Gwent CAMRA Online Pub Guide

Newport County Borough

Bassaleg

Ruperra Arms
Caerphilly Road
Cottage-style pub on the main road through the village. Much emphasis on food, with a small outside drinking area next to the car park
Brains Bitter, GK Old Speckled Hen, Bass
Updated Sept 2007

Tredegar Arms
4 Caerphilly Road
(01633) 893247
Mon-Sat 11-11; Sun 12-10.30
Once one of of the best selections of real ales in Gwent, now a Greene King outlet, but still offering a reasonable selection on handpump and gravity. The interior comprises a cosy lounge and bar/diner featuring old style brewery notices and wooden casks. Family dining room lead to a garden with a children's play area.
Greene King Abbot Ale, Old Speckled Hen, Ruddles County, GK IPA, Guest Ale

Bettws

Merry Miller
Monnow Way
NRA

Nightingale
Lambourne Way
NRA

Caerleon

Angel Hotel
Goldcroft Common
Bass, Hancock's HB, Fullers London Pridde
Updated Sept 2007

Bell Inn
Bulmore RoadNP18 1QQ (Off New Road B4236)
(01633) 420613
12-3 (not Mon & Tue), 6-11; 12-11 Fri & Sat; 12-10.30 Sun
Regular award winner and a fine example of what can be achieved with innovation and hard work at a once under performing pub. Its appeal extends beyond its locality, offering excellent Welsh – Breton food and appealing drinks range, including an extensive choice of ciders and perries. Behind the impressive stone façade is a cosy low beamed dining room, fireside bar and snug. Near the bar is a small war memorial if you can spot it. Real ale and cider events are hosted throughout the year while Celtic music is a weekly feature (Wed). A pleasant secluded garden is at the rear. The nearest bus stop is by the Ship Inn.
Beer range varies (mainly Wales & West Country). 20+ ciders & perries
Updated April 2008

Goldcroft Inn
Goldcroft Common
Mon-Sat 12-11; Sun 12-10.30
Two-bar pub offering food in the lounge and cider in the public bar.
Worthington BB

Hanbury Ale House
High Street, Uskside
01633 420361
Mon-Sat 11.30-11; Sun 12-10.30
Recently refurbished in a traditional country pub style, this large public house boasts scenic river views, occasional live music and a large beer garden with a play area for children. A separate dining area is provided, the menu being both extensive and good value for money. Tennyson wrote his "Idylls of the King" here.
Brains Bitter, SA, Reverend James, Seasonal Beers
Updated Sept 2007

Kings Arms
Belmont Hill
01633 420329
Mon-Sat 11-11; Sun 12-10.30
A large pub on the outskirts of Caerleon, popular with locals and visitors alike offering an extensive menu. The large beer garden and patio area hold occasional BBQ's.
Guest ale
Updated Sept 2007

Priory Hotel
High Street
01633 421421
Mon-Sat 11-11; Sun 12-3
Primarily a restaurant with an extensive wine list.
Greene King Abbot Ale
Updated Sept 2007

Red Lion Hotel
Backhall Street
01633 420284
An old coaching Inn, popular with locals serving excellent quality reasonably priced food. A good place to enjoy lunch while visiting the local roman attractions.
Bass, Hancock's HB, Fullers London Pride
Updated Sept 2007

Roman Lodge Hotel
Ponthir Road
01633 420534
Mon-Sat 4.30-11; Sun 12-10.30
An ever changing range of guest ales plus an extensive menu in cosy surroundings. Lined glasses used.
Guest Ales
Updated Sept 2007

Ship Inn
Caerleon Road
Loud and lively student pub in the evenings. The pub was once run by Sir Anthony Hopkins' parents.
Brains Bitter

White Hart
High Street
Everards Tiger
Updated Sept 2007

Castleton

Coach & Horses
Newport Road, CF3 2UQ
01633 680435
Mon-Sat 11.30-11; Sun 12-10.30
A large pub on the busy A48 next to the Wentlooge Motel.
Flower's Original, Marston's Pedigree, Brains SA, Wadworth's 6X

