Newport's much anticipated first micropub opened in early November 2017. After a few months of hard graft fitting out the premises, this former shop has been transformed into a welcoming traditional bar a short walk from Newport railway station and city centre. As is the case with most micro pubs, there is no obtrusive noise from TV or games machines etc, although there is some background music, and regular live music from local musicians on Sunday. Three cask ales, nearly always including a dark one, are sourced from small breweries with bottle-conditioned ales from Anglo Oregon and occasionally bottled beers from other local breweries. There's a selection of up to eight bag-in-the-box ciders on sale, mainly from local producers,