The Bat and Ball in South Oxfordshire

We went for Sunday lunch, the second time in four weeks. The food was delicious, well cooked and served in a timely manner. Staff were friendly and polite.

terrible Terrible , didn't stay, rooms were awful, not the same as the web site The place didnt seem as if it was open, decided to leave, couldn't get our refund. Pursuing the refund over the next few weeks and hopefully we might get an explantion from the Manager.

It’s a great village pub, but needs refreshed management. Half the time we come it is closed, despite what the Facebook or TripAdviser page states. They need good social media and some visionary ownership. How about a music night, a quiz night, a curry night, simple inexpensive stuff. Something. But at least be open!

I've dropped in twice for a swift pint. I love it here. I especially love the cricket ball door handles.

Worst customer service I have ever experienced. Researched the pub for a one night stay and see it advertised on a number of websites it was dog friendly. However on arriving was told I was wrong and the owner suggested I leave my dog in the car park in the car overnight. I have never been dealt with in such a disgusting and unprofessional manner. No empathy at the 3 hour drive we’d just done & was told that it wasn’t important that my companion was disabled. I’m complete denial that it’s advertised as dog friendly - photos attached.

My wife and I stayed here for one night, I’m glad it was only one night, the website boasted a double room, cricket themed. The room was just big enough for a single bed, never mind a double. We were squeezed into the smallest room. Compact is an understatement. Only cricket theme as a picture above the bed. Th toilet and shower was so small. The sink was a closet toilet sink. No room to wash properly in the shower, using the toilet ran the risk of not being able to sit straight. The room was like a sauna, with no AC or fan to cool down. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Very poor and not worth the money!!!!!

We were a bit disappointed that most of their menu consists of burgers (we get enough burgers in America). But my husband's burger was tall scrumptious. He says it was top rate. I got the vegetarian lasagne. Large plate of food all wonderful. Then we had the full English breakfast in the morning. Superb.

We stayed 1 night while visiting Oxford for the football match Oxford v AFC Wimbledon. Immaculate big room and big shower room. Very friendly welcoming staff and a very well cooked and presented breakfast. Plenty of choice of cereal, fruit juices and jams etc, for toast and very nice filter coffee which you could help yourself to. Would certainly recommend and visit again.

Stayed in the bat and ball for one night with my other half. Very happy with the price package! Room + breakfast for £50-60... Bargain! Staff are welcoming and interested in what you're up to on your visit. Breakfast was fast and fresh. Happy to come back 🤗

The pub was closed on Sunday - no food, no drink. That came as a bit of a surprise as we had booked a three-night weekend stay. But the staff were able to direct us elsewhere for our evening meal.

Recently under new management. If you like fried food straight from a packet - this is the ‘restaurant’ for you. Not the gourmet pub it was a few years’ ago. No vegetarian options let alone vegan ones - was just offered a Sunday roast without the meat! Staff pleasant when got their attention but were hassled and unfocussed. Sad to see what was once a welcoming pub with great food turn into an expensive unpleasant experience.

Wonderful stay, comfortable bed, great breakfast and friendly staff who were extremely helpful in our time of need.

Fantastic to see the pub reopened! The staff were very attentive, service of drinks and food great! Covid precautions sensible but not smothering.

Arrived on Saturday to check in, bar lady was pleasant but when asked about the room a lady sat doing book work ( I assume landlady) just said its 'fine' which I thought was odd and not selling the place very well? The room in fact was quite good and clean, a few small wear and tear elements but nothing to worry about. We went out for the day then returned back to the pub for drinks before turning in for the night. Note we arrived back into the pub at 9.45 to order some drinks to be told by the lad behind the bar to say he had called lad orders but did very begrudgingly to serve my husband and friend a drink. He did say it's what they do in the country? We actually live in the country but failed to point out we knew different, I think he thought we were city folk who did have a clue! After the swift drink we went to bed and so did the lad and several of his friends decided to have more activities in the adjoining staff quarters. To say it was very noisy and went on till past midnight till my husband had to say 'something ' it did quiten down then. A bad night's sleep. Breakfast the next day was of good quality but my vegetarian breakfast lacked imagination. Don't think we will return!

We went for a meal, which was really good. Decent portions all very well done and heading to gastropub in quality. From the menu its hard to guess how well done the food was. Everything is right, small menu, very fresh, made to order and very well balanced dishes. Not silly money either. I just wish it was closer than 10 miles from me!

