For the first of his December 2025 excursions, the Bus Pass Bandit takes a winter excursion to Stratford upon Avon...
The first stop is The Garrick Inn on the High Street.
And the first beer, suitably enough, is Shakespeare Bitter.
Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is buried.
Nearby in the side streets is The Bull.
A visit is rewarded by a half of Saxby's Mulled Cider.
The next stop is The Windmill Inn on Church Street.
And some Timothy Taylor's Landlord.
The Old Thatch Tavern is on Greenhill Street.
And provides suitably festive surroundings to enjoy some Dark Star Hophead.
Leaving Stratford, the final stop is The Crown at Tiddington.
And a Wye Valley HPA to finish.