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The Blue Ball Inn, Sidmouth, ENG

The Blue Ball Inn

4.1
4.1
1065 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
19:30
Booked 4 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

  • 3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£90pp (£25pp deposit)

    £25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for our sumptuous three course Christmas Day set menu. Choose from our beautifully inventive dishes or our classic turkey & traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £25.00 per person.
    3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£90pp (£25pp deposit) photo

Menu

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What 1,065 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Devon

    Great for brunch

  • Devon

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East Devon

    Great for brunch

  • East Devon

    Child-friendly

  • East Devon

    Good for groups

  • East Devon

    Healthy

  • East Devon

    Neighbourhood gem

  • East Devon

    Great for outdoor dining

  • 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.

1,065 Reviews

  1. Paul

    London

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Emma

    Devon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Lynda

    Dorset

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely welcome and lovely food. Highly recommend !

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  4. Deborah

    Devon

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great family Sunday dinner here. Roasts were really good, including the vegetarian option and we all enjoyed the mini puddings with coffee to finish. Staff were friendly and attentive.

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  5. Glyn

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food, good value for money, tasty and hot!

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  6. Clive

    Bath

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Far too expensive, £30 for a steak is exorbitant. My drink was wrong and had to be replaced. Guest with me, her desert was also wrong and had to be replaced. Not a great experience.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. We can’t wait to come back!!
    The Blue Ball InnResponded on 6 November 2024
    Thank you for your review, we cant wait to have you back. Jason & Vicki & the Team

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  8. Mary

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Table waiting on arrival. Short time to wait for lunch which was well presented and plenty of it. Go there regularly.
    The Blue Ball InnResponded on 6 November 2024
    Thank you for your review, Jason & Vicki & the Team

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  9. Helen

    Bath

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a family meal here after a concert in Sidmouth. Staff on arrival were attentive and we had a very nice table. Menu choices are extensive. We ordered our meals, starters were very nice. Main courses came out but sadly my husbands never arrived. We were told there had been a mistake and he would have to wait 20 minutes. We were compensated, but it was disappointing.

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  10. Harvey

    Devon

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We met up with friends today for lunch. The car park was pretty full which was nice to see. Staff were attentive as usual and we chose our meals and drinks and then chatted for a while whilst waiting for food to arrive. Not a long wait about 10 mins I would say what was very annoying was whilst we were eating our meal a chap dressed in black with a small hand held smoke emitting device brushed past us reached up to a smoke alarm on the ceiling above and let off an amount of smoke which came down towards our table not a single word was spoken an excuse me or sorry or what he was doing then he walked off. Then a while later the fire alarm went off and continued sounding for a couple of minutes no one came to explain what was happening I thought this was very rude and could have been done earlier in the day before the premises opened Sadly spoilt our lunch as our conversation was interrupted We left a short time later Not the usual standard at this lovely pub
    The Blue Ball InnResponded on 6 November 2024
    Thank you for your review, we are so sorry about the man that brushed past you he is not part of my team he is from a company that do our fire alarms. i did say i was not happy on the day to him and told them to come back another day. please don't think that this is my staff they would not do that. we take all reviews onboard. Thanks Jason & Vicki & the team

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FAQs

The Blue Ball Inn is rated 4.1 stars by 1065 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 4 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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