Blue Ball Inn in East Devon - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Very lovely stay at the blue ball inn. Incredibly friendly staff, very attentive and polite. Room was clean and cosy, had everything we needed. Stayed for our friends party also at blue ball, so it was very convenient. Breakfast was very tasty and good value. Would definitely stay again. Definitely recommend having food at the pub, drinks were reasonable price too. Breakfast was delicious. Very close to Exeter and surrounding area so easy to get to places.

Spur of the moment drop in. Booked a table. Had some great food, lovely beer garden... Staff were super helpful

Stopped here 1 night before we flew from Exeter airport the pub was friend food was good the room clean and functional. It was well worth the money and much better than a premier inn. Thanks great work guys!!

Solid pub with good food and nice outside space. Great for getting off the M5 traffic for lunch

Unique Inn with lovely staff. Natalie the owner is 10 stars 🌟 🤩 Stones throw from Exeter Chiefs rugby stadium and very near the motorway, but in the countryside somehow? Thatched roof says who's first tho☺️ They attached 4 bedrooms to the side and a mahoosive car park. Tea and coffee facilties in the room was excellent (biccies and water as well!), and I love the fake plants 🪴 😄 Loads of pillows and towels and throws. Android telly! Tiny bit of wear and tear to the room itself but a new makeover starts very soon so... Full English ordered the night before, for a tenner, wow good stuff! Large quality/quantity. Dog lover myself and they DO love dogs here, big garden takes care of that.. and eating outside too! Serendipity led me here and the love shown means I will be back. With friends! Hallelujah ✅️ Aģape 😘

Lovely atmosphere. Food fabulous as you can see. Roast belly pork and all trimmings, sticky toffee pudding with clotted cream and ice cream

Travelling from Sheffield to Brixham with a 2 year old, we stopped at this pub at 5pm for our evening meal. When we arrived we were told they cannot put our food order in until 530... On a Saturday?! Bonkers. We waited an hour for food to finally arrive and was so disappointed. The oil was dripping off the plate onto my leg 🤮. The fish and chips was soooo incredibly greasy, I have never had anything like it.

Amazing customer service and the food is excellent, great parking too!!

Great food, nice service. I recommend

Popped in with two friends for a two course dinner. Friendly staff, nice surroundings, plenty of parking, and lovely food. I think we paid around £105 for meal and drinks.

Forgot my order and couple times ask how long will need wait…… i waiting 45 min 🤦‍♂️

Popped in for a roast on Sunday, and certainly wasn't disappointed. It was delicious, absolutely loved it. The service was great, really enjoyed it. Also, very dog friendly, our two loved it.

Friendly pub, lost a star by not having Proper Job

Perfect fish & chips! Nice range of cask ales (St Austell's) and friendly staff. Large, mainly flat car park. Ideally located pub stopover.

A very busy pub/restaurant closed to the motorway, but far away enough to be unaffected by the traffic. The food was excellent and the staff were good fun.

Excellent steak sandwich 🥪 had it 3 times now and always been so tender and tasty, highly recommended. Please can you put it on evening menu too!

Rang ahead to ask if I could bring my dog to the restaurant. Answer was yes, got to the inn and the landlord had a fit and ushered us into another room as dogs not allowed ! The food was awful, two pcs smoked salmon and two tiny slices of a roll, then super salty frozen calamari. £56 for four starters and two soft drinks. Total rip off

Josh and Babs, thank you for the hospitality. Amazing service 🙂

Great pub! Very dog friendly. Families food and service is top. Will definetly visit again and again

Lovely food, we would stop by again, when in the area

We had fun. The landlady's a good laugh. Will go there again!

Warm welcome, and great service. Friendly staff. Arrived just before kitchen closed at 3pm , but we were accommodated and received fantastic food. Will definitely visit again. Thank you so much.

Were made very welcome when we visited for Sunday lunch with our dog. Good service and food. It was very busy when we arrived at 3pm but by 4:30 most people had left. Closes early (6pm?) on a Sun.

Thanks to the Blue Ball team who hosted our annual staff BBQ, fantastic food and great venue, we will be back next year!

Attended a work bbq here. Great food. Fantastic location and setting. Highly recommended.

