Verdict: The Fountain is at its best when it leans into what a very good gastropub should be: recognisable food, cooked with more attention than a standard pub kitchen and served in a room that still feels relaxed.
Recent feedback is especially enthusiastic about Sunday roasts, steak, cauliflower cheese and accommodating service, including for gluten-free diners. The pub itself describes a seasonal, locally sourced menu spanning classics and more ambitious dishes.
It also handles family occasions well. The combination of a character building, private space and attentive staff makes it more flexible than many small restaurants.
Best for: Sunday lunch, steak, family celebrations and visitors who want something more substantial than café food.
Worth knowing: there are occasional service inconsistencies in the public feedback, particularly when groups collide. The food reputation is stronger than those isolated operational grumbles.
GW&B rating: 4/5. A reliable, generous Wells gastropub with a particularly convincing Sunday game.