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The Fountain at Ashurst, Steyning, West Sussex

The Fountain at Ashurst

4.4
4.4
545 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for special occasions

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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Steyning
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus -Partridge Green 1.5miles &amp; Steyning 2miles<br />Trains - 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

Menu

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What 545 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • West Sussex

    Child-friendly

  • West Sussex

    Hot spot

  • West Sussex

    Great for fine wines

  • West Sussex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • West Sussex

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fountain at Ashurst offers a delightful experience with its "absolutely gorgeous" traditional country pub ambiance. Enjoy delicious, homecooked meals with friendly service in a "fabulous location," perfect for Sunday lunch. While some dishes have room for improvement, the "excellent in every way" vibe and charming setting create a memorable visit.

545 Reviews

  1. Graham

    East Sussex

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. AEFF

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely local pub and lovely owners and staff. Food was great! Had a roast turkey and beef roast. Will always come back

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  4. Gillian

    London

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great. Cosy spot by the fire, food very enjoyable and lovely team.

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  5. Bill

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    lovely food and great location, with excellent service

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  6. Amy

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely Sussex country pub, warm and welcoming with great food and service.

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  7. Roz

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent but we felt cold could do with more heating

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  8. Malcolm

    West Sussex

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is really good. Service is good. It's not cheap but worth the money. The pub is great.

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  9. Shirley

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a birthday celebration to the Fountain Inn, Ashurst and had a lovely lunch. The service by the two waitresses was attentive -- drinks and food arrived in good time. Didn't feel rushed though -- a perfect pace. The food was outstanding. Beef burger, ham egg n chips, and fish n chips all perfectly cooked and incredibly tasty. Starters were also good. Thank you, Fountain Inn!!!

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  10. Lee

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food ! - Lovely staff and friendly atmosphere . A beautiful pub.

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The Fountain at Ashurst is rated 4.4 stars by 545 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 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
  • 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)
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