Saturday 29 July 2017

Hot Rocks, Maindee, Newport

It's not hot. There is no rock, just R&B. And there are no spliffs overspilling. Anyone got the number for Trading Standards?

Royal Albert, Maindee, Newport

Recently reopened after a refurbishment. Doesn't look any different.

The Crown, Maindee, Newport

Proper back-street local which you could never come across by accident. Good lively atmosphere with occasional jovial music/football disagreements between the locals.

Maindee Hotel, Maindee, Newport

Lively boozer which rather quaintly still has several working CRT TVs scattered about, the biggest of which must be about 20". Fear not, there's a large pull-down screen for important events!

Scrum Half Sports Bar, Maindee, Newport

Dreadful music on the jukebox and The fucking Chase on TV. So much for the 'Sports Bar'.

The Dodger, Maindee, Newport

Big pub which never seems to be very full, in spite of the decent Weston's cider and Wickwar Ale on tap. Might be better when the footy season starts again.