WHO doesn’t love a good roast dinner? One of the most typically British dishes available to anyone, lots of people are always on the lookout for a good carvery through recommendation or by trying out a new one.
With that in mind, and a roast dinner a popular meal to go out for with the family at the weekend, we have compiled a list of the top three places in Newport to have a roast dinner, all according to reviews from members of the public on TripAdvisor.
The Hanbury Arms, Hanbury Close, Caerleon, Newport NP18 1AA
The Hanbury Arms in Caerleon is the top rated place for a roast dinner in Newport on TripAdvisor (Image: Supplied) Once a traditional coaching inn it was a favourite of Alfred Lord Tennyson who stayed in the pub and even wrote some of his poetry here.
With great traditional ales and a delicious menu, the Hanbury is the perfect stop off and a great place to enjoy a fantastic evening.
This is the top rated place for roast dinners in Newport, with an incredible average of four stars from 473 reviews.
Particularly popular on a summer’s afternoon we have a huge beer garden boasting views over the river and Caerleon Bridge.
That beer garden has won numerous awards, and has seen the pub be consistently named in the Good Beer Guide and the CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) Guide over the years.
You can see our full pub of the week review on the Hanbury Arms here.
Rafters, The Coldra, The Celtic Manor Resort, Newport NP18 1HQ
Rafters is in the Twenty Ten Clubhouse as part of the prestigious Celtic Manor Resort (Image: Google) With an average of four stars from 386 reviews, Celtic Manor’s restaurant Rafters is also a popular location for a roast dinner, whether as a treat out or after a round of golf.
The stunning views alone make this striking restaurant well worth a visit. The cuisine here is simple and elegant, with a true flavour of Wales.
From locally reared beef and lamb to fresh fish and seafood, the award-winning food, Welsh wines and cocktails are complemented by a lovely atmosphere of laid-back luxury.
Set within the prestigious Twenty Ten Clubhouse at The Celtic Manor, diners will enjoy the stunning views over The Twenty Ten course and beautiful Usk Valley.
Multiple reviewers have said they are likely to visit again with the roast dinner a major highlight.
The Ruperra, 73 Caerphilly Road, Bassaleg, Newport NP10 8LJ
The Ruperra in Bassaleg is also a popular choice for Sunday lunch (Image: Google)
A small, independently run local pub that pride themselves on creating a homely atmosphere, and going above and beyond.
The Ruperra offers a large beer garden and two main bar areas, complete with rustic oak finishings and a cosy fireplace.
The menu, offers a variety of dishes, including tapas, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, as well as the highly-popular Sunday lunches, with particular praise lavished on the roast beef.