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The Fountain at Ashurst, Steyning, West Sussex

The Fountain at Ashurst

4.4
4.4
555 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 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
  • 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

Menu

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What 555 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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.

555 Reviews

  1. Robert

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Barrie

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

The Fountain at Ashurst is rated 4.4 stars by 555 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for The Fountain at Ashurst

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)
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