The Bat & Ball Pub

Nice little place for a great lunch and decent burger. The menu is limited but diverse enough to please most. They do serve shepherd’s pie and fish and chips in keeping with the pub theme. Bangers and mash are also a hearty staple. I will offer order the grilled lamb appetizer with a side salad for a light dinner. Give it a try.

Everything I’ve had here is great. Recommend the lobster grilled cheese! Beer draught list isn’t anything too impressive.
I love the atmosphere… a little dark and generally quiet. It’s a great pub!

Was great, will go back. Went for the American-​fare, chicken fingers, grilled cheese, onion soup… Above average, cozy, good service. .Can’t ask for much more.

Bat & Ball Pub is a quaint little British pub in Brookhaven, located amid a strip of other diverse restaurants, which include Indian, Japanese, Mediterranean, and American. We decided on the pub because one, it had been a LONG week and two, because it had been a LONG week. Beers sounded deliciously inviting.
Inside, you do get that pub feel. Dim, a little white noise, and people sitting around watching sports on the TV’s. Our bubbly server didn’t seem to fit in, but she took our orders, recommended food, and rattled off what beers were on draft. Not necessarily in that order. The beers on draft were VERY disappointing. I had trouble deciding, even after asking her to list them out for me twice. I ended up with a beer mix: Harp and some cider to make for a tasty Snake Bite. I was just hoping to try a new beer, but this pub is no Taco Mac.
We ordered three appetizers for $ 27.95 (online menu doesn’t seem up to date on prices), which actually was a bit overboard for two people to share. We got the Highland Platter, Nachos and the Irish Spring Rolls.
The Highland Platter comes with two Scotch Eggs (halved), eight sausage rolls and four Cornish pasties. Very delicious, overall. I wasn’t a huge fan of the pickled veggies in the middle, so I stuck to an egg, a couple pasties and a few of the bite size sausage rolls. The Scotch Egg was a pleasant surprise: I thought it was just going to be a deep fried egg, which while it was essentially just that, had a layer of what I think was some sort of sausage. Tasty. The Cornish pasties reminded us of Asian curry puffs, with the ingredients used in the pastie, sans curry. This was definitely was probably my favorite appetizer.
The Grande Nachos were just ok. The chicken atop the nachos were cardboard dry. The flavor of whatever cheese they used was terrific.
Irish Spring Rolls were the bomb. With the faint resemblance to Chinese egg rolls, the cabbage and the deep fried skin were the only similarities, as these fried spring rolls were tasty enough to not have to compare the two.
I was slightly disappointed that the menu here was nearly identical (if not a 100% match) to the menu at Royal Oak Pub, another Dunwoody Restaurant Group pub, located at Perimeter Pointe. I would have been delighted to see a different menu with nuances unique to each pub.

The Bat & Ball Pub is an English-​style pub located in a dinky strip mall in North Brookhaven. The pub is one of several restaurants squeezed into a building next to Walgreens. The pub is named «Bat & Ball» after the sport of cricket, not baseball.
This is a neighborhood bar, popular with locals. It’s small and cozy. When it gets busy, prepare to mingle. The interior resembles that of a traditional British pub, complete with an old-​fashioned wooden bar and funiture and ornate, almost antique-​looking light fixtures, of which there are a few different varieties. Signs point to where «the loo» and «the car park» are. Aside from the bar, seating consists of round high-​top tables and cushioned booths with convenient coat hooks.
Since I don’t really drink, this review is based mainly on food. The Bat & Ball serves several authentic UK and Irish dishes. Appetizers and entrees are priced similarly, anywhere from roughly $ 10 – 15 each. They have some unique dishes such as a ploughman’s lunch (Scotch egg, cheddar, pickled veggies, mustard, bread) and typical fare like fish and chips, meatloaf, bangers and mash (sausages and mashed potatoes), and shepherd’s pie.
I’ve tried several of Bat & Ball’s dishes and generally think their take on the English and Irish dishes are better than that of several bars and pubs in the Atlanta area that serve the same items (e.g. Meehan’s, Ri Ra). It just tastes better. Here are the items I’ve tried:
* Tavern wings (lemon pepper and medium spicy flavors)
* Irish spring rolls — stuffed with corned beef, Swiss cheese & cabbage, lightly fried & served with thousand island dipping sauce
* Kielbasa — lightly fried Polish sausage served with Sriracha mayo
* Highland Scotch eggs & sausage rolls — traditional British fare served with Guinness grain mustard
* Cornish pasties — four pasties (pastries) filled with seasoned beef and veggies with spicy mustard and a shot of Guinness
* Chip shoppe — a flower pot of fries with a choice of 2 sauces
* Shepherd’s pie — New Zealand lamb slowly braised with carrots, onion, garlic, and rosemary, topped with golden brown mashed potatoes
The wings are quite tasty. Meaty too. The lemon pepper sauce is very buttery. The wings on the bottom of the plate may be sitting in a small puddle of butter.
The Irish spring rolls are just that — Asian-​style, deep-​fried, crispy spring rolls filled with Irish ingredients like corned beef and cabbage. Not a bad snack.
I don’t recommend the kielbasa. It’s too salty. The sausage is cut into several bite-​size pieces and is also served with some raw veggies like carrots and celery.
If you want some «wow» factor, the Highland Scotch eggs & sausage rolls and the Cornish pasties are two dishes to get. They, along with the kielbasa, are nicely presented directly on slate tiles.
Highland Scotch eggs are eggs that have been hard-​boiled, wrapped in sausage, then coated in bread crumbs and baked or fried. They’re fried here. One Scotch egg is quite big and filling. Four sausage rolls are served with. The sausage is contained in a buttery, flaky, pastry. The grain mustard is icing on the proverbial cake.
The Cornish pasties («PAH-​stees») are somewhat similar to the aforementioned sausage rolls in that the breading is nice and flaky. The pasties have been described to me as British empanadas and I think that is a pretty fitting description. They are very good and quite possibly the best dish I’ve had here.
Speaking of best dishes, the fries are some of the best I’ve had. Strange, but true. I usually never give too much thought to fries, but the ones served here are outstanding. They are British-​style fries, or «chips» I should say. Thick and a little crisp. I like them with a bit of salt and malt vinegar. No additional condiment/​sauce necessary. They are appetizing and addicting. The flower pot presentation is funny and interesting.
The shepherd’s pie is excellent and, like the fries, is one of the better shepherd’s pies I’ve tried. It’s English comfort food at its best. Simply hearty and filling. There’s a mushy consistency, but it’s all-​around flavorful and I like the delicate mashed potato crust on top.
Service is good. Despite the limited space, the pub still handles groups well. There are several TVs often playing sports. You can usually request a channel change to your favorite sport or team on a particular TV if no other table is watching that display.
In summary, I normally don’t get cravings for British pub food, but the Bat & Ball Pub is a rare exception.

