May 2025 sees the Bus Pass Bandit returning to a sporting town he is particularly fond of, namely Rugby. The number 63 Stagecoach bus up from Leamington has him in prime position for an afternoon pubcrawl...
After meeting his companions, the first stop is the Raglan Arms on Dunchurch Road.
This is a Black Country Ales pub with some nice Salopian Dark Shadow.
Nearby is the interesting Webb Ellis Museum dedicated to the game of rugby.
A return to the Merchants Inn on Little Church Street is part of any visit to Rugby.
The Elgood's Blackberry Porter is excellent among many interesting items of breweriana.
Our next stop is The Rupert Brooke, a Wetherspoon pub named after the First World War poet.
Lunchtime takes on an Indian flavour with a Chicken Korma and a pint of Thornbridge Jaipur.
Then onwards to the Windmill Inn on North Street, another Black Country Ales pub.
The Titanic Cappuccino Stout is an excellent choice.
Another reminder of the game of rugby as we make our way to Rugby Museum and Art Gallery.
The next pub on Warwick Street is appropriately called The William Webb Ellis.
A half of Marstons Pedigree will suffice in here.
Keeping to the rugby theme, our final stop is the Rugby Tap next to the Webb Ellis Museum.
Here are two excellent beers from the Church End Brewery - Goats Milk and Irish Coffee. We are pleased to find a copy of the Good Beer Guide dated 1980!
