Blue Ball Inn

27/10/2026

WOW 🔥

This has been such an honour to be a part of!

Huge thanks to Coca-Cola for championing community leaders around the UK and for picking our very own Simon Dafforn-jones as Local Royalty!

It was a privilege to have portrait artist to royalty, Jamie Coreth, capture Simon in his natural habitat, the FBI.

Read more here 👇🏼

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/pub-landlord-given-royal-treatment-37812329

23/10/2026

🍂🍽️ Sunday Roasts at The Blue Ball Inn, Sidford! 🍽️🍂

Don’t forget, our kitchen is now staying open until 7:15pm every Sunday! 🕖✨

There’s nothing better than a delicious Sunday roast on a chilly winter evening, so why not leave the cooking to us and enjoy a cosy meal with us instead? 🥔🥕🔥

We look forward to welcoming you this winter! ❤️
📍 The Blue Ball Inn, Sidford

21/10/2026

🥩 IT’S STEAK NIGHT AGAIN! ✨
Join us tonight from 5pm at The Blue Ball Inn, Sidford, and enjoy our fantastic steak night deal!
🥩 6oz Rump Steak, chips & a side salad for just £15! 🍟
Why not treat yourself to one of our delicious sides or sauces to make it even better? 😍
We look forward to seeing you tonight! 🍽️❤️

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20/10/2026

At Punch, we're proud to see young talent thrive across our pubs and support teams. From first jobs to leadership roles, remains one of the UK's greatest industries for developing skills, building confidence and creating rewarding careers.

That's why we're backing a hospitality-wide call to Government ahead of the Budget, championing the sector's ability to create jobs and opportunities for young people.

Hear Harry Bourne's story and why he's proud to support this message.

20/10/2026

🍁✨ GOOD NEWS! WE’RE OPEN LATER ON SUNDAYS! ✨🍁

Looking for somewhere lovely to enjoy a Sunday evening meal? 🍽️❤️

We’re delighted to let you know that The Blue Ball Inn, Sidford is extending its Sunday trading hours!

🕰️ Our kitchen is now open until 7:30pm every Sunday!

🍴 Last food orders at 7:15pm

Whether you fancy a delicious dinner with family, a cosy meal with friends, or simply a night off cooking, we’d love to welcome you! 🥰

Make the most of your Sunday and let us do the cooking for you! 🍷🔥

📞 Give us a call on 01395 514062 or go on to opentable to book your table.

📍 The Blue Ball Inn, Sidford

We look forward to seeing you! 💛

18/10/2026

🍂✨ YOUR COSY WINTER SPOT AWAITS AT THE BLUE BALL INN! ✨🍂

As the nights get colder and the evenings get darker, there’s nothing better than a warm welcome, delicious food and a cosy pub atmosphere. 🕯️🍽️

Why not escape the winter chill and join us at The Blue Ball Inn, Sidford? 💙
Whether you’re planning a family meal, catching up with friends, enjoying a cosy evening out or simply fancy letting someone else do the cooking, we’d love to see you!

🔥 Good food, a warm welcome and cosy winter evenings — what more could you ask for?

Gather your favourite people, leave the cold outside and make us your go-to spot this winter! 🍷🍴

📍 The Blue Ball Inn, Sidford
📞 Call us on 01395 514062 to book your table.

We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙

16/10/2026

🍽️ SUNDAY LUNCH AT THE BLUE BALL INN, SIDFORD! 💙

Looking for somewhere lovely to enjoy your Sunday? Why not join us at The Blue Ball Inn, Sidford, for a delicious Sunday lunch! 🥔🥕🍖

Whether you're planning a family meal, catching up with friends or simply fancy a break from cooking, we'd love to welcome you.

🚶‍♀️ Passing by Sidford this Sunday? Pop in and see us! We happily accept walk-ins, so there's no need to have a booking to come and enjoy a lovely meal with us.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the family, gather your friends and let us take care of the cooking!
📍 The Blue Ball Inn, Sidford
💙 Walk-ins welcome
🍽️ Delicious Sunday lunch, served with a warm welcome

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!

15/10/2026

🧠💙 FRIDAY NIGHT CHARITY QUIZ – SUPPORTING DEVON AIR AMBULANCE! 🚁

Get your team together and join us at The Blue Ball Inn, Sidford, on Friday 30th October for our Charity Quiz Night, all in support of the incredible Devon Air Ambulance! 💛

Put your knowledge to the test, enjoy a brilliant evening with friends and help us raise money for a fantastic local charity.

Whether you're a quiz whizz or just coming along for the fun, everyone is welcome! 🎉

📅 Friday 30th October 2026
🕖 7:00pm start
👥 Maximum 6 people per team
💷 £2.50 per person
🎟️ Big prize raffle – £2.50 per ticket

Every team makes a difference, so gather your cleverest friends, pick your team name and get ready for a great night!

📞 Call us on 01395 514062
📧 Email [email protected]
📢 Booking is advised, so get your team booked in to avoid missing out!

