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Pubs in Caerleon

Roman-suburb locals — kitchen hours on wet Tuesdays.

Caerleon pubs mix village locals with rooms toward the amphitheatre — bar open does not mean the kitchen is serving. Saturday evenings fill the centre; this is not a Newport city lock-in.

Source: Food Standards Agency — food hygiene ratings · Checked: 2026-08-20 · Pubs and food pubs in Caerleon, Wales

Wales law: food businesses must display their food hygiene rating at or near each customer entrance. Check ratings at ratings.food.gov.uk.
Hygiene rating must be displayed

What to know

Caerleon is Newport’s Roman fortress suburb — amphitheatre and baths, same Newport City Council taxi table as the city, not a separate fare.

Pubs in Caerleon

Village locals fill after Cadw days. Bar open does not mean the kitchen is serving — call ahead.

This is a fortress-suburb lock-in, not a city crawl.

What to check

From Caerleon village to Newport station (short drive). Pub food and Sunday roast need a kitchen clock. Hygiene rating still applies.

Local markers for this chapter: Newport’s, fortress, suburb, amphitheatre.

Caerleon village to Newport station (short drive) — real ale; garden.

Recommended

Hanbury ArmsPub

FSA rating 5/5 — Uskside.

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The GoldcroftPub

FSA rating 5/5 — 35 Goldcroft Common.

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MinstrelsPub

FSA rating 5/5 — 1 Station Road.

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White Hart PubPub

FSA rating 5/5 — White Hart Hotel.

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Common questions

What should I know about pubs in Caerleon?
Caerleon is Newport’s Roman fortress suburb — amphitheatre and baths, same Newport City Council taxi table as the city, not a separate fare. A typical hop is Caerleon village to Newport station (short drive). Caerleon is the Welsh name for the same town.
What should I check before I book pubs in Caerleon?
Hours, price and pub food. Caerleon is Newport’s Roman fortress suburb — amphitheatre and baths, same Newport City Council taxi table as the city, not a separate fare. A typical hop is Caerleon village to Newport station (short drive).
How do I choose pubs in Caerleon?
Use this page for the local checks, then confirm with the venue or operator. A typical hop is Caerleon village to Newport station (short drive). People also mention real ale and garden.
Do you rank pubs in Caerleon?
No. Know Wales does not rank venues or call anything cheapest. We explain pub food and the local checks, then you decide. A typical hop is Caerleon village to Newport station (short drive).

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