Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled at the heart of the coastal town of Sidmouth. We’re the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy our delicious menu with your favourite drink in hand.
We’re proud to offer a menu packed with the most appetising dishes. Our passion for taking traditional pub classics and making them the best around by using the most decadent of ingredients, makes every meal served have you coming back time and time again!
Explore offerings from Balfour Arms on 26 Woolbrook Road in Sidmouth, with popular to start, sharers & sides, pub classics, and our favourites available at this location.
Main Menu
60 items
To Start
Crispy king prawns
Crispy king prawns, marinated in a blend of South Asian spices, with tandoori mayo
Southern-fried chicken tenders
Southern-fried chicken tenders, with Southern-style gravy
Breaded mushrooms
Breaded mushrooms, with garlic mayo
Mozzarella sticks
Mozzarella sticks, with sweet chilli dip
Salt & chilli chicken wings
Salt & chilli chicken wings, in a BBQ sauce
Tater tots
Tater tots, coated in salt & chilli seasoning
Onion bhajis
Onion bhajis, with mango chutney
Chilli cheese bites
Chilli cheese bites, with sweet chilli dip
Tomato & basil soup
Tomato & basil soup, with ciabatta
Cheesy garlic bread
Cheesy garlic bread, oven-baked garlic ciabatta topped with cheese
Sharers & Sides
Cheesy chilli nachos
Tortilla chips topped with beef chilli, cheesy nacho sauce and jalapenos
Southern-fried chicken loaded chips
Southern-fried chicken,with cheesy nacho sauce and sweet chilli sauce
Breaded mozzarella, loaded chips
Breaded mozzarella,with cheesy nacho sauce and sweet chilli sauce
Breaded chicken, loaded chips
Breaded chicken,with cheesy nacho sauce and jalapenos
Impossible chicken, loaded chips
Impossible chicken,with gravy and sweet chilli sauce
Salt & chilli chips
Chips
Mac & cheese
Crispy onion rings
Bread & butter
Garlic bread
Pub Classics
Beer-battered fish & chips
Beer-battered fish & chips, with your choice of garden or mushy peas
Chilli con carne
Chilli con carne, with long-grain rice, tortilla chips and jalapenos
Steak & ale pie
Steak & ale pie, slow-cooked beef & ale in shortcrust pastry, with your choice of mash or chips, garden peas and gravy
Mushroom bourguignon pie
Mushroom bourguignon pie, with chips, garden peas and gravy
Chicken gyros
Chicken gyros, shredded seasoned chicken, fresh salad, garlic mayo on a Turkish-style flatbread, served with chips
Sausage & mash
Sausage & mash, with garden peas and gravy (vegetarian option available)
Classic burger
Classic burger, two 3oz beef patties with burger sauce. Served in a toasted brioche-style bun with chips
Southern-fried chicken burger
Southern-fried chicken burger, hand-coated Southern-fried chicken with garlic mayo. Served in a toasted brioche-style bun with chips
Mac & cheese
Mac & cheese, a classic creamy mac & cheese
Our Favourites
Crispy chicken schnitzel,
Crispy chicken schnitzel, breaded chicken topped with garlic butter, with chips and garden peas
Caesar salad
Caesar salad, with chicken, bacon, free-range boiled egg and croutons
Beef lasagne
Beef lasagne, slow-cooked beef mince in a red wine & tomato sauce, topped with Cheddar and pesto, with a dressed salad
Vegetable lasagne
Vegetable lasagne, mediterranean vegetables in a rich tomato sauce topped with cheese, with a dressed salad
10oz gammon, with a free-range fried egg, chips and garden peas
6oz rump steak
6oz rump steak, with chips, crispy onion rings, grilled tomato and garden peas
Desserts
Chocolate cookie dough
Chocolate cookie dough, warm and gooey cookie dough with a Lotus Biscoff centre, salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Jammie dodger cheesecake
Jammie dodger cheesecake, raspberry & cherry cheesecake topped with almonds, with a boozy raspberry shot on the side (contains alcohol)
Apple crumble tart
Apple crumble tart, with your choice of custard or vanilla ice cream (vegan option available)
Salted caramel chocolate brownie
Salted caramel chocolate brownie, with vanilla ice cream
Hand-made sticky toffee pudding
Hand-made sticky toffee pudding, from award-winning Cartmel, with your choice of custard or vanilla ice cream
Rum & raisin sponge cake
Rum & raisin sponge cake, with rum-infused frosting and vanilla ice cream (vegan option available)
Truly Chocolate Ice Cream
Truly Chocolate Ice Cream
Very Vanilla Ice Cream
Very Vanilla Ice Cream
Strawberry Tease Ice Cream
Strawberry Tease Ice Cream
Sunday Roasts
11 items
Sunday
All our roasts are served with sea salt roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and plenty of gravy!
