The Fountain at Ashurst

4.5

553 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Charming
Dog-friendly
Great for outdoor dining

FOOD, DRINK, EVENTS
The Fountain Ashurst is a 16th Century Pub located in the beautiful village of Ashurst, West Sussex.

It is quintessentially English with flagstone flooring, low beams and plenty of cosy corners and comfortable seating.

Extremely popular all year round, you can enjoy our stunning landscaped gardens and pond area outside during the Summer months including the infamous 'beach area'. During the colder months we boast two large fireplaces in both areas of our bar for you to cosy up in and enjoy a warming beverage.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Tue, Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
01403 710219
Website
https://www.fountainashurst.pub/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Matthew Smith
Catering
Buffets, BBQ's, Seafood Bar, Roasts, Pub dining
Private party facilities
Skittle Alley -20 to 80 guestsSeagrass - Outside Bar 20 guests (Heated)

Location
The Village Ashurst, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3AP
Neighborhood
Steyning
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Bus -Partridge Green 1.5miles & Steyning 2milesTrains - Horsham 10 miles, Shoreham 10 miles
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

What 553 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

West Sussex
Kid-friendly
West Sussex
Great for outdoor dining
West Sussex
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Fountain at Ashurst is a charming country pub known for its "absolutely gorgeous" setting and "traditional" ambiance. Guests rave about the "delicious" food, whether it's the "excellent" Sunday roasts or varied menu options. The staff are consistently described as "friendly," "attentive," and "welcoming," enhancing every visit.

553 Reviews

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Mark
West Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good food in a lovely cosy and historic venue, will definitely be visiting again. I had haggis, I’ve been to Scotland many times and eaten it there but this one is definitely better. My wife had steak and ale pie which was the best, meatiest pie she’d ever had.
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alice
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Had the homemade wild garlic chicken Kiev and beef chilli. I was blown away by the Kiev. It's my fave comfort food but this was next level incredible. Beautifully cooked. Fresh ingredients, lovely salads, mango aolio yum yum. Brilliant staff so friendly with my 3yrd son. Cheers team.
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Heather
Surrey
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good first impression, as decorated for Christmas. Service was good, as was the menu. We had an enjoyable night.
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Beverley
West Sussex
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and plenty of it! Delicious, ample portions. I can thoroughly recommend the traditional Christmas menu. The Fountain Inn was very welcoming and festive, beautifully decorated. Staff were very attentive and accommodating. Will definitely be returning in the future.
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Barry
West Sussex
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I love the interior of this place, classic country pub. Cozy and welcoming.
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Elizabeth
Brighton
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fabulous Sunday Roast my family and I had this afternoon. The food was delicious, the atmosphere cosy and festive and the hosts couldn’t have done more to make us feel welcomed. All the tables were full and it was busy, but the team were professional and ran service with a smile on their face.
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Lisa
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Well done Lindsey and Alex was all lovely will definitely be back again
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Nicholas
Brighton
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lively old country pub. Varied menu and friendly staff.
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Graham
East Sussex
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice pub, good beer. Friendly efficient staff. Food was a bit mixed. Pies were small, had and had little chicken. lasagne was more like cottage pie with pasta topping Burger good.
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Trevor
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always superb Sunday roasts - everyone was delighted with their food. Service impeccable to, as usual. Hosts Lindsay and Alex create the warmth and essence of a beautiful, traditional country pub.
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The Fountain at Ashurst is rated 4.5 stars by 553 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

The Village Ashurst, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3AP

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Steyning
Hours of operation
Tue, Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Bus -Partridge Green 1.5miles & Steyning 2milesTrains - Horsham 10 miles, Shoreham 10 miles
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matthew Smith
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
https://www.fountainashurst.pub/
Phone number
01403 710219
Catering
Buffets, BBQ's, Seafood Bar, Roasts, Pub dining
Private party facilities
Skittle Alley -20 to 80 guestsSeagrass - Outside Bar 20 guests (Heated)

The Fountain at Ashurst

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