The Darran, Newport
The Darran is a pub at 2 St Mary Street, Risca, Newport, NP11 6GU. The Darran's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly council on 29 January 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given - Address
- 2 St Mary Street
Risca
Newport
NP11 6GU - Council
- Caerphilly
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Darran’s food hygiene rating
The Darran's rating is 8 months old.
We have checked The Darran's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Darran
- 4Exchange Inn410 m
- 5Railway Tavern860 m
- Awaiting inspectionPrince of Wales Inn930 m
- 3The Fox & Hounds1.0 km
- 5Commercial Inn1.6 km
- 4Masons Arms1.6 km
All 30 pubs and bars in Newport
Questions about The Darran
What is the food hygiene rating at The Darran?
The Darran's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly council on 29 January 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Darran?
The Darran is at 2 St Mary Street, Risca, Newport, NP11 6GU, in Newport. Caerphilly council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Exchange Inn, about 410 m away.
What pubs are near The Darran?
The closest pubs and bars to The Darran are Exchange Inn (410 m), Railway Tavern (860 m) and Prince of Wales Inn (930 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Darran's hygiene rating up to date?
The Darran's rating is 8 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Darran on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Caerphilly council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.