Christchurch

Greyhound
Christchurch Road
01633 420306
Mon-Wed 12-3,6-11; Thu-Sat 11.30-4,6-11; Sun 12-3.30, 7-10.30
Popular pub set next to the war memorial cross. Good views over the Bristol Channel and eastern Gwent from close by.
Fullers London Pride, Bass, HB
Updated Sept 2007

Coedkernew

Dragonfly
Hazell Drive, Newport NP10 8FY
01633 817373
Mon-Wed 12-3,6-11; Thu-Sat 11.30-4,6-11; Sun 12-3.30, 7-10.30
New pub with old-fashioned look set amongst hi-tech development to the West of Newport.
London Pride, HB

Goldcliff

Farmers Arms
Nash Road
01633 272670
Mon-Sat 12-3, 6.30-11; Sun 12-3, 7-10.30
A large two bar pub set on the Caldicot Levels offering occasional live music and a chlidren's playground outside.
Guest Ale (Summer only)
Updated Sept 2007

Langstone

New Inn
Chepstow Road (A48)
01633 412426
Mon-Sat 11-11; Sun 12-10.30
Large food and family oriented pub with a "wacky warehouse" play area and adjacent accomodation.
Tetley Bitter, Ansell's Bitter

Llandevaud

Foresters Oaks
On A48
01633 400260
Mon-Sat 11-11; Sun 12-10.30
Large pub with many separate areas and a pleasant courtyard. Very popular with diners. No meals Sunday evening.
John Smith's Bitter, Brains Bitter, Ruddles Bitter, Marston's Pedigree

Llanmartin

Old Barn
NP18 2EB.
01633 413382
Mon-Sat 11.30-3, 6-11; Sun 12-3, 7-10.30
A bar and restaurant converted from a barn where the dining area was originally the hayloft.
Boddington's Bitter, Flower's Original, Bass, Hancock's HB

Llanwern

Milton
Llanwern Village
01633 412432
Mon-Sat 11-11, (Closed 3.30-5 in winter)
Sun 12-10.30
A large modernised pub with quiet corners and a separate restaurant area.
Bass, Hancock's HB, Occasional Guest Ale

Malpas

Borderer (Harvester)
Malpas Road
Big on food, small on beer quality.
Hancock's HB, Guest Ale

Gladiator
Pillmawr Road
Large bar and separate function room
Banks Bitter plus 2 guest ales
Updated Sept 2007

Marshfield

Masons Arms
10 St. Mellons Road, CF3 2TX
01633 806308
Mon - Sat 12 -11; Sun 12 -10:30
Large pub with restaurant and large outside patio/drinking area with children's play area
Brains SA, Brains Bitter
Updated Sept 2007

Port O' Call
Marshfield Road CF3 OLQ
01633 680171
Mon-Sat 12 - 3, 5 - 11:30; Sun 12-4 (closed evening)
A split level pub, completely refurbished and serving reasonably priced beers. Good food also served
Greene King IPA, GK 'seasonal' guest
Updated June 2008

Michaelstone

Cefn Mably Arms
Michaelston-y-Fedw near Castleton CF3 6XS
01633 680347
Mon-Fri 12 - 3:30, 5.30 - 11:30; Sat 12 - 12; Sun 12-10.30
Now owned by 2 sisters, this is a very pleasant country pub/restaurant, well worth finding. Interesting menu, and a decent selection of ales. There is a pleasant outside drinking area. The inside is split between a restaurant and a bar.
Fullers London Pride, Greene King IPA, Guest
Updated Sept 2007

Nash

Waterloo
St. Marys Road, Nash Village
01633 277835
Mon-Sat 12-3, 6-11; Sun 12-3, 7-10.30
Pleasant two bar pub opposite the church with a separate restaurant area.
Old Speckled Hen, HB
Updated Sept 2007

