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Disappointment of the week with Tris39
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The Fountain Head, Brighton
Brighton
BN1 1YE
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Tris C left this review about The Fountain Head
Admittedly it was a few years ago that I visited this place, but judging from the reviews it has changed little. Formerly the New Road Inn, this is a trendy made-over pub which appeals to Brighton's young and students. It's a food pub but not so gastro with fayre revolving more around pizze and 'posh' burgers. We spent most of the warm evening outside due to the smoking ban but it was a good venue for a friend's birthday party, situated in an attractive area. I'd come again if passing but would prefer to explore further afield when next in Brighton.
On 24th March 2018
- rating: 5
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Moby Duck left this review about The Fountain Head
A rather modern style interior, slightly gastro in feel,mixed seating throughout. Some of the walls were of exposed brickwork the remainder were in a trendy green colour. Beers on the bar were 360 Degrees Dampfbier #44 (not as good as it was in the nearby White Rabbit),Laines Best and Cider from Orchard Pig, Hog Father. For some reason I didnt really like this pub much,and as such unlikely to return.
On 12th July 2016
- rating: 4
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Fountain Head
This is a spacious single room pub in the heart of the popular North Laine area of Brighton. The pub has bare floorboards throughout and a lot of exposed brickwork on show. The servery is sited on the back wall with a smart counter, broken midway by a large pillar, and mirrored bar back. Rows of short benches serve simple tables opposite the bar and there are some comfier sofas and armchairs around the periphery of the room. The place has a very relaxed feel, with a varied customer base notable on this visit, including football fans, family groups with children and the inevitable handful of hipsters. A decent soundtrack played throughout our visit and there is also some limited outdoor seating which was proving popular on a warm Saturday afternoon.
Two ales were available - Laine Brewery Laines Best and Dark Star American Pale Ale - plus one real cider. The APA was in excellent condition and my companion tried the Best which was also in great shape. The staff seemed like a very friendly bunch, coping well with a crowded bar area and engaging in idle chit-chat with their customers.
This place initially felt like it might be trying to hard to cater for all comers without actually proving satisfying for any, but after a short while the place started to grow on me and I left feeling that this was a well run pub that offers an ideal meeting point in the heart of town. The limited ale range might mean that a longer stay is unlikely, but I'd certainly call in again in passing.
On 12th July 2015
- rating: 7
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hondo . left this review about The Fountain Head
2 real ales and food served.
On 13th November 2012
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Steve C left this review about The Fountain Head
The Fountain Head is an open plan pub full of conventional tables and chairs along with a couple of sofas that are placed by a fireplace on the right hand wall. The bar is stocked with standard draught products along with Sagres and Amstel and one of the three hand pumps was unused leaving Hepworth’s Prospect as the ale option and Thatchers Heritage as the cask cider. Food is served and the mains are priced around the £9 mark. Children are welcome until 19:00, but only until 18:00 on Fridays and Saturdays when Brighton starts to liven up. The crowd during my Tuesday evening visit were in their late twenties/early thirties and there is a bit of a gastro feel. The service was very polite and I was able to get comfortable quite quickly.
I’m not a massive fan of open plan gastro pubs as I find them dull, but I thought the Fountain Head was a nice friendly pub and I would have no problem returning.
On 28th October 2011
- rating: 7
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