Golden Ball in Windsor and Maidenhead

Really lovely down to earth family run pub with cash being accepted which is a big plus for me! Staff are chatty, helpful and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Parking is free, and large, and toilets are spotless.

The Sunday roast is unreal! Like.... possibly the best I've ever had. I ate too much and it hurt, but that's on me. :) Lovely staff and free parking.

We went to the golden ball for a family 50th birthday party such a lovely venue super garden area with heaters and the pub is beautifully decorated they made us all so welcome. We had a wonderful time amazingly friendly staff nothing was too much trouble, the food was absolutely delicious it just kept arriving at our tables with such a great choice of food We all had a brilliant time thank you to all the staff

We had a fantastic Sunday lunch and the service was wonderful. Thank you for looking after us so well. Highly recommend.

We’ve been to the GB around 5/6 times now, always on a Sunday as the roasts are so good. Great portions of tasty veg and wonderfully cooked melt in your mouth meat. I have not been anywhere in many years that comes close to delivering such a great roast. The service - always a warm friendly welcome on arrival but service can sometimes be a bit chaotic, you’ll get asked the same question from 3 different waitresses and then sometimes they forget, but be patient, it’s definitely worth a visit.

I highly recommend The Golden Ball. We recently held my Dad’s wake at the pub, everyone commented on how amazing the food and atmosphere was. We opted for a hot and cold buffet which was all so fresh and many of the items were homemade. Chelsey and her team really looked after us, they were all so warm and caring. The conservatory area was lovely and the team put up photos of my Dad in his memory. One reason we picked The Golden Ball was because my Dad had been for dinner and was telling everyone it was “the best fish and chips” he’d ever had! A pretty good review considering he was 85. We will definitely be back. Many thanks to the whole team for making the celebration of my Dad’s life so special.

We are locals and really like The Golden Ball. We sat outside tonight, had delicious food and as always the staff were brilliant. It's also a good place for a drink outside in summer. The pub is family run and you always get a warm welcome. Highly recommend!

We visited for a Sunday roast and it did not disappoint. The service was excellent and very attentive. The pub itself is beautiful with a lovely garden. The roast dinner was probably one of the best I have had in a very very long time! It comes with all of the trimmings! I had the vegetarian option and the nut roast was lovely! All the other guest who ate meat loved theirs. Would highly recommend.

Our visit was to celebrate a 35th (Coral Anniversary) today 07/07/24 - no wow wow wow……..it was much,much,much better than that. Staff were absolutely amazing, no hassle, v polite & down to Earth. The food was (without using bad language) DELICIOUS. I forgot to say compliments to the Chef - please pass on. Will be back & recommend - book a table NOW.

Excellent venue for a Wake or a major Function. Manager went over and above. Staff are professional, well presented. Food was amazing, food quality top notch and the grounds/seating is plenty.

We went to the Golden Ball for Sunday lunch on Sunday 28th April with my family for my Birthday meal! I can honestly say it was the best roast we have ever had! They were very busy but we had excellent service would def recommend! Xx

A wonderful kind friendly welcome from our host Chelsea. We were created with if Seconds of arriving. The pub was lovely and clean. We visited on a Friday evening around 1900, we expected it to be very busy but it was great! It got busy at 1930 yet the staff were able to serve and seat everyone. The staff kept smiling and asking us if everything was ok. Everything was perfect. We only waited around 8-10 mins for our food! The food was absolutely wonderful! I had the Fish which was very fresh with lovely chips and the tartar sauce even had caviar on the top to garnish. My partner had Asian pulled beef rib burger. The meat simply melted it was so well cooked! Everything on both our plates had great flavour and portion size was just right. I used the washroom facilities and with it being a Friday I expected them not to be clean but they were clean and smelled fresh. There is a lovely outdoor seating area with heaters. The patio was very clean and also very tidy. Inside there were lots of real candles giving the place a lovely cozy feeling. The pub is also puppy dog friendly both inside and out. Overall it was such a pleasure to visit here for a meal while on our way to Heathrow. The staff were absolutely outstanding! They made us feel so welcome and cared for! I highly recommend this place! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING LOVELY PLACE AND PEOPLE!

