The Andover Tap at the Lamb has received the North Hampshire overall Pub of the Year Award along with the associated Cider Pub of the Year accolade.
At a presentation in the packed Andover pub at the weekend, owner Tim Abram received the certificates from the Chairman of the local Campaign for Real Ale Branch, Keith Sturton.
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| left to right: Willow and Matt (bar staff extraordinaire); Tim Abram, Owner of The Andover Tap at the Lamb; Keith Sturton, local CAMRA Chairman. |
Presently a team of judges is visiting the other local winners in the Region which includes entries from Dorset, the Isle of Wight, Wiltshire, and the Channel Islands as well as from the rest of Hampshire. All have been selected by an independent process not linked to any commercial concerns.
A successful pub
Along with a fine selection of cask ales, craft keg beers and real ciders from mainly local producers, regular events are held at The Tap including food nights, games sessions, quizzes, BBQs, brewery visits, and an annual cycle ride. It is also a venue for the long established Lamb Folk Sessions as well as holding occasional music events.
Gin and Beer Festival
Coming soon there is also a Gin and Beer Festival in conjunction with the next door Gin Palace over the weekend of Friday 24th May to Sunday 26th May.
This Festival will feature both beer and gin that is produced on the premises.
Can it go further?
It is hoped the Andover Tap at the Lamb may follow in the footsteps of the excellent Wonston Arms near Sutton Scotney which went on to win the prestigious National Pub of the Year in 2018.
Both pubs show that to focus on the local community, putting the customer first, and showing that providing an excellent selection of independent beers and ciders can lead to success.
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| The Andover Tap at the Lamb and the Gin Palace. |
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| Tim Abram, owner of The Andover Tap at the Lamb. |
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| A pub where friendly conversation and good company rules. |
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| Cheers! |
