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The Fountain at Ashurst, Steyning, West Sussex

The Fountain at Ashurst

4.5
4.5
568 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
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)
  • 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 568 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West Sussex

    Best Overall

  • West Sussex

    Best Ambiance

  • West Sussex

    Best Value

  • West Sussex

    Healthy

  • West Sussex

    Neighborhood gem

  • West Sussex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • West Sussex

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fountain at Ashurst offers a charming country pub experience with "amazing atmosphere" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the "friendly and helpful staff" and the cozy setting, especially near the fireplace. While some reviews mention occasional service hiccups or less-than-perfect meals, the overall experience remains positive and inviting.

568 Reviews
  1. Jill

    Brighton4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having enjoyed such an excellent roast a few weeks ago I booked to go again. This time with two friends who live locally but had not been to the pub before. I was again not dissappointed. The best roast in Sussex in my opinion. Excellent value for money. The ambiance lovely in this old pub. The food was amazing. An abundance of freshly cooked vegetables. Lovely crispy roast potatoes with a fluffy interior. Large portion of meat. The service is excellent. Attentive polite staff. Easy to park in large car park and lovely gardens in which we had a pre lunch drink. I can’t wait to return.

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  2. Stephanie VIP

    London33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Sunday roast in a beautiful old charming pub. Highly recommend.

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  3. Stephen

    West Sussex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most fantastic lunch here on Saturday 22nd February. The menu was imaginative and sooo tasty.

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  4. Terri

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous roast dinner, the best cauliflower cheese we’ve ever had, the wine selection was great, we have eaten there before so this was our 3rd visit, we live in Shoreham by sea so locally and in Sussex we have a huge selection but The Fountain is definitely in our top 5

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  5. Sue

    Hampshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely traditional pub with open fire-made very welcome by all the staff which was lovely. Celebrating my Mum's 91st birthday and she loved it. Food and service were excellent. Will definitely be back.

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  6. Jo

    West Sussex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    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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  7. Toby

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    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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  8. Emily

    West Sussex1 review

    5.0

    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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  9. Beverley

    West Sussex4 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. Kate

    Brighton4 reviews

    4.0

    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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The Fountain at Ashurst is rated 4.5 stars by 568 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 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
  • 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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