The Regency, Weston Central, Weston Super Mare

Striking red bar window, some outside seating at front and rear. Inside, 7pm on a sunday and I had to battle my way through people singing/dancing to the Smiths. Felt it safer to take my TT Landlord (A championship club member) outside. A mistake, we had to listen to mating rituals of late middle aged somerset folk at an uncomfortable volume. I'll say this for them, they're not shy in asking what they want. When they left, we had a chat with the friendly bar staff and enjoyed the late evening setting son. Worthy of its GBG 2024 placement.

Side street local that looks like a hotel/B&B at a glance. Inside feels like it had an expensive refurb in the late 1970s which has been well maintained. A homely and comfy interior over two rooms - lounge to the right and games area to the left. The bay window banquette was the best seat in the house and most of the punters were either sat there or in close proximity, a few barflies excepted. Enclosed bijou and tidy rear patio. Six cask on at the bar, mainly from large regionals - 2x Butcombe, Timothy Taylor Landlord, one I forgot to note and St Austell Anthem (NBSS 3). Used to sell Bass but I was told that it no longer does, shame. Friendly service from behind the bar from a professional young lady. Filled rolls available for £2.50 – mine hit the spot. GBG’23 listed and easily the best all-rounder in W-S-M for my money. If only there’d been Bass…