We have been to the GB many times since Chelsey and her family took over and it has always been awesome. However, this was the first time that we have ever been there for a roast. We had heard good things but our expectations were smashed this Sunday. Staff and service were excellent but the food was the stand out star, I have had a lot of roast but this was something else. We had the beef which was perfectly cooked, there were many delicious accoutrements and the portions were generous. Stand out star was the yorkshire pudding which was filled will pulled pork and parmesan mash. Would return just for that. Well done GB team!

Went for lunch with 3 girlfriends on a cold Sunday in February. Such a delicious roast, we all enjoyed it. Very friendly staff who looked after us well. I am booked to go back again in April 🙂

If you are looking for the best Sunday Lunch then look no farther this is the perfect place you are made to feel welcome, it is very cosy and comfortable and the Sunday lunch is THE best some had the sticky toffee pudding and tell me it was the best they have ever had when eating out.

The most amazing pub experience that two Americans ever had! This is a family run establishment, warm and welcoming. The food could not be better, never boring, just mouthwatering! Thank you Jane, Chelsay, Clark, Tonie, Chay, Josh, Daisy, Sommer, Georgia and baby Henry for everything. We will be back for seconds, thirds and more…

We went recently with friends. Food was fantastic, staff were attentive and the atmosphere was lovely. The pub is run by and brother (chef) and sister (manager) and we highly recommend.

Always never disappoints when we go to this lovely place staff are so welcoming friendly & inviting thank you for your hospitality and all that you do for your customers.

Booked a table for 9 for a family birthday celebration. We arrived early for drinks and the table was ready & waiting. Lovely friendly staff & very attentive, nothing was too much trouble. Everyone had a roast & were all very complimentary. The nut roast was especially amazing, best I’ve ever had. Compliments to the Chef & we will definitely be returning

I came here for the first time with a group of friends one of whom highly recommended it. A slightly strange start in that I asked at the bar if I should get a glass of tap water there or if it would be on the table? I was given a heavy bottle to carry to the table but no glass and when I asked if the glasses were on the table there was no response. After about 15 minutes of sitting at the table with no glasses, another member of our team went up to the bar to get glasses but returned with another heavy bottle of water yet no glasses. It was like a Tommy Cooper trick gone wrong and we looked around for a cardboard tube. Given that roast was the only item on the Sunday menu we were surprised we had to wait an hour to receive ours as the car park was three quarters empty when we arrived. Not an issue for me, but it really irritated others in the group. The food was very good and much as you would expect a roast dinner to be other than being priced in the mid £20s. Another long wait for a waitress to take payment which caused further irritation and several people to walk out. The waitress struggled with the concept that the whole bill for two full tables would not be picked up on one credit card and we had to keep telling her increased amounts to debit us so that the serving staff were not deprived of their tip. The overall experience meant there is no compelling reason to return although others in my group will be back for the food.

Went for lunch just before Christmas with family. We received a wonderful warm welcome. Service throughout was excellent. We ordered lots of 'small plates' - that were actually very generous. Halloumi, cod bites, salt and pepper squid, baked brie, etc. - all were delicious. We will definitely be going back sometime soon.

Really enjoyed the festive menu. Our party tried 5 mains that were all excellent, with the lovely staff accommodating a bespoke chicken burger. This was our first visit for about 6 months and it was great to see that that the high standards set have been maintained, especially on a busy Saturday night! We are very lucky to have such a great restaurant /pub nearby!

