The Fountain Inn in Bromsgrove

Went for a family lunch on Boxing Day. It was superb. Will definitely return

we went on Sat night @ 7>30pm. The restaurant was full but our pre-booked table was reserved. The service was very good. The food was exceptional. ( I had the whole Torbay Sole) Although not cheap I can see why the place was packed. Value for money, excellent. What's more it was not noisy & had a lovely atmosphere. . Definitely a go-to place

Excellent as always Lovely atmosphere Well trained staff

We went for a Sunday lunch here. The food was wonderful, staff were friendly, and we had a very enjoyable time.

Beautiful food and a fine selection of classic ales and beers to choose from. Lovely fine dining at the base of the Clent Hills. Dogs are not permitted inside though but understandable as quite limited for space! Very cosy! Once the summer months arrive will be a great place to sit outside with the canine and get a fine bite!!

Staff were incredibly attentive and nothing was too much for them- it was definitely 5 star customer service. The food was scrumptious and even though I was full, I couldn’t say no to dessert! A lovely and friendly pub and would recommend to all.

We have been coming here for over 30 years and have always found the food to be exceptional, plentiful and good value for money. Today we came for Sunday lunch as a pre Christmas treat and were disappointed in both the portion size and the inflated cost. The roast beef main course, which we did mot have had a whopping price tag of £26.95 which included a never seen before supplement of £2. I had the sea bass which came in at £24.95 and comprised one fairly small fillet with a small amount of sauce. To be fair I could not fault the food but given the small portion and the reduced amount of cheap vegetables the price was nothing short of ridiculous. Every previous visit I have made here has left me stuffed to capacity, forcing me to find room for one of the delicious deserts. I found myself still hungry after the main course and opted for the chocolate brownie sundae which was dry, lacking flavour and without a hint of sweetness. It was my intention to purchase gift vouchers today as a thankyou to a friend for a recent kindness but after this experience I decided against it. Come on Fountain you had an amazing reputation, built on many years of producing excellent fare and providing an amazing service. Do not risk losing it due to what feels very much like penny pinching. You are or were better than that.

Lovely ambience however food was quite disappointing - one roast potato on a Christmas roast and very very hard vegetables - insufficient amount for 4 people

Highly recommended this place! Superb food and wonderful attentive service. Can’t wait to go back!

Sunday lunch for 6 adults. Meat options were lovely, but vegan main was very small in comparison with no vegan option for the Yorkshire pudding and cauliflower cheese. Starters were all very good.

Lovely ambience; friendly welcome; great food. Will definitely return

I took a friend who had never been to the fountain and it didn't disappoint. I had made a reservation and had to amend that , no problems and very amenable I was asked to give my choice of food prior to arriving but I was unable to because my friend didn't know where we were going again no issue and very accommodating. The staff upon arrival are very welcoming and the ambiance is very friendly. Our food choices were different but both of us enjoyed our meals. You are not rushed at the Fountain and I can imagine many people frequent it often I certainly will.

Another great night at the Fountain. Made very welcome by the host and all the staff.

Excellent as previous visits, note to self must go more often.

Refreshing to find a place doing things right on all counts. The menu is not the stock fare of the chains and their ilk. The quality of the food is also very high. I would highly recommend this place.

Absolutely incredible - as always. My partner and I always pick The Fountain for special occasions and it never disappoints, incredible food, incredibly friendly and polite staff - you genuinely can’t get any better.

Excellent meal (Sunday) ! Great service and atmosphere

Nice to be Waited on by older staff or more likely the Owners, Nice and engaging. Not just kids doing a job food was perfect 👌 I'm the very nice atmosphere. Keith Crawford.

The service was absolutely excellent, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. We ordered off the festive menu and the food was amazing!! The Bailey's cream brulee was the best thing I've ever tasted, we will definitely be paying another visit to the Fountain Inn again soon.

Wonderful staff Outstanding food and service Lovely place

We meet some friends for a Christmas get together. We were warmly greeted and taken to our table. We could not fault the service throughout our stay. The meals were well presented and extremely tasty. There was not enough room, on the table, for the accompanying dishes to the meal. The vegetables were and remained hot in the bamboo steamer, excellent idea. rather than leaving vegetables in an open dish to go cold . The Wainwrights was refreshing and well kept as was the other guest beer, but I cannot remember its name. A good wine list, the ladies settling for a Pingot. A very friendly and welcoming pub. Fine dinning in a pub. No gimmicks, just good food, excellent drinks and excellent friendly service.

We had a table for 2 by the bar, and everything was lovely.

