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The Golden Ball of Longton, Preston, Lancashire

The Golden Ball of Longton

4.3
4.3
152 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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

Experiences

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

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    20 Nov 2024 - 30 Dec 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.
    Festive Set Menu - £30.95pp (£10pp deposit) photo

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

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 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.
    New Year's Eve Set Menu - £40.95pp (£10pp deposit) photo

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

    £25.00 per person

    Prepaid

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

Menu

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What 152 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Golden Ball of Longton offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent value for money" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the attentive service and friendly staff, making it a great spot for any occasion. The charming atmosphere and live music enhance the experience, ensuring a memorable visit.

152 Reviews

  1. Kenneth

    Lancashire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good but had to wait a long time for both courses

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  2. Vicki

    Lancashire

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely atmosphere. Great Staff. Food was delicious. Would highly recommend :)

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  3. lee

    Newcastle

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Very slow service, food came cold just very poor all round this was brought to the to the attention of the lady and the young person serving, we were told the chef would come out but he didn’t( no offer to replace or sort out),cold Sunday lunch is just not nice. A free desserts was offered but only taken up be a couple in the party of 8
    The Golden Ball of LongtonResponded on 29 November 2024
    Hi lee, Did you bring any of this information to your server at the time as we have had zero complaints noted?? Im very sorry the food and service was not to your standard but again was anything noted with any server as this would have been rectified right away and put right. Again very sorry for your poor visit

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  4. Daniel

    Lancashire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 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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  5. John

    Lancashire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 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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  6. Andrea

    Lancashire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 October 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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  7. Gemma

    Lancashire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 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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  8. Ian

    VIP

    Lancashire

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 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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  9. Joanne

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 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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  10. Vicki

    Lancashire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 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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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 4.3 stars by 152 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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

  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
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