For this the nineteenth instalment of his travels, the Bus Pass Bandit ventures ever hopefully across to Birmingham on a wet and dreary Monday morning...
After reminiscing about student days spent in Perry Barr, the Bandit's first pub stop is the Bull on Price Street within the historic Gun Quarter.
Gravediggers Mild from the Church End Brewery is a regular cask ale at the Bull - an excellent drink!
The Bull is well known for its extensive collection of jugs and ceramics. Imagine having to dust all of those!
Next a rendezvous at New Street Station and a walk to Victoria Square. The Iron Man statue is by Antony Gormley and stands outside Birmingham Town Hall.
Birmingham is famously at the heart of Britain's canal network.
The Malt House is overlooks Old Turn Junction and was once visited by President Clinton no less...
If it's good enough for Bill it's good enough for the Bandit! The Malt House used to be a venue for Sunday afternoon jazz; their Canalside Ale seems a good choice.
Black Sabbath Bridge is a notable tribute to Heavy Metal before the Bandit revisits Heidi's Bier Bar and Alberts Schloss, adding an enjoyable Germanic theme to the evening.
And finally down to the underground Post Office Vaults for some Kinver 1st Class Stamp - a beer with royal connections!
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