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The Fountain Inn, Leek
Leek
ST13 6JR
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Reviews of The Fountain Inn (Average Rating: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Fountain Inn
Fine old pub on the edge of the town centre, with a seemingly unaltered interior having different seating areas on three sides of the central servery. All very traditional, including the lively banter between various groups of locals. An impressive bank of ten handpumps is located directly opposite the entrance, offering a great range of real ales from different breweries, a cider and a perry. After some dithering while a good natured dispute about the acceptable head on a pint was resolved, I went for a (very full) pint of Burton Bridge's anniversary Ruby Red - good value at £3.30.
On 21st March 2022
- rating: 8
[User has posted 7876 recommendations about 7876 pubs]
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Thuck Phat left this review about The Fountain Inn
The Fountain feels very much a traditional, local boozer despite being only a stones throw from the centre.
There are some nice touches here including the real fireplaces and the atmosphere is friendly and gentle.
Beers on were Facers North Star Porter, Bass, Springhead Outlawed, Thornbridge Jaipur IPA, Falstaff Cassius Mild, St Austell Tribute and Salopian Oracle. One hand pump was being changed and there were two ciders on.
Not at all a bad selection and I thoroughly enjoyed the Jaipur IPA but it didn't quite come up to the Earl Grey's level.
Another of Leek's gems.
On 18th June 2019
- rating: 8
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Fountain Inn
A very traditional boozer,the front door leads directly to the bar with it's array of 10 handpumps.To both sides of the servery there are impressive fireplaces with beautifully polished walnut surrounds,there is lots of quality ephemera and good looking and comfortable seating of different kinds.There is a rear snug,a darts board,flatscreens that were off on my visit and a walled beer garden.The landlord was drinking with the regulars around the bar and was a very engaging fellow, full of good advice on both beer and the local drinking scene.
There were two ciders,and a mix of real ales with some national brands and some small brewers output.Thornbridge Jaipur was the high ABV option,with quite a few more modest strength beers and my Facers North Star Porter was well kept if a little predictable.
There is a strong community feel here and all women groups were in evidence given the calm atmosphere.Maybe not quite at the top of Leek's real ale scene,as a local boozer it's a very comfortable place to sink a pint or two.
On 7th June 2019
- rating: 8
[User has posted 2656 recommendations about 2656 pubs]
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 25 August 2022 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 25 August 2022 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 25 August 2022 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - Discount amount not stated by Staffordshire CAMRA. - last updated 25 August 2022 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : Yes last updated 25 August 2022 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : No last updated 25 August 2022 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : Yes - Sunday - last updated 25 August 2022 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 25 August 2022 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 25 August 2022 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 25 August 2022 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : No last updated 25 August 2022 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 25 August 2022 by ROB Camra
