The Fountain Head - Carta

East Devon, United Kingdom

🛍 Fish, Wine, Steak, Cheese

4.4 💬 905 Reseñas
The Fountain Head

Teléfono: +441297680359

Dirección: East Devon, United Kingdom

Ciudad: East Devon

Menú Platos: 9

Reseñas: 905

"This is a pretty pub with lots of character and charm, situated in a picturesque village. It has the potential to be an absolutely amazing venue. It’s a shame then, that the host on the day we arrived wasn’t at all welcoming. Having walked to Branscombe on the coastal path for 3 hours (on a glorious hot Summer day) we had worked up quite a thirst. We arrived at exactly 3 pm to be told (not very politely) that the bar was closed (despite there being a good number of locals in there with drinks). OK, arguably it was our own fault for not checking opening hours and assuming (wrongly) that a pub in a popular tourist area would be open on a Saturday afternoon during the high season. At the same time, the host could have shown some discretion. The published closing time was 3 pm so he could have served us a drink and allowed us to sit outside (which we would have have been happy to do). The pub is licensed to serve all day so we felt it mean spirited to turn us away. We left thirsty and bitter with a distinct feeling that if you are not a local then you are not welcome here. We instead went to the pub down the road, where we received a friendly reception and lovely pint of Branscombe Brewery beer. We’ll only likely return here if there is a change of ownership. What a pity."

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tet21 tet21

Love this pub, hidden away at the bottom of the hill in the village. Best Sunday roast I've ever had.

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L9001YCwillc
L9001YCwillc

We came across The Fountain Head by chance, and were extremely glad that we did. Great service, a great meal and good beer. Highly recommended.


Larry
Larry

Excellent, ignore those who review comparing it with a city centre plastic gastro pub. It's not, they serve proper beer, proper food in a traditional setting with service based upon how you behave!!


shaundT9716RA
shaundT9716RA

I know lm late to review, but the fish and chips was fabulous, not had it before. Had been here a few times, one of our favourite pubs in the UK. I hope the beer festival comes back in 2024, but we’ll keep that quiet Ver carta


Nigel
Nigel

Lovely local pub. Warm welcome from lovely friendly staff. Great open log fire cosy atmosphere. Plates of homemade chips were awesome!! If you are in or passing through Branscombe, defo recommend a visit to this hostellery.


robww
robww

Untidy but functional stop on a long walk. No food available at 13.59 on Coronation Sunday; unless of course you were an anointed one, in which case you could be served food at 14.40? (As it happens the cooked food looked mediocre? Drinks and snacks fine. Very bizarre set up, run down place, wouldn't go out of my way to stop here? Useful loo stop. Just disappointing as it could be a great pub one day?!


Michael
Michael

If you want a proper honest village pub then go here. They do not overcharge, are in no way pretentious and are not out to rip you off. Good beer and food like pub food used to be before everyone became a gastronaut. If you want restaurant food go down the road and help St Austell Brewery fill their coffers, if you want a village local pub experience go to the Fountain Head. All in my opinion of course. Ver carta


DevonTomsk
DevonTomsk

The destination for a windy, occasionally rainy and often slippery jaunt along the coast path and across the trails. We were made very welcome by the host and despite arriving just after opening time, the fire was already lit and the whole pub very cosy. Our food was served quickly and delicious, accompanied perfectly by a couple of fine and foaming pints of ale from the brewery further down the valley.


Charley
Charley

The chap who owns the bar was so rude and arrogant. If you don 't want customers then don 't own a pub! I have never received such poor customer service. He barely spoke, didn 't smile, just stared at me and then went off laughing with his chumps a the bar whilst I was making my mind up. The roast dinner was not good either. Gravy was like water, the roast potatoes were not fluffy and crispy and under cooked, the veg was not cooked well, the bee was not tender. It was one of the worst roast dinners and worst pub experiences I have had in a LONG time. What a shame, it is such a pretty spot. I definitely won 't be back, and won 't recommend. It would seem if you are 'seen as a local ' you get...


John
John

This is a pretty pub with lots of character and charm, situated in a picturesque village. It has the potential to be an absolutely amazing venue. It’s a shame then, that the host on the day we arrived wasn’t at all welcoming. Having walked to Branscombe on the coastal path for 3 hours (on a glorious hot Summer day) we had worked up quite a thirst. We arrived at exactly 3 pm to be told (not very politely) that the bar was closed (despite there being a good number of locals in there with drinks). OK, arguably it was our own fault for not checking opening hours and assuming (wrongly) that a pub in a popular tourist area would be open on a Saturday afternoon during the high season. At the same t... Ver carta

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