Wanted to try the place out after a long day of suit and tie followed by training a class at a close by gym. Was disappointed to hear the GOP debate blaring outside… Who wants to chill at a pub with politics. Bars are for letting your cares go! Hoping the inside was a chillax environment… So wrong. Left for the Righteous Room next door.

My husband and I frequented this place for quite a while when we first moved to Atlanta! We loved the food and the service was great! Since our usual/​favorite bartender left, the service was definitely not what we had been used to. The past couple times were «meh» at best. Food was still great, though.

Definitely love the food, atmosphere and drinks! English pub fare with an upscale twist that is fresh and delicious!
Had the meatloaf which is in house made and a nice combo adding Italian sausage, stuffed with spinach and mozzarella. Out server, Jesse, was fabulous! Close to church will be our stop after place ;-)

I give this place 3 stars because it’s just one of those hit or miss place. The place is misleading, looks and named after a traditional irish push, but then doesn’t have good irish food, but has really good other stuff. Confused? Exactly…
My guess is that this place is hit for drinks, to hang out, friendly staff and overall great water hole with some delicious bites.
However, I think it’s a miss when it comes to a great place for dinner. We ordered bangers and mash and then cabbage and corn beef, both of which were just alright. We also had a charcuterrie place which consisted of sandwhich meat. no joke. Though, everything was edible but just just not worth the price.
The problem I have with this place is that they probably do have a lot of good things as illustrated by the pictures. But, their menus is so freaking big that it’s full of land mines. If you aren’t going to do it well, then just don’t put it on the menu. I should have known when I saw asian beef tips next to bangers and mash… not your usual pub fair.
TIP — Stick to the Appertizers/​tapas style stuff.

Insanely friendly people, amazing food. Enough said.
p. s. try the lobster grilled cheese

Good food, fun atmosphere!
What we ordered:
–Irish spring rolls– a phenomenal combination of an Asian dish and Irish delight. Really a must try.
–Highland Platter– it is a very meaty and interesting dish. Pros: trying the Scottish egg. Cons: flavors weren’t there, nothing caught my tongue, very bland and you can really taste the fried flavor (which isn’t bad but not very exciting)
–Nachos– were really yummy and had a white creamy cheese with yellow cheese. Definitely good to enjoy with friends and better than a lot of nachos in town.
–French Onion Soup– really yummy, especially if you like a strong umami flavor. Compared to other French onion soups around town this one was a bit more meaty flavored and a tiny bit on the salty side.
I would recommend the Irish spring rolls as a must try. If you are curious about eating a Scottish egg I wouldn’t recommend this place to stretch your palate.

