The Blue Ball Exeter

4.7

953 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Good for groups
Neighbourhood 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

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

What 953 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

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 Ambience
East Devon
Best Value
East Devon
Great for brunch
East Devon
Good for groups
East Devon
Healthy
East Devon
Neighbourhood 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

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The Blue Ball Exeter offers a welcoming atmosphere with a "fantastic" Sunday roast and "excellent" food quality. Guests praise the "friendly and helpful" staff, varied menu, and dog-friendly environment. Some note occasional slow service, but the overall experience remains "lovely" and "highly recommended" by many patrons.

953 Reviews

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Tony
Dorset1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent venue for a pre match breakfast before Visiting Sandy Park. The Food was nice, staff friendly and accommodating. Bonus of having match day parking and a short walk to the stadium.
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OpenTable Diner
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me and my partner always go to the blue ball for date night, the food is worth every penny and the service is always outstanding
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Tracy
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lush food. Really busy, but still had great personal service. Will definitely be back for another visit
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Luke
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
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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Susan
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
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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Tracy
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
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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Denise
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 February 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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Anna
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 February 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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Liam
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 February 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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Lily
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 February 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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The Blue Ball Exeter is rated 4.7 stars by 953 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

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

The Blue Ball Exeter

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What 953 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

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