Supporting pubs and beers area of north Hampshire and the Test valley

The Dove to close

Another local pub is closing this month as the Dove Inn shuts its doors at the end of September.

The Grade II Listed Building at Micheldever Station which recently gained planning permission for additional letting rooms is both on the market for sale and/or for a new tenant. 

Earlier this year the planners approved a new building at the rear to replace the old coach house which would provide five new letting rooms. The applicant, Lochstill Ltd, submitted the plans to complement the accommodation within the existing main building of the Inn, and to improve its commercial viability. 

Although the pub is for sale these plans are still very much 'live'. There is a lot of potential, and with a possible 3,000 house development nearby at Popham the future could change.

The Dove is currently listed for sale freehold at a guide price of £790,000 or as a premises under a lease with the agents saying:

"The business provides a tremendous opportunity for an experienced operator either looking to run a successful business themselves or alternatively, looking for a business to lease or run under management."

Let us hope a buyer comes forward or someone takes on the tenancy.

The Dove Inn closes at the end of September. 







Beer Festival in Basingstoke

A fine selection of beers along with good food and music will be available at the Basingstoke Beer Festival over the first weekend in September (Fri 6th – Sun 8th)

To be held at the Basingstoke Sports & Social Club (aka the Cricket Club) at Mays Bounty, over 30 beers will be available along with a selection of ciders.
Included are a range of styles from bitters and porters through to speciality beers.

The Festival, which is FREE to attend, opens on Friday September 6th at noon and runs through to late Sunday afternoon.

As well as the beers and ciders there is a programme live music on Saturday evening, commencing at 7.00pm, featuring RPM, Johnny Marvel's Blues Groove, Andalou and the Stoke Barehills Town Band.  

Food is being supplied by Greek Street.

It is an event not to miss.