The Blue Ball Pub in Chiltern

Run by a grumpy old man, made the atmosphere very uncomfortable because I only wanted half a Guinness and a glass of water. Don’t go here unless you want to be mocked for spending less than half your wage packet

Good value varied lunch menu. Friendly. Good selection of beers and drinks. Large garden. Dogs welcome.

A little gem! with lovely staff!!

Still a lovely country pub with good food, especially on a Sunday lunch time. Highly recommend. However, just visited on a Saturday night. Only half a dozen people sat around the bar with the landlady and landlord. There was a dog that barked at me everytime I moved which was disconcerting. Atmosphere was a bit strange, but I think it was due to lack of customers. A shame to see it so quiet.

Fantastic pub, in beautiful location.

Great menu, proper pub food and reasonably priced by modern standards.

Food is lovely, me and my family have been here many times and the speed of the service is unimaginable. Great value, Definitely recommend!

The image of a country pub was dispelled by the modern matching table and chairs. There was a crush, including people in motorcycle helmets, around the very small bar where food is ordered. We had hoped for a leisurely lunch. The food was served in less than half the time you hope to wait for in typical pubs, as though they wanted us in and out as quickly as possible. Both the fish and the chips needed another couple minutes of cooking

All the good things said about this pub are true Friendly, efficient service, generous portions, well cooked and reasonable price The two gripes are: being on facebook there is no online menu, and two, the signage is almost non-existent, I drove passed it going in one direction, and only found it coming back because my friend was standing outside

Vast menu & Specials board , amazing . Food was delicious , very ,very reasonable . Going back next week .

Beautiful setting & attentive staff. Would definitely visit again. Thanks for a lovely afternoon.

No food, hot or cold, after 14h30. Unfriendly service. Nice beer garden.

A relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff

A gem in the chiltern countryside, great outdoors space.

This is one of our favourite pubs and my husband and I have been here several times now for lunch on a weekday. Lots to choose from on the menu and generous portion sizes. Love the food. Good drinks too. Always plenty of tables available and the service has always been good and quick. Good wifi. Its a long drive from us but we go regularly. Love it.

Delightful luncheon in the garden with my wife. The food was excellent and the beers slipped down a treat.

Lovely staff , fantastic food specially the best fish and chips i always jabe in the blue ball,amazing chefs. Highly recommended 5 stars from mean A+++++++

You couldn't wish a better, more welcoming place to turn into in the middle of a country walk for a hearty lunch. Even the worst of our 3 mud-covered dogs was welcomed in with a towel to dry her off! (It should be added that a few weeks earlier, Carl, the landlord, came to our help and rescued one of our friends who broke her ankle on the hillside nearby in his 4x4! So really it's hard to find anything that's too much for these guys!) Food was excellent and reasonably priced. What more can be said!

Lovely traditional pub. Roast dinner was very nice, good variety of vegetables with tender meat. Pub wasn’t too loud which made it enjoyable. Overall pleasant experience with friendly staff.

Good traditional pub with excellent "pub" grub. Do not serve meals in the evenings though, which is a great shame

Post bike ride drink on a Wednesday night, great pub with very friendly bar staff, will be back to try the food, menu looked good.

We received a warm welcome. Food was superb and reasonable priced. Would recommend

Had lunch at this pub today along with my brother and sister. Good variety on the menu, friendly staff and above all great food with generous portions. I had the mixed grill which was simply fabulous and served piping hot. We will definitely be returning.

Had lunch at this pub today along with my brother and sister. Good variety on the menu, friendly staff and above all great food with generous portions. I had the mixed grill which was simply fabulous and served piping hot. We will definitely be returning.

Firstly times posted in Google are wrong!! Food is served 12 til 2.30pm week and 12 til 4 at weekends. The service is excellent as is the food. But best of all I turned up with my Dad in a Wheelchair the manager came out and put the ramp down So we could get in. Brilliant really recommend it

Lovely pub in Chesham. Beautiful setting with great food.

Good selection of food and beer. Staff friendly and helpful. Food well cooked and plenty of it. Apparently only serves food at lunchtime. Good value, basic menu

Lovely quite spot just outside of Chesham. Just a shame they dont do food in the evening.

