The Badger — Pub in Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Badger is a country pub on Ponteland Road in Street Houses, just outside Newcastle upon Tyne. It's near Pelle Tower and the surrounding countryside, with no city centre proximity. You can find crackling log fires and garden seating, especially welcome in winter months. The venue serves hearty traditional dishes like steak pie or bangers with mash, paired with cask ales, fine wines, and British gin. Locals visit for relaxed evenings, long lunches with friends, or weekend family visits. The pub is well suited to groups and solo guests alike. It’s open daily from 11:30 am until 11 pm.

About The Venue

The Badger was originally a gentleman's residence built in 1700 and later became a traditional country pub. It keeps its historic character with warm lighting, rustic decor, and crackling log fires that give it a cozy atmosphere. Located on Ponteland Road near Pelle Tower, it blends quiet rural charm with easy city access. The interior features low ceilings, exposed beams, and deep wooden furnishings typical of an 18th-century pub space. It has moderate noise levels and medium crowd density, making for relaxed socializing without distraction. Events include casual evening gatherings and small music nights suitable for the traditional setting.

Typical Experiences

The Badger is regularly used by locals as both a midday meeting spot and an evening drinking destination, particularly in the evenings when log fires are lit. Visitors come for country pub classics like steak pie or bangers with mash, dishes served alongside cask ales, fine wines, and British gin. The venue’s crackling log fire and garden seating make it especially inviting during colder months. Families often visit on weekends while solo guests find the space welcoming too. Events at The Badger include pub music nights that reflect its traditional character. It remains a reliable place for social moments in Street Houses.

Notable Features

  • Historic building with 1700s origins
  • Crackling log fires and garden seating
  • Historic establishment (1700s)
  • Hearty traditional dishes
  • Cask ales and fine wines

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Information about this venue is based on publicly available sources and may be incomplete. Last updated in April 2026.