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Pubs in Caldicot

Barrage locals — kitchen hours on wet Tuesdays.

Caldicot pubs mix town locals with rooms toward the castle — bar open does not mean the kitchen is serving. Saturday evenings fill the centre; this is not a Chepstow racecourse lock-in.

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

Caldicot (Cil-y-coed) sits behind the Severn Barrage — castle and commuter streets, Monmouthshire taxi table, not a beach resort.

Pubs in Caldicot

The Drovers Arms on Newport Road and The Castle Inn near the grounds are the named locals. Bar open does not mean the kitchen is serving — call ahead.

This is a castle-town lock-in, not a Chepstow race-day crawl.

What to check

From Caldicot station to the castle / town centre. Pub food and Sunday roast need a kitchen clock. Hygiene rating still applies.

Local markers for this chapter: Cil-y-coed, behind, Severn, Barrage.

Caldicot station to the castle / town centre — last orders; real ale.

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FSA rating 5/5 — Wales 1 Business Park.

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FSA rating 5/5 — Caerwent Road.

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FSA rating 5/5 — The Cross Inn.

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The DragonflyPub

FSA rating 5/5 — 180 Newport Road.

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Common questions

What should I know about pubs in Caldicot?
Caldicot (Cil-y-coed) sits behind the Severn Barrage — castle and commuter streets, Monmouthshire taxi table, not a beach resort. A typical hop is Caldicot station to the castle / town centre. Cil-y-coed is the Welsh name for the same town.
What should I check before I book pubs in Caldicot?
Hours, price and pub food. Caldicot (Cil-y-coed) sits behind the Severn Barrage — castle and commuter streets, Monmouthshire taxi table, not a beach resort. A typical hop is Caldicot station to the castle / town centre.
How do I choose pubs in Caldicot?
Use this page for the local checks, then confirm with the venue or operator. A typical hop is Caldicot station to the castle / town centre. People also mention garden and dog friendly.
Do you rank pubs in Caldicot?
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 Caldicot station to the castle / town centre.

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