The Knife launches its new 'Check In, Dine Out' series at Monkey Island Estate, a private retreat on the Thames where modern British dining takes centre stage. From hand-dived scallops and riverside Champagne to afternoon tea beneath historic frescoes and charcuterie enjoyed aboard a private boat, this is a hotel with plenty of reasons to arrive hungry.

A former roadside pub. A four-year transformation. And a chef no longer interested in cooking for ego. In this candid conversation with The Knife, Michelin starred chef Dom Chapman reveals why The Jack O’Newbury could become Berkshire’s most exciting new dining destination, blending British classics, sustainability, relaxed hospitality and a genuine sense of community in one ambitious new opening.