The Pen & Wig, Newport

Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Pen & Wig

The Pen & Wig was my favourite new pub in Newport on my latest visit to Newport. It is part of the JW Bassett chain and is a fairly large pub with several different drinking sections. It is mainly bare boarded but does have a carpeted area in the front right-hand area, where a book exchange can also be found.

Food including Sunday lunches is served and there is an open kitchen to the rear right-hand side, with the bar also on the right wall. Elsewhere, there is a cosy area off to the left and an outdoor patio at the rear. There is a sporting theme with a signed rugby shirt on one wall and old photos of rugby matches on other walls. Multiple TVs were showing different sports, with cricket, motor sports and golf all represented. Music was playing too. Mobile phone chargers were also available at a cost.

At the bar, the two regular cask ales are Bass & Glamorgan Jemima's Pitchfork. Guest beers were Quantock QPA & Mumbles Albina & Oystermouth Stout. Pulp Rhubarb Cider was also on handpull and Beavertown Neck Oil was on keg. I was impressed that the barman asked if I was a CAMRA member and offered me a discount. I'd read about the discount but forgot to ask when ordering.

Despite being part of a chain, this pub is well worth a visit.

On 10^th September 2025 - rating: 7
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