tender and tasty , the vegetable medley cooked to perfection and the cauliflower cheese side dish was superb , very cheesy ( the best that either of us have tasted ) All of the girls waiting on table were very cheerful and friendly and happy to cater for my request for a children’s portion of the roast . I am recovering from illness and have only a bird’s appetite . I have asked for a child’s portion in other establishments and been made to feel very awkward - but not here . The whole experience was very enjoyable and we will definitely be returning

Local pub, brilliant , Samantha leaves people in hysterics. Absolute gem

Great beer, great service, great atmosphere 👍

It’s Sunday and it’s raining, time for the best roast in Lymington at the monkey. Still the best taste and quality in Lymington and now the bonus of Christmas decorations by Ruth !! you can’t buy atmosphere but all the staff create it .

Attended the monthly quiz. Good fun, good company and a lovely curry.

Food was good but they need more waiters

Thank you very much for the great service and meal we had to celebrate a friends 60th. It was 42 years on from when we all first met there so a little bit of history going on. Everybody enjoyed the food, service was swift and the staff were happy. We couldn’t fault the evening so big thank you.

We visited the pub-restaurant on the recommendation of a Lymington resident. The locally brewed beer was excellent, as were the dishes that we selected from the comprehensive menu.

Lovely pub to stay very clean well kept room bathroom and shower great live music was very enjoyable and the breakfast was absolutely amazing the staff are fantastic will definitely be staying again

Stopped in here for lunch. Great choice of beer and food, very tasty. Really good portion size for lunch, had to go walk it off! Lovely roaring fire to warm us up. Would recommend

I can not fault this amazing restaurant. The food is sublime, the portions are so generous and the presentation is amazing. Always an amazing choice of starters serving an amazing choice of fish dishes. The staff are so incredibly friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend a...

Fab lunch at the Monkeyhouse today. Best ever Fish Risotto, delicious Wild Bass and three outstanding deserts. Food intolerances dealt with easily. Friendly staff. Wonderful selection of gin, by all accounts!

Staff are friendly and helpful and food was great. Prices are reasonable, roasts a tad more expensive but looked delicious. Live acoustic music with Kate (something -sorry!) was fantastic, amazing voice. We had popped in earlier for lunchtime drink and came back in evening. Mens...

This was a great find. I loved the beer - recommend the Monkey Treetops if you like something fresh, fruity and strong. Food and service was great.

Had the sea food risotto, which was a lot more filling than the first time I had it.. lots of prawns and some mussels, delicious 😋

Had a fabulous meal here... a West Country Burger that was out of this world delicious. Very friendly and efficient staff. Plenty of parking. And they let me charge my phone! Would definitely recommend and hope to return for the very same burger on my next visit to Lymington. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thankyou, we came today for my birthday family meal 😊 We all had a great meal, yummy food and great staff serving us too, will definitely come back x

Being our local, we took visiting friends here for dinner. There was live music, so it was a bit difficult to talk. We shared Olives, Pork Crackling and Whitebait to start. To follow two of us chose the special of whole Brill which was delicious...