The Bat & Ball★★★★
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"The appealing evening menu offers a modern, elevated approach to classic favourites."
Overview
Located in the picturesque village of Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire, The Bat and Ball is a community pub, reopened in January 2025 as part of The Montgomery Group, a family-run business known for restoring The Lamb Inn in Little Milton. Under the leadership of Head Chef Rick Owens, who previously worked at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, the kitchen offers an elevated menu of classic pub bangers. It prioritises seasonality, sustainability, and affordability, sourcing ingredients from trusted local partners such as The Calnan Brothers butchers, DBF Banbury, Flying Fish Seafood, and Longman’s Cheese.
Ratings & awards
AA 4 Gold Star Inn
1-Rosette restaurant
Our inspector loves...
Delightful location - A community inn, set in the picturesque village of Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire.
Character & Charm - Sympathetically restored the inn boast heaps of intrinsic character.
Award winning food - Elevated menu of classic pub bangers, 1 AA Rosette-worthy dishes.
Overnight escape - 5 beautifully appointed bedrooms, bold heritage hues, luxurious fabrics, comfy beds.
Features
- Rooms
- Rooms 5
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About the area
Located at the heart of England, Oxfordshire enjoys a rich heritage and varied scenery, with Oxford’s elegant streets a highlight for visitors. The landscape encompasses open chalk downland, picturesque rivers and attractive villages, while northwest of Oxfordshire is home to the sleepy backwaters of Abingdon, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington and Witney that reveal how Oxfordshire’s old towns evolved over the centuries.
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