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Blue Ball Inn, Exeter

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Opens Fri at 12:00pm
Sandygate Lane, Sandygate, Exeter, EX2 7JL (View on Google Map)
(01392) 873401
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This St Austell owned 300 year old thatched pub has a large garden, children's play area and ample parking. The four bed and breakfast rooms are frequently busy as the pub can boast of being the closest to Sandy Park, home of Exeter rugby. If indoors, the management prefer that you are seated at one of the numerous tables as the bar area is quite narrow. There is a seperate restuarant to the rear. Three real ales and one real cider on hand pump, along with a well stocked fridge selling various other ciders and low alcohol beers. Fine food, using locally sourced ingredients where possible, is served lunchtimes and evenings.

Accessibility access - Toilet are fully WChair adapted, there is a small step into the pub otherwise it's level. There are some tight corners, so only a manual chair, access to the beer garden through the car park.

Information for this venue is provided by the Exeter & East Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
East Devon District
Last updated
20/05/2025
Last surveyed
09/02/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
St Austell Brewery
Pub ID
EXE/148
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted twice
St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job

Premium Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 3 times
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Dartmoor - Jail Ale

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Toilet are fully WChair adapted, there is a small step into the pub otherwise it's level. There are some tight corners, so only a manual chair, access to the beer garden through the car park.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Sandford Orchards Devon Red (Hand Pump)
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (950m)
Digby & Sowton
Ordnance Survey Reference
SX9686091100

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