Lovely setting, fab garden which is fenced in. Great for families. Dogs welcome on leads. Food was excellent,good portions and reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

Just had another brilliant meal at the Blue Ball, the food served here is excellent. The pub is in a lovely setting and well worth a visit.

Excellent food and good selection of drinks, with a very warm atmosphere

Not had food but great atmosphere and very welcoming.

Amazing quirky little place, great food, huuuuge portions! Loved it!

Because we were going to visit family in Chesham, we asked if we could spend the night here with our camper. The owner was so friendly and immediately reserved a spot for us. After arrival we enjoyed drinks on the terrace. We felt welcome and had a great night's sleep! Thank you! Looking forward to next time!

This blue ball is an absolute gem! Stunning location, great food and has an excellent selection of beers and ales! I visit it with family and friends as many times as I can!

I have a few hiking routes that pass The Blue Ball. I take clients here once every 4-6 weeks as it’s about the halfway point to rest up, eat and drink before we continue. On a recent private group hike, we arrived at 11.30am with 6 people including a child. Sat in the garden and a few of us proceeded inside to order food, and were told the kitchen doesn’t open until midday but we can order cold drinks for now. So I ordered a soda while the rest waited to order tea/coffee with the food. While we waited for the kitchen to open, a guest pulled out some food from his backpack and placed it on the table. We had walked 6 miles so this isn’t an unusual behaviour for someone to have a bite while they waited. Within seconds the landlord came outside screaming and shouting at us about only ordering one drink and using his premises. I mean, he was seriously angry and very very disrespectful. I explained to him what we’d been told by his partner and we were waiting for the kitchen to open. He proceeded to treat us very disrespectfully and kick us out. Yes, he asked us to get out! This was a group of hiking tourists from abroad ready to spend money. They’d already spent lots at a cafe where we started the hike in the morning. They were appalled to say the least. I have brought regular, big groups of hikers here who have spent lots of money here over the last two years. Never again! I’ve guided and trekked all over the world and never have I been treated like this in my entire life and certainly not in front of my clients. From now on, The Blue Ball has been struck off my list of local places in The Chilterns to give business to! YOU’VE BEEN WARNED. GO ONLY IF YOU WANT TO BE TREATED LIKE SCUM.

I have a few hiking routes that pass The Blue Ball. I take clients here once every 4-6 weeks as it’s about the halfway point to rest up, eat and drink before we continue. On a recent private group hike, we arrived at 11.30am with 6 people including a child. Sat in the garden and a few of us proceeded inside to order food, and were told the kitchen doesn’t open until midday but we can order cold drinks for now. So I ordered a soda while the rest waited to order tea/coffee with the food. While we waited for the kitchen to open, a guest pulled out some food from his backpack and placed it on the table. We had walked 6 miles so this isn’t an unusual behaviour for someone to have a bite while they waited. Within seconds the landlord came outside screaming and shouting at us about only ordering one drink and using his premises. I mean, he was seriously angry and very very disrespectful. I explained to him what we’d been told by his partner and we were waiting for the kitchen to open. He proceeded to treat us very disrespectfully and kick us out. Yes, he asked us to get out! This was a group of hiking tourists from abroad ready to spend money. They’d already spent lots at a cafe where we started the hike in the morning. They were appalled to say the least. I have brought regular, big groups of hikers here who have spent lots of money here over the last two years. Never again! I’ve guided and trekked all over the world and never have I been treated like this in my entire life and certainly not in front of my clients. From now on, The Blue Ball has been struck off my list of local places in The Chilterns to give business to! YOU’VE BEEN WARNED. GO ONLY IF YOU WANT TO BE TREATED LIKE SCUM.

Great pub, excellent food, big choice, friendly staff

A lovely place, a bit out in "the wilds" 😃, to have a lunchtime drink and light meal.

Good experience - went for Sunday Lunch today - called earlier but was told they only take bookings for 6+. So went on the off chance - this is an order from the bar pub - they were a bit pushed as only 2 ladies taking orders and doing drinks - and one chap clearing tables - however they found us a table and we had drinks and roasts which were very good indeed and excellent value - staff were very pleasant after the initial rush - A nice pub and we’ll certainly go again - big outside area with space for children .

