Work is progressing well on a new pub and restaurant in the heart of Newport, which will create 40 new jobs in the area.

Offering quality fresh beer and value for money authentic fresh pub food, the as yet unnamed pub will have 180 covers.

“We’re extremely excited about our latest pub, in Newport which we hope will build a great reputation locally, offering top quality pub food and an unrivalled selection of cask beers from across the country, “ said Laura Barnes, from Marston’s Inns and Taverns.

The new pub and restaurant will be a Milestone Carvery not only offering a fantastic and extensive food menu but also daily deals straight from the hot deck. Sumptuous Sunday carvery will be available as well as a brilliant weekend breakfast buffet.

Newport Unlimited, Newport’s urban regeneration company, facilitated the sale of the site. Paul Tarling, head of development at Newport Unlimited, said: “We are delighted to welcome Marston’s to Newport and in particular to The Old Town Dock where the company clearly foresees a bright future.

“The area has undergone extensive regeneration over the last few years and its transformation from derelict land to an attractive investment opportunity is something of which Newport can be very proud.

“Earlier in the year we saw the first proposals put forward to turn the area into a sustainable suburb, and I have no doubt that a family focused pub will prove to be a great addition to the mixed-use development, while also being warmly welcomed by existing residents.”

The reclamation of the Old Town Dock was one of the first projects undertaken by Newport Unlimited when it was formed in 2003. Since then, the area has been transformed with a £200 million redevelopment programme, including residential developments and a riverside park. In June, proposals were revealed by the developer Sennybridge to transform the area into a sustainable suburb including new retail, leisure and office space as well as a health centre, houses and apartments.

Due for completion in May, the pub is part of Marston’s new build development programme which is part of an ongoing new build programme from Marston’s Inns and Taverns to provide quality pubs throughout the UK.