Olde Bull Inn in Newport

Very cosy bar in the heart of Caerleon, friendly atmosphere, great bar, great staff and a heated outside area.

Really nice pub Service was good and with a smile 😁 .

Ordered a double vodka. It was watered down or non existent. We couldn’t taste any alcohol or smell any in the glass. We asked for another vodka and we’re refused as we had drank 1/3 of the glass. The atmosphere is great if you are under 25. It is too busy to enjoy a meal. We stayed 15 minutes, drank our non alcoholic drink and left.

Nice atmosphere, very friendly host and staff. Free parking for guests (register inside).

Another bang average pub with no atmosphere and rubbish drinks.

Was one hen night last night with 3 other ladies. Had been to other pubs in the area but our last stop was here as we were looking forward to the DJ. The pub was rammed full of young people. As a mature lady I was very surprised when a member of security told us that hen parties were not allowed so unless we took off our plastic headbands and the bride to be her sash we would have to leave. We were go smacked as we weren't rowdy at all. If we hadn't already ordered our drinks we would have left there and then. We ordered a taxi and left. What a horrible thing to do. Anyway we found a great pub in Cwmbran with DJ and disco and had a brilliant night! Won't be visiting again!

Great food, nice inside but unfortunately had ran out of steak and Guinness pies when I went, steak and cheese baguette went down a treat instead! Hawkstone is on tap too!!

Great atmosphere and very cozy. Fast and good service.

We had butternut squash wellington and bang bang cauliflower very nice

Solid British pub. The guest rooms are large, but have nooks and crannies, making them cozy. Food and drink are typical of a pub, but at least good average. The waitresses obviously had a lot of fun at work and did a very good job.

Would like to edit my initial review. I was contacted by the staff and the fine is going to be cancelled. Thank you very much. Received a debt recovery notice for parking too long in the car park. Didn’t receive the initial parking fine, just straight to debt recovery. Used my blue badge. I saw no notice saying that blue badges were exempt. You have lost mine and my families custom. Shame really

Very good squash Wellington, only one vegetarian option but it was delicious! Fast and nice service.

Bar staff great… a little slow taking our order food atmosphere ok… food very nice but… a little expensive for a Sunday rost… only 1 selection of Vegetables… Broccoli, but no carrot 🥕 or peas 🫛 which I think is a staple in a rost. Sweet & mash was served (which I don’t like), cauliflower cheese was purchased separately. The non plated portions (not meat/ rosters/ parsnips) were small for 3 people for the amount we paid for in my opinion, only seamed enough for 1 person. This was the only letdown in my opinion. Would I go again… ? Would like too but would need to check what was on the plate.

Popped in for lunch, the first time we have visited this pub. The staff were very friendly and the menu was well organised at reasonable prices. The dishes were served quickly and we enjoyed the food. Definitely go back for more tasty treats and some great drinks.

Came here for some food and drinks and have been left with a parking ticket of £140 for parking in the pub car park. Not acceptable and very disappointing. Do not recommend!

I met up with my rugby tour team mates from 30 years ago. The staff were great and accommodating with a fantastic atmosphere. I will be going back there 100%

We stayed next door on a recent trip and used the pub frequently - lovely staff and worth a visit

Swift service, lovely food, great lunch in lovely surroundings

Food was absolutely amazing and very good price

Nice pub good beer food average

Great food, very quiet for an international game day!

After reading the reviews, I was excited to come here for Sunday lunch. A very busy pub, very clean. We arrived and were seated, we were 10mins late as the postcode on website took us to centre of Newport. Slow in taking our order. Now it’s Sunday roast. You know how many covers you can do, it’s not difficult (I’ve been a publican all my life). They had one additional side you could order - cauliflower cheese. We ordered at 1:45, and they were sold out. Of the only side they do to accompany a roast with over 2 hours and further bookings to come. Now 2:20pm. We ordered garlic bread and our mains at 1:45pm. No food had arrived and no one checked on us. They need our table back at 3:30pm. I called the waiter for an update on our order… only to be told due to an internet issue our order did not make the kitchen. They apologised, and promised discount on desert. Dinners arrived… no garlic bread. Now 3:10pm, they clear our table and the bar lady then makes it clear they have another booking at 3:30pm. No deserts were ordered. And they put live music on in the middle of service. Live music on a Sunday is great for a pub. I do it all the time. Wait until service is finished and the singer is not next to a table eating with family. The food that we did have was ok. The roast potatoes were good as was the Yorkshire pudding. The veg on the other hand, very bland. Which makes the selling out of cauliflower cheese and hour and a half into service more baffling. Great potential here. Service needs massive improvement.

