Restaurant 1707 at The Old House Hotel in Farnham offers an elegant dining experience with a menu that blends modern British cuisine with French influences. Housed in a beautifully restored Georgian building, the restaurant follows an “Estate-to-Glass-&-Plate” philosophy, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers, including its nearby vineyard estate. The sophisticated setting and expertly curated dishes make it a standout destination for fine dining in Surrey.
The menu features an array of seasonal and carefully crafted dishes. To start, guests can enjoy the Hampshire pork belly with honey and soy, complemented by a pineapple and chilli chutney on a coriander cornbread. Seafood lovers may opt for the King Prawn & Crayfish Cocktail Tian, served with a Marie Rose sauce, cucumber, lettuce, and an artisan bread selection. For a refined classic, the steak tartare is prepared with fillet of beef, capers, cornichons, shallots, mustard, and a raw egg yolk, accompanied by crisp onion croûtes.
Among the main courses, the pan-fried fillet of line-caught sea bass is a highlight, paired with creamed leeks, roasted garlic, saffron potatoes, and vine-ripened cherry tomatoes. The seared Chalk Stream trout is another standout dish, served with truffle peas, king oyster mushrooms, charred spring onions, and gnocchi. Meat dishes include a slow-roasted chicken breast with lemon, thyme, crispy hen’s egg, and roasted garlic mash, as well as a succulent rump of South Downs spring lamb with a shepherd’s pie bon-bon, charred leek, and cherry tomato tapenade. For a truly indulgent experience, the Hampshire Beef Wellington for two is a showstopper, featuring mushroom duxelles, smooth pâté, rich red wine jus, and mini duck-fat roast potatoes.
On Sundays, the restaurant offers a traditional roast lunch with family-style servings, including options such as roast loin of Hampshire pork with crackling and roasted apples or roast sirloin of British beef, served pink, with shallots, watercress, and rosemary thyme crust. Each meal is accompanied by duck-fat roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire puddings, and pan-roasted gravy.
With its refined ambiance, outstanding wine selection, and commitment to high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, Restaurant 1707 provides an exceptional dining experience in the heart of Farnham.