The Bat and Ball Country Pub and Haywards Restaurant
“Traditional Country Pub and Restaurant”
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About The Bat and Ball Country Pub and Haywards Restaurant
The Bat and Ball Country Pub and Haywards Restaurant is a country pub and restaurant on Newpound Ln in Billingshurst. The grounds hold a pond with ducks and flowers around it, and picnic tables with umbrellas stand beside the water. The menu runs to 36 dishes, with starters such as the Venison Sausage Roll and the Spiced Lamb Kofta. Pub classics include haddock and chips with the fish served battered, and a ploughman's. Portions are large, and a starter can be doubled up to make a main. The bar pours a varied range of beers.
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Menu & Prices
37 dishes · mains £5–140- Lemon & Herb Burrata£12.00
- Venison Sausage Roll£11.00
- Smoked Salmon Carpaccio£11.00
- Spiced Lamb Kofta£12.00
- Homemade Courgette Fritters£10.00
- Cajun Haloumi Fries£10.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haddock and chips, ploughman's lunch, outdoor tables by pond and flower displays.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haddock and chips, ploughman's lunch, outdoor tables by pond and flower displays.
Featured reviews
- Ruth Linton
“Location is beautiful & very tranquil (tiny bit of road noise but nothing massive), picnic tables outside with umbrellas next to the pond are fab. Really nice food from a concise menu, big portions too - you could easily just do 2 starters for a main and not feel hungry afterwards. I was driving so didn't get to try the beers but the offerings looked varied. Staff were lovely & polite too!”
- Ian Robinson
“Unfortunately disappointed with our first visit here. I ordered fish and chips which looked great but when it arrived the fish had been battered with skin on. For me personally, eating the skin of a fish is quite niche and an acquired taste. Totally aware a lot of places do it but everywhere I’ve been that does it includes it on the menu information. I wouldn’t have ordered it had it said it. When I asked the waitress why it wasn’t stated she said “that’s how we’ve always done it” and that “no one else has ever brought it up”. Trying not to be difficult I said I’ll give it a go but after two mouthfuls I gave up and just left it. I was hopeful of being offered discount but was given a full bill. I asked if the waitress could request some discount from the manager and she returned with 25% of that specific meal, so I paid almost £15 for chips and a tablespoon sized portion of mushy peas. I guess I must be an awkward customer.”
- murray scaife
“Used to be 5/5 and had many great family meals here. Now it’s 0/5. Not family or accessibility friendly. The car park is like walking across Brighton beach. No good for a pushchair. …”
- Eleanor Driscoll
“Really lovely pub. We stumbled across this looking for a late lunch and were not disappointed. There were lots of tables outdoors with decent umbrellas for shade on a very hot afternoon. So many beautiful flowers and the pond with ducks was …”
- Debbie McAvilley
“We visited mid-week for lunch. I was a visitor to the area, but the pub was well signposted. Very welcoming, and the ambience is lovely - lots of well-cared-for (unlike mine) flowers and there were plenty of interesting features. Service was excellent. We chose pub classics - haddock and chips and a ploughman's - which were delicious. My ploughman's was one of the best I've had for a while. There is a large car park, so no worries about parking. I really enjoyed my visit - thank you!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the outdoor setting, with umbrella-shaded picnic tables beside the pond and ducks among beautiful flowers. Food gets credit too: haddock and chips and a ploughman's are called delicious, and portions are big. Complaints are sharper. One diner found the fish battered with skin on, unstated on the menu, and received only a partial discount; another describes a car park unsuitable for pushchairs.
Amenities
- Vegan options
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Quick bite
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- Fireplace
- Great dessert
- Facilities· 9
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Great beer selection
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Location
Restaurants near The Bat and Ball Country Pub and Haywards Restaurant
- The White Hart4.48145.7 mi away£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsReservations
curry dishes, burger, river and bridge setting
- Southwater Kebab4.52566 mi away£10–20Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
lamb doner kebab, chicken shish, charcoal grill flavor
- Horsham Kebab3.02257.5 mi away£10–40Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
cheesy chips wrap, chicken shish, onion rings
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bat and Ball Country Pub and Haywards Restaurant | 4.51,090 | — | — | haddock and chips, ploughman's lunch, outdoor tables by pond |
| The White HartOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.4814 | 5.7 mi away | £10–20 | curry dishes, burger, river and bridge setting |
| Southwater KebabVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.5256 | 6 mi away | £10–20 | lamb doner kebab, chicken shish, charcoal grill flavor |
| Horsham KebabVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 3.0225 | 7.5 mi away | £10–40 | cheesy chips wrap, chicken shish, onion rings |
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