This place is in middle of the country side just past Cardiff airport . But it's a 100% must for food if you are in the area . I took a coach party there and they absolutely loved it . All the food is proper home cooked . Staff owners etc are amazing

Great pint of Proper Job and a 50Kw car charger on site

Delicious mains and desserts - loved the choice of ciders as well! Very friendly service and a great outside area!

Organised a leaving event with buffet Really good - thank you

Group of 7 of us visited for Father’s Day, the place was very busy. Service was excellent and food was incredible. There was live music, a bouncy castle and face painting for children, atmosphere was great. Looking forward to going back, planning on using here more often for before/after going to the rugby.

Parked our camper overnight in the car park (with their consent) and have had the most amazing (& huge) breakfast this morning. Very friendly and welcoming. Thank you so much!

We had a fantastic evening at The Blue Ball. The service was brilliant and we were looked after really well. Will definitely be going again and a perfect place for a work do on a sunny evening.

Amazing beer garden. Perfect on a hot day.

Another great afternoon out at the Blue Ball. Catered for a fussy 5yr old without any trouble. The staff are incredibly friendly as always, can't wait to eat there again 😋

A spacious dog friendly inn serving good pub grub at fairly reasonable prices, with a good atmosphere too. A good pub to stop off at when travelling through. After a full day of adventuring the south coast of Dorset and southeast Devon, we left it quite late to arrange something for dinner (very last minute). Whilst heading back to Cornwall, we phoned ahead and we spoke to Lisa who was very friendly and accommodating. We actually wanted to go the Sidmouth Blue Ball Inn that we passed earlier in the day, little did we know that there are actually three Blue Ball Inns in the southwest 🤦‍♂️ So, be careful when searching and phoning to book a table 😁 Needless to say, we had already passed the Sidmouth one without realising and we were now getting closer to the Exeter one instead. Hunger was setting in! We ordered the burger with cheese and smoked bacon and the falafel burger with onions, humus, and sweet chilli. Both dishes came with chips and salad but as we were feeling quite hungry, we also had a side order of cheesy chips as well - because we’re greedy little piggies. Very tasty local produce though, good pub grub that is fairly good value for money. We had a couple pints of local ale and medium house red. I am not a huge fan of St Austell brewery as I feel they are one of the most expensive around, and there are many other better quality breweries in my personal opinion. Especially in Cornwall where there are some great free houses. Equally I have found pubs or inns taken over by St Austell brewery have usually lost their soul and traditional old ‘inn’ style in order to cater for extra dining space. But to be fair, this Inn hadn’t lost its soul, which was refreshing to see. Overall, the service was good and timely. Attentive but not intrusive. We didn’t wait long to be seated or for our food. The Inn itself is a mix of traditional and modern, but both with a good atmosphere. The older more traditional part of the Inn has a warm dark cozy feel to it. The bar, tables, and toilets are clean, and there is ample space for parking…even for larger vehicles like campervans. Although we managed to get a (good) table on a Saturday evening (very last minute), it is likely that as the season progresses, more advanced bookings would be prudent - to ensure you get a table. We would highly recommend this Inn to anyone looking warm hearty pub meal in a cozy atmosphere. Many thanks - B & A 👍 27-04-2024.

Amazing! Beautiful greeting at the bar by lovely Natalie! (Owner who was exceptional) fabulous selection on the menu, we saw other peoples food coming out and ALL of it looked top notch! We went for the salmon and sea bass and it was 10/10!! Will definitely be back soon!

We stayed there overnight. Cozy room. Someone should take care of the exhaust air in the bathroom. Fan too loud and hose hanging in the room. Otherwise everything you need is there. We would still come back.

Reserved a table for a pre-rugby game meal for which Natalie was instrumental in ensuring, for which wr are grateful. The atmosphere was very busy, close on chaotic on arrival and took sometime to settle down. Those staff in attendance need Commending for their endeavour shown through rounds 1, 2 & 3, though we where not in attendance for round 4!!! Must visit on a none rugby day.

Exceptional Experience at the Blue Ball, Exeter! I recently visited the Blue Ball in Exeter for a double 60th birthday celebration, and I was thoroughly impressed! From the moment we arrived, the staff, especially Natalie, were incredibly accommodating. Despite a last-minute hiccup with our car parking, everything was handled seamlessly. The food was nothing short of spectacular, appealing to all tastes in our diverse group. Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner for two or a larger gathering, the Blue Ball’s menu and atmosphere cater wonderfully to any occasion. We ended the day by enjoying drinks at their outdoor bar, which was the perfect setting to unwind after watching the Exeter game. The staff continued to be attentive, ensuring our evening was as enjoyable as the day. I can’t recommend the Blue Ball enough for anyone looking for a relaxing and delightful dining experience in Exeter. It truly is a special place with special people, making our celebration memorable. If you’re in the area, don’t miss out on this gem!

