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Hand Post Hotel
2 Bassaleg Road
Newport
NP20 3EA
Social Links
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Opening Times
Monday | 11.30 am - 11.00 pm |
Tuesday | 11.30 am - 11.00 pm |
Wednesday | 11.30 am - 11.00 pm |
Thursday | 11.30 am - 11.00 pm |
Friday | 11.30 am - 11.00 pm |
Saturday | 11.30 am - Midnight |
Sunday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
Meal Times
12 - 2.30, 6 - 9
12 - 3 Sun
Owner
Greene King
About the Pub
Imposing pub on a busy intersection. Inside is a spacious open plan interior with linked bar, lounge and dining sections set around an island bar reminiscent of traditional London style bars of old. A wide ranging menu offers baguettes, jacket potatoes, salads, vegetarian dishes, pastas, curries, grills, burgers, fish choices, family favourites, and children's meals. Outside is a large decked patio from which to watch the world and the traffic pass by in fine weather. Entertainment includes quiz night on Thursday evening 9-11 and live variety performances on Saturday evenings from 9-11pm. Newly refurbished accommodation available.
Historic Interest
Thought to originate circa 1820, prior to becoming a pub in the late 1880's/early 1900's, this was a meeting place for postmen to take refreshment before they set off to deliver their post to the local valleys. Owned by Ansells Brewery from around 1950 to 2001.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 2 regular beers.
- Greene King Abbot
- Ruddles Best Bitter (Sold as Hand Post Best)
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 1 changing beer.
Usually from the Greene King stable.
Source: National
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Cask Marque Accredited
Facilities
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Disabled Access
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Pub Garden
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Accommodation
7 rooms.
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Live Music
Saturday from 9pm.
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Separate Bar
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Smoking Area
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Sports TV
View on Larger Map
Hand Post Hotel
2 Bassaleg Road
Newport
NP20 3EA
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
Nearby Bus Routes (30m)
2/3/4, 151, 56
Closest Station (1054m)
Newport (South Wales)
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