The Fountain
Greene King pub in Horsley Hill with a Flaming Grill kitchen. Five Sunday roast options including a seven-hour slow-cooked beef rib, plus vegetarian and vegan alternatives.
About The Fountain
The Fountain is a Greene King pub on Highfield Road in the Horsley Hill area of South Shields, sitting between Westoe and the coast. It occupies a distinctive building dating from the 1930s and operates a Flaming Grill kitchen, serving flame-grilled dishes such as steaks, burgers and beef ribs alongside a range of Sunday roasts with vegetarian and vegan options. The pub is family-friendly and shows live sport across its screens, with a weekly quiz night and occasional live music. Games including pool and darts add to a traditional community-local atmosphere, making it a relaxed spot for food, drinks and watching the match.
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