The sunday roasts here are very good. My prawn cocktail starter was also good, However, when we arrived the temperature was too chilly. One group was moved from the conservatory to the main building as it was even chillier in there. I asked one of the many waitresses about the heating and was told that it had just been turned on (c. 12noon) My Brakspears was on the old side as was my wifes' red wine. The service was chaotic. One girl came and took our drinks order. Then another arrived and asked if we'd placed our order. Then another arrived and said she would get us some menus so that we could order (!) Another waitress brought our starters and another brought our mains. To give them the dessert order my wife had to put up her hand and call for attention to get someone to notice us.. (The waitresses walk passed the tables looking straight ahead.) To get the bill we had to ask for attention again and another girl gave us the bill.( I have 30 years experience of being a Good Pub Guide reporter)

I popped in this evening with my children for a quick meal before an event at my daughters school, I explained we were pushed for time so they made sure they took our order straight away, the food was beautiful and the service as pleasure was first class. The staff are all so friendly and nothing is ever any trouble. Can’t wait for our next visit!

Booked two weeks in advance for Sunday roast 1230 sharp , lots of staff one appeared to be management she greeted us , have we booked yes ,they can't find the booking, I was asked if I had a booking reference, no I wasn't offered one , no problem,the person who assumes control then informs me she will do us a favour..... And try and find us a table....... CLASS you mess up but now add insult.... I informed them , don't worry about the favour and left drove to the chequers in Marlow got straight in PERFECT food staff environment regards.

Superb all round. Went here on a lunch whim. Chips are amazing, clearly home made a fried nice a crispy. Bettered fish was fantastic and made gluten free for me which was lovely. My wife’s burger and son’s pizza were outstanding. The service from the hostesses was exceptional. We will be returning very soon with the rest of the family.

Very friendly welcome from the owner and very good service throughout our visit. Nothing was too much trouble and right level of attentiveness. Pub is beautifully decorated and has a lovely ambience. Food was great too! Scampi and chips and halloumi avocado burger well presented and tasted great. Chips were more condensed crisps but tasty …. Have not been to the pub since the current owners have been there and very impressed with Chelsea and her team and look forward to returning.

A lovey welcome the min we walked in, customer service was amazing. The roast, was fantastic, probably one of the best I’ve ever had anywhere! And I don’t say that very often.

We’ve been coming here regularly -if you can get a slot. The meal takes a while to turn up buts it’s certainly worth it ! It’s the reference we now use against all the other pubs in the area. Without doubt the most flavourful Sunday roast either lamb or beef. Best Yorkshire’s that are filled with truffles mash and pulled beef. Stunning!

This is an amazing pub, the food was excellent. We were a table of 6 and all chose different main courses - each meal was of a vey high standard - indeed nothing was left. The service was impeccable, a number of staff served us or checked in on us and they were exceptionally polite, friendly and helpful. Setting is very good too. Will definitely return.

Excellent All Round . Food amazing Staff excellent . Would highly recommend . Outside seating is fantastic

Visited for Sunday lunch with friends for the first time. Great venue, staff were lovely, friendly and very accommodating, put the rugby on for one of our friends. Service was great. Food was maybe one of the best roast dinners I have had out in a long time, normally nothing better than a home cooked roast, but this roast was fresh and delicious. Food, service and venue lovely, would highly recommend, having great service and friendly staff really enhances the experience and that they certainly did.

Best Sunday roast I have ever had…bar none. A must visit and we are lucky to have such a lovely place in Maidenhead. My only regret was I forgot to order a side of cauli cheese! This reminds me to get a booking for a xmas roast!

We had the best Sunday roast I have had in a very long time the food is amazing !!! The staff are so attentive and service very good . We will definately be making this our go to pub for food Xxx we will be back !!!!

Our second Sunday on the trot. A large party (16), not always easy… but fabulous service, the roasts are just delicious, never fail to impress. Chelsey & team are just lovely. Highly recommend this award-winning pub/restaurant.

Outstanding.. everything Car park.. plentiful Decorating.. pretty, different and interesting Layout.. either relaxing or dinning Staff .. just perfect, Chelsea you are amazing, from answering questions, explaining the menu, to your smile and banter Food .. a simple but Outstanding choice .. been a long time since we have both agreed the food is 5* .. fish fresh every day, chips (which I usually avoid) amazing (how do you cut them like that??) This will be our go to place for lunch and dinner for a long time to come .. just perfect

absolutely amazing. Could not fault this restaurant in any way. The staff were friendly and helpful, the food was brilliant. Would definitely visit again and recommend to anyone.