Much improved now all the kids have been kicked out great food

A really nice pub. The staff really made the place, very welcoming, very friendly, particularly the lad working behind the bar today (Mon 19th feb), really friendly and made it a good experience.

Didn't have food so couldn't comment but Staff very friendly and pub very welcoming!

Came here with my family last week and all I can say is the service and the staff are absolutely amazing! I couldn’t recommend the food enough! Will definitely be back 10/10

Went for Sunday lunch with friends Service was on point with everything from menus to catering to our needs . Beef was amazing, will definitely be coming back

Booked a evening table for 4,after waiting at the bar to get serviced, we ordered a meal and drinks,meal was OK,Half way through the meal the sound was turned up on the T.V. a soccer match,we could not hear one another talking,,we could of stayed home to hear that,not good,we came for a meal and a drink,not a soccer match.We paid and went to the pub opposite to finish our evening out.

Baffling place. Visited on a VERY quiet Tuesday while out cycling in the region. Asked for menus at the bar as we were sat outside. We're told at the bar that we could bring our bikes in and tuck ourselves in the corner. Few minutes later we could hear conversations at the bar and an elderly gentleman approached us saying "you don't bring bikes into bars" So we left. Screw em. We'll take our money elsewhere. Baffling as it was EMPTY!

Lovely old pub, very busy, prompt service and food was fine

First visit to the bull for years. Really good atmosphere, good selection of drinks and excellent food. Staff friendly and quick to serve at the bar. Will definitely go again. Great job!

Popped in for a quick pint to kill some time. Ended up with some fab pub grub. The garlic chorizo and potato was spot on.

Food terrible. Service terrible. Very expensive for what you got. Would never go again.

An amazing pub had my uncles funeral wake there

A brilliant night out.Music people and atmosphere perfect.

Popped in for a quick drink ...friendly staff ..showing live cricket which I enjoyed

I have visited ye olde bull many times in the past, loved the menu and the selection, however visited today and things have changed drastically. My favourite meal, the spicy chicken burger, is no longer available and the food is nothing like it used to be. Used to be my favourite for food locally in a comfortable establishment but will no longer be visiting.

Great place to come for a beer & food

We have visited this pub a few times recently for a beer but this was our first time having a meal.We ordered the nachos for starters which were lovely.For the main course we had a homemade flatbread which was stuffed with a delicious combination of sundried tomatoes,goats cheese pesto and salad leaves.This was served with lovely fluffy fries.The portions are huge,very good value for money.This is a lovely pub.Friendly staff,excellent service.Great atmosphere.I can see why its so popular,its definately favourite of ours when we visit the historic town of Caerleon.

I had a brilliant evening during my visit. All staff were friendly, food was nice and service was quick. Taylor was especially accommodating

Always liked this venue and not been in for many years however with the refurbishment its now even better! Look forward to coming back in the future...

Beautiful home made food. The home made mac and cheese delicious , massive portion of baked spud and adelicious halumi salad Thanks.

The staff were friendly and the service was good. We had dessert and coffee, so can't comment on starters and mains. 1. Apparently they didn't have any cold milk to make tea!? 2. The apple pie we ordered didn't look great, but fortunately tasted very nice. 3. I ordered it with ice-cream and it was served with three scoops of strawberry ice-cream on the side, which I thought was a little unusual, but tasted good nonetheless. 4. My coffee was good though.

Staff are really friendly and helpful, food was fine but couldn't park in the disabled space because they were full of beer barrels

Nice place, food excellent. Staff ok male servers not very friendly.

Great place for food and drinks. However if you want a quiet drink and food, this isn't the place. It's lively and atmospheric, full of uni students and very loud.

Nice little quirky pub in Caerleon. Little nooks and crannies which add to the experience. Had the buttermilk chicken burger which was great. Would like to return and try more. Had a clean tasting Madri, didn't notice the ales much as I was happy but will look next time. Did have a Sharps Atlantic pale ale though come to think of it. Covered outdoor seating area which can be heated. Will probably go for a walk during the day next time as the town also looked nice.

Good pub, decent atmosphere, decent prices. Outside and inside seating areas are comfortable. Staff and security are friendly. It's a popular bar.

Once again fantastic Sunday lunch, everything was fresh and stunning. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be my go to for Sunday lunch. Thank you again

Took a while to get served, but nice atmosphere

Great experience in the Ye Old Bull, will be returning!

