Welsh cakes beside the Usk

Bakeries in Newport

We list 34 bakeries in Newport, spread across 16 areas. Each one has its own page with hours, directions and its food hygiene rating.

34 bakeries 16 areas Checking who is open… 85% top hygiene rated
Newport
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All bakeries in Newport 1–30 of 34

Local flavour

The baking story of Newport

Newport, a city since 2002, grew at the mouth of the River Usk as a port for the coal and iron of the south Wales valleys. Its Victorian market hall, restored and reopened in recent years, has been at the heart of the city's food life since the 19th century, and the famous Transporter Bridge, one of very few left in the world, still dominates the skyline. As everywhere in Wales, Welsh cakes and bara brith are staples on bakery counters. The historic county of Monmouthshire, of which Newport was part, has its own dessert too: Monmouth pudding, layers of buttery breadcrumbs soaked in milk, spread with jam and topped with meringue. Newport's mixed communities, from Italian to South Asian, add plenty more.

Local bakes to look out for

  • Welsh cake – A buttery griddle cake with currants, dusted with sugar.
  • Bara brith – A tea-soaked fruit loaf, sliced and spread with butter.
  • Monmouth pudding – A baked pudding of milky breadcrumbs, jam and meringue.

Bakery hunter's tip: Start at the restored Victorian Newport Market, then explore the arcade and streets around Commercial Street for cafés.

Did you know? Caerphilly cheese, crumbly and mild, was made in the hills just west of Newport and was a favourite in miners' lunches.

Bakery types in Newport

TypeBakeriesShare
Traditional Bakers1544%
Cake Shops1235%
Patisseries1132%
Bakery Cafés412%
Celebration Cake Makers39%
Artisan Bakeries26%
Doughnut Shops13%
Sourdough Bakeries13%
Eggless Cake Shops13%
Italian Bakeries13%

Early birds: first bakeries to open

BakeryAreaOpens from
Slemani Breakfast BakeryPillgwenlly12am
Wrens BakeryEast Usk6am
Corner StonePillgwenlly7:30am
The Hot Bread ShopBeechwood8am
The Village BakeryCaerleon8am
Nos Da BakeryBettws8am

Newport at a glance

Bakeries listed34
Busiest areaNewport Centre (8)
With published hours25
Open on Sundays13 of 25
Hygiene rated13 (85% top rated)
NationWales
Local timeSun 4 Oct, 01:09

Bakeries in Newport: FAQs

How many bakeries are there in Newport?

We currently list 34 bakeries in Newport, across 16 areas including Newport Centre, Pillgwenlly and Beechwood. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.

Which bakery opens earliest in Newport?

Slemani Breakfast Bakery has the earliest published opening time at 12am. Opening times can vary by day, so check the bakery's page for the full week.

Are bakeries in Newport open on Sundays?

Of the 25 bakeries with published hours, 13 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.

Do Newport bakeries have good hygiene ratings?

11 of the 13 bakeries with a published inspection result hold a top rating (4–5, or Pass in Scotland). Ratings come from the Food Standards Agency register.

What kind of bakeries can I find in Newport?

The most common type is traditional bakers (15), followed by cake shops, patisseries and bakery cafés.

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