Cuddesdon pub fears thousands lost monthly to Thames Water works

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:04 · Archive

The Bat & Ball in Cuddesdon faces significant revenue losses until Christmas due to Thames Water construction works in the village.

The Bat & Ball on High Street in Cuddesdon is bracing for significant financial impact from Thames Water works that began last week and will run until mid-December. The pub reopened at the start of last year following major refurbishments and has since been added to the Michelin Guide whilst earning two AA Rosettes.

Ben Moss, owner of Montgomery Hospitality which runs the Bat & Ball and The Lamb Inn in Little Milton, warned that the construction would cause losses of thousands of pounds each month. He expressed concern that the ten-minute diversion created by the works would discourage customers at a crucial time for the business.

Moss emphasised the timing as particularly damaging for an independent rural pub that relies on diners and overnight guests travelling from Oxford and surrounding villages. He stated that every customer matters for the business, especially during the run-up to Christmas when independent establishments typically generate significant income. The works coincide with what would normally be the pub's strongest trading period.

How it is being reported

• Cosy village pub to lose 'thousands a month' amid Thames Water worksA cosy Oxfordshire village pub could lose thousands of pounds a month until Christmas due to ongoing Thames Water works, the owner has warned.Oxford Mail · 14 Oct, 05:00
• Cosy village pub to lose 'thousands a month' amid Thames Water worksA cosy Oxfordshire village pub could lose thousands of pounds a month until Christmas due to ongoing Thames Water works, the owner has warned.Oxfordshire Guardian · 14 Oct, 05:00

In this story: The Bat & Ball · Cuddesdon · Thames Water · Ben Moss · Montgomery Hospitality · Oxfordshire

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