Wonderful staff. Lovely spaces offering many different social gatherings. Sun actually came out so went into the garden.

We came for the food but stayed for the company

Excellent Great food perfect staff like a home from home very nice I recommend very highly

Back again, great food, really friendly and helpful staff. Excellent venue.

We met for the rugby game where before the game is a money making exercise with £10 a car to park. After the game went back there was another 100 odd people there already but they just stopped serving and closed the outside bar. Wouldn't serve anymore In the pub and it was early eve. 3 barmaids for a busy pub packed out before the game it was a long wait.

Really nice food. The roast chicken was huge. If you like a lot of food, I can recommend this! Great service. We had a large table of 24 people and the staff did a great job accommodating such a large group.

Well done Esme - great friendly service. Booked online for a stopover before early morning flight from Exeter. Room has own thermostat. Tea/coffee in room and asked at bar for replenishment of supplies - no problem. Bar was busy with locals and service was friendly and timely. Food was excellent (sea bass and fish and chips) with yummy cheesecake all washed down with a lovely Rioja. Room warm, bed comfortable and shower op. £25.50 for pre-booked apple taxi to airport. Definitely a notch up from your normal budget hotels and at £64 for the room - very competitive

A wonderful evening. My husband and I will be going again.

Tried this place tonight after being disappointed by the limited and expensive menu in the Marriott. The service was great, the atmosphere was very nice and cosy, with loads of nice dogs in the pub (subjective I know but a definite plus point in my view) and the food was stunning, especially considering the price. My only regret is not coming here the first night of my stay, but I’ll be back again tomorrow.

Great pub on a normal day. I usually visit as a chiefs match-day patron and in the past it had a wonderful atmosphere. Unfortunately now it’s a victim of its own success on a match day. The carpark can cause 30 minute queues to get down the country lane as it’s over-sold parking tickets and The bar is understaffed meaning that even 2 hours before kick off at Sandy park you can queue 20+minutes to get a beer. They also close the outside bar after the match which is a real shame as it discourages fans to stay for 1-2 beers more. I now go straight to the ground if parking there where you can get served in 5 minutes with adequately staffed bars. The Blue Ball has so much match day potential and their staff are friendly and clearly frustrated. I wish their management wanted the business hard enough to step up to the occasion as fixing these issues would not be hard at all!

Nice place, clean and well-kept rooms, high-quality restaurant, very good and fresh food, very nice, helpful and polite service. I RECOMMEND 😊😊😊

Booked a table to eat after the rugby. Very busy but service and standard of food and drink was excellent. Our waitress who is going travelling soon was brilliant. Also booked a parking space and had great banter with Natalie when we arrived! She is the star of the show! We will back! Highly recommended establishment.

Stayed over 1 night in the car park with the motorhome and dog. Booked for a meal. The staff were lovely, treated our dog like a princess. Lots of other lovely dogs with owners so a good friendly atmosphere. Meal was lovely, we both had a fish dish. Cooked to perfection. Definitely recommend.

Absolutely lovely staff. Great food. Thankyou

Very clean, Helpful staff, Car charging point. The only negative would be the rooms are quite small

Great bunch of people looking after us, with very tasty choices on the menu, superb lunch......and you must have the Blue Ball sundae 🍨 brilliant finish to the main courses!!

Friendly and welcoming staff, easy access to and from the M5, nice selection of ale, excellent outside space very good food and dog friendly 👍🍻

Absolutely fantastic, food was brilliant, the staff could not be more welcoming, accommodation was excellent. Can't wait to go back.

Excellent buffet, lovely helpful staff, recommended...

Simply brilliant pub - great food, hospitality and ambience...staff are excellent and a great place to go, particularly on match day. Thank you Adam, Nat and team

Great place for a pint and pub grub. Staff very friendly.

