The Golden Ball Inn in Telford and Wrekin

Walked out bar person female seemed to serve locals i believe in taking my turn and always say if someone is before me so will not be going there again

We had Sunday roast lunch 20 Oct 24,while on holiday nearby. The food was excellent and the apple crumble was superb, made with local apples. Nice change from the usual bramble apple. Lovely staff and great atmosphere.

Me and the hubby went on a cheeky date night last night... fantastic meal fantastic service 👌 beautiful place 😀 there gonna be seeing a lot more of us!

Great lunch menu and we'll kept ales. Excellent service. Enjoyed so much, we booked a table for 10 for Sunday lunch.

Had an awesome 60th Party there which was epic and Trudy and her staff were faultless in arranging this event. Great ideas were forward to myself and she made all the entertainment bookings and took all the stress out of the orginisation and guided when needed. Great in communications to advice or come up with plan b’s. Faultless from the start to the end. All the gueasts loved all the rooms with a lovely decor. Great breakfast were also served to the staying guests and the feedback was it was great and they will come back and stay again.

Popped in for Sunday lunch on a chilly autumnal Sunday afternoon, the log burner was lit, it was a lovely and warm. Lovely warm welcome from the staff. Food was ordered and was delivered to the table within 10 mins ish … sorry I wasn’t counting. One of the best Sunday lunches I had had for sometime. Will definitely return.

lovely place, friendly, welcoming and great location. We did not stay at the Golden Ball so I can't comment on rooms.

Great pub, dog friendly, kid friendly amazing service, great rooms.

We visited this quaint warm and friendly pub during our weekend visit to Ironbridge Friendly staff and great beer, ordered food and we were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the the food and the portion size, the burger I had was simply enormous and delicious, will be returning next time we're in Ironbridge 👍

Great traditional English Country pub, with quality food and drink. Mainly populated by locals, probably as it is a little off the beaten track

Good beer, well priced and great snack food

Good selection of ales and food was excellent

Lovely evening meal in this slightly off the beaten track pub. Fajitas and Burger plus good quality real ale. Dog friendly

Fitted us in last minute which was very much appreciated. The food was freshly prepared. Highly recommend the steak sizzler which was quite tasty. The owner was very friendly which was quite welcoming.

Had a great meal in this friendly local. Food was really great. Atmosphere excellent 👌 👏

Had pizza here a few times on the past 2-3 years and had always been good, but today’s experience was simply unacceptable and I’d go as far as to say disgraceful. The base is now a cheap supermarket pre-made affair, with a low quality sugary tomato sauce and the most incredible element was the cheese which rather than being the expected mozzarella topping, was actually semi-melted economy cheddar. It was beyond awful and given places like The Half Moon and Tontine Hotel do reasonably good pizza, don’t come here if that’s what you’re after. Complaining would have been pointless as none of this could be remedied and being a pub, we paid in advance and so have been robbed. The accompanying salad was average at best and any pub which a) serves regulars first (we were clearly at the bar already) and b) doesn’t respond to poor reviews, isn’t one I’d ever recommend to visitors.

You simply have to visit the Golden Ball if you are visiting Ironbridge, great food, great service, amazing pub food and the best pint of Guinness in Ironbridge.

Lovely food with plenty of options, great service, nice atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area for food or drinks. The fajitas are amazing !

Our favourite local pub in Ironbridge. Beautiful varied menu, indoor and outdoor seating, board games shelf, very welcoming staff, friendly atmosphere and absolutely the most dog friendly place in the area.

A wonderful stay in Ironbridge’s oldest pub with wonderful owners great booze and excellent food (the crispy chicken wings are to die for) the rooms are very well sized with a great bathroom and the bed was so comfy would absolutely recommend it to anyone who’s looking for somewhere to stay or just looking for a nice place for a drink on a sunny afternoon

Lovely old pub set in Ironbridge Shropshire. Really enjoyed visiting again. Food is always brilliant & service great with really friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Went for an early evening drink with my friend Jennie. Pub is in a lovely tucked away location and has provenance as the oldest pub in Ironbridge. Good selection of beers, and staff were attentive and polite

