The Golden Ball of Longton

4.4

149 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Dog-friendly

A TRADITIONAL FAMILY-FRIENDLY PUB
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of Longton village. Here at The Golden Ball, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand.

Our passion for food takes our menu to another level. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted whilst our world inspired dishes will have you coming back time and time again! Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there’s a dish for every desire.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01772 587946
Website
https://www.longtongoldenball.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
150 Liverpool Rd., Preston, Lancashire PR4 5AU
Neighborhood
Preston
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Festive Set Menu - £30.95pp (£10pp deposit)
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
Nov 20, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
Join us for our traditional three course (£30.95) or two course (£26.95) festive set menu. Think crispy ham hock terrine, British lamb rump and proper sticky toffee pudding to name a few, alongside turkey and the traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.
3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£85pp (£25pp deposit)
£25.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 25, 2024 only
Join us for our traditional three course Christmas Day set menu. Choose from a selection of our perfectly prepared dishes alongside our turkey & traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £25 per person.
New Year's Eve Set Menu - £40.95pp (£10pp deposit)
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate the New Year in style with our three course set menu. Think cured salmon, venison & pancetta pie, and triple chocolate delice to name a few. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.

What 149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Golden Ball of Longton offers a welcoming atmosphere with "excellent service" and delicious food. Guests appreciate the dog-friendly environment and accommodating staff, especially for dietary needs. While some have noted a quiet ambiance and limited menu options at times, the pub's "fantastic" food and "lovely" staff make it a popular choice for many.

149 Reviews

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Daniel
Lancashire
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We are regular visitors to the Golden Ball but our recent visit fell below the usual standard in terms of food quality and overall service.
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John
Lancashire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely warm welcome, excellent food served by attentive and kind staff Thank you so much . We had a lovely evening
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Andrea
Lancashire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All 3 meals were enjoyable however the gammon had the fried egg missing and the chicken wraps had sweet chilli sauce instead of alioli as they should have. I informed the bartender that the wraps were not as expected.
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Gemma
Lancashire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
There was far too much batter on my fish I left over half of it. My friend ordered the chicken roast dinner and said it was lovely but the kitchen missed off the onion stuffing. The food took ages to come and the staff were not very attentive.
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Ian
Lancashire
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening with friends and locals. We had a great Sunday dinner with our two dogs ( and they have started the dogs Sunday dinner again) so everyone was happy 😊
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Joanne
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came for Sunday Lunch with my daughter today & our pet dog. We haven’t been since January this year & have read mixed reviews recently so thought we’d find out for ourselves. The staff were very friendly & the Sunday Roast was lovely & great value for money. It can sometimes be tricky to find an eating establishment that can accommodate a dog, we’ll definitely be back!
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Vicki
Lancashire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a roast dinner and it was 1 of the best roast dinners I have had! Everybody’s food was really good and everyone really enjoyed their meal. The service was as great and you were made to feel welcome from start to finish. We will definitely be back 😁
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Jennifer
Manchester
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We are local and have been coming to the golden ball for years. I appreciate that it is recently under new management. Despite booking the bar man was rude, didn’t bother greeting us and said he didn’t have a table for us, even though the pub was less than half full. Apparently some of the other empty tables for 2 had been specially requested and he didn’t want to give us a bigger table. He looked at us like it was our problem and treated us like a total inconvenience so we left. Don’t think we will ever go back. There are plenty of other nice places nearby where you receive a friendly welcome and are treated well if that’s where you choose to spend your hard earned cash.
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Sarah
Manchester
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Service was friendly, lacking atmosphere and food poor, costly for portion size and standard.
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Ian
Lancashire
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had the Sunday dinner and a live singer was on, which was great, but sadly they have stopped doing the fresh Cooked “ Dogs Sunday dinner”😩
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FAQs

The Golden Ball of Longton offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01772 587946.

The Golden Ball of Longton is rated 4.4 stars by 149 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Golden Ball of Longton

150 Liverpool Rd., Preston, Lancashire PR4 5AU

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Preston
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.longtongoldenball.com/
Phone number
01772 587946

The Golden Ball of Longton

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Festive Set Menu - £30.95pp (£10pp deposit)

3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£85pp (£25pp deposit)

New Year's Eve Set Menu - £40.95pp (£10pp deposit)

Menu

What 149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Golden Ball of Longton offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Golden Ball of Longton restaurant rated?

Is The Golden Ball of Longton currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information