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Blue Ball Inn

Sandygate, EX2 7LJ, England
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Ranked #33 of 78 Exeter B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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Lord_Brett_Sinclair
Devon
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW

This is just a review on the food / restaurant so please take it as such. Recently had lunch here with friends and was really pleased with everything. Good extensive menu, friendly attentive staff and when the food did arrive it was top notch. Very busy at lunchtime with lots of office staff etc but that made for a good... More

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Max G
Worcester, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

Visited this venue with a group of friends and stayed in the accommodation block consisting of three separate self contained units. These were immaculately clean and provided all that was required. The shower was terrific. Had meals and breakfasts at the pub and found these to be excellent. The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful and we... More

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gopher35
Exeter, United Kingdom
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13 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

Having known this pub for 20 years we were pleased to hear it was under new management from early November. We gave them a few weeks to settle in and make changes to the previous menu which had put us off for a long time, then went for a Sunday roast a few weeks ago. It was superbly cooked and... More

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Janie1979
Topsham, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

Been coming in very long time. Pub seemed to be finally looking up after long time being poor. but has gone back to being poor again. Cant comment on room as haven't stayed in. Food not as good as used to be..... service quite frankly AWFUL. Took ages to get served, had to go to the bar to order as... More

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Hawkeys
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3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011

Cant comment on the rooms but resturant is the worst service I have ever had. We got served our food after other people who orderd theres 15 mins after ours. No steak knife with steak got offerd comementry drinks never got them !!! Cold food got offerd veg that never turned up And we live around the corner will mever... More

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joanea
york
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011

We stayed at the Blue Ball Inn for 1 night after a week in Cornwall, we chose the Blue Ball Inn as it was close to Exeter airport. The rooms were a converted stable block, very clean and comfortable. The Inn was very welcoming,the food was good and the staff could not have been more helpful and friendly. I would... More

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TheBroonsPlymouth
Plymouth
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5 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011

We stayed here for one night in a family room. The room was very cosy but as it was only for one night this was not much of an issue but I can imagine it would be for a longer stay. The hotel is quite close to the M5 and there is some traffic noise. The pub is very nice... More

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Anne-Sue
Hampshire
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2011

More of a business one stop place. Very clean accommodation and great food. The accomadation was basic but very clean. Good location for the airport. MOST of the staff were friendley and accommadating but one in particular let the team down. A vey busy and popular place. More

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JJ1_10
Exeter, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2011

Wonderful value for money. Food portions are huge, locally sourced, fresh and tasty. Staff were friendly and were happy to adjust some of our meals or add extras. Sardines starter was so huge and delicious I could hardly finish my main course! Cannot fault it. Will be returning very soon and recently went again for a birthday. Highly recommended! More

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LawaTorquay_Devon
Torquay, Devon
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5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2011

I am basing this review on the food experience only as I have not actually stayed here. I went for a lunch meeting recently. Ordered salad. It was awful. Fish was dry and it all had a funny taste. Most off putting. Service was ok though. More

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