Hogshead Newport

This impressive double-fronted pub sits proudly on Newport’s main High Street, just south of the bustling shopping district. Its prominent position ensures strong visibility and steady footfall from both locals and visitors exploring the town.

Inside, the pub offers a large, versatile trading space split over two levels. As you step inside, you’re welcomed into a relaxed, carpeted seating area ideal for dining or casual drinks. A few steps up lead to the main bar area, featuring a spacious C-shaped bar with plenty of seating for drinkers, plus a pool and darts area to the rear. This lively section is complemented by three cosy booths, each seating four people and equipped with individual TVs — perfect for private sports viewing or small group gatherings. The pub also benefits from a small but inviting outdoor area, offering seating for 14 guests and a large external TV, providing additional space for alfresco drinks or live sport during warmer months. Behind the scenes, there’s a large, fully equipped trade kitchen capable of supporting a full traditional pub dining offer — from hearty main meals to lighter snacks that pair perfectly with the Sky and TNT Sports coverage available throughout the venue. Decorated to a high standard, the pub’s fixtures and fittings are in excellent condition, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that blends comfort with functionality. Whether customers come to watch the big game, enjoy a meal with friends, or unwind after work, this is a pub that delivers on all fronts — a true community hub in the heart of Newport. Key Features • The pub is the place to go and watch satellite TV in Newport, which sets it apart from the competition from JD Wetherspoon and Loungers, who don't accommodate these customers. To enable everyone to enjoy the TV offering, the pub boasts 19 TVs and 2 projectors, so wherever you are in the pub, you can guarantee that you will be able to have a great view of the sports being shown. In addition to this, ere are three booth seating areas each with its own TV, s, you get a great viewing experience with a group of friends.  • The 'games area' of the pub has a dart board, two pool tables with AWPs so that guests can enjoy a match with their friends.  • Although the pub is geared up for sport, viewing the carpeted area and fixtures and fittings gives front of the pub a relaxed lounge feel an d this is where most of the diners sit to enjoy a main meal or snack with a drink. This area wood-burningod buring fireplace and traditional brick features ,which add to the ambience of this area.  • The pub has a small outside area with TVs to the rear of the trading area.  • There are two main sets of toilets and a disabled access facility in addition to a ramp to the side of the building, so that the pub can be accessed by all.   • There is a large trade kitchen with kit to produce a high turnover of traditional pub food.  • The cellar is on the grground floornd the pub has multiple pour points and five real ale hand pulls on the thsemi-circularar, enabling fast service during key trading sessions.  Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £21,795 • Full deposit: £21,000 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £1,615 • Guide rent (annual): £84,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £19,441 • Forecast turnover (annual): £1,010,932 Ideal Operator The ideal operator for this site would be an experienced publican who is used to running a busy sports led venue with a focus on later night trade. They need to have great social media skills to push the SKY/TNT offering via FANZO and other sports advertising platforms, as this is a huge footfall driver whilst safely running the venue from a licensing perspective.  The pub should offer a relaxed dining experience to local customers out shopping in Newport during the daytime with a focus on real ales, hearty food and coffee. To keep the pub as more than just a sporting venue, the pub should also offer a range of footfall rhythm of the week, footfall drivers such as a quiz.  Private Accommodation There is a large accommodation running across the property, comprising a large main flat and a studio flat.  The main flat has a double and single bedroom, well appointed kitchen, a bathroom with toilet and shower over bath and a large lounge.  The studio flat has a lounge/bedroom, bathroom and small kitchen. Both are well decorated.  Regional Manager's Thoughts This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operator with a focus on maximising the sports offer with TVs, booths and projectors. Trading patterns mean that the volume is around SKY/TNT matches and later night trade, so they need to be able to control these peaks in customer levels. This style of operation is unique in Newport, so it has a loyal customer base already in place.  The pub is in good condition, so a new operator could step in with minimal changes to the operation and maximise trading potential.  Surrounding Area Newport is the capital and largest town on the Isle of Wight, serving as the island’s main shopping, business, and entertainment hub. The pub enjoys a prime position towards the lower end of the High Street, perfectly placed to capture footfall from the town’s bustling retail and leisure areas. This ensures steady trade throughout the day from both locals and tourists visiting Newport’s shops, markets, and nearby attractions. The site forms part of a well-established drinking and dining circuit, with popular venues such as Loungers and JD Wetherspoon just a short walk away. This vibrant mix of pubs, restaurants, and bars makes it a natural destination for evening and weekend trade, placing the pub firmly within the heart of Newport’s social scene. Beyond its lively town-centre location, Newport benefits from affordable housing, good schools, and strong community spirit, attracting a broad customer base of families, professionals, and visitors alike. Its role as the island’s transport and commercial hub means there’s a constant flow of daytime workers and evening revellers — an ideal blend for a pub with both food and wet trade potential. For the right operator, this represents a fantastic Isle of Wight pub opportunity — a well-positioned, well-presented site with the scope to build on strong foundations and further grow its community and destination appeal.