Blue Ball Pub Reviews
Sue Shaw - 26/10/2011
Called in this pub on Sunday and what a pleasant surprise. Very good indeed and will be returning.
Gary - 20/09/2011
Went there on Sunday with family and had the carvery. The beef was just so good and really had too much on my plate (not a complaint here). Good choice of nicely cooked veg and spud options.
When quality and price are all considered, I would say this was the best carvery-type meal I've ever had.
Lisa Hubbard - 14/06/2011
I have just returned home with my family after a meal in this pub. We have been going to this pub for years. We have always enjoyed our meals out there.
First of all I tried to contact to arrange a booking and there was no answer on the phone.
We turned up and were told that we could have a table.
We sat down and ordered our meal. However when it arrived some of the chips were raw. We told the girl who was serving. All we got in return was a very bad attitude. She took all the meals away. My husband had had an accident with the vinegar and his chips were covered in vinegar. When the meals and chips arrived back my eldest daughter took a bite of one of the chips and complained of it tasting of vinegar. These were quite obviously the same chips as what were took away. However, the girl serving said that they were fresh chips.
When my husband went to pay he calmly expressed that he was not happy with the service we had received. However, the girl then gave him grief and said if were didn't believe her that the chips were cooked we should go and feel how hot the chip fryer was! I said that my main complaint was not the chips but of her attitude towards us. She then told me in no uncertain terms that if we didn't like it we should eat elsewhere. Of that you can be certain we will.
We have eaten at your pub 3 times this month at approximately £50 per time. I hope you're pleased with your member of staff. On our departure I asked her who owned the pub, as I wanted to complain and she told me she owned it. It seemed obvious to me that she didn't, as no owner would treat their paying customers as she had. I researched on the internet when I got home to find that someone called Ben owned it. I phoned back to the pub and the gentleman that answered told me that she was the manager and not the owner.
I look forward to hearing from you with your comments!
Yours
A disgusted long term customer.
Mrs L Hubbard
Samantha Barton - 03/12/2010
Just been here and waited 1 1/2 hours for something to eat as not served till 5PM. Did not mind, as in the past seemed friendly enough.
Just before food serving time we were asked if we would like to leave if our children could not behave. I admit Christmas lights were been put up so they were quite excited but certainly not misbehaving. On reflection I think this was due to her not wanting her lights to be spoilt. She also tried to make the excuse that someone had complained (or had not as we had been sat at the side of them).
The main thing I would say is that if you have children avoid this place, as they are obviously not welcome.
And I am sorry but I would have thought during the recession they would try and keep custom
Jon Robertshaw - 09/01/2010
Excellent food and drink in a very comfortable and pleasant environment. The staff are very friendly and most welcoming. Well done and keep up the good work.
Steve Athey - 08/10/2008
Very good menu, very efficient staff.
The lunch time 2-for-a-fiver is excellent value for money.
The Sunday carvey is awesome, get yourself down and support your local.
Blue Ball Pub News
16/9/2005
Village local the Blue Ball in Wharncliffe Side had applied to extend their opening hours until 1AM weeknights and 2AM Friday and Saturday. Local residents have voiced objections to the plans, citing concerns that the village pub would turn into a nightclub if the extended serving hours were granted. Following a licensing hearing, city councillors have granted an extended license until 11:30PM in the week and Midnight at weekends. Owners Ben Green and John Wyke were also granted an extra entertainment license that now includes dancing. However, music or dancing is banned in any form in the beer garden or car park.
