Our Terrace

The North Coast Sun Trap

Name: Les Fontaines Tavern
Address: La Route du Nord, St. John, Jersey, JE3 4AJ, Jersey, JE3 4AJ, GB
Telephone: (01534) 862707
Price range: ££

Our south facing terrace catches every hour of sunshine going. On clear days, France lines the horizon. Closer to home, the north coast stretches out beneath you. Cold drinks, warm afternoons, and views that make leaving difficult.

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Four Centuries of Warm Welcomes

LES FONTAINES TAVERN

Some pubs are built. Others grow into what they are meant to be. Les Fontaines Tavern has been growing since the 17th century, when these granite walls and oak beams first gave shelter to travellers on Jersey's north coast. What began as a farmhouse became a gathering place, and what became a gathering place became something more: a second living room for generations of St John residents, a destination for visitors who stumble upon us and never forget the way back. Today, locals know us simply as The Northern Office. The nickname says everything about our place in the community. This is where deals are discussed, where celebrations unfold, where ordinary Tuesdays become memorable ones because the right people happen to be at the bar. The fire crackles through winter, the terrace fills through summer, and year-round, the welcome remains the same: unhurried, unpretentious, and genuinely glad to see you. Friends become regulars here. Regulars become family. And everyone, sooner or later, finds their seat.

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La Route du Nord, St. John, Jersey, JE3 4AJ

(01534) 862707 lesfontaines@randalls.je

OPENING HOURS

Mon–Sat 11am–10pm · Sun 11am–9pm

KITCHEN

Mon–Thu 12pm–2:30pm & 5:30pm–8pm · Fri 12pm–2:30pm & 5:30pm–8:30pm · Sat 12pm–3pm & 5:30pm–8:30pm · Sun 12pm–7pm

Honest Food, Generous Portions

Our kitchen keeps things simple: proper pub food, cooked well, served generously. From our famous rack of ribs to golden battered fish, from hearty pies to Sunday roasts that bring families together, every plate leaves our pass the way it should. No pretence, no shortcuts, just good food that does exactly what you hope it will. And to wash it down, real ales rotating through the hand pulls, wines chosen because they drink well rather than because they impress on paper, and a bar that knows how to pour a proper pint.

Honest Food, Generous Portions

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Room for Everyone

Our garden is where the best afternoons happen. The sun catches this spot from morning through evening, the terrace fills when the weather turns, and on clear days the view stretches out to France. Inside, the fire crackles through winter and the welcome stays the same year round. Families will find an indoor play area to keep little ones busy, but this is not a pub that banishes anyone to a back room. Couples, groups, solo visitors, three generations around one table: everyone finds their place here. That is how a proper local works.

Room for Everyone

A Setting That Does the Work

Our 17th century building offers spaces that adapt to your numbers and your needs. Birthday parties that feel like proper celebrations. Retirement dos where the guest of honour gets the send off they deserve. Christenings with three generations around the table. Anniversary dinners that mark the milestone without the formality. Intimate corners for smaller gatherings, the mezzanine gallery for groups that want their own area, and options for larger parties who want to take over more of the pub. Oak beams and granite walls provide atmosphere that no decorator could recreate. You bring the guests; we provide the character

A Setting That Does the Work

The image depicts a lively dining scene with a wooden table filled with various dishes and drinks. Two people are present, one in a green sweater and the other in a brown sweater, both enjoying the meal. The table is adorned with a variety of food items, including a large plate of meat, a plate of potatoes, a plate of green salad, and a plate of bread. A glass of red wine and a glass of water are also present. The scene is filled with anticipation and enjoyment, with the people and their food items creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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SUNDAY ROAST

Sunday Roast

Our roasts are built on the fundamentals. Locally sourced meats, slow roasted until they are ready rather than until the clock says so. Potatoes that crunch when you cut them. Homemade Yorkshire puddings risen and golden. Seasonal vegetables cooked with respect. Gravy made properly, from the juices and the bones. A choice of meats each week, because families never agree on everything, and portions that understand why you came.

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Randalls Loyalty Boosts

Download the Randalls loyalty app, and every visit to Les Fontaines starts earning you rewards. Scan your QR code when you pay, watch your points build and spend them whenever you're ready. Keep an eye out for our loyalty boosts, designated days and times when your rewards go further. Collect stamps on our digital stamp card and earn yourself a free meal or drink along the way. The more you come in, the more you get back. Download the app, scan and start earning.

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