Pop into Blue Ball for Sunday Lunch as a group of 5 friends on way back from Exmouth. Wow food was superb what makes a Sunday roast for me is not only the meat but the trimming of veg, pots, gravy and Yorkshire pudding and this place has that in spades served up by pleasant staff in a friendly atmosphere

Came here for Sunday lunch (8 person). We had a fantastic meal. The food was delicious. Generous vegetable portions on the side. Everything was cooked perfectly. Would have loved for the beef to be pink. But was delicious anyway because it was slow cooked. Babs was so friendly and attentive. Good Sunday vibes!

Fantastic food, awesome staff and a cracking atmosphere. Highly highly recommended.

We recently had our Dad's wake here. What was a very difficult day was made so easy with Natalie and her team. The food was outstanding and I did not have to worry about anything due to the great hospitality. Everything was taken care of and we felt very looked after on one of the hardest days of our lives.

We had our wedding breakfast here & from start to finish Natalie was absolutely amazing!!!. From the first booking of the venue & accommodation to the actual day,not once was Natalie unavailable for my many questions I had. She reassured us,explained in detail & delivered everything that was promised. As for the food....OMG!!!!. We cannot express just how amazing this was!!!!. The presentation,the taste & the very impressive delivery of it,by the most amazing staff,Josh you really was amazing,along with the girls & again Natalie's organisation skills played a huge role. All food was brought out prompt & hot & definitely didn't disappoint. The service by all the staff was spot on. We was made to feel like a king & queen!!!. The whole day was superb,both myself & my husband were very impressed on how organised everything was,how the decorations were laid out & looked superb & how all of our guests & ourselves were looked after throughout the whole breakfast. My father was also taken very good care of,which was extremely important to me & Natalie made sure all his food was pre cut up & made it very manageable for him. It dosent stop there...the accommodation was amazing!!. Everything you needed was there & the decorations of all the rooms are lovely. I know Natalie has spent a lot of thought & time to making them as amazing as they are & it's paid off. Beds exceptionally comfy,adequate heating,en suite bathrooms with lovely soft towels provided & really good facilities are just brilliant. The pre wedding & after wedding breakfasts were to die for!!!. Local produce & everything so fresh. Natalie & the staff went out of their way to accommodate myself & my bridesmaids,as we needed a very early breakfast & again,it was never an issue. Everything was laid up & ready for our arrival. Overall,our whole experience from start to finish was exceptional & more. I would recommend anyone to come along & see for themselves at what amazing,efficient,professional & exceptional service you will receive. Once again,Natalie & all the staff,from Ems & Robs,thank you so so much. You were the ones that made our day so so special & we will always be forever grateful.... Xxxxx

Great for a Sunday roast. Lovely traditional type of pub with good honest food and little pretentiousness.

Banging roast, Babs the boss providing the best service and chats! Veg was incredible, best roast I’ve had in a long time!

Lisa was so welcoming. The food was top tier .I’ve tasted food all other the world writing my book and this is certainly in my top 10.

Spectacular sandwiches and even better staff. Best place to go after watching a match at sandy park.

Best pub in Exeter. Food was amazing, staff were welcoming. Can’t complain. Please pay it a visit- well worth it!

Babs and the team are amazing, the food was great with no complaints. Drinks were even better, best pub in Exeter!

This is THE pub to go to if you're in the area. The food was DELICIOUS, the staff were spectacular and the pub is warm and comfy.

Blue Ball Inn is up there for the best pub on the world. Babs is a very friendly owner who pulls great pints. Staff are very fun and friendly. Could not recommend enough!!! Special shoutout to Will, best bartender around.

Perfect for a pre or post match pint at Exeter Chiefs A 5-minute stroll to the stadium Great range of beers and quality home cooked food Staff welcoming and create a great atmosphere Give it a visit, you won't be disappointed

Lovely place with brilliant staff and a welcoming atmosphere. Great service especially from Babs

great team especially babs great service all night

Babs and the team were amazing great place highly recommend

Babs and the team are awesome. So welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. Thank you

Babs and the team were great and very attentive

Thank you so much to Babs and the team. We had a great stay.

Great little pub for grub and watching rugby.

Came here for my friend's wedding reception but also stayed for 2 nights. Everything from planning the wedding to the day of the wedding was exceptional!! The room was spotless and had everything you could want, but Natalie the host was willing to go above and beyond to make sure the stay was as comfortable as possible. The food on the day was stunning and the staff were all so organised that it all ran so smoothly. I would highly recommend for any occasion or just to come for a meal, as the food is a must!! Thank you all for making sure my friend had the best day xx

Absolutely amazing babs and the team are great. Especially will. Great food and service. Best pub ever.