Stopped for food and a drink or two

Visited for bottomless brunch. Brilliant service from the minute we walked in. Had a laugh and joke with the girl that greeted us and she kept us going all afternoon. We didn’t realise it was so busy until we looked around the corner and they even gave us a shot for the wait. (We didn’t think we were left waiting) Little hiccup with the food but again sorted very quickly and didn’t affect anything. We don’t live too far away so will definitely be back for Sunday lunch

Worthy of a review. I just wanted to mention how great our day was & how well your staffed looked after us. Our guests all had a lovely time. Thank you for the fabulous food selection, great atmosphere & wonderful customer service. What a hidden gem of a place. Becs

This place is worthy of a review. I just wanted to mention how great our day was & how well your staffed looked after us. Our guests all had a lovely time. Thank you for the fabulous food selection, great atmosphere & wonderful customer service. What a hidden gem of a place. Becs

5 stars, what a great pub. Staff are brilliant & the food has been great every time we have been. Fairly priced & never waited to long, even when they have been super busy. We will definitely be back.

Private party - told I had to use their buffet if I wanted to use the venue. £10 a head paid £300 total. Was told the “room” which isn’t even separate to the rest of the pub was free because of the custom we would bring in and we were using their food. On the day food came out late, to then see the only food I had specifically asked for hadn’t even been done, instead we were given 8 items total that included a bowl of lettuce and some crisps. No Samosas and onion bhajis like I was shown on a video (the food looked lovely on the video lots of variety, was for 70 people so expected the same just under half the amount) Complained the next day after hearing most people at the party actually had nothing!! To have Trudy lie about our children and call my budget tiny!! Rude! will strongly recommend anyone away from here! All our guests we’re shocked at how ripped off we have been. Told we left a mess, when our only decorations were a few helium balloons and 2 banners, we have been totally lied about on their Facebook reviews too. Malthouse or the swan are much better with much more friendly staff. Also no baby changing so definitely not kid friendly.

Food was delicious and fairly priced. Will definitely be back!

Booked a last minute bottomless brunch, the service was great, ready to order the next drink as we finished the 1st. The food options on the brunch were great, a wide variety! One of the only bottomless brunches in Telford, and one of the best ones I've been too...

Good selection of well kept real ales.

Just had lunch at the golden ball, can only speak as I find things. Staff were attentive, food was really tasty and hot and well presented, our dog was catered for ie; water and biscuits and would have no problem at all in going back again and again and recommending it to anyone

The pub itself is lovely and welcoming however the food isn’t. Paying nearly 20 pounds for a burger and a soft drink I waited nearly an hour and a half on a quiet lunchtime. After going up 2 times and asking how long the food would be it finally arrived and was very disappointing. The burgers were more of a small rubber puck and the macaroni and cheese tasted and looked as thought it had come out of a tin can. The coleslaw was soggy and flavourless and the chicken and bacon wrap was burnt to a crisp. Although the staff were accommodating the food is nothing of what the price indicates and is not worth it at all. Was very disappointed.

A fabulous old quirky pub, we attended a party there & the service, food , staff & atmosphere was spot on. We will certainly visit again for a meal.

Well worth the walk up a bit of a hill from Ironbridge to this unspoilt and friendly pub. We enjoyed perfectly kept ales and fish and chips with the freshest lightest batter I've had for a long time. Staff and regulars were so friendly, and the buzz of conversation as the bar got busier was music to the ears. Hope to return soon.

Came here for the speed dating event, unfortunately it was let down by lots of ladies not showing up, returned today for a day of watching the rugby (super Saturday) lunch food was amazing and staff super friendly. Looking forward to a great day with more food later,. Addition to review. Ordered the steak, cooked to perfection, couldn't fault the food and service, would definitely recommend to anyone, amazing.