Newport

Banc
Chepstow Road, Maindee
Brains Bitter, HB
Updated Oct 2007

Carpenters Arms
146 Chepstow Road, Maindee
John Smith's Bitter

Centurion
Heather Road, St. Julians
01633 262929
Mon-Thu 2-11; Fri-Sat 12-11; Sun 12-10.30
An estate pub with a large bar/games room and comfortable lounge offering good views.
NRA
Updated Sept 2007

Corporation Hotel
393 Corporation Road
01633 273661
Mon-Fri 12-3,6-11; Sat 12-11; Sun 12-10.30
Large street corner pub on the main route from Newport to the industrial area.
Worthington BB

Cross Hands
446 Chepstow Road
01633 271474
Mon-Fri 12-11; Sat 11-11; Sun 12-10.30
Busy pub on the main route east out of Newport with a comfortable lounge and boisterous bar. A meeting room is available upstairs.
NRA
Updated Feb 2008

Crown Inn
18 Crown Street, Maindee
Tetley Bitter

Dodger
6-8 Chepstow Road, NP19 8EA
(01633) 212910
11-11.30; Sun 12-10.30
Attractive building with some outdoor seating at the front. This substantial pub has a large spacious interior with a light airy decor. There are several linked sections with loads of seating from which various TV screens can be viewed delivering sport and music channels. At the rear is a games area with a large screen, pool and darts. On the food front a range of main dishes and snacks are served including Sunday roasts.
Worthington Cask
Updated Oct 2007

Duffryn
Duffryn Drive, Lighthouse Road, Duffryn
01633 810922/810462
Mon-Sat 11.30-11; Sun 12-10.30
This modern style estate pub with large public bar and comfortable lounge is situated close to Tredegar House Country Park.
Hancock's HB

Engineers Arms
Albert Terrace, Baneswell NP19 4BS
(01633) 213734
Open: 12-11 Sun: 12-10.30
Three roomed community hub adjacent to and overlooking the main London - South Wales railway line. Built on traditional lines it retains an L-shaped traditional public bar, a rare survivor of its type in the city centre. A second split level bar accommodates games and hosts live music; this adjoins a comfortable lounge with smart upholstered furniture where much use is made of many mirrors and which has pictures of old Newport are dotted around the walls.
Hancock's HB
Updated April 2008

George
157 Chepstow Road, Maindee
01633 255528
Mon-Sat 11-11; Sun 12-10.30
Good local outlet for Everards beers, live music, quizzes etc. Situated on a busy road junction.
John Smiths
Updated Sept 2007

Globe
132 Chepstow Road, Maindee
NRA
Updated Feb 2008

Godfrey Morgan
Chepstow Road
Sun - Thur 9am - Midnight; Fri - Sat 9am - 1am
Wetherspoons second Newport outlet, situated in a former cinema in Maindee.
Butcombe Blond, Greene King Abbot Ale, Marstons Pedigree, Brains SA, Guest Ale, Westons Cider
Updated Sept 2007

Handpost
Bassaleg Road (Junction of Risca Road and Stow Hill)
01633 264502
Welcoming pub with a bar and a spacious lounge set around an island bar.
HB, Bass, Guest Ale
Updated June 2008

Hereford Arms
37 Hereford Street, Maindee, NP19 8DT
(01633) 262817
10-11 (12 Fri & Sat); Sun 12-10.30
Currently under threat of closure, this is a basic traditional back street boozer much favoured by the biking fraternity - a notice board provides info on local clubs and events. One ever-changing guest ale is served. Many interesting brews have passed this way, just take a look at the dozens of pumpclip stickers adorning the high gantry behind the bar. A pub of few frills but real character and characters. Real ale, bikes with rock music make for a heady mix. Check it out, and support the campaign against closure
Guest beer
Last updated Oct 2007

