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The Blue Ball Exeter, Exeter, Devon

The Blue Ball Exeter

4.7
4.7
950 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 15 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
The Blue Ball team offer a warm welcome to one and all at the Blue Ball Inn, a fine turn of the 17th Century thatched pub and restaurant with accommodation in Sandygate on the edge of Exeter Devon.

Considered to be one of the prettiest pubs in the area, the Blue Ball Inn is the ideal location should you wish to visit us for a glass of wine, a pint of traditional real ale, a tasty bar snack or an enjoyable lunch or evening meal in our delightful restaurant. Inside, you will find a relaxed ambiance full of style and comfort with its cosy interior. During the cooler months the real log-burning fire creates a lovely atmosphere whilst in warmer months you can sit outside in our beer garden which enhances this charming restaurant and pub watering hole.

Our head chef takes real pleasure in cooking culinary delights and delicacies using Devon's finest produce that always reflects the season of the year.
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Additional information

  • Location
    Sandygate, Exeter, Devon EX2 7JL
  • Phone number
    01392 873401
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample parking provided in the car park or behind the pub.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    ROBERT PALMER

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What 950 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Devon

    Good for business meals

  • Devon

    Good for groups

  • Devon

    British

  • East Devon

    Best Overall

  • East Devon

    Best Food

  • East Devon

    Best Service

  • East Devon

    Best Ambiance

  • East Devon

    Best Value

  • East Devon

    Great for brunch

  • East Devon

    Good for groups

  • East Devon

    Healthy

  • East Devon

    Neighborhood gem

  • East Devon

    Great for fine wines

  • East Devon

    Good for special occasions

  • East Devon

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • East Devon

    Lively

  • East Devon

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Blue Ball Exeter offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent food" and "amazing service." Diners frequently praise the "friendly staff" and "lovely setting." The pub accommodates dogs and offers a "great Sunday lunch" with a variety of menu choices. The recent renovations and the new Orangery are highly appreciated.
950 Reviews

  1. Luke

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pub and the food and staff were excellent. The beef was delicious and the veg was out of this world particularly the red cabbage and parsnips

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  2. Susan

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Had such a lovely lunch in the newish beautiful conservatory. Everything so clean and smart. Will be back again soon.

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  3. Tracy

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine here whenever we are in Exeter and the food, service and ambiance are always exceptional

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  4. Denise

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service,very happy with our experience

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  5. Anna

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent and well worth every penny. Staff very friendly, if you take dogs then let them know as they will accommodate you in the bar area. Very busy so it’s worth booking a table rather than just turning up especially at weekends.

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  6. Liam

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Order the brownie, you will not be disappointed. Great Sunday lunch.

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  7. Lily

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pub with a very good Sunday roast, would highly recommend

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  8. David

    Devon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food in a lovely setting. The staff are friendly and helpful.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always exceptional food & service . Meals arrived quickly considering there was a large table to serve

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  10. karla

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food. The staff are very friendly. And we have an acoustic singer on valentines day which is an added extra. Will definitely come back again and will recruit friends to come and visit.

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The Blue Ball Exeter is rated 4.7 stars by 950 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 15 times today
Google Map for The Blue Ball Exeter

Sandygate, Exeter, Devon EX2 7JL

Additional information

  • Phone number
    01392 873401
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample parking provided in the car park or behind the pub.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    ROBERT PALMER
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