This pub is absolutely amazing!!! The staff are amazing they are so friendly they couldn't do any more to help you! The food is gorgeous! We needed a table for mothers day as we had had our table cancelled at a different place and I messaged them on fb messenger and they squeezed us in. They did a fantastic mothers day meal and also 3 roast dinners for the dogs. Could not have had a better time. Totally dog friendly and people friendly. Best place in iron bridge! Xxxx thanks all xxx

A fantastic old style pub.. brilliant atmosphere. The food was delicious with plenty of choice and perfectly cooked… also offering vegetarian and gluten free choices. Everyone was friendly and very welcoming.. Can’t recommend enough.. we will definitely be back… thank you so much to all the team

Nice pub, let down by painfully slow service. Took so long to get served. I'd sobered up.

Good beer options and friendly staff. Was very busy as they had a function in one half and the England Vs Wales rugby game on in the other! The staff seemed to manage very well with the chaos, great to see places like that so busy. Really enjoyable couple of pints, just played dominoes in the corner! Amazing building too, incredible to think of the history.

Me and my partner had our valentines meal here last night. The service was impeccable and very friendly and food was absolutely divine !! Couldn’t have had a better night, the pub was cosy and warm giving the perfect valentines vibe we was looking for. 10/10 recommend will definitely be returning again. 💕

Lovely cosy pub, great atmosphere and lovely staff. Dog friendly so our Frankie was happy by the log burner, staff gave her dog treats. Food was really tasty and reasonably priced. Jemma was extremely friendly and bubbly. Definitely return if we stay in Telford again

Jemma came across as writing my review to make sure she got a mention... But she also deserves it.... A real local pub amotisphete also I was lucky as the cook was not happy with the steaks so served me two..absolutely lovely amotisphete and food was great value.... If we ever stop in Telford again would come back for drinks and food... Absolutely deserves a visit... Locals make you feel totally welcome....

Excellent Sunday lunch Fab veg dog friendly too and dogs dinners if you want Best Sunday lunch I have eaten in ages Thanks

Great beer, great service, lovely atmosphere. We visited this place randomly after a day in Ironbridge and we just walked in. Just the 2 of us and the staff said to just help ourselves to seats, fairly busy but if you're looking for a nice warm fire, great food and service then this is the place to be. Whether you're a local or a newcomer, you feel welcome. We had fish and chips and honestly, it was some of the best fish I've had in a long time. Normally you find bland or overcooked fish but the chef knows what they are doing, home made tartar sauce and home cut chips. It was a delight to eat and drink here. Definitely cosy and definitely coming back. This visit was about 3 weekends ago now but meant to write this review back then!

Nice little pub. Super friendly bar staff and great atmosphere.

Visited this gorgeous pub for my friends 50th birthday party. Considering there was 14 of us the service was fantastic. The fires were lit and the atmosphere was warm and cosy. Hats off to all the staff, the place was packed. The young waitresses were brilliant and the man behind the bar was a real gent. Thanks for a great night. We will definitely be retuning.

The most lovely Sunday lunch, desserts & drinks with family. We sat in the little cosy room at the front. The roaring fire was a real treat. Charming old building & great service from the staff. We will definitely be back.

This pub is great for a casual lunch. Bar staff was super friendly and the food hit the spot. Will definitely return again soon. <3

Good good and cosy atmosphere, staff were welcoming and the fire was on to greet us on a wet rainy evening. Food was comforting and the staff welcomed us with a smile, we will definitely be back again before Christmas

I went to this place for lunch with my friends around 12.30 on a Wednesday and I have to say what an awful experience me and my friends had. The staff were rude, you would think they would have a smile and a warm welcome but we did not receive this. We will not be returning

Absolutely awful, food has completely gone down since we last visited in March, quality of food is very poor and cheap compared to our last visit and portion sizes definitely reduced although prices have increased. Will not be visiting again.

Fantastic bottomless brunch, food was lovely, cocktails really good, tipsy elf was amazing! Not much waiting between drinks even though it was busy... Lovely atmosphere, log fires kept us toasty. Really warm welcome. Will definately go again.

