The Black Cat, Weston Central, Weston Super Mare

Easily the pick of the four GBG 2024 entries I visited. A charming micro, run by enthusiastic expert who explained to us the process of Normandy cider production that will have me googling suppliers next. Interesting keg and cask also on. Verdent Sundialler for me. Single room, with a gothic mural on the wall (photo uploaded) and good music at a pleasant level. The only place in town we stayed for two - but this was as much to them letting us bring chips in.

Excellent micro-pub, although it was quite gloomy inside even before the sun went down. Anyway, you can probably picture what it looks and feels like, day or night... Three Cheddar Ales served on gravity, including a first-class Potholer (£4.20), plus six craft beers from keg taps on the bar-back and more ciders than I could count!