Traditional English pub with excellent food (currently just serving a lunchtime menu). Large outdoor space serves well in the summer, where trekkers can enjoy a well earned pint between lovely country walks. Keep an eye on the pubs Facebook page for special events; for example a stage is erected for the summer months and there are live bands scheduled.

Having taken the trouble to book a table it was not ideal to be shown to the back area of seating by the closed carvery and next to the toilets, very cold. The food was at best mediocre and the lamb short rib was so spicy it was inedible. Winter slaw is not just left over freezing cold red cabbage...for £22.50 hugely disappointing. The manager, a young blonde lady was rude and made no effort to rectify the situation....we have been before but will now never return.

Great food, great beer, fast friendly service

Fantastic little pub, good food and choice of drinks. It's home to our MX-5 car meet, and the owners have always been receiving us well. Would recommend for a nice pub lunch or dinner.

Could not fault food, service or staff. And the food was excellent too. Good selection of drinks. Just a good pub. Will certainly be there again soon!

Welcoming country pub with generous decent food

Beautiful beer garden, dog friendly, lovely staff and owners. Love to sit out in the garden in the sun or by the fire inside

We came here on a group walk for lunch. The seating was a bit tight but it was a busy Sunday. There's a good range on the menu with the addition of roast dinner on a Sunday including a nut roast. I had the nut roast which was delicious. The portion sizes were great and everyone enjoyed their meals. Service was pretty quick especially considering it was so busy.

Wonderful food always nice and hot very good service always perlight and prompt nice settings and suroungs

Nice pub in a country side. Initially while driving up to the location felt like going in a road which takes me no where. But once reached wonderful. Thanks to Margaret, Carl And also MX5 Club Great time with many new friends.

Always have a lovely experience at the blue bull for a family lunch ! Definitely recommend! And we go a fair few times :)

This is a great traditional pub and the team are very welcoming. Huge garden and garden furniture that is comfortable and sturdy. Best but and a lesson a lot of pubs can learn from, the non alcoholic drinks prices are not a rip off. Not tried the food but what was coming out to other tables looked substantial. Oh, and there is sport on in the bar and very dog friendly.

Lovely find after long hill and vale walk. Quick, efficient service. Good selection of beers and food.

A decent pub with good food and reasonably priced.

I had my Birthday Lunch with my husband and the Food was delicious. 🙂

Really good pub food. Plenty of space, good choice of classic pub food and snacks . Friendly staff with food served without waiting very long. Good value.

Very good. Intending to return with a group.

This is a traditional English pub both inside and out with a large garden. A good range of well kept beers and by far the best for no nonsense food at sensible prices. A regular place to visit.

Just been for a meal here with wife and mum. We had scampi and cod meals (£13 each) huge portions and very hot, lovely salad included. It would have been five stars but it has lost its mojo. The chef looked scruffy, the guy bringing the food to the table clearly didn't want to be there and was also scruffy wearing shorts. He also hovered nearby and as soon as the last person put down their cutlery he scooped up the plates. I sensed there was a strange atmosphere

Lovely garden, very friendly staff and yummy food! Love this place 😊

Beautiful garden to have a Sunday roast in. Very satisfying food

Excellent food as usual, always served hot, a generous plate of food (unusual nowadays). Very good value, lovely location, plenty of space to eat inside and outside with a big garden for kids to play. What more can I say, except save a table for me.

Friendly service. Good selection of meals at reasonable prices. The mixed grill was excellent. Was there for lunch. Plenty of outdoor space if required and good sized car park.

The Blue Ball have really been accommodating over the last few months, allowing us to park our RV in the car park, so we can get things sorted out and move her to a new location. They are also great hosts wirh friendly staff who serve amazing midday meals..!

Met up with friends for Sunday lunch. Great value Roast dinner. Choice of Lamb, Chicken, Beef. 3 veg roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. Would definitely recommend.

Had a very nice meal, large bit of gammon about 10 ozs egg pineapple garden peas chips and salad all for £12.00 washed down with a pint in the garden, great will be calling again sometime soon

Excellent pub food, generous portions, good, friendly service. Nice large gardens and outside eating area. Excellent value

have stopped here a few times when out walking with my regular group for beers- This time i took the good lady for something to eat - Sat in the large garden and i had the ploughmans - if you lime cheese i think this was the biggest piece i have ever had on a ploughmans. We will return

Absolutely love this place, friendly, warm, cosy, big garden and awesome food

Top Sunday lunch, great pub with great friendly service

Amazing location. Food is plentiful and tasty at a really good price. Large outside seating area with plenty of space for the little ones to run around. Dog friendly.