The rooms are ok clean but outdated but it is an old building Food at night is very poor quality and very small portions One of us had Sirloin steak came with 8 chips , 1 mushroom and a tiny bit of greenery The steak was either not Sirloin or it was the cheapest piece they could find I couldn’t eat any of it after one bite it was so thick and chewy I just took it home for the dog. The bar at night was quite busy but the two male bar staff clearly didn’t want to be there No organisation, or enthusiasm One is the owner I’m told the other looks like Pendold and has no personality whatsoever- the worlds most boring man who was struggling for energy - both kept getting food and drinks orders wrong. How can you get a glass of wine mixed up as a pint of larger? Breakfast seemed to have no set times but was served it about 9:30 am Again the food was cheap, streaky bacon that was cold and hard, very pale beans, one egg that was popped has brown and mushrooms all cold or room temperature. The toast was hovered over the toaster to warm it up slightly. Yea caramel with no milk toast came with one little pack of butter so we had to ask for both It’s changed hands in the last year or so and clearly the new owners are trying to make a lot of money as cheaply as possible It has gone down hill - very much so Would only go for drinks next time if it’s not too difficult for the bar staff

Bought my mother in law and partner in for Sunday lunch and I wish I hadn't bothered. The staff were loud with one barmaid in particular swearing. Very unprofessional. Sunday lunch arrived after quite a wait. The gravy was like dirty water, veg arrived separately which we didn't like, and was tepid! I want a meal all on one plate, and not have to build it myself. Not a substantial meal for the price. A very clicky pub with the locals. It's like the food is an after thought with locals sitting at the bar and being served first. Will not be returning!

Visited with our friends. We ordered our food within quick succession of each other and only theirs turned up. We waited for a good 10/15 minutes and our food never showed up. I went and asked and it finally came out, but honestly I don’t think our food would have ever turned up if we didn’t ask. The food was ok but the gravy for the Sunday roast was very watery and the broccoli was rock solid and cold. We then went to the bar to order more drinks and they didn’t have any fizzy drinks as the machine was broken and there wasn’t enough lemonade from a bottle to serve us both so we went without. The man serving us didn’t really care. Our desserts then came out incomplete and the chef came over to finish them at the table. We’ve visited this pub once before and had a great experience but this time it was honestly dreadful and the staff didn’t seem too bothered. We won’t be returning.

Visited at lunchtime - was a very cosy atmosphere and friendly staff. The food choice was good and I had a lovely sandwich. The menu said the sandwich came with nachos and a side salad and could add chips for additional fee - I added chips but didn’t get any nachos unfortunately and found the chips a little too salty. Otherwise great visit and very dog friendly. Would recommend and would go back.

Had Sunday lunch. It was amazing. The beef was the best we've had in ages. The doggy dinner went down a treat too. Bella loved it xx

Really friendly staff. Great beer. The food tasted amazing and the menu was varied with good kids options. We had Kid's pasta, Jalapeno Poppers and Hunters chicken Nachos. Deep-fried brie and bacon and black pudding stack. Went back next night for another drink as the place was lovely.

Went for dinner on Thursday night. Last couple times I have eaten here was a Sunday so different menu. All pub classics. Choose steak and ale pie and wasn't disappointed. Nice crisp pastry lid with softer pastry underneath. Meat and gravy inside was nice too. Came with skin on fat chips peas and gravy jug. Really enjoyed my meal and the few beers I had. Its great to have a local pub that is surviving in these hard times and serves nice pub grub. We'll done keep on getting it right.

Lovely traditional pub with great friendly atmosphere and staff. I come here solo, with Friends and what I do love is its a dog friendly pub so I take my dog with me also who always gets given treats. Since the new ownership they ate continually bringing new events to the pub which can be partnerships with other local businesses. My favorite is Sunday lunch..roast pork is to die for. Well done all at the Ball.

Very disappointed. Small portions, food not hot. Not a great choice of veg, only one small portion of cauliflower cheese between 4. Would not return.

Visited for a Sunday Roast before heading home after a weekend in Ironbridge. Pub was busy which was great to see. Service fantastic and made to feel really welcome - nothing too much trouble. Roast dinners were lovely too. Great spot!