We regularly have our granddaughter to stay - but she lives in London and we're near Worcester. We are therefore keen to find somewhere for her hand-over. Having tried many places, we were impressed with the Bat & Ball. We had a lovely Sunday lunch and felt comfortable and well looked after. The roast beef & roast chicken went down a treat - being presented interestingly with lots of vegetables nicely presented. That said, I would prefer the tops to be cut off the carrots & parsnips so as to avoid having savoury grit in my mouth. That is the only negative. It's not cheap, but the quality of the food is worth the price. The service was good as was the wines we tried by the glass. Theis pub is a little difficult to find, but worth the effort. We'll be back.

Sophie es una anfitriona excelente y muy amable, nada es demasiado problema. El personal fue muy servicial para nuestro registro y la comida era muy sabrosa.Las habitaciones eran cómodas y tranquilas y el pub es idílico.Recomiendo encarecidamente alojarse aquí y sin duda volveremos la próxima vez que esté en la zona.Gracias Sophie y equipo x

Recently stayed at the Bat and Ball Inn for a family wedding. On the way home we decided that there were some pros and (a few) cons....PRO’s:*Free parking onsite.*Good, quiet location with good travel links.*Had enough rooms to accommodate most of our family! *Staff seemed friendly enough. *Had fresh towels each day of our stay.CONS:*Definitely the cleanliness - there were cobwebs everywhere, limescale on taps and shower head etc. I looked under the bed and saw LOTS of dust.*Overall finish is poor - the decor is drab and dated, we only had one working lamp (the other one the bulb was missing), very limited channels on tv and the clock wasn’t working. Claims to have free WiFi but unable to access network despite multiple attempts. All this ‘little stuff’ could be easily sorted and would have increased the comfort in our stay.*Breakfast was nice and seemed good quality. However, you don’t seem to get any ‘choice’ on breakfasts options (at least we weren’t told any) - you either have a breakfast or you didn’t. No extras offered such as toast (you get 1 x slice pp with breakfast).Overall, the location worked well for us and we were pleased to be staying in the same place as the rest of our family. However, don’t really feel it’s worth the money and most likely won’t be back until improvements are made.

Clean linens, clean towels, clean loo, so we got the basics. Otherwise, most surfaces in the room had a thick coating of dust, bathroom could have been cleaner too. Bed was very comfortable and we slept well. Breakfast was disappointing - I added “vegetarian” to the special request on the booking, but was told there were no veggie sausages, also no hash browns/similar, no brown sauce, no choice offered of white or brown toast. I went for the scrambled eggs but these arrived not cooked through. Unfortunately no-one asked how our breakfast was or how our stay was when we checked out. We paid £90 for a TINY double - we’ve stayed in much bigger and nicer places in the region for similar money.Tip - if thinking of staying here, search for reviews that include the word “stay”, otherwise you get the restaurant reviews, which are fab. The restaurant looks lovely.

n un local de la zona durante 5 años visita el pub de 3 a 4 veces al mes principalmente por comida, pero esta visita estaba solo y solo quería una bebida. La dueña mayor no me dijo una sola palabra todo el tiempo que me estaba sirviendo y me lanzó una mirada que podía matar. en realidad me sacó del lugar y mi familia y yo no volveremos a visitar allí de nuevo. Teniendo en cuenta que ella era feliz conversadora sonriendo a los otros locales / clientes habituales. Es una pena pero llevaré mi dinero a otro lado

Nunca un lugar que tuve que producir excelente comida sobresaliente, pero en general fue una buena comida.Oh, como han cambiado las cosas.No fue una noche muy ocupada, pero todo parecía demasiado para ellos. No había muchos comensales. Nuestro primer plato de coctel de langostinos era insípido y acuoso, la salsa marie-rose fue lo suficientemente buena, afortunadamente no fue mil islas como se indica en el menú. El pan era 2 rebanadas de homepride (o equivalente) acompañado por un poco de mantequilla dura directamente del refrigerador.Tuve que pedir algunas servilletas dos veces antes de que finalmente llegaran.Nos hicieron esperar 45 minutos entre el abridor y el plato principal, sin ninguna explicación / disculpa, o despejando la mesa de nuestro abridor.Una vez que llegó la comida, la hamburguesa estaba bien, el pescado y las patatas fritas realmente bastante soso.Una vez más, la mesa quedó sin aclarar por un tiempo tal que, después de que hubiéramos terminado de comer, tuve la tentación de llevarlas al bar yo mismo, pero mi otra mitad me detuvo.Aparentemente hay una nueva administración y, evidentemente, el personal tiene poca o ninguna experiencia en hostelería. Para ser justos, una chica era dulce y complaciente, la otra parecía muy reticente a enfrentar la falta de servicio, a pesar de que estaba sirviendo nuestra mesa.Es poco probable que vuelva por algún tiempo.Hora de ponerse los calcetines ser y estar

