The Fountain at Ashurst

The Fountain at Ashurst reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Joanne VIP

   London4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I with 2 other friends had Sunday lunch here yesterday. We had never been therefore before and chose it because it was equidistant for all of us. The food was superb. We had salt and pepper squid and vegetable samosas to start followed by 1 roast beef, 2 roast chicken and 1 roast lamb with side orders of cauliflower cheese and pigs in blankets. Half way through our lunch we asked for extra gravy and roast potatoes and these were brought without complaint or delay. Sadly only one of us could manage a pudding, the chocolate and caramel tart, which was gorgeous. The other 3 of us stuck to coffees. At no time did we feel encouraged to leave even when we lingered rather longer than perhaps we should over coffee. The seats were comfortable and the noise level was perfect. WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS PUB IF YOU ARE IN THE AREA.
   

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   Adam

   West Sussex1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous Sunday lunch nice venue and the staff were attentive but not intrusive. Good pub grub.
   

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   Julia

   West Sussex1 review

   2.0

   Dined on May 25, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We’ve been to this pub quite a few times. But on this occasion the food did not meet the expected standard. The We had a roast beef which was very pink, roast potatoes, green beans and Yorkshire were over cooked. The carrots were under cooked. One of the party had the only one choice on the menu (PB & V) We sent the food back and left and went to a Hall & Woodhouse, which had a better selection on the menu, the food looked attractive and was slightly cheaper. We will go back, at some point as we prefer independent food outlets and we like the atmosphere but probably not with friends as it was embarrassing. The owners did offer puddings on the house but we wanted lunch. Thx for trying but the menu was so limited that there wasn’t really an alternative.
   

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   Suzanne

   East Sussex1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This our favourite pub, staff are very welcoming, the food is outstanding, and the ambience of this 16th century pub is amazing, really lovely, and the special events and music bands are outstanding too, very lovely pub to visit.
   

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   Jill

   Brighton5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As usual a yummy lunch. Lovely pub with great service .
   

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   Jane

   West Sussex2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Very cynical offering. Shell on prawns consiisting of 4 tiny prawns, hardly worth shelling, served on wet lettuce with half inch of water in the bottom of the glass. 2 thin slices of beef ( about 4/5 oz and bearing no resemblance to the picture on the website which, I would argue constitutes misrepresentation) , watery gravy, horrible roast potatoes and huge doughy Yorkshire pudding. Vegetables tasted of vinegar and cauliflower cheese side dish was indescribably awful. Also tasted weirdly of vinegar but no hint of cheese. Messily served without a serving spoon. Asked 6 times by staff if everything ok which is always a bad sign. So much was wrong it was no point complaining at the table as this is the responsibility of the owners not the table staff. This restaurant capitalizes on its historical credentials and location to get customers in but is totally failing to get the basics right. Far better places in West Sussex. For 2 of us the bill was over £80 including 2 beers and one glass of wine. Totally overpriced and extremely poor value. The table staff are very pleasant young people and are clearly trained to exercise charm but it is no substitute for good quality well presented food in generous portion size.
   

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   Nigel

   East Sussex1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Friendly approachable staff. Good food Good value for money
   

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   Stefan

   Yorkshire1 review

   3.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Disappointing frankly. Venison was bland as was the whole roast. Minimal gravy overheard others asking for more. Slightly confused and random staff giving puddings without spoons, leaving us waiting a few times etc. felt like a cash ticket. Have been before and it was better but probably will not come again. Was stared at by the waitress while paying as if waiting for an obligatory tip, service charge not included printed in large letters across the bill. I don't appreciate being made to feel guilty for a less than average eating experience
   

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   Nicola

   West Sussex3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A very lovely pub with 2 little snugs and a larger room. Friendly, attentive service and a good wine recommendation! I imagined it's lovely with the open fire in winter. The food was lovely, especially the roast venison and walnut chilli. A lovely selection of veg with the roasts, nicely cooked. My parents really enjoyed it, and they're usually the first to comment if it's not up to scratch, so well done!! Thank you!
   

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    Phil

    Buckinghamshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had a very pleasant family lunch on Easter Sunday. It was very busy but the roasts (pork, beef and lamb) were all excellent and the service was very friendly and attentive.
    

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