A couple of weeks ago I drove by and spotted the Bat & Ball Pub and decided to give it a try. I walked in and was struck by the quaint pub atmosphere. I sat at the bar and was immediately greeted by a charming and friendly bartender who asked. what I wanted to drink. I stayed for a couple of beers and had lunch which I thoroughly enjoyed. Today I drove 25 minutes to revisit my newfound favorite pub but, this time, had a completely different experience. I walked in and sat at the bar but the bartender was MIA. After a couple of minutes she yelled from the back that she would be right with us but it was an additional ten minutes or so before she came to take our drink orders. We asked for menus but we're told we had to scan the code with our phones. Something I detest and don't remember having to do on my first visit. Service from there was equally disappointing.
My only other complaint is that the only Irish beer they offer is Guinness and there are no English beer offerings either on tap or in cans or bottles. Nothing against Guinness but a nice bitter or ESB would go perfectly with the place.
I believe in second chances so I'll probably give it another try but, if the service proves to be hit or miss, I may have to find a new favorite watering hole.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Ben Matray
Ordered a Cuban sandwich. Didn’t get a Cuban sandwich. Didn’t get a refund. I gave it a three because whatever I did receive wasn’t terrible.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Meltz Down
Mediocre joint. Hot bartender (and she knows it) with an attitude. Just a place to get a drink. Didn't have any food. Never have. Only been there twice. Only because other places weren't open.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
Samantha
It was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Giant Pretzel, Fries
Amanda Alexander
This is a great bar to go to after a day of work. The bartenders are great!
Express Aviation and Automotive Bio-Restoration
Very cool spot The barrias are very bland but everything else was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mozzarella Sticks, Wings
Ryan Blumberg
Food: It's fine. The mini corn dogs are solid. Same for the wings. The Ruben was a little light on meat, but good.
Service: The service is terrible. Like bad. I'm at the bar with an empty glass offer me a refill. Don't make me flag you down constantly. 2 stars because the people are really nice.
Atmosphere: Good, but they prop the door open. It gets a little hot in there July/August.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Matt Chimento
I enjoy the people who work there. Ally is kind and caring. Mike is always smiling and making people feel at home. "Mikey" keeps you sharp on your feet with humor. Hayley as a waitress always makes me laugh. I want to give a special shout to my man X. Always keeping me in check and asking about my health. He always makes sure I have a club soda since I am on blood thinners and can't drink. I greatly appreciate that and X is probably the only reason I still go to Bat n Ball. Please take care of him.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Giant Pretzel, Ahi Tuna
Andrew Austin
It's a little cramped inside.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
victor sanchez
Bartender wasn't the best. But the waiter was awesome. Was tentative and on point.
Great place for Guinness and pub fare. Service was quick, our meals delicious and the beer served cold and on tap. Great atmosphere with pub quiz, hard not to love the place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tater Tots
Miss DivaDoll
This is a dive bar, but the food was good. I had a shrimp quesadilla, and it was delicious. I didn't have a drink, but the person I was with enjoyed their drinks and food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Edgar Thornton III
I have a good friend that lives in the spot. I visit the ? often. Friendly people and a great place to watch the game.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Teri E
Awesome neighborhood pub. Food is really good. I love the green quesadilla! Simona and Shannon are friendly and attentive! Glad I found this place!
A couple of weeks ago I drove by and spotted the Bat & Ball Pub and decided to give it a try. I walked in and was struck by the quaint pub atmosphere. I sat at the bar and was immediately greeted by a charming and friendly bartender who asked. what I wanted to drink. I stayed for a couple of beers and had lunch which I thoroughly enjoyed. Today I drove 25 minutes to revisit my newfound favorite pub but, this time, had a completely different experience. I walked in and sat at the bar but the bartender was MIA. After a couple of minutes she yelled from the back that she would be right with us but it was an additional ten minutes or so before she came to take our drink orders. We asked for menus but we're told we had to scan the code with our phones. Something I detest and don't remember having to do on my first visit. Service from there was equally disappointing.
My only other complaint is that the only Irish beer they offer is Guinness and there are no English beer offerings either on tap or in cans or bottles. Nothing against Guinness but a nice bitter or ESB would go perfectly with the place.
I believe in second chances so I'll probably give it another try but, if the service proves to be hit or miss, I may have to find a new favorite watering hole.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Ordered a Cuban sandwich. Didn’t get a Cuban sandwich. Didn’t get a refund. I gave it a three because whatever I did receive wasn’t terrible.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Mediocre joint. Hot bartender (and she knows it) with an attitude. Just a place to get a drink. Didn't have any food. Never have. Only been there twice. Only because other places weren't open.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
It was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Giant Pretzel, Fries
This is a great bar to go to after a day of work. The bartenders are great!
Very cool spot
The barrias are very bland but everything else was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mozzarella Sticks, Wings
Food: It's fine. The mini corn dogs are solid. Same for the wings. The Ruben was a little light on meat, but good.
Service: The service is terrible. Like bad. I'm at the bar with an empty glass offer me a refill. Don't make me flag you down constantly. 2 stars because the people are really nice.
Atmosphere: Good, but they prop the door open. It gets a little hot in there July/August.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
I enjoy the people who work there. Ally is kind and caring. Mike is always smiling and making people feel at home. "Mikey" keeps you sharp on your feet with humor. Hayley as a waitress always makes me laugh. I want to give a special shout to my man X. Always keeping me in check and asking about my health. He always makes sure I have a club soda since I am on blood thinners and can't drink. I greatly appreciate that and X is probably the only reason I still go to Bat n Ball. Please take care of him.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Giant Pretzel, Ahi Tuna
It's a little cramped inside.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Bartender wasn't the best. But the waiter was awesome. Was tentative and on point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
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Great place for Guinness and pub fare. Service was quick, our meals delicious and the beer served cold and on tap. Great atmosphere with pub quiz, hard not to love the place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tater Tots
This is a dive bar, but the food was good. I had a shrimp quesadilla, and it was delicious. I didn't have a drink, but the person I was with enjoyed their drinks and food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
I have a good friend that lives in the spot. I visit the ? often. Friendly people and a great place to watch the game.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Awesome neighborhood pub. Food is really good. I love the green quesadilla! Simona and Shannon are friendly and attentive! Glad I found this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a great place for locals !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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