Which pubs in Ponteland have a quiz night?

The Blackbird on North Road runs a quiz every Sunday from 7.30pm, and The Badger at Street Houses hosts one on Tuesdays from 7.30pm with a jackpot. The Diamond Inn also features on local quiz-night listings.

When is the quiz at The Blackbird in Ponteland?

The Blackbird holds its weekly quiz every Sunday from 7.30pm, in the atmospheric surroundings of the centuries-old former tower house. Arrive early to get a table, as it's popular.

Do I need to book for a Ponteland pub quiz?

Most pub quizzes are drop-in and welcome teams of any size, but timings can change around bank holidays and Christmas, so it's worth checking the pub's Facebook page before heading down.

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Quiz Nights in Ponteland: Where to Test Your Trivia

A weekly pub quiz is one of the village's simplest nights out. A guide to where to find quiz nights in Ponteland, and when they run.

Ponteland.live·10 September 2026

The humble pub quiz is one of the best low-key nights out going: a few drinks, some friendly rivalry and the chance to prove you really did know that capital city. Ponteland's pubs keep the tradition alive across the week, so whatever night suits, there is usually a quiz to be found. Here is our guide to quiz nights in and around the village.

The Blackbird — Sundays

The Blackbird on North Road runs a weekly quiz every Sunday from 7.30pm. Set within the atmospheric, centuries-old former tower house, it is a characterful place to round off the weekend, with real ales and a big gin selection to keep teams refreshed. Popular with regulars, so it is worth arriving in good time to grab a table.

Best for: Best for: a Sunday-night quiz in Ponteland's most historic pub.

The Badger — Tuesdays

Just outside the village at Street Houses, The Badger hosts a quiz on Tuesdays from 7.30pm, with a rolling jackpot prize that builds until it's won. The country-pub setting with its real fires makes it a cosy midweek outing, and the full food menu means you can make a proper evening of it with dinner first.

Best for: Best for: a midweek quiz with a jackpot and a country-pub atmosphere.

The Diamond Inn

The Diamond Inn on Bell Villas is another of the village pubs to feature on local quiz-night listings, offering a traditional pub setting for a night of trivia over a well-kept pint. As schedules do change, it is worth checking the pub's social media for the current quiz night before heading down.

Best for: Best for: a traditional pub quiz in the heart of the village.

Before you go

Quiz nights move around, so a quick check of each pub's Facebook page is always worth it, especially around bank holidays and over Christmas when timings shift. Most quizzes welcome teams of any size, and many raise money for local causes. For more on the village's pubs, see our guides to the oldest pubs in Ponteland and the best beer gardens in Ponteland.

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