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The Bat and Ball

4.7
4.7
5 Reviews
£25 and under
British
28 High Street, Cuddesdon, OX44 9HJ

About this restaurant

Sometimes we stumble across what could only be described as the perfect pub, and The Bat and Ball in Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire, meets most of our 'perfect pub' requirements. This cosy, countryside coaching inn boasts oodles of English eccentricities and the restaurant – decorated with original beams, flagstone floors, a crackling open fire and bare brick walls – is adorned with retro posters and antique cricket memorabilia adding a certain British battiness to the whole mise en scene. Surrounded by Oxfordshire countryside, yet only 5 miles from the Oxford city centre, this is a super place to come for lazy lunches, tasty sharing platters and bottomless bottles of merlot in winter and sneaky al fresco frivolity in summer.

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The Bat and Ball reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

5 Reviews

  1. FermeParkCorner

    London25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2011

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We booked at the Bat and Ball for lunch on Bank Holiday Monday, expecting something pretty special. Unfortunately, it was all rather disappointing. The person who met us at the bar was less than welcoming, and we felt that we were disturbing the (fairly empty) pub by turning up at all. Things improved once we were seated - the service from here onwards was friendly, although on the slow side. The food was OK, but certainly nothing special. Not really worth the drive from London.

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  2. Ox60ish

    Oxford26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 17, 2010

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Bat and Ball, Cuddesdon. A pleasant lunch for 3 people, 2 of us having delicious Bat burgers. Pub was relatively quiet but gave us a chance to look at the cricketing memorabilia. Not personally my favourite sticky toffee pudding.

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    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2010

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place - hidden gem but worth having a nominated driver!

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  4. MaritimeDiner

    London36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2010

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We stopped at the Bat and Ball in Cuddesdon on a journey down from London. It was the perfect place to stop, a very pretty village, a proper traditional English pub with friendly staff and really lovely food. I would definitely recommend visiting if you are in the area.

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    Nottingham15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 20, 2010

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to The Kick and Dicky we found this place by chance on your site, we will be going again very soon.The food was great and the service was very good.

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The Bat and Ball is rated 4.7 stars by 5 OpenTable diners.

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28 High Street, Cuddesdon, OX44 9HJ

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cuddesdon
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
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