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The Blue Ball Inn, Sidmouth, ENG

The Blue Ball Inn

4.2
4.2
1091 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • 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!
  • 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

  • Mother's Day Five-Course Menu

    £39.00 per person

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    Always the most popular day of the year as we take time to say thanks to our dear Mums. Enjoy our five-course set menu with a glass of champagne on arrival to make the day extra special as we take care of the roast this weekend. Please see the Mother's Day menu on our website.
    Mother's Day Five-Course Menu Photo

What 1,091 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Devon

    Kid-friendly

  • Devon

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Devon

    Healthy

  • Devon

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • East Devon

    Great for brunch

  • East Devon

    Good for business meals

  • 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 is a charming venue known for its "excellent food and service," offering a cozy atmosphere and traditional pub setting. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff," with standout dishes like the Sunday roast and Shepherd's Pie. The inn provides a welcoming environment for family meals and special occasions.

1,091 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovey lunch indeed.will come again next time to have steak.

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  2. Anna

    Devon

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was lovely, atmosphere was great , wasn’t too noisy. The service was good but a little slow between servings . It was busy so it’s understandable… Overall it was amazing

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  3. Aaron

    Devon

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was lovely, but main was served a bit cold, they put it right as soon as we mentioned it. everything else was great.

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  4. Angela

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly pub with a varied menu. We dined on a Sunday so opted for the roast. Very delicious. Dog friendly too so an added bonus. Will return
    The Blue Ball InnResponded 4 days ago
    thank you for the Kind review its great to have people that love our food and efforts our staff take to make your visit perfect. thanks you jason & Vicki & the blue ball team

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  5. Josie

    Isle of Wight

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seated on a lovely table in its own area. Food was lovely although quite pricey for a roast however good quantity and quality. Pudding delicious Service great.
    The Blue Ball InnResponded 4 days ago
    thank you Josie, its great you enjoyed your meal, we are trying to keep the prices down, in these difficult times. everyone is feeling the pinch we are in the leisure industry. and it is something we are keeping an eye on. thank you jason & Vicki & the blue ball team

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  6. John

    Hungary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere,very good staff,food was amazing so will defo be returning
    The Blue Ball InnResponded 4 days ago
    thank you john, I know who you are talking about he is an asset to a big team and they all work very hard to make the visit perfect, thank you for your king words and review. thank you jason & Vicki & the blue ball team

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  7. philip

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointed with the quality of the food. Reheated meat (it appeared) as it was fairly dry. Also congealed gravy with skin on it. My partners pork was very fatty. My lamb was just overdone.
    The Blue Ball InnResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Philip, I am very sorry that your meal was Average, we do take feed back on board and feed it back to the suppliers. thank you jason & Vicki & the blue ball team

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  8. AMANDA

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, great food and a relaxed atmosphere.
    The Blue Ball InnResponded 4 days ago
    thank you Amanda, its great our staff made your visit perfect we are trying to make the Blue ball inn back into a Pub again. hope to see you soon. thank you jason & Vicki & the blue ball team

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  9. Louise

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best Sunday lunch in a long time, food was amazing, we didn’t want our roast beef to end. Service was brilliant so helpful, highly recommend
    The Blue Ball InnResponded 4 days ago
    thank you for your kind review, thank you jason & Vicki & the blue ball team

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  10. Michael

    Devon

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    It was booked for our anniversary. We arrived on time and nobody welcomed us or said we won’t be a moment, we were just left standing at the bar without acknowledgment. When we were shown to our table it wasn’t friendly at all. We were kept waiting for 10 minutes before being asked if we would like a drink. The drinks arrived 10 minutes later. The food took 20 minutes. Not the best celebration for our anniversary and we won’t be rushing back there.
    The Blue Ball InnResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Michael, I am sorry you had to wait for your drinks and the food taking 20 minutes cooking from fresh is not acceptable. we have gone back to a find a table and order at the bar. we will do table service if you book in advance, but we are going back to being a Pub. if you chose to come back please ask for myself or Vicki. thank you jason & Vicki & the blue ball team

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FAQs

The Blue Ball Inn is rated 4.2 stars by 1091 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Blue Ball Inn

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
  • 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!
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