24-05-2025
Great British Burger: Newport locals remember the eatery
Readers took to Facebook to share their fond memories of the popular eatery, which closed its doors decades ago, but is still remembered for its sit-down service and famous red signage with a Union Flag.
Unlike today's fast food chains, meals were served on plates, and the menu included unique treats such as the cheese-egg burger, frankfurter benders, and fruit cocktail sundaes.
Many readers reminisced about their favourite dishes.
One person said: "Ah Great British Burger.
"My favourite place.
"Loved the banana boat dessert and obviously the cooked food.
"I was gutted when I went back into town one day and it was gone.
"I thought why I didn't get it as it was popular.
"The same as I think it was called Ferrari's or similar name bakery opposite cash generator.
"To me their corned beef pasties were nicer than Greggs."
Another said: "Oh that's a blast from the past!
"Went there when I was a kid, the pancakes and syrup were a once a year treat!"
The restaurant's legacy also lives on through those who worked there.
Michelle Vittle Draper remembered: "My first Saturday job as a waitress loved working there.
"Wimpy was where Burger King is."
Alison Baxter added: "It was my first part time job too.
"Great memories."
Others simply missed the food, with Linda Watkins stating: "Loved it in there lovely burgers," and Annmarie Carne recalling: "They did amazing doughnuts!"
With the weather looking promising for the weekend, some locals may be inspired to recreate their own burger memories, though, as Justin Williams put it, "So much better back at Newport now vape shops no one goes in barbers and charity shops."
