Blue Ball Inn

31/10/2026

🎃 Sidmouth is looking spook-tacular today! 👻 Wishing everyone a very Happy Halloween! 🧡

31/10/2026

Thank you Devon Air Ambulance for an amazing quiz night!! 🚁✨
And thank you to our quiz master Brett for making this all possible!!

Our next and final quiz of the year, our Christmas Special, will be held on the 4th of December in aid of Sidmouth Hospice at Home!!

30/10/2026

🍻 History, quality and community spirit all under one roof.

A huge congratulations to The Sportsman Inn in Carlisle on being crowned City Pub of the Year by Solway CAMRA.

For centuries, The Sportsman has been at the heart of Carlisle's pub scene, and today it continues to set the standard. From perfectly kept cask ales and delicious home-cooked food to the warm welcome that greets every customer, the team consistently delivers the kind of experience that keeps people coming back.

Its reputation speaks for itself. Alongside previous honours such as Winter Pub of the Season, The Sportsman has earned regular recognition in the CAMRA Good B**r Guide and remains one of the city's most loved traditional pubs.

This latest award celebrates the passion, hard work and dedication of the entire team, who continue to preserve the pub's rich heritage while making it a thriving destination for b**r lovers and the local community alike.

👏 Congratulations to our Publican, Amanda Picken, and everyone at The Sportsman Inn on another fantastic achievement.

30/10/2026

✨Last chance to book in for our quiz night this evening!✨
Come and show your support for the Devon Air Ambulance Tonight 🚁

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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

27/10/2026

🎂🎉 Another birthday celebrated at The Blue Ball! 🥳🎈

A huge thank you for choosing to spend your special day with us! 💙 We love being part of your celebrations and helping you make those special memories. 🥂✨

🎉 Planning a birthday or special occasion? We’d love to celebrate with you! Give us a call on 01395 514062 or email [email protected] to find out more.

We look forward to celebrating with you! 🥳💙

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25/10/2026

🧊❄️ IT’S GETTING COLDER… BUT WE’RE KEEPING COSY! 🔥🍂

Our fire in the bar is officially ON! 🔥🪵✨

There’s nothing better than escaping the chilly weather and warming up beside our lovely, cosy fire. Whether you’re joining us for a delicious meal, popping in for a few drinks, or simply looking for somewhere warm and welcoming to relax, we’d love to see you! 🍷🍽️❤️

Wrap up warm, come on in, and let us make your winter a little cosier! 🥰🔥

📍 The Blue Ball, Sidford — your cosy spot this winter!

24/10/2026

🍽️ Have you tried our new menu yet? ✨

We’ve been busy adding some delicious new dishes to our menu here at The Blue Ball, Sidford, and we’d love for you to come and give them a try! 😍

Just look at this beauty! 🤤 Our Beechwood-smoked bacon-wrapped British pork fillet, served with creamy apple and herb mash and seasonal vegetables. The perfect comforting dish for the colder days! 🍂

Whether you fancy trying something new or enjoying one of our other delicious dishes, there’s something waiting for you. ❤️

📍 Come and join us at The Blue Ball, Sidford, and discover your new favourite!

We look forward to welcoming you! 🥂

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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! 💙

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 👏