Lunch at the Fountain… a warm and polite greeting shown table and ordered drinks from the extensive list all undertaken very efficiently …great selection on the menus and at very good prices. I opted for the prawns and my wife the lemon sole… both devoured …. For desserts we had cheesecake and the crumble with custard…plates left completely clean. Not our first visit, the Fountain has become a regular venue for us… today was a flawless dining experience we recommend a visit if you want value, quality and impeccable service…

Very good level of service from a variety of staff. Wide range of options on both menus. We opted for fixed price two courses. Pork Loin and goats cheese wellington very good. Good portion and variety of vegetables. Three different deserts all good.

Amazing food, really friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Service at The Fountain is exceptional, they really know how to make you feel a valued customer. The food is beautifully presented and tastes delicious and there is a wide range for all palates. Would highly recommend eating here.

Great food, friendly staff as per usual. Always leave happy and content

Great staff front and back of house Such a warm and friendly welcome with excellent food and drink

I've been a loyal patron of this pub/restaurant for many years, consistently impressed by the quality of both the food and service. Unfortunately, my recent visit left me quite disappointed. While the staff were warm, friendly, and made us feel very welcome, the food has noticeably declined. What used to be a delightful dining experience has turned into a disappointment of cheap quality dishes at premium prices. I ordered the Roast Turkey with all the trimmings, expecting slices of succulent turkey breast. Instead, I was served what felt like processed turkey circles. The gravy was watery and lacked flavor, which was a letdown. For dessert, I opted for the homemade chocolate brownie, but it was so dry that it crumbled apart. Given this experience, I’m sad to say I won’t be returning anytime soon.

As always, loved it Loved the food Loved the service Loved it overall No issues. Thank you

One of the best Sunday roasts I have had, meat beautiful and pink, vegetables cooked properly, al dente but not too hard, sauce so tasty. The service was attentinve without being overbearing. Excellent, we will be back.

Fantastic meal here lovely atmosphere and staff are always friendly and just the right amount of attentiveness

Yet another visit to this lovely restaurant. A busy lunchtime. Despite which, the service was good and the food was well cooked, fresh and plentiful. We would thoroughly recommend this place for a 'get together with friends' lunch.

Cozy and friendly pub. Great home cooked food. Staff warming and very helpful.

I came only because this place was half way both ways for me and my friend, never heard of it before. Had an exceptional meal, hearty and cooked to perfection pork belly with scallops. Definitely coming back to try the full menu.

I have lived in Clent on and off since birth in '68. So after a long walk, Sally my dog who weighs 2.5 kgs, and I thought we'd treat ourselves to half a pint of beer, and popped into a country pub. As there were people eating, I picked her up and headed to the bar. Before we were two yards from the bar a young (ahem) gentleman appeared - shaved head, beard, horn rimmed glasses, you know the type – and said, “sorry mate you can't bring the dog in the bar.” I told him that I was carrying her we just wanted half a pint to drink outside at which he said, “sorry mate you're going after leave her outside.” I told him that we just wanted a swift half, and we'll drink it outside at which he said again, “sorry mate; tie her up outside first". I advised him that I was not his mate, I was a customer; to which he said again, "sorry mate - dog outside!" I told him. “up yours”. This used to be a beautiful country pub where you could have a beer or, if you wanted, dine in style. Talk about being silly! This is ridiculous! There’s a place in Hagley that lets dogs in and is far cheaper and less pretentious! Well done the King Arthur! I'd recommend the Fountain to anybody who likes expensive beer and try to impress someone, and thinks they’re better than people who’ve lived there half a century; but drive out into the country, think you're in a country pub, and this is how they treat locals – and you eat there??? You bunch of idiots. As for the staff – I will not lower myself to use the words you deserve.

We were greeted very well and shown to our table quickly! Drinks orders were taken but rather slow in being served! We ordered sea bass which was ok! Potatoes were served and then we waited a long time for our vegetables by which time potatoes and fish were getting cold! Not the service or good service usually found at the Fountain! Staff were pleasant especially the gentleman who greeted us and one of the waitresses the others were rather off hand!

Food was fantastic as it is every time we visit. You can guarantee service and food quality every time. Would recommend for every occasion

A quintessential English country inn , lovely setting at the bottom of Clent Hill, serves decent beers , and to eat I had a whole baked lemon sole with dauphinoise potato , delicious , excellent value , friendly ,polite and efficient service , a delightful experience will definitely be returning for more :)

Had a lovely lunch. Food was amazing and service exceptional. Definitely recommend.

We ate here a couple of weeks ago and it was lovely, but this time my son's steak was unpleasant, chewy and somewhat tough. It hadn't been rested or seasoned properly. My lemon sole was very bland and un-seasoned. I'll pass it off as a bad day at the office for the chef we like the place and the staff, but the sirloin steak was nearly £30 which was quite expensive for what was a poorly cooked dinner. He was young and didn't complain too much, but said near the end it was disappointing, which is why we didn't raise it at the time. Thank you

We had a lovely lunch at The Fountain - myself, my 18 year old son, and my 88 year old Mum. There was enough choice to suit each one of us, and the table staff were very helpful. Highly recommend.

