Introducing The Montgomery Group from Ben Moss, set to Launch Oxfordshire Pub With Rooms, The Bat and Ball, in November
The Montgomery Group announces the launch of The Bat and Ball, a charming country pub with rooms, set to open in Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire, in November.
This will be the second opening from owner Ben Moss, who successfully took over 15th-century pub The Lamb Inn in 2022, and marks thebeginning of the Oxfordshire pub group, The Montgomery Group.
The Bat and Ball drives forward the group’s mission to revive the traditional British community pub experience, transforming the previously empty site into a cosy village pub that celebrates the best of the local Oxfordshire area. Open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week, the dining space will accommodate over 50 guests, with 48 seated covers and additional standing space for 10. Additionally, The Bat and Ball will host five guest rooms, including three king suites, one king, and one double, making it a destination for visitors and locals alike.
“It brings me so much joy to be bring this community pub back to life in the form of The Bat and Ball and continue our mission of creating inclusive spaces where everyone can come together and enjoy great food, drinks and hospitality,” says Ben Moss, founder of The Montgomery Group. “The pub willpreserve the essence of a classic British pub, where people can either pop down for a pint with their dog in tow or indulge in a proper dining experience with serious bottles of Bordeaux. ”
The kitchen will be overseen by Michelin-star-trained Executive Chef Nat Berney, previously of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and now Head Chef at The Lamb Inn. Diners can expect the usual pub banger of a menu, while Nat’s delicate touch elevates these familiar dishes to the next level.
Ingredients will be sourced from local suppliers, with meat from third-generation butcher The Calnan Brothers in Watlington, seafood from Flying Fish Seafood, organically grown vegetables from DBF Banbury; and Somerset’s famed Longman’s Cheese, all delivered daily. The wine list will focus on small growers, and they will serve local ales and a selection of Estrella beers.
Sitting centrally in the Oxfordshire village of Cuddesdon, just around the corner from Little Milton where sister pub The Lamb Inn is based, the pub itself dates back to the 16th century. It is a charming building with cosy nooks, unique bedroom spaces – each offering a distinct vibe – and beautiful views of the surrounding area from the pub garden, which will have 48 covers. Interiors have been
designed by Sally Price of Insider Dealings and the artwork has been curated by Indigo Art.
The Bat and Ball will open on 28 High Street, Cuddesdon in November 2024.