With our visit to the Romain bath house and the Romain museum, we got ourselves a good meal at Ye Old Bull Inn. I can't remember exactly what my husband and I ordered, but it were very well made burgers with delicious fries. I gave the service 4 stars out of 5 because we hiked a lot that day and it wasn't easy to get up from the table and order our food at the bar. Other than that, lovely and friendly staff and a place to crash at.. 🤤👌

Delightful pub to find during a heavy rainstorm. It kept me dry!

Bro the food was bussin bussin, like you wouldn’t expect it for a bar but Damn

Long wait for drinks, very dark and surprisingly small

Excellent location for food and resting by the Caerleon Roman site.

Good food. Good servers. They were very polite. Almost had the privilege of having a local who was very drunk fall on to me why we were eating at out table. I would consider going back if I’m in the area.

My daughter and I were staying in Caerleon and decided to have a light meal, as it was a hot evening, at the Ye Olde Bull Inn. It was very busy but we were given a good table and the food came out quickly. I ordered steak & dirty fries and it was absolutely delicious. So much so my daughter who hadn't wanted meal decided to have a spare plate and promptly ate half of mine ! The steak was cooked to perfection and fries were very moorish. Would highly recommend the food here and for a very busy Saturday night the service and staff were amazing. We will be returning.

Convenient setting in thd middle of the village offering free parking. Friendly staff and really good food. Dirty Roasties are great but best for sharing.

Fantastic food cooked to perfection compliments to chef Staff friendly and nothing to much trouble Highly recommend will be back

We stayed in the loft room for 1 night and it was perfect.. we had breakfast in Ye Olde Bull Inn and it’s the best breakfast we’ve had in a very long time.. HUGE portion.. good quality food :)

Lovely staff, great food, historical location in South Wales. Would recommend to friends and family 🙂

Great food and service. Nice atmosphere (but the background music could be a little lower for ease of conversation at lunchtimes).

Nice little pub, bit quirky but this adds to the atmosphere. Worth a visit for sure

Wow loved this pub staff are friendly and great pints

-Temperature check not taken on arrival even though they had a thermometer .-Tables not cleaned down in between customers - we saw 3 groups sit on the same table consecutively.-People not wearing masks when walking through the establishment.-We were sat near toilet and 7 girls in there at one point. Soap also appeared to be watered down. -No staff ‘policing’ areas.-Tables mixing. Felt so uncomfortable we had to leave. Will not return.

This pub has been updated and is looking very good however lunch was poor for the price. We ordered fish finger butty with salt & finger chips which cost £10 each which we thought rather expensive but thought oh well it must be good for that price.When it arrived we were shocked to say the least it consisted of a mini brioche type roll with two tiny over cooked mini fish fillet and 9 chips stacked with some rocket on the side.We were both very hungry & ate, it the chips were quite nice but I don’t think we will bother eating there for these prices not at lunch time we can honestly say we both felt unsatisfied maybe if it had been a more ample portion and tasty we would of happily paid the price.The staff member was friendly and it was nicely renovated but it is in an area were there are many places with deals on lunches, we ate in the Goldcroft up the road the other week which is also a very nice pub and they do a lunch menu two for £12 and 5 of us eat there one child & the rest from this menu and we all found it very enjoyable and cook perfectly.

I was a bit dubious about booking for our lunch club as The Bull has never really been a foodie destination in the past. Our lunch however was excellent and in really cosy surroundings. I had the chicken liver parfait which was lovely and came with parmesan crisp and plum chutney. Most of us had the creamy chicken with lemon and thyme and a selection of wild mushrooms. It was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. I felt it was good value at £15 for 2 courses so will definately be back soon. The pub has been beautifully restored and has lots of cosy nooks and crannies in which to sit. Parking is charged at 70p an hour but you get the first hour refunded. Parking is always a problem in Caerleon so didn't mind paying to be honest.

Went for a Sunday roast and was not disappointed - the food was amazing and so good for the price, complete with extras like cauli cheese, swede etc. They had a good collection of flavoured gins (would highly recommend violet gin to anyone!!) and had an acoustic guitarist play which was so lovely to listen to. Also had the football on which was great. All in all a beautifully renovated old pub with a great, cosy atmosphere, quality, tasty food and friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

Parking is payable. They say will pay back if you spend £5 but you only get 70p back, unless you pay it twice or ever how many times to cover your time.Don’t come it you are hungry. We paid £15 each for two courses, fish n chips and mushy peas, ( see picture. ) 6 chips small fish and 1/2 a tea spoon of peas. Apple with blackberry crumble with custard ( changed ice cream to custard) one blackberry and 1/2 a small jug of custard to SHARE. Ok if you want to pay top price for a snack!

