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Golden Ball of Longton, Longton

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150 Liverpool Road, Longton, PR4 5AU (View on Google Map)
(01772) 289799
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Established in 1822, and once the brewery tap for the long defunct Wilkins Brewery, this pub has a prominent position on Liverpool Road at the junction with Marsh Lane. Located at the heart of the village, this dining pub prides itself on providing fresh local Lancashire produce, and you should find two cask ales available at any one time. It is ideally situated for walkers, and particularly dog friendly. It is close to the Ribble estuary and to the former Longton brickcroft with plenty of lovely walks on its doorstep.

Historical Information

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Golden Ball
Local Authority
South Ribble District (B)
Last updated
12/10/2025
Last surveyed
12/10/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
LAW/5270
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted once.
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Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Golden Ball of Longton, Longton.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Sharp's - Atlantic , Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Acoustic - Sundays
Garden Garden
Heated teepee outside
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Tapas 6-8 pm every Tuesday followed by quiz night at 8 pm, organised dog walk (meet at the pub every 3rd Sunday of the month 10am)
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
2, 2a

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