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The Blue Ball Inn, Sidmouth, ENG

The Blue Ball Inn

4.2 (1117)
£25 and under
Pub
Stevens Cross, Sidford, Sidmouth, ENG EX10 9QL

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 7 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
    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!
  • Location
    Stevens Cross, Sidford, Sidmouth, ENG EX10 9QL
  • 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

Menu

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What 1,117 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
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East Devon

    Great for brunch

  • East Devon

    Kid-friendly

  • East Devon

    Great for fine wines

  • East Devon

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Blue Ball Inn offers a charming atmosphere with "excellent quality of food" and "pleasant professional staff." Guests appreciate the "great value for money" and "delicious and freshly prepared" dishes. The venue is welcoming for families and offers a varied menu. Some issues with service and pricing have been noted, but overall, the dining experience is enjoyable and memorable for most visitors.
1,117 Reviews

  1. Glyn

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good meal, enjoyed crab burger and pie. Glad that have reverted to table service, makes it more of an occasion. Sweet menu limited so did not partake, need light summer desserts.

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  2. Lesley

    Devon2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly staff and good service. Nice meal and good value too.

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  3. Tracey

    Gloucestershire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their Sunday roast is amazing - choice of beef, chicken or rolled pork. Loads of tasty veg and delicious Yorkshire pudding. Friendly staff and dog friendly pub. Well worth a visit

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  4. Martin

    Devon1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great venue. Fantastic food. Service slow but pub was busy. Will definitely book again. Highly recommend!

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  5. Stuart

    Devon5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good. I have been going to the BlueBall for about 30 years. I thought the service at our dinner party was pretty poor to be honest. They seemed to be very short staffed. We had to wait about 30 mins from our arrival to even order drinks. The waiter kept forgetting things and getting the order wrong. It might be worth some training there to take orders correctly maybe even writing them down. Getting further drinks during the dinner seemed a little tricky too. There were only 3 tables occupied in the restaurant. The quality of the food was terrific but this was a 50th birthday celebration for a dear friend and it could certainly have been a better night out.

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  6. elizabeth VIP

    Devon6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch today. I had pan fried wild mushroom with blue cheese, toasted sourdough and my husband had a club sandwich with a pint of inches cider. Very quick and pleasant service. Thank you.

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  7. John

    Devon4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good pub restaurant, interesting menu, nicely cooked and with excellent service. Only negative - unwanted music which adds nothing to the otherwise relaxed ambience.

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  8. Stephen

    Buckinghamshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely ambiance in the garden in warm spring sunshine.

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  9. Harvey

    Devon7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    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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  10. Luc

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    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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The Blue Ball Inn is rated 4.2 stars by 1117 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 7 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
  • 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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