The Fountain

Charming Hotel with Modern Comforts Awaits

Stepping inside this unassuming establishment near Seven Sisters, you're whisked away to a delightful concoction of pub swagger and modern efficiency – like stumbling into someone’s sensibly refurbished-down-to-earth London flat that's aligned with a breezy pub underneath. Mind the exterior that whispers ‘a bit shabby’, for beyond lies an endearing sanctuary replete with eclectic yet vibrant décor amidst spruced up amenities that have certainly come a long way from the dreary reviews of yore. Efficient quirk seems to be their headline with toiletries referring mostly to hand soap – cheeky, really, but sewing it all together is a simple, thoughtful room provision with tea, coffee, nifty USB outlets for the tech-savvy among us, inviting you to cozy up with your gadgets.

The restaurant–pub frugally outmaneuvers London’s fierce hospitality game. Championing heartening hospitality accented with a sweet side of humor here and there, it doesn’t mince words nor over-promise. The cerealous in-room breakfast option quietly tells you the place isn’t pawing at Michelins but excels where it counts, abating dire hunger pangs pre dash to the tube, a handy hop away. The real hinging surprise is a deliciously intriguing pub menu mentioned sparingly despite retro hiccups tempting skepticism. Plunge straight for their increasingly talked about cheerful potion of affordably-priced food flavor bombs; a contemporary twist on classics verifying there’s life well above this spirited Bakerloo-line drop. Also, the not-so-stressed should fetch themselves onto inspiration-seeking thrills around whilst fairly comfortable beds and delightful new-look furnishings beckon sensibly contrary to older contradicting grievances lurking online. — Milo Tastemaker