About Bat and Ball Hotel

Bat and Ball Hotel is a hotel and pub located at Cleveland & South Dowling Sts, Redfern NSW 2016. A historic Redfern local known for pub classics and comedy. No gaming machines are recorded for this venue. It is rated 4 out of 5 from 510 Google reviews. A food and drinks menu is listed below. Phone: (02) 8399 0303.

A historic Redfern local known for pub classics and comedy

Located on the prominent corner of Cleveland and South Dowling Streets in Redfern, the Bat and Ball Hotel is a historic Sydney pub. It offers a relaxed atmosphere with a focus on traditional hospitality, hearty bistro meals, and a strong connection to local sports and the arts community, particularly through its live comedy heritage.

What Bat and Ball Hotel offers

Restaurant

Food served

Bar

Liquor store

Meal take-away

Establishment

Events

Open now

Bat and Ball Hotel location and map

Opening times

Monday
11:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM to 1:00 AM
Saturday
11:30 AM to 1:00 AM
Sunday
11:30 AM to 10:00 PM

Frequently asked questions about Bat and Ball Hotel

Where is Bat and Ball Hotel located?

Bat and Ball Hotel is located at Cleveland & South Dowling Sts, Redfern NSW 2016. It is a hotel and pub in the suburb of Redfern, New South Wales.

What are the opening hours of Bat and Ball Hotel?

Bat and Ball Hotel opening hours: Monday: 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM; Saturday: 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM; Sunday: 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Hours can change on public holidays, so check with the venue before visiting.

Does Bat and Ball Hotel have pokies?

No gaming machines are recorded for Bat and Ball Hotel in the NSW gaming machine register, so it is a venue without pokies.

Does Bat and Ball Hotel serve food?

Yes. Bat and Ball Hotel serves food and its menu with prices is listed on this page. Kitchen hours may differ from the venue opening hours.

Does Bat and Ball Hotel have a bar?

Yes. Bat and Ball Hotel holds a NSW liquor hotel licence and serves alcoholic drinks at the bar.

What is the phone number for Bat and Ball Hotel?

You can phone Bat and Ball Hotel on (02) 8399 0303.

How is Bat and Ball Hotel rated?

Bat and Ball Hotel is rated 4 out of 5 based on 510 Google reviews.

Which venues are near Bat and Ball Hotel?

Licensed venues close to Bat and Ball Hotel include Bar Cleveland, Captain Cook Hotel PADDINGTON, Trinity Bar, Crown Hotel SURRY HILLS. See the nearby venues list on this page for distances and details.

WHAT WE OFFER

Hotel Services & Facilities

Dining & Bars

The Bat and Ball Bistro

Offers a classic pub menu featuring items such as chicken schnitzels, burgers, steaks, and gourmet pies.

Public Bar

A traditional bar setting with a wide selection of local and craft beers on tap, spirits, and Australian wines.

Entertainment & Leisure

Live Comedy

A well-known venue for stand-up comedy, hosting regular weekly nights featuring local and international comedians.

Sports Viewing

Large screens throughout the pub showing live sporting events including NRL, AFL, and international cricket.

Wagering Facilities

Includes TAB facilities and Keno for patrons interested in betting.

Gaming Lounge

A dedicated area featuring electronic gaming machines.

Family Features

Kids Menu

A selection of smaller portioned meals designed specifically for children.

Family Friendly Dining

Casual dining areas that accommodate families, particularly during lunch and early dinner sittings.

Functions & Events

Upstairs Function Space

A versatile private room used for comedy shows, private parties, and corporate meetings.

Group Bookings

The venue accommodates large group bookings for birthdays and social events with tailored platter options.

Amenities & Services

Outdoor Seating

Dog-friendly outdoor seating area located along the South Dowling Street side of the venue.

ATM

On-site cash machine available for patron use.

Wheelchair Access

The ground floor bar and bistro areas are accessible to patrons with mobility requirements.

Bat and Ball Hotel reviews

3 Star Review by Duncan Chen

Food: 3/5 Got the chicken burger which was very nice, with fantastic sauce and coleslaw and crispy fired chicken. The chips however were a let down as while they were crispy, they lacked any salt whatsoever. Service: 2/5 Bar service for drinks and ordering was fast. However the wait for food was immensely long, with our entire table waiting roughly 25 mins for some burgers. Atmosphere: 3/5 Nicely located next to Moore Park. Classic pub decorations.

4 Star Review by N C

Standard Aussie old school pub, in the best possible way. Good value simple meals. Nice pork belly roast. Beers on tap including some of the greats (Reschs, VB). They didn't have Foxtel though which is a pretty big miss - couldn't watch the AFL game we wanted. Pretty disappointing for a place called "Bat & Ball" and down the street from the SCG!

1 Star Review by Rhys Travels

The bar service was good, friendly and efficient. Don't come here for the steak. We had them on a Monday night they were awful--dry, chewy, tasteless and terrible cut of meat. Definitely not cooked medium. Not worth $26 at all. We should have taken that as a sigh that few people were actually eating there at dinner time. We live in the area definitely won't be back for the food.

5 Star Review by Conditional Release

The wings at the bat and ball are the best on the planet. I'm not exaggerating - I just came back from the USA and none of the wings came close to these. Legit ranch dressing as well. Honestly can't imagine better wings. Come to the bat and ball for the best damn wings on earth.

4 Star Review by David Maddison

$10 for a kg or $16 for 2kg of wings on a Monday night with any drink purchase was definitely the draw card for us this evening. There had also been reviews on urban list that these were some of the best wings in Sydney - they were ok. A little dry and not so spicy for hot wings but good value for he price. The nachos were pretty damn good and service was pretty awesome too.

5 Star Review by Scott De Zoeten

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1 Star Review by Just Waiting For A Mate (MARK)

Nothing but cracks with cracka crack

5 Star Review by davidson osahon

Very fantastic place it filled with Australian born people they are cool.

3 Star Review by Sean Maher

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3 Star Review by Jakub Nidl

Its ok after a cricket game