Came here for a Sunday roast with my husband and our families and can honestly say this was hands down the best roast dinner I’ve ever had out in a restaurant/pub! The lamb and beef was cooked pink so was so soft and full of...

Amazing pub with delicious food and lovely staff! Me and my boyfriend visited last night and we had the most wonderful time, the staff were so welcoming, friendly and helpful! The pub it’s self was beautiful and the food was some of the best pub...

We had a family meal for 10 of us, to celebrate a “Special Birthday”. The food and the service were absolutely first rate. Between us, we have eaten in quite a few top restaurants and The Golden Ball is up there with the best. I...

Great staff and excellent service, I hadn’t booked in advance and was a little late for Sunday roasts, ordered my drink and the chef popped out to see me and offer me a roast on the house and his apologies for not having much left...

Popped in last Saturday with my husband as passing, but had actually been there mid-week with my daughter, but happy go go again. I had the mussels and himself had the cod and chips. I do like the Golden Ball, the food is great but...

We visited here after reading good reviews on Facebook!.. 1st of all we were seated right next to the main till & kitchen service door!.. it didn’t feel comfortable so we asked to be moved to another table, 2nd table was better but tbh it...

We came here for Sunday lunch and it was absolutely amazing. The food was superb and the service was excellent too. Highly recommend this pub.

Just had a birthday meal for 11 people, aged from 8-91, everyone said the best roast they ever had. Chelsey, Georgia and all the other members of the highly professional team could not have made us more welcome. The food quite simply was outstanding and...

Visited with friends Thurs evening. Most of the staff are related and they run a superb show. A very warm welcome, attentive service throughout, superb and reasonably priced food and finally an extensive range of beers. Well done!

Fantastic Sunday lunch, great food, and lovely relaxed atmosphere. Most of all, and most importantly, you can see how much everyone there cares about what they do and making everything as good as it possibly can be. It was wonderful.

We’ve eaten at the GB quite a few times. We’ve enjoyed a Friday night with live music (great food), Sunday lunch (great first time but last 2 meals not so good). Last 3 dinners have been disappointing. The chef seems to have this thing about...

Lovely afternoon to enjoy a walk round the bluebell woods surrounding this pub. Whilst Brakspear may not arouse the same interest as it did as an independent brewer, nevertheless a well kept pint or two of delicious Gravity in the sunlit garden were excellent bookends...

We knew that this restaurant had received awards, but the roast was like nothing any of us have ever experienced! It was phenomenally good. The meat was melt in the mouth and the plate was packed with amazingly prepared different vegetables - uncovering each layer...

Honestly the best Sunday roast I can remember. High quality ingredients and super tasty. Finished it all! Great service, made to feel really welcome.

So pleased we gave Golden Ball a try tonight. Friendly welcome and staff, great service, relaxed and buzzy atmosphere / ambience. Family friendly too which is good to see when we return! The food was superb and very good value for the quality. Overall a...

I was recommended to go to The Golden Ball so I took 2 friends along. After reading all the good reviews we had high expectations but unfortunately it was very average. We were very cold sitting in the conservatory, the restaurant had no ketchup! The...

Great experience, super helpful with my disabled father, good food, friendly attentive staff, would definitely go again.

Very busy and guess the lady was Chelsey who served us was very approachable.So busy but managed to get served before the couple next to us and they were not happy and let us know that. Apart from that 10/10 probably the best I’ve had,...

For my sins I am a choose pud first person and then work towards main course. How beyond disappointing to not have one gluten free desert option to look forward to, other than ice cream( which I consider as a child's dessert) on my Mothers...

We were told that this place serves 'the best Sunday lunch in the UK'.... we were not disappointed! Everything was fantastic from the food to the service. We will definitely be returning.