We enjoyed or beef Sunday lunch with a good choice of vegetables. The vegetation option was not as well received slightly dry and lacking in flavour. Sticky toffee pudding quite expensive at £6 a portion. Good choice of beers and cider.

I called the establishment to ask for the name of the owner and three times the lady hung up. When I did manage to speak to her she was very unpleasant . Is it too much to ask people to be polite

Nunca he visitado este pueblo a pesar de ser bastante local. El almuerzo del domingo fue uno de los mejores que he probado y la carne estaba muy bien preparada. No probamos el menú completo pero lo recomendaríamos. Es un tema de cricket pero no hay terreno local. Se revisa como un restaurante de pub y, como tal, está por encima de la media. No es buena comida pero el chef conoce su trabajo. Buen personal

Visitamos aquí de vez en cuando por varios años. Sin embargo, me veo forzado a escribir una crítica mordaz de una experiencia de comedor atesorada. Comencé a visitar en 2012 y me sorprendió el personal dinámico y atractivo del bar, particularmente Ella y Connor, quienes desde entonces se fueron, creo. Tenían algo que les faltaba a este pub. Y eso es corazón.

Se detuvo por casualidad, y me sorprendió gratamente. Crecí en esta área y usé el pub de vez en cuando, pero no he estado aquí por más de treinta años. El pub ha sido modernizado con simpatía y los foos eran excelentes, al igual que la cerveza. Perro amable también, perfecto.

The new chef is superb and the food is really excellent! This is now our first choice for Sunday Lunch in the local area. The waiting staff are also great with kids.

Love the place. My favourite pub in Oxford. Lovely, interesting food. Best chunky chips and absolutely amazing soups with crusty bread. Try! Nice place and atmosphere.

We had a late afternoon Sunday lunch as a birthday celebration. Our party included a full mix of a meat eater, fish eaters and a vegetarian as well as a 4 year old child. All were catered for admirably. Service was attentive.

18 family members met here for lunch. Large table at the back was set aside for us.

Nous avions réservé plusieurs chambres car ma nièce s’est mariée à 10 mn. Endroit plein de charme, les chambres sont agréables, petite bouilloire à disposition avec sachets de thé, spéculos. Mon lit avait un matelas un peu trop moelleux à mon goût. Le breakfast est servi jusqu’à 10h , plusieurs possibilités . Le fish and chips est bon , un peu gras mais à goûter. Le personnel est très agréable

Had the fish course (my husband had the battered and I, the grilled) which was delicious and beautifully presented. Staff were friendly and attentive.

Cute restaurant, parking is very tight through the entrance so be careful, food was good although a little pricey, but with le manoir nearby I guess they are just keeping up with the Jones's. Good drink selection and good desert menu.

A lovely pub in a pleasant area, very nice dinners and breakfasts, nice walks from the doorstep, but also great access into Oxford and also to Le Manoir aux quat’ saisons, food lovers height of indulgence! Caters for dogs

Simple lunch with vegetarian food. Vegetarian properly dressed and presented. Outstanding service. Smile and friendliness.

Die Speisekarte ist nicht unbedingt landestypisch. Es gibt Salat und den Fisch auch mal nicht paniert. Schöne Location mit Garten.

This is our second visit. Our friend chose the Bat and Ball for his birthday. Brilliant food, service and weather, which is not controllable but turned out fabulous.

Fuimos un domingo, día muy caliente, así que decidí sentarme en el interior. Muy agradable barman/camarero vino a servirnos. Almuerzo llegó y parecía delicioso. Luego tres miembros femeninos del personal sentado para comer su almuerzo con perro! El perro ladrando y el personal mantienen gritaba en él y luego el perro a hacer trucos como hilado alrededor. Eran muy ruidosos! Y para ser honesto me echó. Sé que es un pub rural y tienen perros, pero este no era aceptable. Era el ruido de los miembros del personal y los ladridos. Me hubiera gustado que se sentaban fuera! ! !

