Windsor Castle

Walk down Upper Dock Street towards the water and you'll find yourself in one of those pubs that actually feels like it belongs to Newport rather than existing for tourists. The Windsor Castle pulls in a real mix—regulars nursing pints at the bar, groups catching up over something cold, people who know the staff by name. It's the kind of place where the telly might be on but nobody's glued to it, and conversations actually happen. The atmosphere is properly relaxed without trying too hard, and at these prices (we're talking proper value), you're getting exactly what you want: decent drinks, no faffing about, and a space that feels authentically local.