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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 5948 reviews

What IanF likes about The Golden Ball:
Another visit this time with a work colleague was was very impressed with the place and the food for the cost of it. We had the set menu. the starter of the Duo of Pate was again very good. View all feedback. What EarlofSheffield doesn't like about The Golden Ball:
This was booked on open table and confirmed by text message. However, when the party arrived, they said there was no table and we had to sit in the bar. The food was very good but it spoiled the occasion due to the mess up by the restaurant with the booking! Thanks Neil View all feedback.

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Menu
4.6 ★ from 35 reviews
Viola
14.05.2022 - 16:12

Excellent attentive staff. very polite. beautiful setting of the pub itself is full of character and good eating we will definitely return in the future

Romy
14.05.2022 - 16:12

Eating was not very hot and the size of the meat (roastbeef) was only very small 2 very tiny slitters of the bark. we have eaten here several times and enjoyed...

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Ivo
14.05.2022 - 16:12

The first time in the golden ball, but certainly not the last. beautiful village pub with fantastic service and a great selection of diners to choose. the food...

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Ulrike
14.05.2022 - 16:12

We all had dinner (4). all the meals were very good. meat delicate, hot vegetables and not confronted. the service was also very good. we will definitely return...

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Nicole
14.05.2022 - 16:12

12 of us went for a birthday meal to celebrate my daughter and granddaughters birthdays. The food was excellent and our waitress was very patient. The atmospher...

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The Golden Ball offers a mixed dining experience, with some customers finding the food quality to be inconsistent. While some dishes like turkey and cranberry cake may not meet expectations, others had a positive dining experience with tasty and well-presented meals. The atmosphere of the pub is praised for being warm and welcoming, and the service is generally considered good. However, some patrons have had issues with reservations not being honored, highlighting potential communication problems. Despite some hiccups, the overall consensus is that The Golden Ball is worth a visit for those looking for a cozy village pub with a variety of food options.

Google
4.4 ★ from 1182 reviews
Dave
27.12.2023 - 20:54

Food was great service was excellent staff were very pleasant really enjoyed our visit Price per person: £90–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Carole
27.12.2023 - 20:54

The venue was warm, clean and inviting. The staff very attentive and knowledgeable Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Parking options: Free parking lot

Vicky
27.12.2023 - 20:54

Good amazing service fantastic Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Sunday Roast Dinner

Terry
27.12.2023 - 20:54

Great food good service wide selection of beers Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips

Ellen
27.12.2023 - 20:54

Beautiful cosy pub. Was busy and buzzing. Very good service and the food was beautiful Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dis...

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Heyrestaurants
4.6 ★ from 10 reviews
Ángel
25.03.2024 - 18:11

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The food was exceptional, with a wide variety of delicious pub dishes and a fantastic selection of draft beers....

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Naomi
25.03.2024 - 18:11

Jon and Laura are fantastic owners who have a friendly staff that always greet you with a smile and kind words. The food is exceptional, which is why we make it...

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Véronique
25.03.2024 - 18:11

I visited this restaurant during a charity fair in the summer. The atmosphere was lovely, and my family and I enjoyed a meal there. I can only say it was very n...

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Kellie
25.03.2024 - 18:11

So cross!! I had been looking forward to lunch at a favourite haunt, as we are not local it is a treat. On walking in I was incensed to be greeted by...

Adolphus
25.03.2024 - 18:11

Excellent food and friendly staff service with a smile . Highly recommend.

Opentable
4.2 ★ from 16 reviews
Douglas
23.08.2023 - 05:22

The pub was understaffed, and overstressed on a very hot day. Hmmmm

EarlofSheffield
23.08.2023 - 05:22

This was booked on open table and confirmed by text message. However, when the party arrived, they said there was no table and we had to sit in the bar. The foo...

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IanF
23.08.2023 - 05:22

Another visit this time with a work colleague was was very impressed with the place and the food for the cost of it. We had the set menu. the starter of the Duo...

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Gofasterdave
23.08.2023 - 05:22

Sunday evening dining was rather disappointing; not the usual experience we are generally used too. A lot of the choices we were hoping to try were not availabl...

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Thefork
4.1 ★ from 16 reviews
Rebecca
22.10.2023 - 10:44

We arrived for our booking to be told that there was no booking made under our details at all. They did fortunately have a cancellation that they gave us, other...

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Jill
22.10.2023 - 10:45

Great pub, lovely atmosphere . Went for Xmas lunch.mixed food quality. Turkey and cranberry pie not good, awful mash and mushy tasteless sprouts. Very expensive...

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Westley
22.10.2023 - 10:45

Excellent attentive staff. Very polite. Beautiful setting the pub itself is full of character and good food we will definitely return in the future

Jackie
22.10.2023 - 10:45

The food wasn’t very hot and the size of the meat portion (roast beef) was very small only 2 very tiny slithers of beef. We have eaten here several times previo...

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Yelp
4.5 ★ from 2 reviews
Steve
10.11.2023 - 11:37

Always pleased to visit The Golden Ball Inn , good surroundings , good service and food . Quality of food , choice and portions at a sensible price . Good...

Sam
10.11.2023 - 11:37

Absolutely LOVE this place. This is our favourite place to have food outside of Sheffield. the staff are so friendly, the service is great and the use of...

Facebook
4.0 ★ from 989 reviews
Foursquare
3.3 ★ from 13 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.6 ★ from 909 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.0 ★ from 2776 reviews

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