Let's come together, have some fun and support Devon Air Ambulance. We can't wait to see you there! 💙🚁

14/10/2026

🎄✨ OUR FESTIVE MENU HAS ARRIVED! ✨🎄

The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🥂🎅

🎁 Join us from 18th November and get into the festive spirit with our delicious Festive Menu, perfect for catching up with friends, family or colleagues over a lovely meal. 🍽️❤️

🎄 Why not let us take care of Christmas Day? 🎄
Put your feet up, leave the cooking to us and enjoy a relaxing Christmas Day at The Blue Ball Inn Sidford! ❤️ Choose from our delicious 3-course Christmas menu and spend the day enjoying great food, good company and a little festive magic. ✨🥂

📅 Planning to join us on Christmas Day? Please make sure your bookings and meal choices are confirmed before 1st December to secure your place!

🌐 Visit our website to book your table and pre-order your festive meals. Don’t leave it too late — we’d love to celebrate the season with you! 🎅🎁

📍 The Blue Ball Inn, Sidford
🍴 Delicious food, festive cheer and wonderful company!

We look forward to welcoming you this Christmas! ❤️🎄

13/10/2026

Come and join us every Monday and Tuesday after 5pm for our Supper Club Menu deal✨🥂

You can get Two courses for just £20 and Three courses for £25!!

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11/10/2026

Come and celebrate your new years with us at The Blue Ball, Dj Zsa Zsa and Dj Sikora!!! 🎉🍾🥂

See the poster below for more info

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09/10/2026

After 2 nights of our new menu being launched we have some new favourites! ✨

My favourite meal has to be the Prawn and Crab tian starter, followed by the Haddock, Salmon and King Prawn fish pie and for dessert the Chocolate Panettone and bread and butter pudding with custard.

If some of these sound like a bit of you come and try them! And if you have already been in and tried some of our other new menu items, let us know which ones are your favourite!

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07/10/2026

Britain’s pubs are worth up to £30 billion in wellbeing value to communities across the UK. But rising costs and high taxes are putting pressure on pubs that bring people together.

This Week of Action, join the campaign today and tell your MP to keep pubs open and pints affordable.

https://www.longlivethelocal.pub/letter 🍍

25/09/2026

Actress Daisy Edgar-Jones filmed 🎥 a promo for her new film, Sense and Sensibility in our Canonbury pub, The Marquess Tavern for Vogue 🥰

The team at Vogue were searching for a shooting location that oozes class, was timeless and in-keeping with the theme of the movie... so where else were they going to film?! 😏

Take a look at the promo - Daisy is in character as Elinor Dashwood throughout!

Sense and Sensibility hits cinemas TODAY! 🎬Why not pop into The Marquess Tavern to wash down your popcorn! 🍿🍷

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22/09/2026

We're on board, are you?

Join thousands backing Britain's pubs and breweries.

www.longlivethelocal.pub ❤️🍺

21/09/2026

This pub is a gem! 💎

The Wig & Mitre in Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter has reopened following a £100k investment. ⛪

Anne-Marie and Paul Balcomb have taken on the 14th century pub... "We’re thrilled to take control of such an iconic pub and can’t wait to meet all of our wonderful guests" ❤️

📷 Courtesy of Tory McTernan

17/09/2026

Welcome to The Buck Inn 🦌

New Management Partner Adrian McShane-Chapman has taken over the Thornton-le-Dale pub following a whopping £490k investment 🤑

🗨️ “I arrived in the UK 22 years ago from Australia, armed with just a backpack and no real plan... I’ve dipped in and out of hospitality over that time but the fire inside me to run my own pub burned bright.” - Adrian

If you're in Yorkshire, pay Adrian and his team a visit and check out this stunning pub for yourselves. 🤩

15/09/2026

Rory takes the keys to the refurbished Cross Keys pub in Nottingham! 🗝️

Our new Management Partner Rory Calladine has taken the reins at the popular city centre pub following a £100,000 investment.

🗨️"I was instantly drawn to the pub and as soon I discovered it was available in a partnership with Punch, I jumped at the chance." 🍍

Regular guests at The Cross Keys will instantly notice the pub’s traditional feel and special characteristics have been retained throughout but that a complete refresh has taken place. 💫

11/09/2026

We have reopened the Keyworth Tavern following a quarter-of-a-million refurbishment 🔥

The Keyworth pub in Nottingham, run by our Management Partner John Francis, had been closed for 5 weeks while we tore out the bar, stripped the pub back and replaced everything with new, modern furnishings. 🤩

Great work by everyone involved in the transformation 🥂

03/09/2026

We're quite fond of it too, Prime Minister! The Dog House

28/08/2026

Our Publican Beth at The Beeswing Inn 2013 has raised circa £250K for charity 😍 so if you're in the area this weekend, pop in and enjoy the music, food and drink!

Well done Beth!! 🥳

The Beeswing in East Cowton is hosting its 13th ‘Glastonbury’ festival to raise money for end of life care at a nearby hospital.

27/08/2026

Newly married couple Gareth and Jamie Furness have take the over The Bay Horse Inn in Pickering. 🔔

The pub has received a £400,000 investment and Gareth says it has been very well received by locals. 😃

“We are seeing more locals returning to the pub, faces that haven't been seen here for many years and we are seeing them on a regular basis... The refurb has really put The Bay Horse Inn back on the map and firmly at the heart of the Pickering community.” ❤️

Well done to everyone involved in this brilliant transformation 👏