The Castle Inn is the oldest pub in Newport and it's steeped in rumour and mystery.
We know that the pub used to house a brothel on the first floor, back when this side of Newport was the rough part of town.
What's unclear is if the rumours of a tunnel from Carisbrooke Castle to the pub are true.
The HistorySection titled The History
The main historic claim to fame for the Castle Inn is the rumour that it once had a secret tunnel between the pub and Carisbrooke Castle.
According to the story, the tunnel was used by Charles I to make visits to the tavern during his imprisonment at the castle.
The FoodSection titled The Food
The Castle Inn is a great place to eat. The food is good and the portions are generous. Of particular note is the pies. They're almost a match for the pies at the Crown Inn.
The BeerSection titled The Beer
Beer is not where the Castle Inn excels. The beer they have is good, often there is a guest ale on tap and the usual mainstream options you'd expect to find in a pub.
If you're looking for more variety of a better selection of local beers, then the better options in Newport are the Bargemans Rest or Newport Ale House.
The AtmosphereSection titled The Atmosphere
The atmosphere at the Castle is great. Low ceilings, dark wood, stone floors and a real fire in the winter. It's a great place to spend an evening.
