Rafters

The story

Rafters Restaurant Newport: Award-Winning Welsh Cuisine Amidst Valley Views

The kitchen and regional produce

Diners seeking refined Welsh cuisine will find their match at Rafters in Newport. The kitchen maintains a deliberately straightforward approach, letting locally reared beef and lamb speak for themselves alongside fresh fish and seafood. This reliance on nearby suppliers secured an AA Rosette for culinary excellence. Seasonal shifts guide the daily selections without altering that core simplicity.

The tasting sequence

This style of Welsh cuisine follows a clear narrative built around forest landscapes and mountain traditions. Guests pair those six courses with a dedicated selection of regional wines. The tasting menu opens between six and nine thirty, with availability confirmed upon arrival. Standard à la carte orders fill the remaining evening slots.

Views and interior design

The dining room occupies the Twenty Ten Clubhouse, framing uninterrupted sightlines across the championship fairways and the broader Usk Valley. A formal dress code establishes a polished baseline, while expansive glazing prevents the space from feeling enclosed. Outdoor tables remain positioned along the terrace, capturing the same landscape backdrop under natural light. The layout balances resort scale with genuine everyday comfort.