The Blue Ball Inn

4.1

1077 Reviews

£25 and under

Pub

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

A resplendent thatched-roof Inn, located in the heart of Devon, two miles from the coastal town of Sidmouth. With eight recently renovated rooms, the Blue Ball is a snuggly, seaside treat of a place. Locally sourced seafood specials are the order of the day, supplied by renowned Cornish fishmonger Flying Fish, coupled with a well-stocked bar of real ales, liveners & pick me ups! Our cosy corners, eccentric finishing touches and curiosities make for quite the venerable experience. Only heightened by our splendid rear garden which promises to provide a welcome haven.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
01395 514062
Website
https://www.blueballsidford.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Blue Ball Inn has a lovely function room to be hired for any kind of function, receptions, celebration. Just get in touch with Blue Ball to book a viewing and discuss your event details with the management team!

Location
Stevens Cross, Sidford, Sidmouth, ENG EX10 9QL
Neighborhood
Sidmouth
Parking details
A big parking area is just in front of our Pub!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve Set Menu - £44pp (£10pp deposit)
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate the New Year in style with our sumptuous three course set menu. Think cured salmon, venison & pancetta pie, and triple chocolate delice to name a few. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.
Festive Set Menu - £34pp (£10pp deposit)
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
Nov 20, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
Join us for our sumptuous three course (£34) or two course (£30) festive set menu. Think crispy ham hock terrine, pan-fried British lamb rump and clementine & orange baked Alaska to name a few, alongside turkey and the traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.

What 1,077 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Devon
Gluten-free-friendly
Devon
Neighborhood gem
Devon
Great for outdoor dining
East Devon
Best Food
East Devon
Great for brunch
East Devon
Kid-friendly
East Devon
Good for groups
East Devon
Healthy
East Devon
Neighborhood gem
East Devon
Good for special occasions
East Devon
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Blue Ball Inn boasts "excellent food" and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the friendly staff, efficient service, and dog-friendly environment. The menu offers great value, particularly during their "supper club" nights. While some have noted occasional inconsistencies, the overall experience is positive, with many planning return visits.

1,077 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
I was disappointed with my visit to the Blue Ball Inn. Unfortunately, the food did not meet expectations, lacking both quality and flavor. It’s a shame, as I had hoped for a more enjoyable experience, but I won’t be returning.
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Chris
Devon
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
A very expensive restaurant nearly £7 for two very small/weak orange juice/ lemonades. £30 for a extremely fat steak with the smallest mushroom and tomato I have ever seen and a few chips. The steak was uneditable. At least the desert was good. I booked in advance with the special offer I was sent and was told you needed to have told us you wanted it so no. Very young staff. Certainly the worst restaurant in the local area fir value for money.
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Lesley
Devon
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Pre ordered, kitchen forgot our starters. Mains were not great brussels dreadfull almost black, turkey really dye. Parnips burnt. Really disapointed, had festive meal early in Decembr which was very good. Festive Meal Boxing Day was dreadfull. I sure it was Christmas Day leftovers. Would not recomend to anyone, which is sad as newly retired to the area.
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Pat
Hampshire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
For Christmas Day the food was not as good as it can be .Too much gravy and the Christmas puddings could have been better .The Turkey was lovely very moist and the attention for the children with hat and crayons and book was lovely. The vegetarian pie was also good.. It was lovely not to have to cook and I am very grateful to everyone for giving up their Christmas So we could we lazy.!
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Kieran
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a lovely pub, warm welcoming atmosphere and great location for a family meal, additionally atmospheric in the festive season. The young staff were great and the food was delicious, were happy too, to provide something off menu for a fussy family member . Good location on edge of Sidford. Plenty of parking (and also some nice nearby riverside walks , if there in the daytime!) Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and hope to revisit again soon.
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Carol
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent in every respect. Well done to chefs and waiting staff.
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Carrie
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
My husband and I went to the Blueball with my brother and his wife for pre Christmas meal, nice atmosphere and the staff were friendly. But of a confusion over the bar and whether or not it was table service and they didnt have any Malibu but drinks arrived quickly. We ordered our food, good amount of choice especially with a few vegan options. Waited over 30mins for food to be served, not the hottest food ever but good pub food and was enjoyable. Would happily visit again
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Jan
Warwickshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic evening with family, the food was so good as was the service and ambience. Look forward to our next visit.
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Christine
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely meal. Everything was cooked very nicely. Staff are friendly.
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Lucie
Hampshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely traditional pub with great food. My o Love you xxxx criticism was we were positioned with a view of the toilets. Didn’t realise they had a garden so will definitely be back.
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FAQs

The Blue Ball Inn is rated 4.1 stars by 1077 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Stevens Cross, Sidford, Sidmouth, ENG EX10 9QL

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sidmouth
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
A big parking area is just in front of our Pub!
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.blueballsidford.co.uk/
Phone number
01395 514062
Private party facilities
Blue Ball Inn has a lovely function room to be hired for any kind of function, receptions, celebration. Just get in touch with Blue Ball to book a viewing and discuss your event details with the management team!

The Blue Ball Inn

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve Set Menu - £44pp (£10pp deposit)

Festive Set Menu - £34pp (£10pp deposit)

Menu

What 1,077 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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