Sam Smith's pubs are old fashioned and full of character and normally very cheap. This one is the dearest pub in the area a glass of wine and a pint of bitter was £4 dearer than anywhere else in the area, probably the reason why...it was half empty. Attitude of staff when questioned about the cost was poor to say the least,drank up quick and left and won't be going back.More

You go here to drink good beer read the paper talk to other people or not as you like. The landlord is very welcoming. The Brewery Bitter is too drinkable !

Love this pub Rob and his staff are fantastic, these guys know how to pull a pint. Food is lovely and there is always a good atmosphere, no TV no music great pub to meet friends

This charming traditional pub is steeped in history. The staff are welcoming and the food is very good. One of the things I like most is - no TV!

Quick stop before running for the train for food and it was surprisingly good. One ordered a burger, the other a sausage and mash. Recommend trying it.

Ok it was a Monday lunchtime but the place was dead. Total of three people came and went in 75 minutes. Asked for a menu from two members of staff who were far too engrossed in a long conversation to serve this solitary customer. My...meal was placed silently and out of reach on the long table where I was seated. ( very strange ) Steak and kidney pie was fine, niggardly portion of chips and stone cold overboiled vegetables. As I had time to kill I had a coffee and read a couple of the three day old newspapers. Only thing different from a dreary Funeral parlour was the lack of piped organ music. When leaving I saw a sign saying it was one of the top 50 pubs in Wales. Someone has a strange sense of humour !More

Walked the length and breadth of Newport and this has to be the best pub! Nice beer (Sam Smith), no background music, just a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. Surrounded by historic charm - if you need a quiet escape for a pint or two, this is...the place!More