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The Blue Ball Inn, Sidmouth, ENG

The Blue Ball Inn

4.2
4.2
1109 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub
Stevens Cross, Sidford, Sidmouth, ENG EX10 9QL

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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

What 1,109 people are saying

The Blue Ball Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Devon

    Healthy

  • Devon

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • East Devon

    Great for brunch

  • East Devon

    Kid-friendly

  • East Devon

    Good for groups

  • East Devon

    Healthy

  • East Devon

    Great for fine wines

  • East Devon

    Good for special occasions

  • East Devon

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Blue Ball Inn offers a "lovely venue" with an "attractive menu" and "delicious" food. Guests appreciate the "great service" and "friendly staff," creating a "relaxed atmosphere." Standout dishes include the mushroom bourguignon and pork belly. Despite occasional service hiccups, many vow to "return soon" for the overall positive experience.
1,109 Reviews
  1. Harvey

    Devon7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal. Great value for money. We went to have a Sunday dinner today as we celebrate Easter. The food was amazing. I had roast pork. Soft tender and flavoursome 2 more in the party had beef. Plenty of if big pieces of topside cooked again to perfection. So much so I managed to get a slice of beef as well. Another member had the chicken. Plenty of it. Plenty of veg and Yorker. Asked for more gravy and we got a boat full. All in all a very good meal served by attentive staff. Will be back soon Happy Easter

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  2. Luc

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a family celebration of Easter. The choice on the menu was great and the quality and quantity of food very satisfying. Our table of 6 was quiet and sufficiently distant from other diners to make it a cosy and enjoyable experience.

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  3. Susan

    Devon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent quality of food Pleasant professional staff

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  4. Geoffrey

    Devon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely venue. A good selection on the menu, the young children were welcomed and treated politely. Service was attentive and we all enjoyed the experience. We have been several times previously and have already book to visit there again.

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  5. Gill

    Bath2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An attractive menu. Spoilt for choice. The food was delicious and freshly prepared. Well served. All four of us enjoyed our meal. There was a slightly tinny music track playing above our heads. We could have asked for it to be turned down or off. But it wasn’t that bad. We will return.
    The Blue Ball InnResponded on April 15, 2025
    thank you for your review we can turn the music down but it does turn down the hole pub. but we are so happy you enjoyed your meal. Jason & Vicki & the blue ball team

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  6. Sharon

    Warwickshire3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was non existent. Adore at the bar, fair enough but to have to go back to the bar to get your wine glasses and bottle of wine was a step too far.
    The Blue Ball InnResponded on April 15, 2025
    thank you for your Review, the way we do things is to help us Keep the Pub open we have gone back to the old days. but this should of been Explained so i do apologise for that. i will make sure this is explained to other guests. Thank you. Jason & Vicki and the blue ball inn team.

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  7. Hazel

    Devon1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We booked the 5 course Mother's day meal. Promised glass of champagne on arrival but the glass was only half full so the first disappointment. Food was OK but calamari too salty to eat. Sirloin beef not great quality and tiny portion. Baked alaska seemed like frozen shop bought product. Service was very slow and left waiting for coffees for over half an hour. I had to remind them twice. It wasn't even very busy and seemed a lot of staff on. I then had to ask for the truffles which were supposed to come with coffee and they gave us 4 between 3 people. As we were leaving the table opposite were given 20 between 5. Slightly annoyed but they weren't very nice anyway. Overall disappointing experience and wouldn't go again.

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  8. Helen

    Devon1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    If you prefer luke warm food on cold plates and small portions, this is the place to eat.
    The Blue Ball InnResponded on April 15, 2025
    thank you for your Review. its still great to see you would recommend us. Thank you jason & Vicki & the Blue ball team

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  9. Marion

    Devon2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our meal at The Blue Ball. The service was good and the staff were very friendly. We will be returning soon.

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  10. Rachel

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous Supper Club menu this evening, 3 generations of family, each with separate choices, all of which were excellent. Faultless!! We were rushing off to the Cinema, but will come again to try the desserts! Thank you, a lovely evening.

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The Blue Ball Inn is rated 4.2 stars by 1109 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Devon
  4. East Devon
  5. Sidmouth

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
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
  • 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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