A couple of weeks ago I drove by and spotted the Bat & Ball Pub and decided to give it a try. I walked in and was struck by the quaint pub atmosphere. I sat at the bar and was immediately greeted by a charming and friendly bartender who asked. what I wanted to drink. I stayed for a couple of beers and had lunch which I thoroughly enjoyed. Today I drove 25 minutes to revisit my newfound favorite pub but, this time, had a completely different experience. I walked in and sat at the bar but the bartender was MIA. After a couple of minutes she yelled from the back that she would be right with us but it was an additional ten minutes or so before she came to take our drink orders. We asked for menus but we're told we had to scan the code with our phones. Something I detest and don't remember having to do on my first visit. Service from there was equally disappointing.

My only other complaint is that the only Irish beer they offer is Guinness and there are no English beer offerings either on tap or in cans or bottles. Nothing against Guinness but a nice bitter or ESB would go perfectly with the place.

I believe in second chances so I'll probably give it another try but, if the service proves to be hit or miss, I may have to find a new favorite watering hole.