Guidebook for Newport

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Guidebook for Newport

Drinks & Nightlife

I sing here, our friends are there and it's really quaint!
16 locals recommend
The Bell
16-18 Hillgrove Street
16 locals recommend
I sing here, our friends are there and it's really quaint!
Great indépendant pub, from a local micro brewery. Award winning ales and a great brand!
34 locals recommend
Tiny Rebel Cardiff
25 Westgate St
34 locals recommend
Great indépendant pub, from a local micro brewery. Award winning ales and a great brand!

Food Scene

Nice setting, great food and service, and beautiful building!
The Priory Hotel
High Street
Nice setting, great food and service, and beautiful building!
Whilst all chain restaurants, there's a nice vibe here with some good eateries to enjoy!
27 locals recommend
Friars Walk Shopping Centre
John Frost Square
27 locals recommend
Whilst all chain restaurants, there's a nice vibe here with some good eateries to enjoy!
Award winning Bistro Bar in Newport, Finalist in 2016 Observer Food Awards & Top 3 Venues in Wales. Selected for Alastair Sawday’s Pubs and Inns Guide 2014-18. Selected for AA Pub Guide 2014-2018 Opentable Diners’ Choice Awards 2014 to 2018. Winner of LUX Award Hospitality Award 2016. Cask Marque Accredited. Customer can expect great brews on tap and a transparent philosophy of serving only the best produce. Both Bistro and Bar, The Ridgeway oozes refreshing honesty, style and that rare four letter word – CARE. A commitment to seasonality comes through in our dishes. Tender Welsh Sirloin of Celtic Pride Beef, Pembrokeshire / Carmarthenshire porkers from selected farms and Lamb from Carmarthenshire. The Ridgeway is a privately owned business and is situated in the pretty suburb of Allt-yr-yn / Ridgeway in Newport. Stunning Welsh countryside is only 5 minutes away with the Sirhowy Valley Walk, a nature reserve and the 14-locks of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal nearby.
The Ridgeway Bistro Bar
2 Ridgeway Ave
Award winning Bistro Bar in Newport, Finalist in 2016 Observer Food Awards & Top 3 Venues in Wales. Selected for Alastair Sawday’s Pubs and Inns Guide 2014-18. Selected for AA Pub Guide 2014-2018 Opentable Diners’ Choice Awards 2014 to 2018. Winner of LUX Award Hospitality Award 2016. Cask Marque Accredited. Customer can expect great brews on tap and a transparent philosophy of serving only the best produce. Both Bistro and Bar, The Ridgeway oozes refreshing honesty, style and that rare four letter word – CARE. A commitment to seasonality comes through in our dishes. Tender Welsh Sirloin of Celtic Pride Beef, Pembrokeshire / Carmarthenshire porkers from selected farms and Lamb from Carmarthenshire. The Ridgeway is a privately owned business and is situated in the pretty suburb of Allt-yr-yn / Ridgeway in Newport. Stunning Welsh countryside is only 5 minutes away with the Sirhowy Valley Walk, a nature reserve and the 14-locks of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal nearby.

Sightseeing

A fabulous place just outside of Newport that has fantastic Roman remains, lovely pubs and restaurants. Definitely worth a visit whilst here in Newport!
21 locals recommend
Caerleon
21 locals recommend
A fabulous place just outside of Newport that has fantastic Roman remains, lovely pubs and restaurants. Definitely worth a visit whilst here in Newport!

Our Neighbourhood

Check out The Cafe At Ridgeway (small, popular coffeeshop that does breakfast items, hot/cold drinks and cakes. Also check out The Ridgeway Bar & Restaurant (half a mile away, 10 minute walk on foot). Great food for a special night out. Great selection of wines and beers!
Ridgeway is in the suburb and electoral ward and coterminous community parish of Allt-yr-yn. It is well known for its ridge which overlooks Rogerstone and the nearby woodland areas. Ridgeway is at the end of the estate the main road breaks off onto the M4 motorway. Ridgeway is a predominantly middle class area in Newport, Gwent. Alongside the neighbouring Alt-yr-yn and has historically been a highly sought area of Newport due to its catchment proximity of schools such as Glasslwch Primary which has an ESTYN “Excellent” Rating. The estate consists of mainly 1920’s housing with generous gardens and wide streets. Local amenities include the Ridgeway Inn and Ridgeway Cafe. The area has earned the nickname of “Little Switzerland” due to the generous panoramic views and style of housing.
Ridgeway
Ridgeway
Ridgeway is in the suburb and electoral ward and coterminous community parish of Allt-yr-yn. It is well known for its ridge which overlooks Rogerstone and the nearby woodland areas. Ridgeway is at the end of the estate the main road breaks off onto the M4 motorway. Ridgeway is a predominantly middle class area in Newport, Gwent. Alongside the neighbouring Alt-yr-yn and has historically been a highly sought area of Newport due to its catchment proximity of schools such as Glasslwch Primary which has an ESTYN “Excellent” Rating. The estate consists of mainly 1920’s housing with generous gardens and wide streets. Local amenities include the Ridgeway Inn and Ridgeway Cafe. The area has earned the nickname of “Little Switzerland” due to the generous panoramic views and style of housing.

City advice

Don't miss

The Transporter Bridge

One of two built in Europe, this is a real local treasure and a great thing to experience! You can enjoy a ride on its gondola over the River Usk from East to West Newport, or - if you're a daredevil - you can climb the steps and see Newport from most definitely the highest vantage point on foot! Opening from. 3 April - 29 September 2019 Open Wednesday to Sunday and on all bank holidays from 10am to 5pm. Last admission to high level walkway at 4pm and last gondola crossing from west to east at 4.30pm. Email Transporter.bridge@newport.gov.uk Visitor Centre, Transporter Bridge, Brunel Street, Newport, South Wales NP20 2JY Adult day visitor - £4 Child day visitor (aged 16 years and under) - £3 Gives access to the high level walk way, the motor house platform and unlimited crossings on the day of purchase. Single crossing Adult - £1.50 Child - £1.00 Return crossing Adult - £2.00 Child - £1.50 Children aged 2 years and under travel free. Staff retain the right to refuse access to children and young people not accompanied by an adult.
Getting around

Buses are in short supply!

Whilst there are buses that pass into Alltyryn (N3), Newport Bus took the decision to stop a number of buses due to financial reasons. Therefore, it is easier to walk into town and catch a bus there, or get a cab! We generally use Dragon Taxis 01633 216216 because they are council registered. They also have an app that you can download, which is really handy. You can watch your cab enroute to your destination too - it's fab!