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The Castle Inn, Newport
Newport
PO30 1BQ
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Reviews of The Castle Inn (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Peter Forster left this review about The Castle Inn
The oldest pub in Newport, an inscription above the huge fireplace provides a data of circa 1684. Other sources suggest King Charles 1st visited during his imprisonment at nearby Carisbrooke Castle. At first glance this seems impossible as he was headless by then, however it seems this is a date of reconstruction after a fire and the premises actually dates from the 16th century. A stone floor and fairy lights adorning black wood beams create an odd but pleasant medievalish atmosphere. This is spoilt by the obligatory piped music. Why? The bar maid is welcoming and chatty and it is easy to get into conversation with other customers at the bar. I have a pint of Holy Joe from Yates Brewery (£5.00), which is an okay NBSS 3. My second favourite pub in Newport and will return if in town.
On 29th April 2026
- rating: 6
[User has posted 52 recommendations about 52 pubs]
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Castle Inn
A nice old frontage and you are greeted by some splendid ceiling beams and woodwork inside, but the effect is ruined by numerous strings of fairy lights hung in all directions. The room behind is a bit tedious while to the rear is a courtyard covered in Astroturf and a side function room with its own bar. A pair of handpumps dispensed Ghost Ship and Old Rosie. All in all, a pub with considerable but unrealised potential and could be much better.
On 21st August 2020
- rating: 6
[User has posted 3915 recommendations about 3848 pubs]
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Castle Inn
Claims plausibly to be Newport's oldest pub, and it certainly looks the business both outside (with venerable brickwork) and within (with very dark wood panelling and imposing fireplaces). Partly opened-out at some stage, but retaining a decent amount of character in the various seating / dining areas. With three of four handpumps in operation, I found Ringwood RazorBack, Bombardier Burning Gold and Nethergate Suffolk Country (£3.80) on offer.
On 4th June 2017
- rating: 7
[User has posted 9119 recommendations about 9119 pubs]
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Smallbrook Junction, 7.55 miles, 2 hr 25 min walk (show)
Ryde St Johns Road, 7.7 miles, 2 hr 28 min walk (show)
Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 21 August 2020 by Graham Coombs
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 21 August 2020 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 21 August 2020 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Garden : Yes - Courtyard - last updated 21 August 2020 by Graham Coombs
- Car Park : No last updated 21 August 2020 by Graham Coombs
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 21 August 2020 by Graham Coombs
- Darts : No last updated 21 August 2020 by Graham Coombs
- Function Room : Yes last updated 21 August 2020 by Graham Coombs
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 17 April 2010 by hondo .
- Jukebox : No last updated 21 August 2020 by Graham Coombs
- Karaoke : Yes last updated 14 November 2013 by Dave McNally
- Micropub : No last updated 21 August 2020 by Graham Coombs
- Pinball : No last updated 21 August 2020 by Graham Coombs
- Pool Table : No last updated 21 August 2020 by Graham Coombs
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 17 April 2010 by hondo .
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 21 August 2020 by Graham Coombs
- WiFi : Yes last updated 21 August 2020 by Graham Coombs