Holiday Inn
The Coldra, NP18 2YG
01633 412777
Brains Rec James
Updated June 2008

Hornblower
126 Commercial Street
01633 668001
Mon-Sat 11-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Currently closed, awaiting developments
Updated Jan 2008

Ivy Bush Inn
66 Clarence Place
01633 267571
Mon-Sat 11-11; Sun 12-10.30
Two bar local close to the cenotaph offering karaoke Wednesday and Thursday.
Occasional Guest
Updated Sept 2007

Jarcals (formerly Lloyds)
14 Cambrian Road
Named after the Lloyd & Yorath Brewery which stood opposite until it was demolished in the 1960's.
currently closed
Updated Oct 2007

John Wallace Lintons (aka Tubby's)
Cambrian Centre, Cambrian Road
01633 251752
Mon-Sat 11-11; Sun 12-10.30
A large open plan pub with a slate bar and displaying photographs of old Newport. Busy at weekends.
Brains Biter, Greene King Abbott, Marstons Pedigree, Guest Ales
Updated Oct 2007

Lamb
6 Bridge Street
NRA
Updated March 2008

Lyceum Tavern
110 Malpas Road
01633 858636
Mon-Sat 11.30-11; Sun 12-3.30, 7-10.30
A busy pub with an open plan interior offering regular evening entertainment. Opening hours may vary in winter. Bus stop outside. Folk Club upstairs every Thursday
HB, Old Speckled Hen
Updated Sept 2007

Man of Gwent
Chepstow Road
01633 273916
Mon-Sat 11.30-11; Sun 12-10.30
Popular pub with heavy emphasis on good value food. The garden area has attractions for children.
Brains SA
Updated Feb 2008

Man of Steel
Pontfaen Road, Liswerry
01633 273033
Mon-Sat 12-11; Sun 12-10.30
A lively pub with a relaxing lounge, set off the beaten track in the heart of a large residential area.
NRA
Updated Sept 2007

Mill Street Social Club
Mill Street
1 Guest Ale
Updated Sept 2007

Oddfellows Arms
137 Duckpool Road, Maindee
Hancock's HB, John Smith's Bitter

Olde Murenger House
53 High Street
01633 263977
Mon-Thu 11.30-3.30, 5.30-11; Fri-Sat 11-11; Sun 12-3, 7-10.30
Busy split level bar in a building dating from at least 1541 with high back settles.
Samuel Smith's Old Brewery Bitter

Pen & Wig
22-24 Stow Hill
01633 666818
Mon-Sat 11-11; Sun 12-10.30
Large pub with a nightclub upstairs. Hoegaarden wheat beer available and jazz every Friday night.
Flowers Original, Flower's IPA, Bass, up to 2 Guest Ales
Updated Sept 2007

Red Lion
47 Charles Street
NP10 1JH
01633 264398
Mon-\\wed 11:30-11:30;Thur - Sat 11:30-12;; Sun 12-11
One of very few traditional pubs left in a city where others have been
decimated by uncaring pub chains. Far enough away from the city centre not
to attract late night revellers but close enough to be handy for local
transport links. Firmly committed to real ale with an increasingly
interesting selection of guest ales within the restrictions of the owning
pub company. Sporting events are popular on the large screen TV and this is
a local hot spot for the lovers of ‘Shove-halfpenny’. Bus stops in Havelock
Street (opposite).
2 Guest Ales
Updated Jan 2008

Ridgeway
Ridgeway Avenue
01633 251489
Mon-Sat 11-11; Sun 12-10.30
Two bar estate pub with tasteful interior decor.
Fullers London Pride plus 1 Guest Ale
Updated Sept 2007

Riverside Tavern
Clarence Place
01633 267499
Mon-Sat 11-11(0100 Fri & Sat); Sun 12-10.30
A modern pub situated on a beautiful bank of the River Usk opposite the former Searle & Herring brewery (Newport Castle). Regular live music.
Courage Best, Guest beer