As the food was ok if not a little expensive for what you get, I'll except that. Our main issue was the charge of 50p per cup for having oatmilk in our hot drink! This I've not experienced in all the years I've been having it. Surely this is discrimination of people that have to avoid dairy.

This is a highly recommended venue with a heavy heart it is not. Expensive, extremely poor hygiene , tables sprayed not wiped. Glasses left on the table from the previous customer. Steak pie is very poor quality , mashed potatoes cold. Jail beer sour. However, the building has a history, and two staff members were vigilant. Just a shame staff & food didn't pay as much attention to customers and their four lenged friends. We will not be returning as overpriced, poor quality, and hygiene

Staff and chef ensured we (40 guests aged 7 - 90) enjoyed a triumph of a wedding reception. The food is exceptional, including some unusual dishes e.g. slow cooked beef cheeks on cauliflower purée - everyone who had this raved about it. You can taste the freshness of the ingredients and the menu options were sumptuous, individual, stunningly presented (the chocolate brownie adorned with a layered architecture of various chocolate shapes). Bravo to the new chef and the genuinely welcoming, helpful staff! You gave us all a memorably happy occasion and launched the newly weds in delightful style. Thank you.

We were made very welcome. Especially the dog. Food wasn't cheap but was delicious and we were well looked after. We had a quiet night in our camper there too.

if you're seeking a genuine local experience in Exeter, the Blue Ball Inn is a must-visit. Nestled in the heart of the community, this charming establishment exudes warmth and hospitality from the moment you step through the door. The food here is simply delightful. From traditional pub classics to innovative dishes, there's something to satisfy every palate. The portions are indeed generous, ensuring you leave fully satisfied. Each dish is crafted with care, showcasing quality ingredients and expert culinary skills. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for enjoying a relaxed meal with friends or family. Whether you're unwinding after a day of exploring Exeter or simply craving a delicious meal, the Blue Ball Inn provides the ideal setting.

This is our second visit to The Blue Ball and the food has been nothing short of phenomenal. Every bite is devine. The staff are always very friendly. This has very quickly become our favourite restaurant that weve ever visited. It had great size portions, great prices and a nice variety of food choice for those with specific dietary requirements. We had the Valentines menu which was 3 courses and multiple choices of starter, mains and deserts. Theres also alot of parking available. We will most definitely be back again to see Natalie and the team.

Amazing food and great service. Would highly reccomend

Fantastic service and great food. We ate lunch at the Blue Ball Inn today and found it to be very good. Very varied traditional menu with plenty of options for various intolerances and dietary needs.

Sunday roast very disappointing. The presentation was poor. The veg was just 'dumped' on the plate on top of each other, Yorkshire was stone cold and roast potatoes very soft no crispness at all. All in all not good value for money. Sauvignon from New Zealand expensive @11.45 for a 250 ml glass

Warm, welcoming & really relaxing Sunday lunch. Friendly staff, I didn’t want to leave! Food was amazing & I can’t wait to go back. Hugs car park & lovely accommodation. Ideal location for days at the rugby or a relaxing meal, perfect fur every occasion.

Arranged a family lunch for 13 for my wife's birthday here. Great family friendly venue for this. The food and service were excellent with a good choice on the menu and the staff welcoming, friendly and helpful. We all enjoyed the experience and I would thoroughly recommend it.

A lunch time experience to remember!! Incredibly good food, excellent service and a pleasure to sit by the fire. Steak and Ale pie should definitely be on the menu.

Threee course evening meal was fantastic.

Great place for rugby supporters. Natalie and Matt work so hard to get us all parked up against all the odds and under great pressure ! Then in for a fantastic pre match breakfast. All very reasonably priced with a great atmosphere and service.

Pleasant pub with good atmosphere. Good selection of draft and bottled drinks. Food was very good.

We do the pre paid parking for the Exeter Chiefs home games. Every time they are so well organised, they are so accommodating, and they are so friendly. The outside pub is so well set up that on busy days the queue may seem long but it goes down really quickly and you get served quickly and by friendly staff. The food from the outside Bar b q is just right before watching a game and the meat is very good quality. I would highly recommend everything about the Blue Ball. Carole and Simon Percival.

Fish Finger Sandwich is highly recommended!