Called in for a work day lunch. Lovely landlady, good pub grub, enjoyed the lunch

Didn't go inside but food was nice and staff friendly

Sat outside and had a cold drink whilst on a country walk, very friendly and lovely atmosphere. If we are ever in the area would definitely stop by again!

Nice pub, plenty of places to go on a walk around it as well

Lovely food and pudding, one criticism is their is no high chair or kids menu

Absolutely delicious and the best value for money food offer I’ve seen down south. Lovely family run pub / restaurant. Love it.

Food was amazing! Reasonable price and swift service too 😊

Massive food portions all very hot and fresh and excellent value. Typical pub grub plus some unusual stuff like haggis. Came with a pre-book group event and the place was packed. Worth coming again on our own.

The food is plentiful, fresh, hot and nicely arranged on the plate. There is a spacious pub garden in a secluded area. Very pretty location, off the track. Pleasant staff and different wines,beers, cider to choose from.

Great place friendly service good food 👌

Lovely place with some great pub grub and the drinks are good too. The outdoor space is great for dining with some covered parts sheltering us from the trickle of rain. Plenty of space also for little ones to run around and enjoy themselves without disturbing other customers. Didnt spot it on the day, but something to help with cleaning muddy boots would have been helpful although I appreciate the need to take boots off before entering the establishment. Will be back here again in tbe future.

Food was very good and lovely staff :)

Absolutely lovely pub surrounded by countryside. The menu had a great selection to choose from and the servings are huge. I enjoyed the roast pork and my husband can't stop raving about the mixed grill. We will definitely be back.

We were recommended this pub, for the roast dinners, and we were not disappointed. The best and closest to home cooking as I've ever had. Very nice atmosphere, Carl was very nice talks to everyone and obviously has many returning and regular customers. We will definitely return and fully recommend this gem.

The Blue Ball is a traditional country pub set in beautiful Chiltern countryside. Great walking country, great pub and great food. Have visited over thirty years and always quality.

Haven't been here since lockdown! Great to be back! Lovely atmosphere as always! Good Sunday lunch which hit the spot! Good beer too! Carl & Margaret are great hosts!

Sunday roast was amazing, Roast Beef, Venison and a Nut Roast all excellent and to round it off the desserts were also very good. Pub was packed yet still the service was brilliant.

Lovely food always served with a smile. Great garden with relaxed atmosphere.

Nice traditional pub and very good value.

Amazing food as per. Staff are excellent

Great fish and chips in a lovely location

Great pub with a friendly atmosphere, staff are amazing and make you feel welcome! Went back a couple days later for food (served between 12-2 for now) and it was perfect. Massive portion and really well cooked.

Friendly pub with good standard of pub grub and mix of ales and ciders. Some reviews said the service was not friendly, but the lady that served us was lovely. Big garden so nice for kids and sunny days.

We have been here three times in the last two months and as ever we have not been disappointed. A good selection of draught beers are served, plus the food is always fresh, wholesome, good portions, whilst being cooked and presented to a very good standard. Great to see that the proprietor's have survived the pandemic shut down period, and were able to continue to serve the public with covid rules in place. The challenge of re-opening and having to provide table service for all, whilst having to find new reliable staff could not have been easy. All I can say is Well Done, and may it always continue.

Lovely to sit out side and enjoy the view. Lunch was excellent however the sea bass was not to my grandsons liking , will definitely come again.

The Blue Ball consistently produces an excellent roast lunch.

Great place for a beer. Lovely garden!

Lovely country pub with a friendly and welcoming team. Food is excellent and great value for money - you will never go home hungry here!! Cosy bar area with tables around the corner as well as plenty of seating outside. Lovely peaceful spot if you enjoy listening to the birds and the sounds of the countryside.

Our first-ever visit to the Blue Ball was at lunch-time today. Lovely setting, excellent food (with big portions), great beer (London Pride), friendly & efficient staff. We'll definitely be going back and recommending it to friends.