Royal Albert Inn
1 Albert Avenue, Maindee
01633 267050
Mon-Sat 11-11; Sun 12-10.30
A good reliable outlet with a small workingmen's bar with emphasis on live TV sport and a plush lounge popular with all ages. No meals Friday - Sunday.
Bass, Hancock's HB

Royal Oak
Chepstow Road
01633 282155
Mon-Sat 11-3, 5.30-11; Sun 12-3, 7-10.30
A "Mr Toby" carvery just on the outskirts of Newport.
NRA
Updated June 2008

Ryans
16 North Street, Baneswell NP20 1JZ
01633
11-11; Sun 12-10.30
Pleasant single room pub with traditional bar furniture and a modest display of sporting and musical memorabilia with some breweriana. A large TV provides general entertainment. Opened in late 2007, hopefully in time it will build up a loyal following and prove to be a haven just off the beaten path from the more frenzied central pub/night club circuit. The beers are primarily sourced from Welsh independent and micro breweries. Food may be provided 12-5 from late February/early March. Close to main bus and railway stations, some services stop just above the pub around the corner in Havelock Street.
NRA
Updated June 2008

St. Julian Inn
Caerleon Road, NP18 1QA
01633 243548
Mon - Wed11.30-11.10; Thu - Sat 11:30-12; Sun 12-11
Excellent CAMRA award winner fully deserving its high popularity rating. A central bar serves adjoining but discrete areas which include a lounge paneled with wood from a former ocean liner. The riverside balcony gives superb views of the local countryside and nearby Caerleon. Pub games include boules and skittles.
Jennings Cumberland Ale; John Smith's Cask; Wells Bombardier; guest beer
Updated Jan 2008

Six Bells
110-111 Stow Hill
01633 264184
Mon-Sat 11-11; Sun 12-10.30
A new licensee took over in 2007. The homely feel has now been restored, with much better decor than previously. Quiz night on Tuesday and occasional live Trad Jazz . Newport's first (and only) Russian Restaurant upstairs.
Courage Directors, Guest Ale
Updated April 2008

Star Inn
138 Duckpool Road, Maindee
01633 255386
Mon-Sat 11.30-11; Sun 12-10.30
A small, busy pub set at the junction of two one-way streets serving beer of a consistent quality.
Usher's Best Bitter, Founder's Ale, Seasonal Beers

Stonehouse
Lighthouse Road, Duffryn
01633 810541
Mon-Sat 11-11; Sun 12-10.30
A pub designed to cater for everyone. Comfortably furnished throughout with good family facilities and offering good food.
HB, Brains SA
Updated May 2008

Tom Toya Lewis
Commercial Street
Former YMCA now Newport's 3rd Weatherspoons, named after a young lad who saved many lives after an accident at the docks
Brains SA, Evan Evans Welsh, Greene King Abbot, Marstons Pedigree, Wyre Piddle Piddle over the Transporter, 1 or 2 Guest Ales
Updated Sept 2007

Victoria
179 Caerleon Road
01633 258252
Mon-Sat 11-11; Sun 12-10.30
Situated in an area where there are few pubs, offering good value beers from time to time and is popular with all ages.
NRA
Updated March 2008

Windsor Castle
19 Upper Dock Street, NP20 1DH
(01633) 266819
10-11.30 (12.30 Thu-Sat);12-10.30 Sun
A long established traditional pub with a deep split level interior which many years ago represented the divide between the public and lounge bars. The upper (Dock Street) level has a pleasant niche on the right hand side with a fireplace as its focal point. More seating is provided in and around a large window and stools are positioned alongside a wall with large mirrors opposite the bar counter. The lower (Llanarth Street) level comprises two cosy sections near the side entrance. A menu of favourite pub grub dishes is available during the day. Karaoke is very popular on Thursday evenings. Newport bus station is a few yards away as is the main shopping precinct and market, bringing the pub both regular customers and passing trade.
Bass
Last updated Oct 2007