Went here over the festive period for food with friends and it was lovely. Welsh rarebit for starters was fab, main was Sirloin steak which was also fab (loved the marmite hollandaise sauce which accompanied it), lemon meringue choux bun for dessert was amazing! Will definitely return and with 3 courses for £20 it's great value!

Having booked our table in advance we were welcomed to our table as was our friendly well behaved sheep dog who immediately was a hit with fellow diners! The menus was given to us and immeadiately we had a problem as to the choice to make on each course! My wife went for a stunning parsnip soup with a touch of curry sauce while I went for a fish cake with salsa verde and poached egg.We both went for the vegetarian dish with stunning Hake and a lovely selection of veg including a perfect cauliflower cheese.The dessert menu was also difficult to choose from but my choice of an apple ,blackcurrant crumble was my kind of heaven! All in all a memorable first meal at the Bull,we shall return.The price for three courses a bargain.by the way!

Just had a fantastic meal at The Bull! Welsh Rarebit with Tomato chuckney and the most beautiful risotto!!! Will definitely be back. Two courses for 15 pounds.... Local eateries will have something to live up to!! Highly recommend a try!

Recently refurbished, reasonably priced drinks, good selection, sports shown on the TVs. Cute little beer garden. Friendly staff.

We went to have a drink on a Sunday evening. Very impressed with the improvements made to the Pub, it looks lovely inside and also the Patio area looks good. They now have Real Ale. The duet they had singing were really really good. Its never been my favourite but it is much nicer. Would recommend going for a beer.

Absolutely amazing atmosphere and fabulous refurbishment. The pub is in the middle of the ancient Caerleon village with a ye olde feel. The place has recently been refurbished throughout in a thoughtful way to keep the traditional feeling.

Lovely old pub on Caerleon's High Street which includes the original medieval stone walls, and is adjacent to the Roman Baths Museum. Horror fans should note that Arthur Machen's birthplace is directly across the road from pub and is marked by a blue plaque.

Since the seating areas, bars, and facilities have been improved, the atmosphere has improved and the pub is far cleaner than in previous years. A good younger crowd and good drinks selection definitely makes it worthwhile for a visit if in Caerleon.

A basic pub with new carpets but a tired look elsewhere. Not a great choice of drinks or food. No heating on a cool day.

A basic pub with new carpets but a tired look elsewhere. Not a great choice of drinks or food. No heating on a cool day.

Wow what a fantastic makeover looks fantastic!!! Can't wait for the food to start again very pleasent staff.

Popped to this pub on Saturday evening after hearing that it was in the process of being refurbished after being taken over by new owners. Great and friendly atmosphere with music and access to all sports channels, plenty of tv screens, a pool table and decent drinks at a good price! Even with a refurb taking place the pub retains its character. Will definitely be visiting again.

Called in on Saturday March 2nd as another local pub was full. Whilst I parked the car my daughter went in to check the menu to be told they weren't serving food. This was about 13.40 even though there were signs out side stating that hot and cold food was served. I'll never know what the food tastes like as I won't be going back. Ended up walking around to the Red Lion where we had a cracking meal.

Not terrible, not great, can’t complain too much as it is what it is. Might give it another go soon.

After a lovely visit to the Roman Baths, this pub seemed ideal for lunch as it was next door. The welcome was frosty from the bar person who seemed to want to put us off eating there by saying they only had burgers. There were no real ales as the youngsters didn't like them, but the menu showed Bangers & Mash amongst other dishes which we chose. Stella took the place of real ale, and to be fair it was good as was the food, cheap as well. There the goodwill ended, whilst watching football on the TV happily eating our grub Horse racing replaced footy with the explanation, it was only Brighton. We left soon after and as I'm concerned never to return again and left the Landlady and her cronies to watch their horse run in the race she turned the TV over for.

Called in quite early on a Tuesday evening with a friend. Sat down for a drink first, and didn’t want to risk food. The tables ( we tried 2 ) were sticky and dirty.

Fair pub grub and a nice place for a bar snack. There is a good menu choice and the staff are very friendly. The home cooked chips were lovely.

Came in for a drink and a snack, reasonably priced drinks and very good value for money with food. However, we waited for 50 minutes for 2 portions of chips! Ridiculously long time to wait for something so easy to produce. Nice enough staff and cute Halloween decorations, but not much of an atmosphere with a long wait time - wouldn't bother returning.

After seeing the amphitheatre, museum, and baths, we were ready for lunch and decided to try the Olde Bull Inn. It was fairly quiet inside and we found a table easily enough. We ordered fish and chips and although we had to wait a fair time before the food arrived, it was well cooked and nicely presented, and the price was surprisingly not expensive. All in all, a pleasant rest from our busy morning's sightseeing. I would certainly go there again.