I stayed din the hotel when travelling for work and ate in the restaurant one night. The food was amazing, excellent selection of wines and the staff couldn't have been nicer or done enough. Breakfast in the morning was also delicious!

The steak was the best I have eaten this side of the Mediterranean. Excellent ale, delectable wine, delightful staff. 5🌟

2 visita a este pintoresco Pub oxfordshire, y una vez más no me decepcionó.

Un grupo de siete amigos en una bonita comida aquí. Es difícil elegir los puntos altos como cada plato era excelente. Había entradas inusuales y hermosas imaginativo y pan con mantequilla interesante Los platos principales (la mayoría de nosotros elegimos cordero) estaban llenas de sabor y muy atractivo y la opción vegetariana también era excelente.

He estado yendo a la Bat y pelota desde que era un niño. El pub es una fantástica joya escondida en Oxford. Recientemente visité con amigos para el almuerzo y para el día de la madre. La comida era precioso, mi padre incluso dijo que era el mejor que había tenido asado; y ha tenido un par de cenas asado en su tiempo.

We stayed here as we were lunching at ‘le manoir’ in Gt Milton and this was reasonably priced accommodation close by. No problem with the pub it met all expectations but beware if you need to use a cab. The hotel called one for us and even though it is an Oxford firm the driver ...Steve I believe...was local. We were dreadfully overcharged by the driver, £20 for a 2.7 mile, 7 minute ride!! The return ride organised by the restaurant was half that price! The pub were very apologetic but our advice is check the price first and don’t use him unless you have to.

Estuvimos encantados cuando llegamos al bate y pelota. Era cálido y acogedor, con un estilo inglés por excelencia y cricket peculiaridades temáticas trabajadas en las instalaciones y accesorios.

Fuimos al Bat y pelota para comer el domingo que tristemente por el precio era bastante pobre. Como algunas de las primeras personas para comer ese día nos esperaba el asado a ser increíble. . . que no! Toda la cena fue apenas tibia, el pálido de carne, patatas asadas y budín de yorkshire secos y para rematar, queso crudo de coliflor. Sin duda no merece la empinada 14 libras. Etiqueta 95 precio! No se comer allí de nuevo!

Como queríamos un sitio local para un rápido bocado y para ponerse al día con algunos viejos amigos.

La última noche fuimos a TBAB y tuvimos una comida maravillosa. Pedimos unas bebidas tenía una conversación con la casera y tenía la comida más increíble. Yo tenía el cerdo que era excelente (el apionabo y queso azul me pueden probar remoulade! ) y mi pareja Pollock. Gran atmsophere comida estupenda!

He estado viniendo al Bat & Ball ahora por un número de años. Y puedo decir con toda sinceridad que sólo siguen mejor!

I (we) the family, have been going for years and have seen this diamond of pub passed though different managers and different chefs. Current management and Chef though is the best it has ever been, and it's excellent to see it being used to its full potential.

Mi esposa y yo recientemente nos alojamos en el bate y pelota para mi cumpleaños. Fue una sorpresa, ya que estábamos comiendo en Le Manoir. Está a sólo un par de kilómetros de allí. Taxi £15 - qué estafa - ten en cuenta. Por otra parte, la habitación en el Bat y pelota era precioso, acogedor, limpio y acogedor. A nuestra llegada, el personal fue muy agradable y amable. El desayuno en la mañana, lo cual fue servida y cocinada por dos chicas era increíble. Doble aplauso para ellos. Fueron muy atentos y la comida era encantador. No podría haber pedido un fin de semana más bonito. Verdaderamente recomiendo este lugar.

Amazing food, lots of effort goes into the presentation and the quality of the dishes. Friendly staff Cosy fire and welcoming atmosphere Great to see a pub so welcoming for dogs too. Good value

Visitamos el Bat y pelota por primera vez hace un par de meses para comer el domingo con los miembros de la familia que conocen bien el lugar. La comida era muy buena, aunque optamos por bastante estándar "Opciones" asado los domingos que no darnos el beneficio completo de la sofisticación de gran parte de la comida que aquí se ofrecen.

We celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary yesterday having supper at The Bat and Ball. What a lovely time we had - service was welcoming and friendly, the food was delicious. What more can I say. Thank you to Sophie and her great team.

