The Handpost, Newport

I've been a regular here for over 25 years, creature 4's review of 4/7/10 is accurate, not sure about voisin's review of 21/09/10, I suspect it's a bit 'tongue-in-cheek'. However, the pub continues it's spiral downward, it really is going from bad to worse, it's becoming populated by low life and scum, most of whom come to watch the football which seems to be permanently on and really does attract the wrong sort, drinking to excess, being loud and agressive, and using foul language. The landlady and staff continue to serve alcohol to these people who have already consumed far too much and in my view it's totally irresponsible. It is a great shame the pub has sunk to this level as not that long ago it was one of the best pubs in Newport, it's only saving grace now is that the beer (real ales) are still pretty good. Certainly not the place to take a lady !!

19 Sep 2011 19:05