Fountain Ashurst Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Setting

Pros:

• "The genuine experience, worn stone floors, open fire, narrow corridors, low roof, lots of wood beams."
• "Food was great. Lovely setting. Very clean too."
• "One of the most lovely pub gardens to sit on a warm summer night out in the Sussex countryside."
• "The pub setting is beautiful and the garden is great in the summer, there are a number of different areas, including a duck pond and a beach...!"
• "Beautiful 16th century original features pub...large fire creates a cosy atmosphere with famous people over the years frequented such as Lawrence olivier and Paul McCartney filmed one of his videos there..worth a visit."
• "Wonderful pub that has an area for everyone."
• "Beautiful old pub, lovely gardens and outdoor eating zones."

Cons:

• "This was a very chilly experience & whilst I understand it’s an old pub, and weather is bad, the heating really does need attention."
• "We were seated in the dining room, which was quite chilly and only one other table occupied so not alot of atmosphere."
• "Not a particularly nice welcome from the presumed owner because we came in the wrong way."
• "The prices seem to have had a hike...pretty pub but we won't be going back."
• "This is the coldest pub I’ve ever been to. We had to keep coat and scarves on and we were near the fire."
• "All round not a good experience Won’t be visiting again for food."
• "We wont be back!."

Service

Pros:

• "And sent us off with some complimentary cake!"
• "It was fantastic from start to finish...great service and food."
• "Great beers, amazing food, fast service and fantastic prices, all very reasonable."
• "Alex (landlord) made us feel like we had been friends for years, really well run venue 👍"
• "Lovely, friendly staff, the owners are delightful."
• "The staff, as usual were very welcoming and friendly."
• "The overall service of the pub was very friendly and welcoming with the owners of the pub willing to chat to anyone."

Cons:

• "Food was okay but service was a bit shoddy."
• "Didn't get a warm welcome, left queuing for 10 mins."
• "Very slow service."
• "Had to request drinks twice after waiting for 20 mins and nearly got charged double."
• "Tonight got shown to our table and forgotten along with at least one other table. We got up and left after, 35mins with no service."
• "The table service was very slow."
• "Got only a part of our order after 40 min waiting, however dessert never arrived."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Both my husband and I ate 2 main meals from the menu that were reasonably priced in their garden that is a dream to be in."
• "Some of the main courses can be had at a smaller portion and lower price which is brilliant for a lunch."
• "The food being cooked in the kitchen smelt very good."
• "Really nice atmosphere, staff super friendly and food was really nice."
• "The Food was as expected. Mouth watering, Both visually and tasting."
• "Food was top notch."
• "Lovely food, the fish and chips just so good! In fact, all the food was great."

Cons:

• "The beef had then gone dry and chewy."
• "V expensive to eat here with the children (£13 inc a juice) and the childrens' pasta meal is hideously overpriced."
• "Very Small portions for the prices you pay."
• "Roasts came out warm nearly cold."
• "Roast chicken was very salty."
• "A bit of lettuce some bacon and a few strips of chicken and no Caesar Dressing... and all for £17."
• "The Pork was very fatty with soft crackling and the veg was a carrot roasted and split in two which was very dry."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "The sharing roast for 2 (pork belly, steak and chicken was the best I’ve had in a very long time."
• "The food was wonderful, great food full of flavour, really good value."
• "The price was excellent."

Cons:

• "V expensive to eat here with the children (£13 inc a juice) and the childrens' pasta meal is hideously overpriced."
• "Very Small portions for the prices you pay."
• "The prices seem to have had a hike...pretty pub but we won't be going back."
• "A bit of lettuce some bacon and a few strips of chicken and no Caesar Dressing... and all for £17."
• "Quite pricey, 5 adults 3 kids £185."
• "Very limited menu and what there was, some was unavailable."
• "For the foreseeable future we will be giving it a wide berth."