Hemos tenido dos deliciosos asados del domingo aquí este año (han estado viniendo durante unos cuantos años) y asado los domingos es nuestro menos comida favorita como nunca tan buena como casas. El Bat y pelota han cambiado eso y confianza podamos reservar una mesa sabiendo que será delicioso.

Enthusiastic & Friendly staff, nice traditional English pub atmosphere at the bar. Beautifully presented & tasting food that was far beyond my expectation. Thoroughly enjoyed, especially my lamb dish, and will certainly be returning soon.

He comido aquí varias veces. Aunque el menú no es enorme (bueno), el principio básico es lo que hacen, lo hacen bien. La zona del bar tiene un ambiente encantador con un tema de cricket muy fuerte, y el personal es muy amable. No puedo ser mucho mejor la verdad.

We live locally and love this place. Great, home-cooked food in a homely atmosphere. The veggie options are especially good as they're more interesting than most pub or even restaurant options. Our dog is also treated like a queen when we visit - well behaved dogs will often get a biscuit!

Nice short menu but with fantastic choice. Top quality food, not massive portions but certainly outstanding

Visited for a family Mother’s Day meal and was quite shocked to have not have heard of this place before, a true hidden gem.

After a warm welcome on a cold night, with a roaring fire and a good G&T;, I was looking forward to my weekend away. Both dinner and breakfast were excellent. The friendly staff couldn't do enough for you, while the food was of award winning standard. The area's natural beauty (and its proximity to both London and Oxford) was the icing on the cake.

Although we know The Bat & Ball well (my fiancé has been the village postie for almost 40 years!) we decided on Sunday eve to try out the new J.P’s Smokehouse/ Three Horseshoes in Garsington big mistake! We ended up here and the lovely Charlie accommodated us straight away! We ate the most delicious Roast (chicken) followed by the Cheeseboard which was delicious too. Can highly recommend this pub, lovely in the summer too.

Vamos al Bat y pelota durante más de 10 años. La comida es absolutamente increíble. Realmente impresionante que sería fácilmente comida competir con armas o negro Boy en Magdalen Headington. De hecho es mejor. Cada parte de la comida era realmente muy bien preparado. Muy impresionado. Gracias.

I enjoyed my meal , at the bat and ball . Great food , friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere.

Me and my friends came here for the first time and had some drinks and dinner. Staff were happy and friendly, the food was very good and reasonably priced and the place had a great atmosphere. Highly recommended to anyone looking for some good food and a good laugh.

Went to the The Bat and Ball for lunch as we had heard nothing but good reviews over the last year

Very nice meal, very attentive staff, lovely surroundings with ample parking. Open fire in main bar area

After stopping for lunch with friends in early December after a long dog walk through the fields, we decided to return for Sunday roast in January with my wife and children last week and I have to say it was the best Sunday Roast I have ever had and the chocolate brownie for dessert was delicious . On top of the amazing food the decor, atmosphere and service was top knotch. Lovely friendly staff who were very attentive. Trip number Three is definitely on the cards and I shall be recommending to friends and family.

Great country pub and restaurant, met some friends there and took our dogs out for a walk in the lovely surrounding countryside, had a delicious lunch enjoyed by both us and our kids, dog friendly and very welcoming staff. Very recommend.

Great friendly pub / restaurant with a lovely setting. Excellent service and food. Have visited as a group of 8 with kids and as a couple, great for either situation. Can’t resist the burger!

I when here for my mother birthday and I cannot recommend it enough. The food was on another level to the standard gastro pub/restaurants we often visit. Every plate was beautifully prepared and the meal was full of flavour combinations that surprised and delighted.

My son and I stayed here mid-December and everything was perfect. The rooms are clean and well kept, and the breakfast is fabulous. Our waitress (tall and blonde, although not sure of her name!!) seemed to know people very well and got on incredibly with the other customers, I assume they are perhaps regulars.

We had a great experience, really nice ambience, the service was exceptional and the food just delicious. we will definitely be returning and would recommend to all

The Bat and Ball has seen a somewhat checkered past. The new management is determined to transform this pub and eating house into a cosy and welcoming establishment that serves excellent food offering good value. The pub has been refurbished in a contemporary country cottage style and and has a welcoming bar and friendly enthusiastic staff. We visited with friends one very cold Friday evening and found the atmosphere cosy and pleasant. The service was very good and the food delicious, produced by an imaginative chef. While the menu choice is modest there will be something there for everyone including a vegetarian option. We will certainly be returning for further visits, they deserve to do well. There were 3 real ales available and an excellent selection of gins.

