survey result

Summary

£64
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This cosy brick and flint seventeenth-century pub has the seal of approval from cake deity Mary Berry no less, while reports – although on the scant side – generally proclaim it for some “really good” grub (not least the two-course set lunch); extensive gardens are an added boon.

Summary

£63
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Reliable”, “high-quality food” makes this former pub on the edge of Henley “a safe choice”. “The set lunch menu is particularly good value”.

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Restaurant details

Highchair,Portions
Yes
14, 20, 12
No dress code
70

Luscombes at the Golden Ball Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Luscombes at the Golden Ball Restaurant in RG9, Henley-on-Thames by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Luscombes at the Golden Ball restaurant.
Clifford B
A lunch for two from the ‘set menu’ was...
Reviewed 4 months, 18 days ago

"A lunch for two from the ‘set menu’ was our plan and it was carried out. Note - Prices are now £28 for 3 courses: £23 for 2 from the ‘set’ menu. There is quality in the cooking and ingredients here and the service is polite and efficient. However, with 2 walkers drinking pints next to us and being on the path from dining area to the toilets the atmosphere lacked anything ‘special’. The food is much higher quality than pub food, generally, but the lay-out is neither pub nor restaurant. As a result, the food feels like it is outplaying the venue. The service for all its politeness and friendliness was extremely slow but I would guess the kitchen is small and it is a battle on busy days to get orders to table in a reasonable time. Good value now that prices everywhere have gone stratospheric but a rethink on the lay-out or as to what it is aiming to be might be called for …"

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Hil R
Went as part of a large party who had taken...
Reviewed 10 months, 27 days ago

"Went as part of a large party who had taken over the restaurant for the evening, so comments may not be indicative of the norm when the restaurant is open to the public. I was curious to revisit Luscombes following its recent take-over by the present owners. My impressions are favourable, with little to suggest any adverse change, in terms of quality of food, service and ambience. When the opportunity arises I would like to return and assess The Golden Ball on a normal public opening."

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £18.95 £22.95

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£8.50 £20.80 £8.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £4.50
Extras  
Service 12.50%
The Golden Ball, Lower Assendon, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 6AH
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Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
TuesdayCLOSED
Wednesday12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑8:30 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑8:30 pm
Friday12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑8:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑8:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑3 pm

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