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The Blue Ball Exeter, Exeter, Devon

The Blue Ball Exeter

4.7
4.7
960 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
22:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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

  • 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    ROBERT PALMER
  • Area
    Exeter
  • Parking details
    Ample parking provided in the car park or behind the pub.
  • Public transit
    Newcourt or Digby Sowton train station.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 960 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Blue Ball Exeter offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests appreciate the welcoming staff and the "beautiful new Orangery." Highly recommended for Sunday roasts and its cozy, friendly atmosphere, it's a must-visit for locals and visitors alike. Ideal for special occasions and dog-friendly too.
960 Reviews
  1. Tracey

    Devon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening with great service and lovely food. Made to feel welcome by Rob from the minute we arrived. We park here for the rugby too and highly recommend both the restaurant and the outside eating area on match days. Thank you for a great evening :-) Tracey Abbott

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  2. Jonathan

    Devon2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food, setting and service very good. My wife has intolerances and they checked with kitchen to accommodate these. We were saying how we would definitely come back for an evening meal but the biggest thing we dislike is when a place puts an automatic service charge on the bill, we find this rude and assuming. It then makes you feel really uncomfortable to ask to take it off. I didn’t actually notice it until after I had paid.

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  3. David

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food , A little pricey but well worth it , Recommend to anyone , Very good service as usual , 😀

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  4. Vanessa

    Dorset2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic experience. Work meeting over lunch, treated like treasured guests and absolutely loved the staff, food, drinks, place, building, location, loos. Will go again and wish it was my local.

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    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great communication, very accommodating. We had Sunday lunch that was superp. We were able to get extra potatoes and gravy easily. Only criticism is the wine was slightly expensive, but still very good. We also had breakfast outside.

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  6. Ali

    Devon2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Don't book a table on a rugby match day. The car park is used for rugby car parking and parking is a nightmare. We were celebrating a birthday but we felt a bit overlooked especially seated by the front door and when everyone came in after the match finished. Food was ok but nothing special.

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  7. Robert

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing atmosphere, great food. We had Sunday lunch, great quality and ample portion size. Highly recommended. Even had someone on car park to ensure we had a space and wasn’t used by Exeter Chiefs fans who were playing at home on the same day.

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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The Blue Ball Exeter is rated 4.7 stars by 960 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:00
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for The Blue Ball Exeter

Sandygate, Exeter, Devon EX2 7JL

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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