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John Wallace Linton, Newport (JWL, Tubby's, Top Spoon)

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Operator: Wetherspoon
19-21 Cambrian Road, Newport, NP20 4AD (View on Google Map)
(01633) 251752
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The first Wetherspoon pub in Wales in 1995 brought about the transformation of a former night club into a very successful rendezvous for its daytime crowd, including shoppers and commuters. It's also a popular meeting place in the evenings for those wishing to sample the local night life. The interior is spacious with a variety of seating, some handily placed to watch the news or sports channels on TV. Attractive modern artwork shares wall space with pictures of Newport's past history and personalities associated with the city. It is named after WWII hero John Wallace aka 'Tubby' Linton VC, DSO, DSC, RN, commander of HM Submarine Turbulent that sunk over 90,000 tons of enemy shipping before the boat itself was sunk with all hands at 09:00 on 12 March 1943. Commander Linton was awarded a posthumous VC in May 1943. There is a corner of the pub near the front dedicated to those who served on Turbulent and a plaque listing the names of those who lost their lives.

Historic Interest

1st Wetherspoon in Wales, opened in October 1995

Information for this venue is provided by the Gwent Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Wetherspoons
Local Authority
Casnewydd - Newport
Last updated
10/03/2025
Last surveyed
10/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
NEW/145
Asset of Community Value
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Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted once
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Varying range sourced nationwide

Changing beers typically include: Brains (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Public multi-storey
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free access
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Spring & Autumn, cider festival (July)
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
VARIOUS
Nearby Station (300m)
Newport (South Wales)
Directions
off Queensway

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