The Globe Newton St Loe Bath

Picture this: you’re in Bath, sipping something fizzy, and suddenly you’re not just in a pub—you’re in a science experiment that also serves chips. Welcome to The Globe in Newton St Loe, a place that started life as a 19th-century coaching inn and now moonlights as a pub-meets-planetarium. Yes, they have a full-sized replica of the globe—the Earth, not the drink—hanging from the ceiling, spinning slowly like it’s showing off.

But don’t let the educational decor fool you. This is a pub that knows its priorities: the globe lights up at night, and locals swear it’s visible from space—or at least from the M4 if you’ve had one too many pints. The real surprise? The thing is accurate down to the continents, which is more than I can say for my geography skills after a few of their house ales.

The Menu: Comfort Food Meets Interstellar Ambition

You’d think a pub obsessed with planetary models would serve rocket fuel, but no—they specialize in gourmet burgers and pub classics like fish and chips. I once ordered their “Beef & Blue” burger and swear the blue cheese had been aged inside an actual globe—it was that pungent. They also do a vegan option that’s so good, even carnivores pretend it’s a satellite dish.

Here’s a shocking fact: The Globe has a secret garden out back that feels like a Hobbit’s picnic spot. It’s packed with fairy lights, mismatched benches, and a real fire pit that draws in every cold-nosed dog within a mile. I once saw a spaniel steal a chip and nobody cared—that’s the vibe.

Globe in Newton St Loe | Pub in Newton St Loe, BA2

The History: From Stagecoach to Stargazer

Back in 1830, this place was a pit stop for coaches rattling between Bristol and London. Imagine the transformation: from horses snorting outside to a giant spinning Earth inside. The current owners bought it in 2015 and thought, “You know what this old coaching inn needs? A massive orb.” And they were right.

The globe itself is eight feet in diameter—that’s taller than a giraffe if the giraffe were made of fiberglass and geography. It used to be in a science museum, but now it hangs over your Sunday roast, rotating so slowly you’ll forget it’s there until some kid yells “Look! Australia!” and you choke on your gravy.

Festive menu - Review of The Globe Inn Newton St. Loe, Bath, England

Why You Should Go—Even If You Hate Maps

This isn’t just a pub; it’s a conversation starter disguised as a building. Bring a date, and you can pretend to be cultured by pointing at South America while secretly checking if the beer is cold. Bring your kids, and they’ll stare at the globe for an hour while you actually enjoy your meal in peace.

The best part? The bathroom has a toilet with a view of the garden, and the staff once let me photobomb the globe for a selfie. It’s a globe-trotting experience without the jet lag. So next time you’re in Bath, skip the Roman baths for once—go see a pub that literally revolves around the world. Just don’t try to spin it yourself; they get very cross about that.