We stopped for 1 night with friends as we were having Lunch at Le Manoir.

Cálida bienvenida, comida deliciosa y muy impresionados que abrieron temprano para darnos el desayuno a las 8 de la mañana muy recomendado

We visited the Bat and Ball as it used to be my boyfriends local when he lived in the village. The reception and atmosphere as we arrived were very inviting and a table was made ready for us. A pint of Guinness and a glass of Sauvignon arrived swiftly after ordering - but enough time was given for us to study the menu. Fish finger ciabatta with fries for him and Brie and cranberry with chips for me. Both were really good - the 'fish fingers' were homemade. The owner came and spoke to my boyfriend after recognising him - all the staff appeared to be happy and a genuine smile came easily- hopefully we will return soon.

We had a family lunch yesterday to celebrate my grand daughter's second birthday. It was just perfect. The staff went out of their way to accommodate our range of requirements from the children's menu right up to more intricate choices! Thank you to Sophie and her team - it was perfect. I would definitely recommend the Bat and Ball to anyone wanting a relaxed environment in which to celebrate a family occasion. We particularly enjoyed the homemade bread and flavoured butters!

Spending the weekend partying at The Crazy Bear Stadhampton and needed a place to lay our head and get ready ....Didn’t we do well ...a gem !From the moment we all arrived to the sore heads in the morning a fantastic placeWe booked a professional make up artist who used the room to get us all looking the partBedrooms were small but beautifully turned out Lunch was fantastic - especially the guinea fowl Staff could not have been friendly to the extent and sorry I don’t know her name but her sisters the manager - the taxi booked to take to the Crazy Bear never turned up so she and her colleague drove all 6 of us to the venue !!Drinks were reasonable and breakfast much needed Having been very well travelled and used to the finer things in life this place is well and truly up there Fantastic weekend and we will be back

Comfortable pub/restaurant, food good and nice staff. I had Fish and Chips lovely freshly cooked and gorgeous triple cooked chips. A little disappointed with the choice of puddings.

We visited The Bat and Ball for dinner on a Friday evening. We were initially impressed by the warm and friendly feeling to the bar and restaurant and the traditional decor with a sporting twist.We had the mackerel and the mushrooms on toast for starters - both were delicious and very well presented. Our mains were the fish and chips and the burger - again great food! The clear menu and great range of choices made finding suitable food for a gluten free diet for my partner simple and stress-free.The staff were attentive, friendly and polite. We felt welcomed and very well looked after - clearly a team with pride in their work. Highly recommended and we will definitely return when next in the area. Many thanks!

My wife and I have eaten here a number of times of the last few years. Often when restaurants change their menus, some favourites drop out to be replaced with more unusual dishes. The Bat and Ball have not done this. They have focussed more on what they do well and I am very pleased to report that they still do it very well.Their trademark burgers are still fantastic although they have removed the options on the menu for additional fillings. However you can still ask for extra things to be added to the plate! I had the grilled plaice which was excellent. Hints of the citrus in the potatoes, fennel and samphire adding flavour and colour to the dish. All round really good. Their are options for vegetarians but the menu does not show vegan options. However, if you ask they can rustle up something that is vegan-friendly and tasty!

We live close to Cuddesden and we heard a new chef Pat Smith had moved into the Bat and Ball. I had heard about him before in another pub Oxford so as it was close to us we thought we would see if he was as good as his reputation. Well I was not disappointed, I was blown away by the plates put in front of us.......presentation akin to Top Masterchef dishes a delight to the eye with aromas to entice your taste buds. I selected the French onion soup starter from a selection of six choices, fairly ordinary you might say by name.....but let me assure you it was a delight by taste!! Main course choice was an adventure for me....48hr Brisket on a smoked creamed mash, glazed carrots and a balsamic grilled shallot....this was another OMG moment, the Smoked Mash was a delight to my taste buds smooth and silky with a gentle hint of smoke running through the mash. If I could find fault with the food it would be that it was so nice I couldn't manage anything more than the delicious selection of ice cream....If you are looking for cosy pub restaurant for a date night, birthday celebration, or just a treat you deserve like we were looking for, well I have found it ! a place I'll go back to!!

