THE HAPPY PINT

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

EVENTS

IMPORTANT: Events – always check for any changes before making a special journey as times may change or even events cancelled at short notice.

ALL EVENTS LISTED HAVE A STRONG SOCIAL PUB AND BEER THEME

To have events added please use this site's Contact Form.

2026

JANUARY


Friday 23rd January 
WOOLY SPIRITS NIGHT
Andover Tap at the Lamb
Grand Opening of the next high quality Whisky and, this month also a Tequila. 8.00pm.
Contact the pub for membership details.

Friday 23rd – Saturday 24th January
SALISBURY WINTERFEST CAMRA BEER FESTIVAL
The Guildhall, Salisbury
Just down the line. Always a good event and one not to miss.
around 24 cask beers and 10 ciders.
Friday 6.30pm – 11.00pm; Saturday 11.00am – 8.00pm

*It has become traditional to visit on Saturday with a breakfast before, often at The Flamingo.

Saturday 24th January
BUS TRIP (76)
76 bus route
Local North Hampshire CAMRA are visiting pubs between Overton and Andover using the 76 bus out from Basingstoke. Starting in Overton Old House at Home at 12.20pm and ending at the Andover Tap at the Lamb at 7.00pm

Saturday 24th January
CAMRA COUNTY MEETING
Rose in June, Portsmouth
A meeting for CAMRA members in Hampshire. Noon.

FEBRUARY

Sunday 1st February 
SUNDAY ROAST
Andover Tap at the Lamb
A traditional Sunday Roast – bookings essential.
The last one was superb, so this must not be missed!
There are also the beers and gins that this fine venue excels in.

Sunday 1st February 
GOOD BEER GUIDE SELECTION
Andover Tap at the Lamb
CAMRA is meeting at 3.30pm to discuss and consider entries for the next Good Beer Guide. 
Members only.

Saturday 7th February
SOCIAL TO ROMSEY
Romsey pubs
By bus via Winchester (for brekkie stop) then to Romsey to visit a number of local pubs and a visit to Flack Manor Taproom/brewery.
Use Contact form for details.

Thursday 12th February
CYCLE RIDE to the ABBOTS MITRE
The Abbots Mitre, Chilbolton
Meet up at the Abbots Mitre in Chilbolton for a lunchtime social meet. 
This is a lovely area of the Test valley.
From noon onwards.

CANCELLED
Friday 13th – Saturday 14th February
WHITCHURCH BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL
All Hallows, Whitchurch
Around 35 beers and ciders along with music and food in this unique venue. Each ticket includes a commemorative glass, six halves of beer or cider and music throughout the day.
Details here:

Saturday 21st February 
TAP BEER CLUB – Beer Tasting
Andover Tap at the Lamb
Just bring along a can or bottle to share and join in the fun of sharing and chatting over the beers. Great tastes, great fun and very very informal. Only conditions are to buy another beer from the pub and put a donation into the charity pot.
2.00pm to 4.00pm–ish

Thursday 26th February
SOCIAL in WINCHESTER
Winchester pubs
Meet up in Winchester for a lunchtime/afternoon social around several pubs.
Bus to Winchester, then back to Andover for Tap Pizza evening.
Use the contact form for details.

Thursday 26th February
CYCLE RIDE to THE DOVE
The Dove, Micheldever Station
Meet up at the Dove from noon for a lunchtime social meet.

Friday 28th February – Sunday 1st March
CAMRA/ANDOVER TAP BEER FESTIVAL
Expect a fine selection of around 20 cask and keg beers and ciders served in the convivial atmosphere of this excellent award-winning pub.
11.00am – 10.30pm on Friday and Saturday; noon to 6.00pm-ish on Sunday.
There will be food and Sunday afternoon music. Free entry to all.

MARCH

Sunday 8th March
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Andover: details to be confirmed, but this will be pub based and a lot of fun. 
The opposite sex will not be missed out!

Saturday 14th March
CAMRA MEETING
A 'Regional Meeting' for CAMRA members in Salisbury (venue tbc).
As well as a business meeting expect some of the city's excellent pubs to be visited!

Friday 27th – Sunday 29th March
ANDOVER ROCKS
Pubs and other venues throughout the town
An amazing number of events from music to dance, all for charity.
This is THE weekend to be in Andover!

APRIL

Friday 17th – Sunday 19th April
OVERTON FIRKINS & FIZZ BEER FESTIVAL
St Mary's Hall, Overton
A small friendly village festival with a good selection of beers from around the country, along with ciders, a prosecco bar, food and entertainment.
The 76 bus stops right outside.

MAY

Friday 1st – Monday 4th May
 (anticipated date – tbc) QUEEN INN BEER FESTIVAL
Queen Inn, Winchester
One of the best beer festivals in the area usually over this bank holiday weekend and with 100+ beers/ciders.
One to keep an eye out for.


Monday 4th May
BUSES and PUBS
Winchester area
Friends of King Alfred Buses are running their fleet along with other visiting vintage buses. Its an opportunity to visit some country pubs using this wonderful service. Buses are free!
Catch a 75 down from Andover to join in the event.

JUNE

Friday 5th – Saturday 6th June
THREE PUB WALK and CLATFORD ARMS BEER FESTIVAL 
The Clatfords
A gentle walk on the Saturday afternoon from the Crook & Shears via the Royal Oak to the Clatford Arms for its Beer Festival – a great pub event.

JULY

Friday 31st – Saturday 1st August
CHANDLER'S FORD BEER FESTIVAL 
Kings Court Masonic Centre, Chandler's Ford.
A new beer festival featuring over 60 real ales, craft beers and ciders from almost 20 breweries.
On the No.1 bus route from Winchester and close to Chander's Ford Station.
More details when available.

SEPTEMBER

Thursday 17th – Sunday 27th September
CASK ALE WEEK
All pubs
Cask Ale Week is back – Why not encourage your local pub to get involved and start planning now?


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