Le Pub facts for kids
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Le Public Space
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Le Pub, at 14 High Street, Newport
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| Address | 14 High Street, NP20 1FW |
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| Location | Newport, Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°35′22″N 2°59′49″W / 51.58944°N 2.99703°W |
| Owner | Co-operative |
| Type | Music venue, restaurant and nightclub |
| Genre(s) | Rock, comedy, alternative and punk music |
| Seating type | Mixed standing and seating |
| Capacity | 100 |
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| Opened | 1992 (Caxton Place, Baneswell, Newport) |
| Expanded | 2017 (High Street, Newport) |
Le Pub, also called Le Public Space, is a cool spot in Newport, South Wales. It's a place where you can grab a bite, hang out, and enjoy live music.
It first opened in 1992 on Caxton Place. It quickly became a popular place for live music, joining other famous spots like TJ's in the Newport music scene. Later, it moved to High Street and became a special kind of business called a co-operative.
Le Pub's History
Le Pub has been a key part of Newport's music scene for over 30 years. Another famous venue, TJ's, was also very popular. TJ's even hosted big stars like David Bowie and Kurt Cobain when Newport was known for its exciting music.
Newport had a lively music scene in the 1980s and 1990s. But as industries changed and the Cardiff music scene grew, Newport's music venues faced challenges. Sadly, TJ's closed in 2010. It tried to reopen as El Siecco's on High Street, but that didn't last long.
Le Pub also had tough times in the 2000s. It stayed at its first home on Caxton Place for almost 25 years. But then it had to sell its building and find a new place to open.
Le Pub Today
With help from Newport City Council, Le Pub started fresh. It became a community interest company. This meant friends and fans of the old venue could buy shares to help fund it. This money helped them fix up a new building and reopen.
Le Pub moved to High Street on July 29, 2017. It took over the building where The Page pub used to be. Many volunteers helped get the new place ready. The new Le Pub offers space for creative projects, an art gallery, and rehearsal rooms for bands. It also has office space and a small cinema. Le Pub has now been a part of Newport city centre for 30 years.
In January 2025, a group called Music Venue Properties bought the building. This helps make sure Le Pub can keep being a great place for live music for a long time.
Le Pub is open late most nights, until 2 AM on weekdays and 3 AM on Friday and Saturday. It offers many different kinds of drinks. It's also known for being a great place to eat for people who are vegetarian or vegan.
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