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The Golden Ball, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

The Golden Ball

4.6
4.6
13 Reviews
£41 and over
Gastro Pub

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2 people
23:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:30–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Watson

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  • Henley-On-Thames

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Golden Ball offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "exceptional service" and "superb food." The charming ambiance and imaginative dishes make it a must-visit. Guests praise the "excellent value," "friendly welcome," and the "beautifully presented" cuisine. It's perfect for those seeking delightful culinary adventures in a lovely atmosphere.
13 Reviews
  1. Gary

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 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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  2. Philip

    Brighton13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 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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  4. Kate

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 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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  5. LynnF

    Berkshire11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 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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  6. RASHILA

    Oxford1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a wonderful place, excellent food and a lovely atmosphere. I would've happily stayed longer but they close from 4.30-6pm in order to prep for the evening service. I the staff were very welcoming and the service was as good as the food. I will definitely want to revisit to sample other bits on the menu!

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  7. Carol

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely stunning food. We had 3 delicious courses including the special of the night which was Cote du Beouf for 2 and then the tarte tartin. It was simply gorgeous. The menu is fantastic and every time we go, we're just blown away with his amazing the food is here. Excellent place.

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  8. Andrew

    London18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyable lunch. Friendly welcome, excellent choice on menu, beautifully-presented dishes and absolutely delicious. Highly recommended.

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  9. Julie

    London4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very friendly greeting on arrival and had a drink in the garden until the time of our booking. We were down to our table and given water but the waited 10 minutes for menus and a further 15 minutes to give our order with no offer of drinks in the interim. My cold was far too salty - my husband and daughter thought the same and we really should have said something.

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  10. Victoria

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food in a lovely atmosphere with excellent service.

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The Golden Ball is rated 4.6 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:00
Booked 4 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

  • Area
    Henley-On-Thames
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:30–21:30
  • 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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