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

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2026

FEBRUARY


Thursday 19th February 
WINTER COMFORT FOOD NIGHT
Andover Tap at the Lamb
Another popular themed food night, very sociable and friendly, held approximately fortnightly.
Excellent food and the great beer selection.
Bookings required.

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 the 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

Thursday 5th March 
WELSH DISHES FOOD NIGHT
Andover Tap at the Lamb
Another popular themed food night, very sociable and friendly, held approximately fortnightly.
Excellent food and the great beer selection.
Bookings required.

Sunday 8th March
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Gin palace / Andover Tap at the Lamb
A lot of fun and a follow up to the successful International Men's Day
The opposite sex will not be missed out!
Bookings required if food required (£10).
Wearing something purple is recommended. Funds to be raised for charity.

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

Thursday 19th March 
TURKISH/LEBANESE FOOD NIGHT
Andover Tap at the Lamb
Another popular themed food night, very sociable and friendly, held approximately fortnightly.
Excellent food and the great beer selection.
Bookings required.

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

Thursday 5th April 
BILL'S GOULASH NIGHT
Outside cooking at Andover Tap at the Lamb
Another popular themed food night, held approximately fortnightly.
Excellent food and the great beer selection.
Bookings required.

Saturday 11th April 
POSSIBLE BREWERY VISITS by COACH
Details to Follow – Likely to Delphic and Bearwood.

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.

Saturday 25th April 
ZWANZE DAY
Across the World ... and Belgium of course.
This is a prestigious, international beer event organized by Brussels' Brasserie Cantillon, featuring a unique, experimental lambic beer, typically held every two years. A very limited number of bars are chosen partake, eg just nine specialist bars in the UK.
There is a possible trip over to Belgium to visit the brewery and to take part in Zwanze Day tasting at Moeder Lambic.

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. Also accessible using the Connect Transport-on-Demand service.

Friday 12th – Saturday 13th June (expected dates – tbc)
WINCHESTER BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL 
Winchester venue tbc
The annual beer festival run by the Campaign for Real Ale.

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.

AUGUST

Saturday 15th August
TRIPLE FFF OPEN DAY
Triple fff Brewery, Four Marks
One of the best brewery open days. Easily accessible by the direct bus from Winchester.

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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