St Julian Inn — Restaurant in Newport

Stopped in St Julians Inn on the way back from our walk to Caerleon today we came here around 2:10pm and l don't usually write reviews like this unless I really feel the need to but I'm not impressed by the "traditional nice feel" as some people have stated in previous reviews about this pub that it certainly isn't! I felt my dad and I were unwelcome as we walked in and cos we aren't regulars, clearly not locals known to these people who were in there we were met with odd stares, miserable looking people who need a few light bulbs thrown their way to blooming lighten up! We had just been out walking for a while and wanted a nice cold drink to cool us down but I think I'd have preferred to be dehydrated than stop by here now tbh Don't think there is much customer service skills in this pub sorry not sorry if my honest opinion offends anyone who lives out there or visits it often but to me it has a very snooty atmosphere to it, an old school place that is maintained by the type of people who go there so anyone who isn't a regular isn't made to feel welcome or invited to stay long even if you do have anything off their menu My dad paid £6.80 for 2 pints of coke and we just felt awkward uncomfortable sat inside or outside of the pub we simply sat away from smokers or punters at the bar in a quiet corner hoping to enjoy our drinks in peace but felt on edge with people looking over at us and staring which was weird as we never had this in any pub we've stopped by before at different trips/areas Not the first time we've had a bad experience here either we ate here on a previous trip to Caerleon in 2021 we gave this place a go as we fancied food before heading home and it was around mid summer when we went and I remember spotting mould on my baguette when I had a hotdog and chips soon as I saw the blue bits on my bread it put me off the rest of my meal and we haven't ate there since that day (and we did inform the waitress back then 2 years ago who said "well the bread was made fresh this morning" but to us that looked like it was leftover from days before as we know what we saw- blue mould up the side of the baguette which put me off eating anymore of my meal, nothing was done about it dad felt embarrassed to ask for half of a refund or anything we couldnt be bothered to argue or have hassle after spotting mould on our food back then so we left the food and pub still hungry) the place is clearly aimed at a specific audience of well off people on your way to Caerleon who don't mind paying high prices for food and drink.. not really great value at all imo especially when there isn't any good customer service to give to people After our second visit today can safely say we won't be back not even for a cold soft drink didn't feel like they appreciated our custom, doesnt seem like they go out of their way to make outsiders feel welcome, definitely one of those pubs that has a member only feel to it (even if they say "everyone is welcome") so I won't recommend this place to people you're better off going to pubs further down Caerleon Road/Chepstow road area towards town there is plenty of social clubs, RFC clubs left in Newport where you're more likely to be served with a smile, welcomed by regular happy punters at affordable prices too and have a comfortable time in them If you don't mind having people gawk at you as you try to enjoy your drink, snobbery about whether you're wearing clothes to people's high standards, don't mind paying what I would class steep prices then you'll be fine to go there Only reason why I gave 2 stars is for the views that we tried to enjoy in peace outside for a short while before leaving as we felt uncomfortable staying any longer than half an hour whilst trying to...

What a great place this is and we try to visit often. It's rare these days and especially in Newport you get a pub that has a great vibe and mix of old and young without ego and attitude. Always a nice atmosphere, great pub grub with the jacket potatoes being winners amongst our varied age family (notably the chilli, tuna & sweetcorn amd tikka chicken ones all around £5), our youngest actually knows this place as the "jacket potatoe shop". There is also a decent range of drink options and good draughts. A decent pint of guiness too. Dog friendly and outdoor seating with views on a dry day. We are yet to have a bad experience at...

this pub is lovely. the staff are so friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming, relaxed and enjoyable. live music some nights, drinks are very reasonably priced, the outside seating has a picturesque view of the river and countryside. inside there is seating of all shapes and sizes, a darts board and pool table. I suffer from anxiety and usually avoid all social settings as I feel very nervous and uncomfortable. my boyfriend lives 2 mins away from the Inn and talked me into going. walked through the door and we were greeted by a very welcoming bar man and an homely relaxed atmosphere. I've been back several...