Me, my boyfriend and dad visited The Bat & Ball on Saturday evening and it was wonderful visit! Greeted by friendly, helpful staff we were seated between the main restaurant and bar, it's a great spot because it's relaxing but you still get the buzz and atmosphere from the bar area. We ordered the French onion soup, torched mackerel and heritage beetroots and goats cheese to start. All were presented beautifully and all completely delicious. The French onion soup had chunks of tender salt beef in and topped with crispy gruyere croutes, my dad haven eaten many onion soups in his life described this as the best he's ever had. Also saying he'd choose it as his death row meal. So it really was something special although very rich, so if you're having this as a starter I'd recommend ordering a lighter main course. The mackerel starter was stunning, light and fresh. The apple and cucumber work perfecting to making a really refreshing dish and the spice of the horseradish yoghurt really pulls the dish together. A great starter if you're choosing one of the richer mains. The beetroot starter was also wonderful! Perfect for this time of year a variety of heritage beetroots, pickled and salt baked, with a beautifully sweet apple ketchup and creamy goats cheese. This dish had everything you'd want in a starter, earthy,creamy, nutty, sweet,salty and sour. All of us chose quite rich main courses.The 48hr brisket, wild mushroom risotto and the burger. The wild mushroom risotto was delicious, the rice still had a bite and it was wonderfully creamy. Seasoned perfectly each bite was a delight. Nutty wild mushrooms scattered over the top and celeriac crisps to add texture. It's the best risotto I've eaten. The 48hr beef brisket was served with a smoked mash, which was something a bit different but was so amazing, the flavour is subtle but delicious, it also comes with a balsamic shallot,roasted carrot, port jus and allium oil. All of it worked so well together it really is as special as it sounds. The burger is cooked perfectly with a wonderful 'big mac' style burger sauce. Delicious pub grub done well, served with crispy fries. We managed to squeeze in one dessert to share! We chose the yoghurt and blackberry pannacotta, it comes with compressed apple, apple sorbet, honeycomb, blackberries and blackberry gel.Soft pannacotta melted in the mouth, with tart blackberry and refreshing apple the combination was delicious and somehow managed to feel indulgent but light. A beautiful finish to a wonderful meal!I'd highly recommend The Bat & Ball to anyone! Great service and fantastic food, I can't wait to return!

We had a nice dinner in this pub. Mushroom risotto and fish and chips are excellent. Beers and wines not degrade the pub reputation. Young waiters are friendly. Reasonnable prices. I recommend this address

This pub has really up'd its food having last visited a year ish ago. The food we had last night was phenomenal. There are still pub classics available but the mains are a level up and defo aimed at 'foodies', yet still prices reasonably. Friendly relaxed atmosphere, professional staff, good selection of beers, wines and gins. I imagine this place being an ideal date night out of the city - we'll defiantly returning and making this place our 'date night pub'

This is a village pub where everyone enjoys themselves. Although small, the atmosphere is relaxed, the food is excellent, and the service is timely. We gave this restaurant the ultimate compliment by returning a second night. We highly recommend this friendly pub,

My friend and I visited last night for dinner. We didn't have a booking but rang just before and were told if we could get there quickly we could be accommodated. Were given a lovely table and a friendly, polite welcome. Neither of us eat meat but my friend eats fish but there were several options available. The waiting staff were very accommodating, when I raised concern that I didn't think I liked samphire I was immediately given a substitute of cabbage. We ordered the halloumi salad and bruscetta as starters and garlic breqe as a side, followed by the pan fried salmon and potato and courgette rosti and a chocolate mousse to finish. We enjoyed every part of it immensely, it was all cooked and seasoned to perfection and presentation was excellent. I would definately recommend it! The ambience is a lovely mix of locals and diners but it's all very welcoming. If they start doing veggie roasts on a Sunday I would imagine we will become regulars!

This is our regular and we've been eating here for years. There was a slight oscillation in quality a while ago but under the current team this pub is going from strength to strength. Today was exceptional. This pub is going through a purple patch: good straightforward seasonally appropriate food with interesting specials great welcome and some splendid beers wines and spirits (not least a good selection of gins for the Mrs). Mrs M had mushroom risotto which was as creamy and rich as she has eaten in Milan Others had the Cajun Chicken burger with bacon and skinny fries which is a good portion of chicken with a crisp spicy crust and lettuce tomatoes cheese and the bacon while another had a perfectly cooked minute steak with crisp skinny fries and a well dressed salad. Our eldest, a vegetarian, had the delicious and summery bruschetta with mozzarella and heritage tomatoes. The attached photographs show the excellent presentation.We sat outside with an umbrella to protect us from the sun and easy access for the children to play on the village recreation ground. The restaurant area and bar are also comfortable and nicely informal.Not pretentious, nicely priced and yet special.

