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Old Fountain, London,

Old Fountain

4.5
4.5
230 Reviews
£25 and under
British
3 Baldwin St, London, EC1V 9NU

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2 people
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11:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
KITCHEN'S OPEN HOURS Wed-Fri 12-3/5-930 Sat 1-8.
KITCHEN HOURS FOR OUR SUNDAY ROAST. Taking booking online. Opening time is 12-8.

PLEASE SPECIFY IF YOU ARE BOOKING FOR HEATED & COVERED ROOF TERRACE OR INSIDE THE PUB

The Old Fountain is a family run business passed down through 3 generations, boasting a large selection of craft beer and real ales. With regular local beers and 15 changing taps, there is something for everyone.

To accompany the vast beer selection, our chef has developed the perfect menu. Full of moreish, homemade burgers, fully loaded chips and an ever changing small plate selection made for snacking. On Sunday's the pub turns gastro as we serve our very well known roast dinners from succulent beef and pork to a vegan friendly leek & onion wellington. Hospitable staff operating in a relaxed and cosy environment are on hand to provide great insight in to the beers and give attentive service.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Vegan, Beer Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Shoreditch
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    old street
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Entertainment, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine

What 230 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Old Fountain offers an authentic pub experience with "excellent food and service" and a "great selection of beers." Known for its "delicious Sunday roast," served in a giant Yorkshire pudding, the venue boasts generous portions and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Perfect for families and dog lovers, it's "highly recommended."
230 Reviews
  1. Heather

    Yorkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love the pub as we've been several times before and the food always looks nice but we were very disappointed with the Sunday roast. My husband had beef, which was very chewy and I had the pork, which was only one slice and had lumps of gristle in it. The veg was very average too. It won't stop us going to the pub, because we love it but we probably won't eat in there again.

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  2. Annie

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was my very first Sunday roast and I loved that it was an original pub, comfy, slightly shabby and welcoming - food was delightful and authentic. Great service and lovely team on the floor, we had a great afternoon and left hours later. Sticky toffee pudding deliche!!

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  3. Corinna

    London44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very nice Sunday roast on the whole. Roast potatoes a bit overdone but otherwise lovely. Generous portions and all nestled in a giant Yorkshire pud! The service was excellent; very friendly staff giving just the right amount of attention. I'd definitely recommend the Old Fountain for a decent Sunday roast.

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  4. Paula

    London11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is lovely but you just don’t get much meat or potatoes . Also it’s all crowded into a large Yorkshire so not presented v well and portions could be better Staff and chefs are really nice Pub is great

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  5. Avis VIP

    Singapore5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service in a traditional pub with a good range of drinks. We had a tasty Sunday roast with all the trimmings in a giant Yorkshire pudding. Both the pork and lamb were delicious. We will return. Thank you, Team Old Fountain

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  6. Russell

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff - really on their game, brilliant beer selection and delicious roast dinner. A perfect sunday sipping beer and watching rugby.

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  7. Daniel

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a cracking Sunday roast here with a couple of pals. If you're nearby, get in there for a treat on Sunday!

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  8. Tee

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The old fountain were very accommodating with my initial booking as I had the amend the table numbers a couple of times. I’d eaten there before, which I really enjoyed. This time did not disappoint! The food and the service were both excellent. Definitely going back for more.

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  9. Martin

    Manchester14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service from the team. Nepalese Dumplings starters were fantastic and highly recommended, as were the desserts. As always, a great craft beer selection too - the main reason we keep coming back! The Sunday lunch does seem to have changed since our last visit, with a large Yorkshire and most of the food inside it. The Yorkshire was crispy and tasty as was the Beef. The Pork Belly was very small for the cost but I think we were just unlucky as I could see other plates and they weren't quite the same. The Chicken looked plentiful and the Beef just right, cooked perfectly too. A negative would be the Cauliflower Cheese. I would normally expect to be able to buy a side portion of that for the table but it wasn't available. Sadly I had no more than a teaspoon of it on my plate which was a shame. All told, a very good meal for all and I would definitely recommend going if you have not tried it.

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  10. Acia

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Splendid! Came here last night for a Sunday roast with my fiancé & future in-laws, in search of a classic Sunday roast experience. We were all blown away by the delicious food and WILD portions (look out for that Yorkshire pudding!). Amazing value for the money, attentive service and a lively atmosphere. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a delicious Sunday roast.

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Old Fountain is rated 4.5 stars by 230 OpenTable diners.

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3 Baldwin St, London, EC1V 9NU

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Shoreditch
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Vegan, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    old street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Entertainment, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine
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