The Fountain at Ashurst

Name: The Fountain at Ashurst
Address: The Village Ashurst, Steyning, West Sussex, United Kingdom, BN44 3AP
Telephone: 01403 710219
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (596)

£25 and under

British

The Village Ashurst, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3AP

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Dog-friendly
Neighborhood gem

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.

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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

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What 596 people are saying

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

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Loved For

West Sussex
Good for business meals
West Sussex
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Fountain at Ashurst delights with "excellent food and service" in a charming 16th-century pub setting. Guests rave about "fabulous Sunday lunch" and generous portions of roast dinners. Attentive staff enhance the experience, making it "well worth the visit." The beautiful gardens and cozy atmosphere are perfect for a memorable meal.

596 Reviews

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Alan
West Sussex1 review
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant surroundings, brilliant and friendly staff, brilliant roast where we have a Sunday lunch club with our friends and this was our 3rd visit and scored 10 out of 10 on our rating scale. The beef you could cut with a spoon and a great portion just loved it. The pork and the lamb were up ther too. Can’t wait to go again……😀
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PeterW
Brighton4 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall a good meal and we were outside and given good and timely service both for food and drink. The only issue is that we sat at an outside table and there was full sunshine. The outside table umbrella was down so we put it up for reasonable shade, however there was no umbrella safety weight under the table. There was a gust of wind and the umbrella came out of the table and landed on one of our group. Luckily nobody was hurt but I would strongly recommend the addition of umbrella weighted stands below the table to maintain umbrella stability.
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anthony
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A lovely meal and good service, on a very hot day
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Michael
West Sussex2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good atmosphere and well worth the visit. Service was very good as was the food. Quality of the food was good and overall represents value for money. To enjoy the full menu with drinks you will spend around £50 per head which in my opinion is about right for what you get. My wife and I will be back for a further visit.
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David
New Zealand2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Went for the Sunday Roast, opted for the roast beef which did not disappoint. Portion sizes were very generous and the sides of cauliflower cheese and pigs in blankets were also delicious. The team were very busy on a lovely Sunday afternoon and missed a second drinks order, but what we had was delicious.
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Clare
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous pub in beautiful gardens offering delicious food and excellent service.
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Chris
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Could not have been better. Excellent food and service. Great value for money. Will come again, and again, and again!
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Joanne VIP
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
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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The Fountain at Ashurst is rated 4.5 stars by 596 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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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