The Gaer Inn

You'll find The Gaer Inn tucked away on Gaer Road, the sort of place where regulars actually know the staff and the staff actually remember what they drink. It's got that unpretentious vibe that's becoming rarer in Newport—no craft cocktail nonsense or Instagram backdrops, just good beer, decent food, and room to breathe. The pub pulls in a proper mix of locals and the occasional visitor who's stumbled upon something worth their time, with a reputation for real ale that takes itself seriously without being stuffy about it.