We used to go here very often with family and friends, hadn't been for a while so went down for a drink and bite to eat, we ordered drinks ( some beers were not available) and was served by a very unwelcoming bar tender, asked about some food & was told we haven't got this , this and this! also in a very unwelcoming manor, so we drank up and went else where , real shame because this used to be such a nice pud with good ales and food we won't be bothering anymore with the poor attitude & service

Really enjoyed our meal,many thanks to the chef who went out of his way to accomate my wife's gluten allergy,he offered to cook her a gluten free fish and chips which wasn't on the menu but was really good

Google recommend us your cheese cobs! We thought we’d pop by for lunch and glad we did! Very nice cheese & onion cob served with salad and chips at a very reasonable price - well needed after a long day of walking! Good choice of drinks and friendly, welcoming staff. Clean, tidy and rustic! Recommend a visit!

Gemma on the bar amazing and so friendly. Mark in the kitchen great chef. Really enjoyed our stay here we will be back thks

I had messaged the pub on Facebook to book a table for my wife’s birthday and they seemed lovely and offered us a table near the bar and a free cocktail for my wife to celebrate, which sounded great. However, when we arrived it all seemed very chaotic and nobody knew what was going on. We arrived on time and said we’d got a table booked but we were told all the tables are busy and it would be a 30 minute wait for a seat. Fortunately a table became free a few minutes later, so we then ordered a pizza and a small scampi & chips (£22 total). The food was quite average, nothing special but also not too expensive so it was okay - although the waitress did spill some of the salad & dressing over my jeans as she brought it to the table. I mentioned to the waitress about the cocktail for my wife and she did then get her one, which was appreciated. Overall I’d say it’s an okay place to eat if you want something a bit cheaper than the fancier pubs in Ironbridge, but don’t expect anything amazing.

Rented a cottage close by for a couple of days,the brochure left advising local eateries in the area included The Golden Ball,my daughter and I were not disappointed. I just LOVE old, quaint establishments,this lived up to my expectations. After popping in for a glass of wine on our first visit,we decided to go for a late lunch,OMG, what can I say!!!! Food amazing,cooked to perfection,VERY generous portions,I had the gammon (came with fresh not tinned pineapple),my daughter had the fish and chips, thoroughly recommended 😋

Absolute gem of a place! Such a lovely friendly atmosphere.. everyone welcomed even doggies!! Food is amazing… staff are best I’ve found and set in a really lovely location… we will definitely be back! Trudy and Leighton are outstanding and made everyone feel at home.. which is hard to find! Can’t recommend enough and will definitely be back!!

We had the most amazing Sunday lunch, the beef was thickly cut and melted in your mouth and it was a big portion. The veg was perfectly cooked and the gravy was lush. Would highly recommend, we will be visiting again in the near future....

Sunday Lunch. WoW everything was great. We are very picky and this is on our top 2 for def. Well done. Lovely spot as well. Staff very friendly. We will be back 😍

We came to the golden ball inn for bottomless brunch. It was the best brunch I’ve ever been to, the staff were so accommodating and lovely. Always asking if we need other drinks. I personally wouldn’t recommend the nachos as they didn’t come with the...

Delicious Sunday lunch. Perfect roast pork and trimmings. Desserts included a red, white and blue sundae and chocolate brownie, both of which were well-received. Well-kept Butt Bach beer. And there were personalised dog bowls of lunch for the pooches who saw them off pdq

We went to celebrate my husbands 60th, there were 14 of us and it was a last minute arrangement but we were treated brilliantly, really well looked after by Mark and staff, food Brill, the main thing was we wernt made to feel rushed. An...

An overnight stay and the room was beautiful, bath robes, tv, hairdryer, tassimo coffee machine which was amazing as I do love my coffee! Had a fantastic time in the bar too, Alan and Jane who were there made us really welcome, nothing was too...

Great hidden gem, lovely location with an excellent choice of beer and food, service with a smile and well priced, well worth a visit heard Sunday is a treat and dog friendly.

I found the bar staff very friendly and professional, service was very good , place was clean and tidy and had a great feel about it, nothing was too much for them. I had the lamb which came with separate vegetables, cauliflower cheese and gravy...

Found this pub when visiting Ironbridge and on the lookout for some real ale. Went into lots of pubs over 3 days and this was recommended by customers in a couple of them and was definitely worth the steep climb! Really friendly bar staff and...

