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The Blue Ball Inn, Sidmouth, ENG

The Blue Ball Inn

4.2
4.2
1073 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • 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!

Experiences

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

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    20 Nov 2024 - 30 Dec 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.
    Festive Set Menu - £34pp (£10pp deposit) photo

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

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 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.
    New Year's Eve Set Menu - £44pp (£10pp deposit) photo

Menu

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What 1,073 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Devon

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Devon

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Devon

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East Devon

    Best Food

  • East Devon

    Great for brunch

  • East Devon

    Child-friendly

  • East Devon

    Good for groups

  • East Devon

    Healthy

  • East Devon

    Neighbourhood 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.

1,073 Reviews

  1. Kieran

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. Carol

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Carrie

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Jan

    Warwickshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 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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  5. Christine

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 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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  6. Lucie

    Hampshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 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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  7. Alan

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good selection of menu choices, well presented and good value for money. Much better with current owners/managers. Clean tidy and well presented decor

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  8. Sue

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband, son and myself enjoyed the Festive menu. We each chose a different starter all of which were delicious. For the main course I chose the steak which was perfectly cooked as I requested and my husband and son chose the salmon dish which came with an abundance of seasonal vegetables. Both said it was excellent. We were all tempted by three different desserts. Again, all proved to be delicious. Our young waiter was knowledgeable and attentive, serving each course efficiently. Food was piping hot where necessary and remained so for the duration of each course. A thoroughly enjoyable start to the festive season. Thank you. We’ll be back soon

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  9. Paul

    VIP

    London

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Looked after us well - we were a party of 9 which is never easy! A few items on the menu were not available which was a shame. Overall, good service and food in a nice and spacious pub.

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  10. Emma

    Devon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cosy atmosphere, very attentive staff, tremendous food. Dogs in a separate area. 5 guests and we all had something different, including a vegetarian. Highly recommend. Will be going more !!

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FAQs

The Blue Ball Inn is rated 4.2 stars by 1073 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
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Blue Ball Inn

Stevens Cross, Sidford, Sidmouth, ENG EX10 9QL

Dining areas

Additional information

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