Roast chicken, with a Yorkshire pudding, pig in blanket and sage & onion stuffing
with a Yorkshire pudding
Roast pork, with a Yorkshire pudding and sage & onion stuffing
with a Yorkshire pudding, pig in blanket and sage & onion stuffing
Trio of meats, A Sunday feast!
with a Yorkshire pudding and sage & onion stuffing
All three meats with a Yorkshire pudding, pig in blanket and sage & onion stuffing
Mushroom Bourguignon Pie, with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy
Sunday Sides
Sea salt roasties
Three pigs in blankets
Cauliflower cheese
Yorkshire pudding
Mac & cheese
Childrens Sunday
A smaller sized portion for the little ones
Roast beef, with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and gravy
Roast chicken, with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and gravy
Reviews
4.3
414 reviews
5 stars
250
4 stars
86
3 stars
38
2 stars
12
1 star
28
DB
David Barnatt
May 11, 2026
4.0
staff were really friendly and helpful, breakfast was good, room was an excellent size, clean and comfortable. Bed was was great. some of the furniture was tired but that wasnt a problem. Will be stopping again for sure
SP
Stu Pearce
Apr 28, 2026
5.0
My band "no ordinary fish" played a gig here last Saturday. What
a brilliant pub! Lovely service and the beer was well tasty!!
RQ
Riley Quinney
Apr 24, 2026
5.0
Brilliant little pub good music darts and pool
EM
eugene moran
Apr 16, 2026
5.0
Very friendly welcome as a visitor to the area. Lunch was delicious, Ian was most obliging and Nathan too.
Yes, Balfour Arms accepts reservations. You can book a table through their website.
What are the kitchen hours at Balfour Arms?
The kitchen at Balfour Arms is open daily from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
What are the general opening hours of Balfour Arms?
Balfour Arms is open Monday to Thursday from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Friday and Saturday until midnight, and Sunday until 10:00 PM.
Does Balfour Arms offer food pickup or delivery services?
Balfour Arms offers in-store pickup but does not currently offer delivery services.
What type of food and specialties does Balfour Arms serve?
Balfour Arms offers traditional pub food including Sunday roasts, children's menu, lunch and evening set menus, breakfast brunch, buffet, and pizza.
Is Balfour Arms suitable for watching sports?
Yes, Balfour Arms is equipped to show sports and features brands like Sky Sports and TNT Sports.
Does Balfour Arms have facilities for outdoor seating and accessibility?
Yes, Balfour Arms has outdoor seating and amenities including wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom facilities.
What nearby places can I visit around Balfour Arms?
Nearby places include Sidmouth Fire Station, Haymans Butchers, Woolbrook News, and the Post Office-Woolbrook, giving you convenient options for services and shopping around your visit.
How can nearby shops like Haymans Butchers and Woolbrook News enhance my visit to Balfour Arms?
You can easily pick up fresh groceries at Haymans Butchers or browse local newspapers and magazines at Woolbrook News before or after dining at Balfour Arms, making your visit to Sidmouth more convenient and enjoyable.
Is there convenient transportation or parking near Balfour Arms?
While not specified, nearby locations such as Sidmouth Fire Station and public services suggest accessible infrastructure. Additionally, several nearby gas stations like Harvest Energy, Gulf, and JET can assist with your travel needs.
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