I popped in here with my wife and dog after a trip to Ironbridge. We had seen it on social media the night before and the food looked amazing, being dog friendly was a bonus. It’s under new ownership and it seems it is doing...

The Golden Ball has this weekend opened after boring closed over spring/summer and now has new tenants. If last night and today has anything to go by I can see this going from strength to strength. All rooms are now opened with a fire in...

Quaint village pub built in the 1700s with original parts still standing Good capacity car park just beyond the pub Had an excellent ham sandwich and chips with a good pint of local bitter Friendly landlady and landlord Regularly visit Ironbridge on way to Wales...

Stayed 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed Ironbridge and particularly the Golden Ball and their staff, who very welcoming, friendly & helpful. The twin room was very clean and ideal for our purposes. The breakfast each morning was amazing thanks to Helen. We had a pizza...

Stayed at the Golden Ball inn Friday & Saturday night. A lovely friendly pub, food was really nice. Staff all very friendly. Had a really nice sleep in a very comfortable bed. Nice spacious room. I will return again in the summer for a few...

Lovely place to spend the evening with friends. Staff were great and ambiance really pleasant. Food was very good just a shame that there were several things on the menu not available which reduced the choice quite a bit.

Visited here a couple of weekends ago when family members were staying. We were all really impressed, including my cordon bleu trained brother! The service was attentive but not intrusive and the bill was 2/3 of the price of an equivalent meal elsewhere in the...

First of all the staff and service is so friendly and welcoming! Lovely little establishment with fantastic food, we were really impressed with quality and taste! The chips are amazing! Also the reason for choosing here is the fact they advertise as dog friendly and...

We ate at the Golden Ball Inn during our stay there. The food was excellent, and included some vegetarian options too. The staff were lovely and friendly, and gave lots of attention to our dog too! There were several seating options to choose from -...

Dinner in the sunny courtyard lovely friendly staff and good food. Friendly pub and dog friendly 😁 The menu is on the chalk board and changes regularly. Would definitely visit again 😊

Searched on Trip Advisor for somewhere to eat in Ironbridge and were not disappointed. Selected the Gammon and Cajun Chicken...both were great and plentiful to eat. Great wide selection of beers and ales that were well kept. Joined in the quiz and we faired ok...

Welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff and fantastic food. A short walk from the river and well worth making the effort for somewhere perhaps a little less crowded.

Got a last minute table & we didn’t regret it! Lovely country atmosphere and the food was delicious and very reasonably priced! Two Sunday Roast Two Puddings & plenty of Bitter Shandy’s! Thankyou ⭐️

This was one of the worst meals I’ve ever had, there was hardly anything available on the reduced menu which made for a very limited choice. When we did manage to choose a dish that they hadn’t run out of, when it came it was...

My family joined me for my birthday celebration in January 2020 at this truly delightful gastro pub. The lady chef owner and her lady chef colleague provided excellent meals, including for my vegetarian grand daughter. Service was excellent & the guest beers even won plaudits...

Food not good, nothing on the menu, pork dish, scollap dish, burger and a vegetarian dish. Why can’t a local pub do the good old fashioned menu, fish and chips, burgers, pies etc at least people will then visit the pub . Not good at...

My wife and I have eaten here before and enjoyed the food greatly, so we decided to travel over from Birmingham and decided it would be nice to stay overnight. Helen opened one of the rooms for us across the courtyard, which was quiet and...

Staying with some friends who'd used this place for over 35 years they'd booked a ttable for 4. The food arrived and was frankly inedible. The chilli was hot on the outide but cold on the inside. The chowder tasted nothing like chowder, andd I've...

Helen and Steve, who run this pub, are big supporters of a charity I am also a supporter of - Stray Cat Rescue Team West Midlands and I said that when I was next in the area from Scotland, I would eat at their pub....

We had previously booked for a bank holiday Monday. There were only four main dishes on the blackboard menu plus pizza and bbq. We had popped in earlier in the day to look at menu and set our hearts on the sea bass. When the...

Booked in advanced for dinner here on our little break away. Menu all on the wall which was easy to read and plenty to choose from. Food arrived quickly and was really tasty-pizzas were delicious! Only slight issue was with the dessert - I asked...