The Old Fountain is a family run pub at 3 Baldwin Street near Old Street station. Known for its rotating range of real ales and craft beer, it combines a traditional ground floor bar with a heated and covered rooftop terrace. The pub has welcomed drinkers for generations, while its resident kitchen gives visitors a reason to settle in for lunch, dinner or a relaxed weekend meal.
The current kitchen residency is Kamu, which serves Sri Lankan street food shaped by the island’s layered spices, coconut, chilli and aromatic herbs. Short eats and smaller plates suit the pub setting and can be ordered alongside drinks or combined into a shared meal. The cooking offers a lively route into Sri Lankan flavours without losing the informal character expected from a neighbourhood pub.
Larger plates draw on traditional curries and other comforting Sri Lankan dishes, with rice and suitable accompaniments completing the meal. Kamu also gives familiar pub favourites a Sri Lankan twist, bringing distinctive seasoning and sauces to recognisable formats. The changing selection provides choices for both curious diners and regulars looking for substantial food with their beer.
On Sundays the kitchen serves a roast interpreted through Sri Lankan flavours, adding a distinctive alternative to a familiar British pub tradition. The bar’s frequently changing cask ales, craft taps, cider, wine and spirits make it easy to match a drink to the food. Together, Kamu’s cooking, the independent beer list and the rooftop terrace give The Old Fountain a character that stands apart in the streets around Old Street.
Address: 3 Baldwin Street, Old Street, London EC1V 9NU, United Kingdom
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