Pubs and bars · Ely

The Fountain

Welcome to the Fountain. We are an independent, freehold pub located in the heart of the historical city of Ely.

★3.9158 Google reviews1 Silver St, CB7 4JFPrices ££Owner-verified on Google

About The Fountain

We are a short walk from the train station, town centre, river and all of Ely's main tourist attractions, including the Cathedral and Oliver Cromwell's House.

Food hygiene rating

4 out of 5: Good

Rated on 25 November 2022 by East Cambridgeshire council.

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How people rated The Fountain

56644632728111

158 ratings on Google. We do not host reviews; read them on Google Maps.

What people mention in reviews

Phrases that come up in The Fountain's Google reviews, and how many reviews mention each. Good and bad alike, as Google counts them.

Cosy atmosphere, in 11 reviews
Traditional pub, in 4 reviews
Real pub, in 2 reviews
Wine selection, in 2 reviews
No food, in 2 reviews

Good to know

Getting in

Step-free entrance

Facilities

Toilet available

Known for

Great beer

Atmosphere

Casual

Cosy

Who it suits

Good for groups

Pets

Dog friendly

Paying

Card payments

Debit cards

From the business's Google profile.

What to know about The Fountain

The Fountain is a pub in Ely with 158 Google reviews and a 3.9 rating. Reviewers bring up cosy atmosphere, traditional pub and winter more than anything else. 66 of the 158 are five stars, and 19 sit at one or two. Its menu runs to 22 items, including adnams ghost ship and adnams mosaic, which no other pub in Ely lists. Pubs and bars in Ely with 10 reviews or more average 4.3.

On the menu at The Fountain

Adnams Ghost ShipAdnams MosaicCharles Wells BombardierMarston's PedigreeEstrellaCamden Hell'sCarlingGuinnessAspall CyderOpihrTanquerayAdnams Copper HouseBombay SapphireBeefeaterBerry Bros And Rudd, The Merchant's White, Cariñena, Spain, 2018 / 2019Berry Bros And Rudd, Sauvignon Blanc By Isabel Estate, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2019

Show all 22 items

Berry Bros And Rudd, The Merchant's Rosé, Cariñena, Spain, 2018Berry Bros And Rudd, The Merchant's Red, Cariñena, Spain, 2018Berry Bros And Rudd, Malbec By Pulenta, Mendoza, Argentina, 2019Timothy Taylor's LandlordFever TreeFentimans

Menu as listed on Google. Check with them before ordering.

The Fountain opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	17:00 to 21:00
Thursday	17:00 to 21:00
Friday	17:00 to 21:00
Saturday	18:00 to 21:00
Sunday	12:00 to 16:00

Contact The Fountain

Call 01353 663122 Directions

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