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South Wales Argus
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Famous Newport pub reopens with bar and distillery
The Waterloo Inn has long been a local landmark, renowned for its rich heritage, friendly atmosphere, and recent appearance in episodes of Doctor Who. Its reopening promises a fresh blend of bold Welsh flavours, small-batch spirits and a warm, relaxed experience that pays homage to its past while offering something completely new At the heart of the venue is a laid-back and characterful pub. The bar features locally brewed ales, wines, and signature cocktails, many of which are made with spirits distilled on-site in collaboration with the Spirit of Wales Distillery. The space has been carefully designed, combining traditional charm with steampunk-inspired touches, such as copper accents and vintage fittings. 'This is a space with history, heart and a real sense of place,' says Owner, Daniel Dyer. 'We've brought it back to life in a way that feels true to the building and exciting for what's next. Waterloo Inn is where people can meet, eat, drink, and enjoy something different.' The restaurant offers seasonal menus built on Welsh produce and forest-foraged ingredients. Guests can expect a mix of comforting classics and elevated dishes with a twist, all served in a setting that is as cosy as it is creative. Whether enjoying a casual lunch, dinner with friends or a Sunday roast, the food is crafted to be shared, savoured, and remembered. Waterloo Inn's micro-distillery, launching visitor experiences in September, will produce a range of small-batch spirits exclusive to the venue. Guests will soon be able to book guided tours and tasting sessions, learning how Welsh rums, gins and vodkas are made just metres from their table. Visitors can now rediscover the Waterloo Inn at its restored site on St Mary's Road in Nash, Newport. The restaurant is open for evening service on weekdays and all day from Friday to Sunday, with distillery tours and tastings set to launch in September. For updates, menus, and more, the venue can be found on their social media or via its website.
South Wales Argus
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Newport's jam-packed bank holiday weekend of events
The city will host its first vegan market of the year on Sunday, May 25. (Image: Supplied) The event will take place at Friars Walk Shopping Centre from 10am to 3pm. Attendees will be able to browse a range of products from local and national businesses, including street food, deli items, arts and crafts, and much more. The organisers have said that the event is not just for vegans, with everyone guaranteed to find something they enjoy. The event is free and attendees do not need to register. On Saturday, May 24, Spirit of Wales Distillery is giving people the chance to craft their own spirit. (Image: Supplied) The event will take place from 1.30pm to 4pm and will allow people to make their own unique bottle of Welsh gin or rum from scratch. Attendees will be given a welcome drink, a guided tour with tasters, and the chance to create their own gin or rum from botanicals, which they can then distil, filter, and bottle with a wax stamp and label. They will also be given a drink made from their creation to sample before bottling. Also on Saturday, Welsh punk band Panic Shack will perform at the Corn Exchange, The Old Post Office on High Street from 7pm. (Image: Supplied) The band, which was formed in defiance, have said they hope to show people that music doesn't have to feel like a "members-only club" and that "if we can do it, literally anyone can". They said: "We started the band because we'd spent years going to gigs supporting our indie boy bandmates. "One day we thought, 'Why aren't we doing this ourselves, surely it can't be that hard?'. "In the beginning, we just wanted to give it a go and have a bit of a laugh, but now we can hopefully show people that music doesn't have to feel like a 'members-only club' or as something that is out of reach. "If we can do it, literally anyone can." The band's live performances have attracted a devoted legion of fans on the Cardiff music scene, despite the band having little music available online. Their debut EP, Baby Shack, was released in 2022 and sold out its vinyl. On Saturday, the Sharon Higgins Musical Theatre Group will bring Grease to the Dolman Theatre. (Image: Supplied) The musical, which has remained one of the world's most popular and enduring musicals since its Broadway and West End debut in the early 1970s, is based on the journey of Danny and Sandy, alongside the Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies, as they navigate high school to the unforgettable rock 'n' roll soundtrack that defined generations. The show will start at 7.15pm. With such a diverse range of activities planned, Newport is set to be buzzing with activity this weekend.
