Discover the Man of Gwent in Newport, a Greene King pub known for community events, tasty food and live entertainment.
In 2018, the pub raised over £2,500 for charity. They achieved this through many fun events, including customer donations and lively quiz nights. Coffee and cake mornings also helped a lot.
This pub is known for its tasty food and their steaks are matured for 28 days. You can enjoy stacked burgers and grilled sharers. The Man of Gwent always shows sports on their screens and split screens to show multiple games.
Live entertainment is a regular thing and Emma Louise performs there often. She will next sing on Friday, March 28. The pub shared some thoughts about their work, stating that they feel connected to their local community.
They hosted quizzes and coffee mornings for eight years. The quiz nights always create a great atmosphere. Local bakeries donate cakes for the coffee mornings and customers bring cakes, listing all allergens.
The pub launched Rock and Roll Bingo on Valentine’s Day, and it will now be a weekly event each Friday. They believe pubs are vital community hubs. The Man of Gwent appreciates all their customer support, as locals and visitors mean the world to them.
Rebecca Gardiner manages The Man of Gwent. She has worked in pubs for nine years and became the general manager last summer. Rebecca said it has been a great experience because the team is close-knit, and the community supports them.
Running any business comes with challenges, but it is rewarding to hear positive feedback from customers. Rebecca values the excellent team spirit. They welcome families and have a dog-friendly area, specializing in showing live sports with food available.