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The Golden Ball, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

The Golden Ball

4.8
4.8
18 Reviews
£41 and over
Gastro Pub
The Golden Ball, Lower Assendon, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6AH, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 6AH

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Snuggled in the Stonor Valley in the heart of the Chilterns, The Golden Ball’s small but frequently changing menu features modern British cooking with the occasional subtle touch of Indian spicing. Local and seasonal ingredients take centre stage whenever possible to create a memorable dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ben Watson

What 18 people are saying

The Golden Ball reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Henley-On-Thames

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Golden Ball offers a "warm welcome" with "incredible meals" that are "beautifully presented." Guests praise the "exceptional service" and "delightful atmosphere." The menu is "fantastic," featuring imaginative dishes, while the fixed-priced lunch is "very good value for money." Overall, an "amazing experience" that many "will definitely return" for.

18 Reviews
  1. Catherine

    Oxford2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nothing to fault. Delicious food, fantastic service and a lovely atmosphere. We will absolutely be back.

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  2. GILLIAN

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best food for miles..amazing. The golden ball just gets better and better

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  3. Wendy

    Berkshire10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and friendly staff. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

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  4. Karen

    Hampshire13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A warm welcome!!! Incredible meal The tastes were sensational … beautifully presented! All dietary intolerances catered for and even a bespoke pudding created to accommodate these!!! Will definitely return again for a stand out meal!!! Thank you Golden Ball!!!

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  5. Angus

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My children and I took my wife here for Mother’s Day lunch, and it was absolutely fantastic! Every aspect of our visit was excellent: the greeting, where my wife was given a glass of champagne on arrival; the delicious food which was beautifully presented; and the attentive, friendly and professional staff on hand to help. Will definitely be coming back!

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  6. Gary

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing evening, food was superb and the whole experience was fantastic

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  7. Philip

    Brighton13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner here. From the minute we arrived the service was exceptional and the food was delightful. We stayed at the B&B nextdoor so had a short walk to dinner. If you enjoy exceptional food this place is a must!!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ! Great ! Great ! All good. Premises, service, & excellent food. Brilliant, can't wait to go again ! 😀

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  9. Kate

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a delightful restaurant. The food is excellent and wonderfully imaginative , The ambiance is charming with a lovely old pub feel and a very good garden.The service is exceptional. Priya is the best front of house I have come across anywhere and her staff are excellent and really well trained. it is very good value for money especially the fixed priced lunch. I thoroughly recommend it .

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  10. LynnF

    Berkshire11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Welcoming, attentive service. Food delicious, inventive and beautifully presented

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The Golden Ball is rated 4.8 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Golden Ball

The Golden Ball, Lower Assendon, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6AH, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 6AH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Henley-On-Thames
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ben Watson
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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