The food was outstanding, all of our table enjoyed their meals which were all cooked to perfection. We will definitely visit again.

We love visiting The Fountain. Staff are always really friendly and the food is amazing, especially the vegan nut roast.

Anniversary Dinner we had sharing camembert for starter and the famous 1/4 lamb shoulder pot roast we were stuffed after that but it was worth it & would go back again just for the lamb dish unfortunately no room for dessert .

Incredible food as always last night. The Beef Wellington melts in your mouth! Stunning! Can’t recommend The Fountain highly enough!!

Staff were friendly and professional. Food was delicious. A great meal out. Would recommend this restaurant.

Excellent food and excellent service from all friendly and welcoming staff. Would highly recommend.

Beautiful food … we will go again nice place Some all staff very friendly and some people nice

Delicious food as always. My favourite place to eat, staff are lovely and so welcoming.

Outstanding food as always, friendly and efficient staff, well worth a visit!

Customer service is brilliant, food was good as well.

Excellent! Beautiful home cooked food to perfection. Imaginative vegetarian options that we loved. Perfectly cooked vegetables. Attentive staff and outstanding service. Already booked to return.

Beautiful food and great choice in drinks. Lovely service too. Definitely will go again.

Excellent food and staff very friendly Every thing came has we had ordered We will definitely be visiting again soon

Lovely well priced pris fixe lunchtime menu. Plenty of choice Great place to catch up with friends over lunch. Able to chat in private. Friendly staff. Excellent food.

Always a fantastic experience. The food is excellent. Attention to detail and attentive staff. Always a good experience.

Great place for a meal, a drink or a coffee on the terrace area.

A super Sunday with plenty of choice for all three courses. Supplements due on some of the dishes over and above the standard fixed price but obvious at the point of ordering. Great to have so many options.

Great food as always, service was excellent, will be going back

Very cramped seating, food is average and does not reflect the price. Some staff seem very inexperienced. The customer service on arrival is not good enough.

On a sunny Saturday afternoon, we ventured to The Fountain at Clent, ready to savour their reputed menu and soak in the serene atmosphere. Little did we know, we were up against the clock—food served indoors until 2 pm and the patio menu stretching till 2:30 pm. But did that throw a wrench in our lunch plans? Not at all. Why, you ask? Because the hospitality here could soften the hardest of deadlines. With a friendly smile and a subtle wink, the staff reassured us that time was but a concept (or at least, not one to be worried about on a Saturday!). The indoor menu may have ended, but the patio served not just dishes, but happiness on a plate. The food was delicious, the sun was shining, and the sense of calm was unparalleled. We left not only full, but fully charmed. For a place where the time restrictions on food somehow feel like an invitation to relax, laugh, and enjoy life, The Fountain at Clent is an absolute must-visit!

Called in for lunch today and really glad we did. The food and service was really very good we only wish we had room for dessert as they looked to be excellent. We will definitely go back for dinner one evening as it has a lovely atmosphere and as I said the food and service was spot on.

Food was ok/good but overpriced

We were really impressed by the warm welcome, the excellent Sunday lunch and the friendly service .

Perfect food. enjoy my visit every time

Food was excellent and the atmosphere was very good did feel a little rushed throughout the whole evening and didn’t enjoy the vacuum cleaning at the end !

There is only one Fountain never changed for many years. Always super food and service. Super old building with much charm complemented by friendly efficient staff. a must when you are in the area.

Having visited a number of times, as always, we were not dissapointed.

I had the seabass for lunch and it was really nicely cooked and really tasty.

Sunday lunch. Five of us went for my Dad's 81st today and it was amazing. Staff were attentive. Food was absolutely lovely, could not fault it at all. Lovely cosy pub with a really good atmosphere - 5stars!

Lovely meal for my sister in laws birthday. Would highly recommend.

Had a fantastic meal today, beef wellington was amazing.

Lovely meal out! I went with my family for my birthday and the staff and food were super. They went the extra mile and printed our own menus with "Happy Birthday" on them. We had starters, mains, desserts, and coffees and everything was wonderful. The staff were super attentive and I highly recommend!

Absolutely smashing Sunday lunch. The food was top notch, along with the service and the attention. Will go again.

Simply excellent! Would highly recommend The Fountain, food and service is outstanding.

Lunch with my wife, great choices on the menu in particular the fish options so we had no difficulty choosing the hake and Dover sole for our main courses followed by cheesecake and crème brûlée all delicious and completely devoured. Good to see a white Rioja on the wine list. Service was outstanding and welcoming and really made you feel that everyone was there for you and to enjoy your meal. Highly recommend the Fountain and will be returning very soon….