I loved this place! The atmosphere is right up our alley with complete neighborhood pub feel. We felt like we were regulars by the time we left, and it was our first time going!
Pretty straight forward when it comes to drinks, they have a full bar. However, what makes the bar is the bartender LaShawna (spelling??). She was fun to speak with and knew her drinks. One of the other customers, a regular who lives down the street, said she makes the best Bloody Mary’s you will ever have. When she told us she uses Zing Zang as the base, we started to drool… mmmm!
After a couple drinks we got a little bit hungry, so on came the nachos! DELICIOUS! I mean, it’s a bar, with bar food, but they were so yummy! (yes, I was tipsy, but they would be yummy either way!) They definitely hit the spot that day.
We had been hopping around a few bars in Decatur before seeing this on the way home on the side of the road. Something just told us to stop in, and we are definitely glad we did! We will be back, and soon!

First of all, the service here is excellent! The servers are so pleasant. It is also wonderful that their kitchen is opened so late. The first time I ate here, I was looking for something good to eat around midnight besides mcdonalds or Waffle House. I have dietary restrictions and the server was very helpful in suggesting the black bean burger in a pita wrap. Had it with sweet potato fries and a dark and stormy cocktail. Everything was delicious! I highly recommend this place.

Great bartenders at this place also good food overall I would definitely recommend it. This is great example of a real bar that you can actually have a good conversation with anyone that works there. Yes

Bat and Ball Pub has some good and bad history with me.
Flashback to 2009, I went for a Friday night casual date to Bat&Ball with this rude guy named Brett. The experience was awful with my date so I decided to never dine there again. Bad choice and reasoning to say the least.
Flashback to yesterday (June 18, 2014), I sit with my husband, Brett, for the first time since our awful date. Let’s just say I am glad I let go of my ridiculous reasons.
Bat and Ball was packed for this quaint and homey neighborhood pub. It was time to party from the moment I got in there. The atmosphere just makes you want to have a good time. Drinks and laughs were flowing and the World Cup was all over the screens!
The menu has a large variety and would appease even the pickiest of eaters. From Ahi Tuna Tacos to Shepards Pie, you would find something you enjoy.
I chose the tacos and my husband ordered the wings. The tacos were surprisingly yummy, considering the divey pub style restaurant.
A neighborhood gem to say the least. You will be lucky if you find a parking spot out front and of course Bat and Ball is the busiest restaurant in Old Little Five Points…

Great little pub snuggled in Brookhaven. This is sort of a hidden treasure. The food is great! I recommend the wings and nachos if you want bar food and their lobster mac is amazing if you want to indulge for dinner. Of course they offer the traditional yummy Irish fair too.

When you find yourself in the mood for a mellow setting, surprisingly great food, quality service and a diverse crowd this is the place to be. The interior screams of old time Irish furnishing and scotch bottles. The menu is fairly broad and has many options. My go-​to is the tavern wings flavored bloody hot and yes, they are bloody hot. I’ve been here once before during the weekday and I had a good experience. I am leaving a review for my second visit and it’s just after 930pm… The dj is cranking tunes, the staff is attentive and there are many couples that fill the booths. Drinks are strong and they have plenty beers on tap. Prices are decent at $ 9.95 a plate. If you come, I recommend the tavern wings. Cannot go wrong.

I’ve driven by this place a bunch of times, but my fist visit is thanks to Michelle «MISH» K.
I visited the Pub for dinner on a Sunday with about 10 friends. On walking in I did note that the place is small. There’s not a whole lot of room inside the pub, but there is a patio for those sunny days.
The bar has an above average selection of beer featuring the usual suspects and some others like Harp. From what i can tell, it looks like they have a well stocked bar.
Now the food i ordered i did not like. I don’t know what compelled me to go with the pulled pork sandwich at a British pub! Anyway, it was not that great. In fact it was something I could have replicated at home, but the other dishes the table ordered looked and smelled amazing. In fact, when i do go back I’m ordering the scotch egg and the Cornish pasties.
based on my experience with their food and service this review is really a 3.5. I’ve rounded up since it was I messed up with the pulled pork sandwich.

This is the worst bar I have ever been to in my entire life. If you aren’t a 50+ yr old regular, the staff and bartenders will do nothing but give you dirty looks and talk bad about you from the moment you walk in… Avoid!!!

An attractive, cozy English style pub smack dab in the middle of a tired strip center on Johnson Ferry Rd. It has a nice vibe to it, a break from the traffic just a few feet away. Good selection of beer on tap and in bottles.
They have a surprisingly good black bean burger. I will admit that ordering a black bean burger with Pico de Gallo and Chipotle ranch in a English pub sounds as weird to me as it might to you, but it worked! The only let down were the salt and vinegar potato chips. They were «meh» at best, with varying degrees of sogginess and oiliness. I am sure it is a matter of what batch you get, and i got the short end of the stick this time.
Prices here are a little too high to make me a regular, lunch for two is about $ 30 conservatively, and there are too many other place to spend those shillings.