The best restaurants serving British food in Sidmouth Sidford East Devon South West

Visited on Valentines Day. After travelling just a little over two hours in awful conditions, we arrived at The Bowd just after 8pm. We checked the food serving times and the website said it finishes at 8:30. We entered and asked the young barman if we could still have some food. He came back from checking in the kitchen followed by an older lady (we now know this is the landlady Carol!) She was so lovely and said it was absolutely fine for food and showed us to a small corner table next to a huge open fireplace. We ordered 2 burgers both with added cheese and bacon and a portion of onion rings. The food came out in a timely manner and I must say the burger was amazing! So tasty and very filling! A generous amount of chips accompanied the burger with a lovely small salad & a pot of coleslaw. It was one of the best pub burgers myself and my husband had ever had. We were told after our plates weee cleared that we were able to order dessert so we ordered a mango cheesecake and an apple crumble with custard. Both pleasant desserts. It was then getting on towards 9:30 when Carol said that she was going home but we were not to rush as the remaining staff would be busy cleaning etc. We didn’t want to outstay our welcome so finished our drinks and left. Carol was so friendly and accommodating for myself and husband. We will most definitely be visiting for food again when we’re next in Sidmouth.

Con artists with a long record of scams going by these reviews. Paid £60 back in June 2024. For an event that that was cancelled the day before the actual event. Multiple promises of repayment, 2 visits and still no refund mid feb 2025. Despicable way to run a business.

Great venue for lunch, always busy, good food at reasonable prices. Until today, prices have risen, the place was half empty, the food still good but not exceptional so why the price hike? My breaded plaice with chips, peas and tartare sauce was £16.99! It was nice enough, not outstanding and available elsewhere in Sidmouth for a lot less. If they want more profit and less customers I think this approach will work, we will think twice before returning as there are many other places to eat locally that offer better value for similar food.

A shock to see bakery staff picking up and cuddling a dog in the shop. It is bad enough that dogs are allowed in food shops but holding a dog whilst in their aprons and near all the bakery items was unhygienic.

Brilliant it's still a pub for locals.Excellent staff

After a Sunday stroll through Sidmouth we decided to visit the Blue Ball for lunch, lovely country style pub, we were seated and our order was taken ... I had the Korean burger which was tasty but the burger is on the small side with a equally small bowl (ramekin) of chips, my wife had mushroom veggie pie which she enjoyed and my mate had the pork roast .. small niggle they both said the vegetables and potatoes had been kept warm for a bit to long ... His wife had the schnitzel which she liked. I can appreciate that there not going throw out veg but maybe replenish it a bit more often, I had the crumble for desert.bit disappointing the crumble was quite claggy..I'm guessing it's not made in the premises. I mean this review in constructive way.