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–8pm

KITCHEN

Mon–Sat 12pm–8pm · Sun 12pm–6pm

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

The Fifa World Cup 2026

You could watch at home. You could follow on your phone. But some goals demand company, some saves require witnesses, and some heartbreaks need to be shared. At Les Fontaines, strangers become allies when the ball hits the net. That is what pubs are for.

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

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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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Bank Holiday Weekend

Bank holidays belong at the pub. Cold drinks on the terrace, food that does not require cooking at home, and the kind of unhurried atmosphere that makes three days feel like a proper break. Whether you are starting Friday and staying through Monday or just dropping in when the sun comes out, The Northern Office is open and ready.

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Randalls Spritz Club

Out on the north coast, the afternoon stretches a little longer and the terrace at Les Fontaines catches the light right through to evening. Spritz Club suits the setting. Two for £15.95 from the new menu, Monday to Friday from 4 til 7. Pull up a chair, let the kids loose in the garden and watch the sun do its work out towards France.

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FA Cup Final

The FA Cup Final is football at its best. One match, winner takes all, and the kind of drama that no league table can deliver. At Les Fontaines, we will have the screens ready, the pints cold, and the atmosphere building from the moment the team sheets drop

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Father's Day

Dad will feel right at home at Les Fontaines. One of the north coast's most-loved pubs, with a proper Sunday roast, spectacular views across to France and a patio made for long June afternoons. The kitchen is on, the bar is well stocked and Pirate Pete's keeps the little ones busy. Book your table early.

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FIFA World Cup 2026

The biggest tournament in football comes to North America this summer. Every match shown live. Get in early for the big games.

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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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