I ate there last week with a group of friends. I had the best scampi and chips I have ever had with a side of crushed peas, which were amazing. Food was appetising and beautifully presented and all cooked fresh. Lovely warm welcome on arrival...

The food was unbelievable! Out of this world! Michelin star standard with a family friendly vibe! Best pork ever had! Roasties we hugggee! Yorkshire pudding the size of your head and mouthwatering! So coming back!

The Golden Ball is such an amazing place Such a lovely warm welcome everytime we go in. The friendliest pub you will find in Maidenhead. I had a gathering tonight for a few friends and the team here went out of their way to ensure...

Lovely location, beautiful great decor but most importantly the chef was amazing . The food was divine, the waitress was so lovely and there for are every need, really recommend it.

We have visited the Golden Ball numerous times since it went under new management and every time, without exception, we have had great food and service Their Sunday lunch is the best I have ever had and always look forward to returning We held my...

Although it has the design of a chain pub, my memory of the Golden Ball is how relaxed and friendly it was. The lady manageress and the guy on the taps were both proper characters, who loved banter and would start it themselves. Legends. Much...

What a great experience, I can’t speak highly enough of the food, owner and service team, such a friendly place with delicious food. We came in on the off chance hoping a table would be free for Sunday lunch and thankfully they managed to fit...

Stunning food with friendly service and a kitchen that go above and beyond to accommodate a complex list of allergies & intolerances! We visit regularly with & without the kids and dogs. The pub menu is the perfect amount of choice and favourites cooked perfectly,...

Exceptional roast Sunday lunch. The food presentation was exceptional. Both my wife and I had the roast chicken and everything about it was excellent. Vegetables were just right and the main piece of chicken breast was served with crispy skin on. The Yorkshire was the...

Went for lunch , ordered a pit of tea .the lid did not fit the teapot . Was told this was part of there culture mismatched tea pots and lids that don’t fit ! Ordered fish and chips and scampi and chips . The chips...

The welcome you get from Katie on entering is like that of a long lost and much loved friend. I too am gluten free and can honestly say that all you wheat eaters need to go gluten free for the fish and chips. The batter...

The roast dinners here were fabulous. There were 14 of us and every dinner was delicious. We had between us all the meats offered beef chicken pork and lamb. It was a very generous portion for each meal. Plenty of gravy and if anything else...

I went to the Golden Ball for lunch with friends. As I am coeliac, I have to have gluten free food, so thought that fish and chips would not be possible. However, I was told that I could definitely have that choice and when they...

We came to the Golden Ball for a Sunday roast dinner. I’ve never been out for a roast where I think “that’s better than mine” but this one was! I don’t know whether to be happy I’ve found a decent roast or cry that it’s...

I visited for drinks this week after all the hype. Drinks were priced well, but so disappointed with the general ambience. Lights too bright, toilets still felt grubby and overused, broken toilet roll holders and damaged locks, felt really tired like they hadn’t had a...

Arrived to a very warm welcome from the lady proprietor and her team, even though we had not booked. Lunch arrived very hot and within 15 mins. The fish was a delight, white, fresh and covered in the crispiest, tastiest batter ever. Chips were large,...

I haven't posted for several years as all I seemed to post was poor or mediocre reviews - but all that changed yesterday with Sunday lunch. Hosting was great, food was wonderful - what more is there to say ? Thank you.

Chelsey’s management and the quality of the food for a family wake was amazing. From our first contact, she was so warm and helpful and all her suggestions were carried out faultlessly, she dressed the room and tables with flowers, pictures and cozy seating and...

Thankyou Chelsea and all your lovely team. Cannot fault anything at all. Your hospitality and kindness to us all yesterday was 1st class and the food was delicious. Thankyou so much for organising Mums wake, we have been getting messages from so many people praising...

All I can say is, fantastic! Well done Chelsey and all your team! Thanks Chef, your food was lovely! Everyone really enjoyed! We had a lovely table laid out for us with beautiful fresh flowers and a lit candelabra which was wonderful. The atmosphere in...

