Pen & Wig - JW Bassett Pub

Walk up Stow Hill and you'll find yourself in one of Newport's most dependable pubs—the sort of place where regulars know the bar staff's names and first-timers feel welcome immediately. The Pen & Wig has that lived-in warmth you can't manufacture: wood panelling, actual character, and a drinks list that takes real ale seriously without being precious about it. You're here for straightforward food, a proper pint, and conversation that doesn't require you to shout over bass-heavy music.