Penhow

Groes-wen
Greenwood, NP26 3AB
01633 402000
Mon-Fri 12-11; Sat 11-11; Sun 12-10:30
Spacious food orientated pub on the busy A48 between Newport and Chepstow, divided into several separate areas. Car park to rear.
St Austell Tribute
Updated March 2008

Rock & Fountain
Llanvaches Road
Mon-Sat 12-3, 5-11; Sun 12-11
A pub with a split level bar and small room with pool table leading off. There is also an adjoining 17th century barn for functions. 2 large fires at either end of the pub in winter. No meals on Mondays. Open mike night Wednesday.
Green King Old Speckled Hen, Brains SA, Rev. James
Updated March 2008

Peterstone

Six Bells
Broad Street Common CF3 2TN
01633 682792
Mon - Thur 12 - 11; Fri - Sat 12 - 12; Sun 12 - 10:30
Multi roomed Stone built pub with restaurant. Features pool table and enormous TV
Abbots Ale
Updated Sept 2007

Redwick

Rose Inn
South Row
01633 880501
Mon-Sat 12-3, 6-11; Sun 12-10.30
A typical village pub, popular and with a children's play area. Extensive home cooked menu.
Brains SA

Rhiwderin

Rhiwderin Inn
Caerphilly Road, NP10 8LJ
01633 893374
Mon-Thur 12 - 3, 5:30 - 11; Fri-Sun 12 - 11
Attractive roadside inn at the edge of the village with a food orientated lounge and basic public bar with quoits, and an interactive quz on Sunday evening. Outside drinking/play area.
London Pride
Updated March 2008

Friendly Fox
Caerphilly Road, NP10 8LW
01633 894999
Pleasantly refurbished roadside pub serving reasonably priced meals and beer.
Brains Bitter, Felinfoel Bitter
Updated March 2008

Rogerstone

Old Globe
1 St. Johns Crescent, NP10 9FL
01633 897154
Currently closed. Awaiting further news
Updated Jan 2008

Old Oak
Ruskin Avenue NP10 0AA
01633 892883
Mon-Thur 11 - 11; Fri-Sat 11 - 12; Sun 12 - 10:30
Recently refurbished with more emphasis on food than before, with a large outside patio/smoking area, a childrens playground and an enormous car park.
Brains SA, Old Speckled Hen
Updated Sept 2007

Rising Sun
Cefn Road NP10 9AQ
01633 895126
Mon-Thur 11:30 - 3, 5:30 - 11; Fri-Sat 11:30 - 11; Sun Sept - April 12 - 3, 7 - 10.30; May - August 12 - 10:30
Large roadside pub catering for diners, but with a separate bar. Spiral wrought iron staircase down to conservatory and car park at rear of pub
Wadworths 6X, Guest Ale
Updated Sept 2007

Tredegar Arms
157 Cefn Road, NP10 9AS
01633 893417
Mon-Wed 12-3, 6.30-11; Thu-Sat 12-11; Sun 12-4, 7-10.30
A popular well run pub with a small family area and garden. Booking is advisable for weekend meals.
Courage Best Bitter, Bass, Guest Ale
Updated Sept 2007

Welsh Oak Inn
NP10 9GG
01633 612446
Roadside tavern with outside drinking area
Guest Ale
Updated Sept 2007

St Brides Wentlooge

Church House Inn
Church Road
01633 681289
Mon-Sat 11-4, 7-11(May-Sep 11-11); Sun 12-4, 7-10.30
Fine country inn with a spacious lounge and bar. Three real fires keep it cosy and warm in winter.
Brains Bitter
Updated Sept 2007

Lighthouse Inn
Beach Road NP10 8JH
01633 680451
12-11
A relaxed, friendly pub on the coast with good walks nearby. Busy in Summer and quiet in Winter.
Brains SA
Updated Sept 2007