Under new management! Chelsey and her brilliant team hosted a celebration for 50 people at the pub for lunch on a Saturday. The hospitality, food and drink were exceptional! All guests left full of praise. The team went above and beyond. Do not hesitate to...

We had THE best time. Chelsey was so helpful in designing a menu to our price point. We booked out the conservatory which was beautiful and light, and the tables nicely decorated. The food was absolutely amazing and the whole party loved it. All the...

Couldn’t wish for more - wonderful food and staff 🥰 Five of us ate and every meal was delicious and well presented. We all are looking forward to coming back and having more great times here.

Great service, lovely atmosphere and decor and the roast dinner was amazing! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!

What can I say … went today for Sunday lunch 28.08.22 with a mixture of ages … we had 4 adult meal of different meats and a nut roast for myself and a child’s roast … the dinners were in a class of there own...

From the moment we walked through the door everything was wonderful. We’ve never been before and had a really warm welcome from the co-owner. We were given a choice of tables and offered two menus bar snacks and main meals. So we had bar snacks...

Katie our server was AMAZING!!!!! She was so understanding of our Austic son and couldn’t of don’t more for us if she tried! Food was quick and delicious and good value. Katie was making sure we had everything we needed. Lovely set up in the...

Had superb buratta and tomatoe salad and girlfriend had roast beef - blown away by quality of food, especially Yorkshire pudding filled with slow roasted beef. Lovely touch extra gravy in a tea pot Whole team are lovely and care - deserve support from locals!

Went recently with the family. Staff and food really good. They looked after the grandchildren perfectly with a child roast portion. Food really nice with plenty of choice, and nice portion. Will return

Awful service, very expensive for what you get, Iv had better meals at half the price. Would not return.

Visited the golden ball today with friends after hearing great things, honestly can confirm the Sunday roast as on a completely different level to anything else around, the staff are welcoming and decor chic, we will defiantly be returning.

Our first experience with Chelsea & the new team was in April on their first night, a very enjoyable meal. We have also experienced the CC Supper Club taster menu for our wedding anniversary in May and were not disappointed. Sunday lunch today was delicious...

We had such an amazing time .The staff were so friendly and welcoming. They went out of the way to make my husband 50th birthday so special . They couldn't do enough to cater for all our needs . The food is outstanding ! Clarke...

New owners have taken it up a notch or two.lovely new decor.garden is great..plenty of parking.staff really friendly and attentive. Great wine selection and beers.cant wait to try the food.

The venue looks very nice but the staff were not very friendly or helpful and 2 glasses of red wine came to £19 so very expensive for what it is.

Absolutely fantastic place to go with family, the food is out of this world and the staff are a dream. They are so attentive, polite and intend on giving you the best experience. I would highly recommend this place for all occasions, please go and...

We are local to the area and have always loved visiting the Golden Ball for lunch,drinks. We noticed over time the quality got worse and the price getting higher. When we heard it was taken over by a brother and sister, we thought we would...

Excellent food excellent service staff couldn’t do enough to make us feel comfortable and welcome defiantly will be going back such a lovely warm welcoming place

Really bad value for money and a very poor service all round. Definitely would not recommend or return!

we booked for a birthday lunch and went on high hopes as the prices are more than normal, the service was very bad not once did anyone come over to us ,so we had to ask the staff everytime. the portions and quality was really...

Finally, the ever-quest to find the best Sunday lunch at a pub has ended here. Honestly, this is it, the best, in a class of it’s own. The food was superb and the staff super friendly and attentive. 5 stars. We’ll be back soon!

Disappointing and won't be going back. Service was sub par, chef was rude and a real shame as we had high hopes after the first time.

Went last night, 18th June, fabulous from start to finish, beautifully decorated, we were sat in the fine dinning area as party in the other area, we had our own courtyard for great photo opportunities. Staff very attentive, food delicious and good value. Will definitely...