Bat & Ball Stratford, ping-pong in Stratford

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Bat & Ball Stratford: Karaoke in London

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Westfield Stratford, Montfichet Road, Stratford, London · E20 1EJ

Bat & Ball Stratford is a big games bar tucked inside Westfield, and it bills itself as the largest bar in the centre. It is built for groups who want to play and drink rather than sit still, so it suits after-work crowds, birthdays and anyone killing time before a show at the nearby venues. The single most useful thing to know is that you book a ping pong table by the hour for your group, so it works best when there are a few of you.

Alongside ping pong there are pool tables, darts, shuffleboard and a karaoke room, plus a wall of screens showing live sport. Two stocked bars keep the drinks coming. It is a paid venue, so plan to spend on table time and drinks rather than treat it as a free drop-in.

The ping pong setup

There are five championship-size ping pong tables here, set in the venue's arena space. You book a table for your group rather than paying per individual match, and a group of up to 20 guests is allocated one table, so larger parties tend to rotate players through. Bats and balls are provided. If ping pong is full or you fancy a change, the same room sits near pool tables, two darts oches and shuffleboard, so you can move between games across one visit without leaving the building.

Good to know

This is a bookable, paid venue, not a free walk-in. Ping pong runs at roughly £7 to £8 per person per hour, with a minimum session of just under an hour, and you book online before you go. There are two fully stocked bars pouring craft beer, lager and prosecco, and the kitchen does food, so you can make an evening of it. Check the booking page for current prices and the day's hours, as game rates and timings shift between weekdays and weekends.

Getting there

You will find it inside Westfield Stratford City on Montfichet Road, E20 1EJ. That puts it a short walk from Stratford station, which is served by the Central and Jubilee lines, the Elizabeth line, the DLR, the London Overground and National Rail, so it is easy to reach from most of the city. Stratford International is also close by. Being in the centre, it is handy for combining games with shopping, food or a film.

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Common questions

What is Bat & Ball Stratford?
It is a large games bar inside Westfield Stratford with five championship-size ping pong tables, plus pool, darts, shuffleboard, a karaoke room and a wall of sport screens across two bars.
Is Bat & Ball Stratford free?
No. It is a paid, bookable venue. Ping pong costs roughly £7 to £8 per person per hour, and you also pay for drinks and food.
Do I need to book or can I walk in?
You book a ping pong table online ahead of time. The minimum session is just under an hour, and a single table is allocated per group of up to 20 guests.
How many ping pong tables does it have?
There are five championship-size ping pong tables, set in the venue's arena space alongside pool tables, darts and shuffleboard.
What other games are there besides ping pong?
As well as ping pong you can play pool, darts and shuffleboard, sing in the karaoke room, and watch live sport on the screens. Beer pong and prosecco pong are also offered.
What is the nearest station to Bat & Ball Stratford?
Stratford station is a short walk away, served by the Central and Jubilee lines, the Elizabeth line, the DLR, the Overground and National Rail. Stratford International is also nearby.

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