My daughter (aged 13 years), wife and I had an overnight stay on our way back from Devon. My wife and I had stayed at the Bat & Ball some 20+ years ago and thought it would be great idea to revisit as a stopover. In addition, we booked a Sunday lunch/dinner which was absolutely superb. We shared a halloumi starter, which was wonderful followed by a roast dinner; I opted for the pork belly which was lovely. For dessert, we went for 2 chocolate mouse and honeycomb which was just too much but again a taste sensation - all dishes highly recommended. They have a great and varied wine list as well which really tops off a lovely meal. I believe we stayed in room 7 (the family room) and was again pleasantly surprised by it's size - it's a loft room with a sloping ceiling but more than adequate for our overnight stay. It had a good size bathroom and my only comment would be that the beds are probably in need of replacing - my one creeked (rather loudly) every time I rolled over, needless to say we didn't have the greatest of nights sleep. But that said, the setting of the B&B itself is glorious and with the sounds of the countryside wildlife being heard. Breakfast was included and was again fantastic value - cereal, toast, full English breakfast with tea, coffee, juice etc - all in all, great valuet. I have to say the bar, restaurant and in fact rooms have all been decorated to a very nice standard - all credit to the owners.

We had an excellent meal here on Wednesday evening. Top service and superb food. Would highly recommend especially if you are coeliac (menu being gluten free) definitely planning a visit back soon

The refurbishment has done wonders for the pub, restaurant and rooms. Although a great deal of the "marvellous clutter" has been removed, it still retains it's quirky cricket feel.The bar and restaurant are much airier and clean and the rooms are really lovely.The food is as wonderful as it ever was and the staff are very welcoming and friendly.All in all, a wonderful experience.

We ate dinner in the very dog friendly bar area. Service was friendly and attentive. Good range of options from the menu and an additional specials board which changes each month. We had the scallop/chorizo/pork belly starter which we thought small for the price, but nevertheless delicious. We both had the fishcake with samphire for main which was also very good. Tasty selection of desserts too - the chocolate mousse was particularly delicious. Excellent quality ingredients, well cooked and very nicely presented. Good range of wine, reasonably priced, by the glass and bottle.

Excellent service, excellent meal definitely recommend this country pub,atmosphere great friendly. Beautiful surrounding in a lovely village

A lovely quaint pub restaurant all done out for Halloween. The food was excellent and so was the service. I would highly recommend a visit

My wife and I were looking for an impromptu 2 night stay close to Oxford and by luck found The Bat & Ball.A short drive from Oxford itself the pub offered a truly warm and welcoming environment, catering for all walks of life on two and four legs.The food and service was of a high standard and a recommendation for anyone who loves good food, quaint surrounds and delightful staff.

Took a drive here to have a change of scenery, this quaint pub was great. The staff were friendly& welcoming and the place was fresh&open. Had lunch with drinks outside. 2starters and 2mains &4drinks, phenomenal. Great price,didnt scare us:) &had a wonderful time. Top notch would be if they had music outside but thats ok. Highly recommend& certainly will be needing a change of scenery to go back there:)

Was attending a conference near by, together were some friends and was looking for a pub.Great staff, around 9:30pm we were the only people left and the staff were ready to go home but put no pressure on us to leave, even after calling last rounds...

We visited this pub after seeing lovely food being advertised on Facebook however we were not quite happy with our meal. The choice on the menu was not great, we only found out there was a specials menu after we had ordered our food and this was only because we overheard another table being given the choices. The meat was not great with the roast, it was tasteless and really pale looking, especially the beef. They had also covered the dinners in pepper so much so that it was over powering. I wish we had tried this place on a different day so that we could have had a better menu choice.

Stayed for one night in a dog friendly room. The room was very clean and well decorated. Although we were above a busy pub there was no noise. The evening meal was excellent and the staff could not have been more helpful and friendly. The pub is set in a beautiful village with lots of walking for the dog.