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The Pen & Wig, Newport

24 Stow Hill
Newport
NP20 1JD

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Newport Central

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Quinno _ left this review about The Pen & Wig

Been a while since I was last here – and little has changed, bar a splash of paint over some of the wood trim (sigh). Probably the most upmarket pub in town and the clientele, whilst mixed, generally reflect that. Five cask and a cider on with a good range of beer styles on offer and, Bass aside, a mixture of local(ish) micro and regional producers. I enjoyed an exceptional Wye Valley Wholesome Stout (NBSS 4.5) and great Bass (4) which reflects its perennial GBG listing. If it’s quality cask you want then this is a no-brainer and I've upped the rating to reflect that. 8.5

July 2016
A fairly mainstream place in a sloped terraced building but has some good selling points. The interior has not been fully opened-out so there are some relatively discrete drinking areas in what feels like a mid-90s refit - inoffensive but hardly noteworthy - and there’s an open kitchen at the rear if you want to check out chef's deep frying skills. When you enter you see four pumps but don't stop there, carry on round the bar for the full six. On my evening visit there was Gloucester Gold (good nick and only £1.40 a half) Bass, Cotleigh Osprey, Goffs Tournament and 2x Brains, SA and Main Stage. Friendly service from behind the bar. A solid pub that’s a guaranteed visit if you’re in the town. Rated 7

On 23^rd April 2024 - rating: 8
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Pen & Wig

Large pub with carvery & live sports. Long bar, polished wood floor, set up like a chain pub pushing food, but some nice areas & space

On 2^nd April 2018 - rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Pen & Wig

Converted at some stage from two small buildings in a terrace running up Stow Hill, this pub has a refurbished façade and an ale house-type interior with a range of seating areas. Open kitchen at the back offering a range of burgers and other grills. Busy when I visited due to international rugby on the TVs, but the staff were managing well. Good range of beers from about ten handpumps, including the Gloucester Dockside Dark at £2.75. Run by the local JW Bassett chain.

On 16^th November 2014 - rating: 7
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Newport (S Wales), 0.36 miles, 6 min walk (show)
Rogerstone, 3.88 miles, 1 hr 14 min walk (show)
Risca & Pontymister, 5.13 miles, 1 hr 39 min walk (show)

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23rd Apr 2024, 11:36

Review submitted by Quinno _ amended by Quinno _

23rd Apr 2024, 11:32

Review submitted by Quinno _ amended by Quinno _