The Bat and Ball in Newham

This place used to be a great spot to go to. However the new location has ruined this and the experience is poor in comparison.There used to be a high number of table tennis tables in a big open area at the previous location. The new venue has just 2 table tennis tables located at the highest point, which makes it unbearably hot (they had a huge fan/air con unit blowing directly onto the table so the ball just got blown away). The lighting was sub standard and the area was cramped!! Furthermore we had to wait hours for a table due to the lack of availability. You can only imagine the disappointment after waiting around all evening to be subject to this new set up which is nothing short of a disaster with the above mentioned making it impossible to enjoy.It was definitely quieter than usual, and I can for sure see why. I (and my pals)will not be returning to this once great venue that we spent bucket loads of money in - it was worth it before. Bad decisions all round have turned this place into a abomination. How can it be called bat and ball if that isn’t even the theme any longer?You will need to remove from your venue description: “East London’s table tennis temple. Spread across two huge floors and home to 10 championship sized ping pong tables” as this certainly no longer applies!

Average grub. Decent beer. Good staff.Worth a punt

The place wasn't too busy and it was nice to sit and have a quick drink. The cocktails looked very impressive but didn't taste as good as they looked. We weren't there long but I would probably go back and try a different one another time if I was in the area.

Fairly priced pub with good food. Options to play ping pong and pool. With a private karaoke room available upon request. I ordered some beer (approx. £6.50) and a meat feast for around £13.50.Pizza's start at £10 and are freshly made(delicious). Plenty of seating and friendly staff. (Haven't seen this place late evening). They also have sports playing on tv screens.

Had a few drinks and a classic hotdog. The portions were great and the service was amazing. Theodora was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and was very enthusiastic about the venue moving soon, and explained everything about it to us.

Great pub with good music, wide variety of drinks and decent selection of food! Great place to go with friends for an evening of fun! Do carry some form of photo ID to enter the pub. Also has a games hall with Ping Pong tables. The pub could benefit from providing more choices of vegetarian food. 👍👍

Sunday night so not too busy. We only stayed for one drink but it had a nice atmosphere / vibe.

We came in for our anniversary and had such a great night! We will be coming back.We played ping pong but unfortunately we didn't book karaoke in time so we will need to return to do that.The barman (I think he said his name was K) was absolutely brilliant. He made us lots of delicious cocktails. He is a credit to your team. Thank you!!

You can play table tennis, beer pong and pool. They have a decent drinks and food menu and generally friendly staff. In all not a bad please to have a drink with your mates or other persons.

This two floor bar in the heart of Stratford's Westfield shopping centre sits this leisure sports concept of ping pong and pool tables.Bat & Ball, is great for after shopping, work drinks and couples or group friends day/evenings out.The lower floor (entrance)has a rather large seated bar area with two sides, one for those coming for drinks and dining. The other side pretty much the same, but the other side you can feel the concept.When I arrived there were a few staff ready too greet guests as they entered - great to see that. So, I felt very welcomed here.I went upstairs to the area of the ping pong and pool tables, with multiple screens showing live sports also playing a variety of music classics genre.I ordered using the QR code for my table. As could see that the bar person was busy with a group. I had too give a 4 star rating only not getting 5 star because the WiFi reception is pretty poor. And took me 15mins too get a signal so could order via there app.The food was great, was served my pint in under 5mins and my food followed 5mins after. It was pretty busy when I arrived.