We visit the family owned and operated pub in the heart of a Welsh town

HERE at the Argus, we love good pub, and we want to tell you about all the best ones in Newport and across Gwent. In the latest in our series, we visit the Ship Inn on New Road in Caerleon. Sallie Phillips reports.

The Ship Inn is a family-owned and operated restaurant located in the heart of Caerleon, overlooking the River Usk. An award-winning restaurant, having secured recognition with Restaurant Guru and OpenTable, situated in the centre of a town that has a strong connection with the Roman era, the Ship Inn is the perfect place to enjoy a quiet pint and meal with family or friends before enjoying a day out full of history and heritage by visiting the Roman baths and museum. According to their website, the Ship Inn prides itself on being appealing to all members of the family, including young children and four-legged friends with a large beer garden to run around in as well as a play area.



Their food is described as "traditional pub grub food", including all the pub favourites from the grill, with steaks clearly being among the favourites with visitors according to reviews from TripAdvisor, alongside liver, which was a frequent appearance maker on highly rated reviews. Not only this, but there is also a vast selection of refreshing drinks available, from alcoholic to soft drinks, so there is something for everyone, with their bottomless brunch, served with ultimate gin or prosecco for £35 a person, one of their most popular dishes and a unique stand out for the pub. Aside from the food and drink, the Ship Inn is also a popular place for events and private special occasions.

Each event is a little bit different to offer something for everyone, loyal locals and new visitors alike, ranging from themed quiz nights to live singers, ensuring there is "no shortage of fun" as described on the website. As a family owned business, it is a particular point of pride at the Ship Inn to share the customers' special experiences. They can help with a range of special events and functions, with customers invited to contact to discuss the details.

The Ship Inn, Caerleon, is open 12-11pm seven days a week..