Lovely meal, can’t fault the experience at all. All the staff are very attentive and friendly and the food is amazing and the portions are big so great value for money. Never had a bad dining experience here. I love the little appetisers they bring to start. 10/10 Thank you for a lovely evening meal.

Lovely food and lovely atmosphere. Steak was cooked to perfection and nothing was too much trouble for them. Staff are excellent.

Wonderful from start to finish. Shall definitely be going again. Delicious food

Fantastic place… great service from the maitre d and the young girls … like a step back in time … we don’t have pubs like this in Northern Ireland more’s the pity … great beer and food …. 10/10

Wonderful service, good and accommodating staff. We will be back very soon.

There have been a lot of new staff changes since we last visited..and today they were bang on! Nick in particular was outstanding..friendly..attentive..knew his job and is bloody good at it. Sammy and faye( I think...apologies if I have the name wrong) we're also great.sammy was lovely..she served us the most.a big improvement. The food was also lovely..I had liver which was spot on and lemon meringue pie was to die for. Thank you x

It was our first time here and we loved it! Great food and service ☺️ The lady with the blonde hair ran it with military precision. Really impressed, we will certainly be back.

One of the best prepared foods and look of foods on a plate in the surrounding area.

Always a pleasure to dine here.

Great lunch time menu , plenty to eat and food excellent as always. Great service from Anne .

So very disorganised and not very friendly. Got told no service before 12 then we sat and watched multiple people getting served before 12. Looked to order food despite our reservations to be asked for a table number. There were no table numbers. Then they realised they hadn’t put table numbers out. Great location really let down by a staff team that do not seem to be capable of running a pub. This is a shame and may not be representative of the general level of service from this pub. It is a great location however.

A fantastic traditional English country pub with everything you could hope for. Attentive smiling staff and outstanding Sunday roast beef dinner washed down with nice wine and a pint of smooth Eagle IPA English ale. Last minute booking whilst in the area and delighted by it.

Enjoyed our evening very much,good food and drink,pleasant efficient staff and a nicely situated table in a peaceful location.As a vegetable lover always enjoy the selection offered here as many places hardly give any veg at all.The menu always has a good choice on it to suit all.The main courses are the best value with the staff always offering more veg if you require it.The bowl of soup tends to be on the small side but the fish goujons were excellent as were the battered prawns.The lemon tiramisu was very tasty but my friends were disappointed with their white chocolate crème anglaise as it was so tiny in a small glass bowl.We remarked on the size to the waitress who replied guess it’s the luck of the draw meaning they chose poorly I didn’t. Will definitely visit again perhaps we should ask the size of the dessert before ordering though.

Fabulous food that’s locally sourced and freshly cooked to order. Amazing service from the friendly team makes an overall 5 star experience!

Our first visit to The Fountain and it felt like wearing a comfy pair of favourite shoes. The staff were friendly welcoming and attentive. We were asked if we had been before and menus were explained to us. The crispy jumbo prawns were lightly battered, large and crispy, perfect! Mains of Beef Wellington, Risotto and steak and kidney pie were spot on and came with dauphinoise & chipped potatoes along with steamed greens and carrots! Quality ingredients and more than ample portions. A bottle of crisp sauvignon, pink gin and some well presented softies......we will be back!! Thank you for a lovely meal!

Love this place. Lamb shoulder and beef wellington are faultless. We don't have a starter as the main is very filling. This keeps the cost down to a reasonable level as the mains look expensive at first sight (£27'ish)

Had an excellent meal here for my husbands birthday. Staff very welcoming, great menu options, fixed prix menu is good value. Good home cooked food. Visited midweek but still fairly busy (so need to book) with a good ambience. We are not local but it was worth the journey.

A really enjoyable Sunday lunchtime with fabulous food and service. One of our favourites.

Good Sunday lunch - I had roast pork, my husband had roast turkey. Excellent selection of vegetables and extra gravy. My dessert (crumble) was a little disappointing- too much peach (possibly tinned??) and not enough apple and crumble.

On a table of four, two of us had great meals - the lamb and risotto but the other two were very disappointed with their choice - the halibut. We think it was the last portion they had as they told others it was no longer available on the menu. The servings we had were described as ‘tasteless’ and ‘grey and rubbery’. Being British we didn’t complain at the time but it was disappointing

I always have the lamb shoulder and it's always wonderful. Don't ever change this meal..... it's great. My wife has the beef wellington and that is always good too. Don't ever change this either. It sounds expensive at £27 each but we can't manage to eat it after a starter so skipping these, it turns out reasonable. We go a couple of times a year and look forward to it and love it every time. Never disappointed.

Absolutely fabulous, great food, great atmosphere, great staff

Food was tasty and hot good service only negative a drink had been added to our bill that we didn't have but it was rectified immediately