The Golden Ball
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"Discover assured cooking in a rebooted rural pub."
Overview
Set in the beautiful Stonor Valley, just outside Henley-on-Thames, The Golden Ball is a modern restaurant in a cream-washed former village pub. Family run, the welcome is warm and the ambience relaxed with creative and generous modern British dishes displaying the occasional Indian twist and European influence. A wide-ranging wine list includes plenty by the glass.
Ratings & awards
2 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
About the area
Located at the heart of England, Oxfordshire enjoys a rich heritage and varied scenery, with Oxford’s elegant streets a highlight for visitors. The landscape encompasses open chalk downland, picturesque rivers and attractive villages, while northwest of Oxfordshire is home to the sleepy backwaters of Abingdon, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington and Witney that reveal how Oxfordshire’s old towns evolved over the centuries
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Caravan & Camping
Swiss Farm Touring & Camping
- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- Cafe/Restaurant
- Picnic Area
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