The Blue Ball Exeter

4.6

919 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
01392 873401
Website
http://blueballpub.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
ROBERT PALMER

Location
Sandygate, Exeter, Devon EX2 7JL
Neighborhood
Exeter
Parking details
Ample parking provided in the car park or behind the pub.
Public transit
Newcourt or Digby Sowton train station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 919 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Devon
Good for business meals
Devon
Neighborhood gem
Devon
British
Devon
Most Booked
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
Kid-friendly
East Devon
Good for groups
East Devon
Neighborhood gem
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 a delightful dining experience with "fantastic starters and Sunday roasts." Guests praise the "friendly and efficient staff" and the inviting atmosphere, enhanced by recent renovations like the stunning new Orangery. While occasional service delays occur due to high demand, the restaurant remains a local favorite for its "amazing food" and accommodating gluten-free options. Ideal for family outings and special celebrations, The Blue Ball consistently impresses with its "excellent service" and "delicious dishes."

919 Reviews

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Tracy
Devon
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambience, old with the new. Nice food and good service except at the end when we had to go to the bar for the bill and then again to pay for it. 10% charge is automatically charged so expected the full service for that.
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Rebecca
Devon
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent customer service always checking on us, they were very busy but didn’t matter as they had loads of amazing staff on, there was a lovely atmosphere and the room out the back is beautiful light and warm very welcoming. Thank you for amazing food a little wait but it didn’t matter as the staff kept us informed. Thank you for a lovely afternoon lunch.
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Janine
Devon
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The servers were terrific. They had a table of 30 in and our food took over an hour to arrive. As it was an annual get together it wasn’t a problem for us as we had plenty to talk about! The serving staff kept us informed and were very apologetic.
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Paul
Devon
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food in a nice atmosphere. Highly recommended
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Kate
Devon
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent quality food and friendly, speedy service despite it being 'Christmas party time' so pub was very busy. We've been many times and will definitely be back!
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Jeremy
Bath
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tasty roasts after the Chiefs game. Excellent friendly service, good beer - what's not to like...
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Gavin
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the food was fab! Most of all the staff were amazing and hats off to Natalie in particular! Best place by far to enjoy time before the rugby. Everyone went above and beyond and on such a busy day. Could not fault a thing x thank you 🙏
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Josie
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent. They helped us moved tables as we were near the kitchen and noisy coffee maker plus there were large Xmas parties due. The food was delicious and with just the right timing between courses. The pub had a nice xmassy atmosphere too. The only slight down was that my partner had the soup and it was quite small. Otherwise all good.
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Sue
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When we arrived, the pub was already full with a wake. This did not affect the speed of service we received. The staff are excellent and the food was really tasty. This is the second time we've had our 'ladies that lunch' Christmas get together and we wouldn't go anywhere else ❤️ ♥️
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Roy
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great venue, lovely food, superb service, thanks!!
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The Blue Ball Exeter is rated 4.6 stars by 919 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Sandygate, Exeter, Devon EX2 7JL

Additional information

Neighborhood
Exeter
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
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ample parking provided in the car park or behind the pub.
Public transit
Newcourt or Digby Sowton train station.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
ROBERT PALMER
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://blueballpub.co.uk/
Phone number
01392 873401

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