The Golden Ball Pub and Kitchen
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About The Golden Ball Pub and Kitchen
On Golden Ball Lane in Maidenhead, The Golden Ball Pub and Kitchen serves a menu of 54 dishes that runs from Gordial Olives and Halloumi Fries through to Salt & Pepper Squid and Cod Bites. Mains include a signature burger and beef wellington, and the Sunday roast, served with roast potatoes, tends to book up in advance. A conservatory seating area adds to the dining room, and a private dining room is set aside for group bookings such as birthdays and wakes, with decorations arranged beforehand. A festive menu is also available for group parties. The pub opens Wednesday to Sunday, closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and dogs are welcome throughout.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
54 dishes · mains £4–37- Chicken Tenders£9.00
- Gordial Olives (V)(GF)£5.00
- Focaccia, Balsamic & Olive Oil (V)£6.00
- Halloumi Fries (V)£9.00
- Salt & Pepper Squid£9.00
- Cod Bites£9.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, signature burger, beef wellington and festive christmas menu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, signature burger, beef wellington and festive christmas menu.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling it the best they've had and one diner even considering it for Christmas dinner, though one notes the potatoes could be roasted fresher for more crispiness. Close behind, the signature burger earns strong marks, described as superior to others in the area, and the beef wellington gets singled out by one reviewer as the best they've tried. The festive menu and a Mother's Day roast dinner also draw high praise for special occasions like wakes, birthdays, and Christmas lunches. Staff, particularly one named host who runs the pub, are repeatedly described as warm and accommodating, including meticulous handling of a garlic allergy. One reviewer flags a weak point with their old fashioned lacking attention and ice. Several mention the pub books up fast for Sunday roasts, with one recommending planning around that.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling it the best they've had and one diner even considering it for Christmas dinner, though one notes the potatoes could be roasted fresher for more crispiness. Close behind, the signature burger earns strong marks, described as superior to others in the area, and the beef wellington gets singled out by one reviewer as the best they've tried. The festive menu and a Mother's Day roast dinner also draw high praise for special occasions like wakes, birthdays, and Christmas lunches. Staff, particularly one named host who runs the pub, are repeatedly described as warm and accommodating, including meticulous handling of a garlic allergy. One reviewer flags a weak point with their old fashioned lacking attention and ice. Several mention the pub books up fast for Sunday roasts, with one recommending planning around that.
Featured reviews
- Stefany Chuter
“What a place! The food was fantastic and the atmosphere also! …”
- Angelina G
“From the minute we walked in, we knew this was where we wanted to hold our Dad’s wake. Chelsea is so warm and kind. She makes you feel instantly at home. She’s really understanding and caring and nothing was too much trouble. She even put up all the photos and decorations for us so we didn’t have to come out beforehand. I’m allergic to garlic and so everything was meticulously home made without garlic so I could eat everything. The food is amazing! All my family were bowled over by the standard. The service was impeccable. Everyone is so friendly and made us feel like nothing was a trouble on the day. I can’t thank you all enough for making a sad day, just a little brighter for all your kindness. Thank you Chelsea and everyone behind the scenes. Angelina and George xx”
- Richard S
“This was one of the best meals I’ve had and certainly the best beef wellington. I couldn’t fault it if I tried! I was actually sad when I finished… always a great pub with great staff. Go check out their new menu 🔥”
- Jade Tully
“Lovely food, we had valentines night here and the food was amazing! We have since been back for a few Sunday (when we can get in as they always book up so fast) and the Sunday roast is the best we’ve ever had, Chelsea who runs the pub is so lovely and everyone we’ve been we say how much we enjoy it”
- Ben Wood
“We met some friends at the Golden Ball for lunch and a dog walk. Staff were fantastic. Super friendly. Delicious food. All freshly prepared. Burgers were great. We will definitely try and visit again.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 7
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves food
- Has free water refills
- Has private dining room
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Highlights· 4
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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- The Duke4.52222.5 mi£10–20Reservations
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- The Bounty4.51,4133.2 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Ball Pub and KitchenReservations · Good for kids | 4.3839 | — | £20–50 | sunday roast, signature burger, beef wellington |
| The Oarsman, MarlowReservations | 4.4472 | 2.4 mi | £30–80 | bavette steak, beef roast, unfiltered house white wine |
| The DukeReservations | 4.5222 | 2.5 mi | £10–20 | singapore noodles, satay chicken, live music |
| The BountyReservations · Good for kids | 4.51,413 | 3.2 mi | £10–20 | only reachable by boat or foot, local beer selection, steak and ale pie |
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