The Third Monkey in Farnham to open in July

The Third Monkey, an independently-owned gastropub and fine dining restaurant, is set to open its doors in Farnham in mid-July.

Led by executive chef Adam Fisher, the restaurant will offer a hyper-seasonal menu that combines “elevated simplicity with a strong commitment to sustainability”, zero waste practices, and locally sourced British produce. The venue will have an on-site butchery and close relationships with local farmers.

Fisher trained under Adam Smith at Coworth Park, and has served as head chef at Pennyhill Park Hotel, and worked with the German Embassy in Belgrave.

His first menu will include things such as Cornish crab crumpet, Surrey beef tartare, Chalk Stream trout, a 50-day dry-aged Surrey farm ribeye, BBQ Iberico pork loin and a 900g T-bone steak.

The venue also includes a bar, with a ground floor gastropub serving a selection of craft beers, premium spirits, and wine with an upstairs cocktail bar. On weekends, the first-floor space transforms into a late-night venue, with frequent DJ sets.

Charlie Francis, general manager, said: “With The Third Monkey, we wanted to create more than just a place to eat or drink, we’ve built a destination. The ground floor is a vibrant gastropub and bar that’s relaxed and welcoming,while upstairs offers something unexpected for the area: an architecturally striking restaurant, a seasonal cocktail bar, and a roof terrace with weekend DJs creating a laid-back, late-night atmosphere. It’s a space where elevated dining, great drinks, and music all come together under one roof.”