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The Fountain at Ashurst, Steyning, West Sussex

The Fountain at Ashurst

4.5
4.5
563 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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)
  • Neighbourhood
    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 563 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West Sussex

    Best Service

  • West Sussex

    Best Ambience

  • West Sussex

    Great for brunch

  • West Sussex

    Child-friendly

  • West Sussex

    Healthy

  • West Sussex

    Hot spot

  • West Sussex

    Great for fine wines

  • West Sussex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • West Sussex

    Romantic

  • West Sussex

    Great for scenic views

  • West Sussex

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fountain at Ashurst is a charming Sussex country pub offering "excellent food" and "friendly service" in a cozy, historic setting. Guests rave about the "best steak pie and mash," "amazing Sunday roasts," and "superb homecooked dishes." The atmosphere is warmly inviting, complemented by attentive staff and delightful seasonal decor.

563 Reviews
  1. Jo

    West Sussex

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for Sunday lunch and really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The staff were attentive and very polite. The food was very good, we ordered the roast beef and a nut wellington both if which came with green veg, huge roast potatoes cooked to perfection (crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside) and a parsnip puree which was delicious. Puddings were a decent size too! We also ordered the house red which was very drinkable. Overall a really nice lunch in a beautiful old pub. I’d recommend - we plan to return.

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  2. Toby

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service. Best staff. Best food. Great location.

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  3. Emily

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Fountain is a gorgeous old pub and our Sunday lunch was the best we’ve had in years. We look forward to returning

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  4. Beverley

    West Sussex

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, superb food and excellent service. Thank you for making our visit so special. We booked to celebrate a 60th birthday, a good time was had by all. Would thoroughly recommend this venue for a great group get together with delicious food, great value for money.

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  5. Kate

    Brighton

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    delicious lunch especially the starter - cosy fire - will definately return

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  6. Filipe

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing pub, 5 star food, well worth the cost, We went there at 1st to check out the Wings Christmas song, but to be honest we found an amazing place to eat and will be coming back as the beer was cold and crisp, again food was out of this world, met the landlords and they both are beautiful people and the staff did their jobs very well, great atmosphere in the pub had by all that were in there while we were, Again I can not praise this place enough, winter, its a nice cosy log fire pub to keep warm and looking forward to going back in the warmer months with all the garden space and outside champers bar, a must stop and on the list for future visits..

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  7. Karen

    West Sussex

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The pub is lovely, food lovely & staff all super engaging, unfortunately the owner/manager, wife, decided to come into the dining room & hold a very private & delegate telephone conversation with one of the staff. Without going into details - This was a conversation that should have been done privately not in the same room as us. Her true colours came through! Shame, it’s a great pub, food lovely, but we promptly left as it made us feel uncomfortable

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  8. Jo

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service excellent. Food and drinks all very good. Would have been even nicer if the fire was roaring but it was burning low.

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  9. Robert

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and very friendly service. The staff were very patient with us as we were very late!

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  10. Barrie

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak pie and mash the best I have ever had. Old pub atmosphere charming, hosts very welcoming and friendly. Go there regularly. My guests well satisfied also.

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The Fountain at Ashurst is rated 4.5 stars by 563 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Fountain at Ashurst

The Village Ashurst, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3AP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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)
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