This very old pub could be fantastic if it were managed properly. We were informed they had no real ale as they was a change of management! The food was awful. I had a cheese and ham toastie which didn't taste right which I put down to rancid spread on the outside or a toaster maker that had not been cleaned. The chips were hard sparse and overcooked. The pub had no atmosphere and it seemed that the staff morale was low. The pub lacked little touches and didn't feel welcoming. What a shame!

Llamamos aquí la tarde después de un largo viaje de unas vacaciones en el extranjero. No había comido desde un desayuno muy temprano en nuestro hotel en Italia. La señal fuera de dicho comida todo el día y nos preguntó acerca de este al entrar en el pub. La disponibilidad de alimentos fue confirmada por la camarera, así que nos sentamos y pedimos unas bebidas muy brevemente mientras rápidamente el menú de escaneo nuestra mesa y volver a la barra para pedir, sólo para ser informado que la comida ya no estaba disponible, ya que la cocina estaba cerrada debido a la chef tener un descanso. Lo que nos ha dado esta información para pedir confirmación sobre la disponibilidad de alimentos, no habría bebidas ordenados. Rápidamente nos terminado nuestras bebidas y la izquierda, sensación incluso mucha hambre. Nunca antes hemos experimentado esta situación y la extremadamente pobre servicio al cliente. Surfice decir que nunca volverá a regresar a este pub. Creo que este fue un muy buen pub popular, pero claramente ha visto mejores días y se ha convertido en muy deteriorado, lo que es una vergüenza.

Viajamos por una hora para llegar aquí para una comida familiar. Habíamos tenido buena comida aquí, así que decidimos visitar. Llegamos a las 12. 30 señalización exterior abierto de 12, dijo puertas cerradas. Llamamos para preguntar cuando se abriría y me dijeron que son la nueva gerencia y tenían una mentira de hoy. Bien a qué hora os será la apertura. No hasta las 3! . Bien lo que una mala actitud. Sábado soleado. No se molestó en salir de la cama.

We called in April 2017 with my Mother to have lunch but the menu was uninspiring & the pub was dowdy and in need of refreshing.

Good snacks good real ale selection ice interior it was a pub what more can I say to make up a hundred charscters

You know when asked if your meal was enjoyable and you say, "Okay" to be polite, and they take that as a compliment, that perhaps the standard isn't great.This wasn't awful, but it was miserable. Dull, bland, lacking, all those sort of adjectives.

The pub hasn't changed in years and caters mainly for a younger local clientele. It is what it is and remains popular with the people that frequent it. Has a pool table and range of beers. Could do with a major refit but aiming for its regular locals and every town needs one of these. Far better pubs if visiting but popular for a reason if that's your cup of tea.

The pub was nice to look at and that's where the positive aspects end. The staff were rude, disinterested and short in their manner. One, in particular, a middle-aged woman, refused point blank to be courteous in any way. She was dismissive, unhelpful and really eager to ensure we had the most awkward experience of all time. No task was too little effort and no request went unresented. The food was alright; I'd have happily paid more for anything else. Really good parking spot for the Roman museum though, so there's that.

Car park handy for the Romans Baths but food very run of the mill and not an inviting pub..got a little run down over the years

This is the 2nd time I've reviewed this place. First time loved it 2nd time loved it more (I'm English;-) atmosphere was great the banter was flowing! It was busy but service wasn't too long await. If I lived closer I think I'd be happy to make this my local. Bar staff friendly. Had food this time (beer and a burger) and got to admit the burger was very tasty and a decent size. Like most chains the chips didn't look fantastic or overflowing on the plate but it was empty. Not sure if it's under new management but who ever is running it seems to be doing a good job and trying to bring the customers back. Definitely worth a visit for a big sporting event tvs and big screens for everyone to see and quiet ares at the back for those just wanting a drink.

Note I think this place is now under new management? I'd check all their reviews 1st. We went for a Fathers day lunch in 2016. There was only 1 other couple in the dining area at this same time who like us waited 2.1/2 hours (from when orders were placed) to get served our food which had only been microwaved heated. We traveled out to tour the Big Pitt that morning and decided to stop off here on route home for Lunch. My hubby suggested we eat at the Pub across the road; but because we'd paid to park next door to this Pub I encouraged him to dine here! In Hein Sight I wished I'd have listened to him; especially given it was his Fathers Day Treat! By the time we ordered through until we left was 3.1/2 hours for a nasty tasting meal; The other couple was the same!