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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2025

AUGUST

Thursday 21st August
ALLO ALLO NIGHT
Andover Tap at the Lamb

Another of the excellent themed food evenings, along with some tasty beers and ciders.

6.00pm onwards, booking essential.

Friday 23rd – Monday 25th August
POTFEST BEER FESTIVAL
Flowerpots Inn, Cheriton
100 beers, cask and keg, ciders, food and music.
Easily reached via Winchester then local buses.

Saturday 23rd – Monday 25th August
GEORGE INN BEER FESTIVAL
George Inn, Vernham Dean
Real ales, craft beers and ciders, Food and music.
Probably also a Saturday afternoon visit using the Connect transport service.
Free entry.

Saturday 30th August
LAST No.7 BUS SOCIAL
Newbury

This trip will visit several of the best Newbury pubs before travelling back on the last ever No.7, which leaves Newbury Wharf at 5.55pm.
Maybe a mini-wake will be held aboard.
Recommended Bus to Newbury: dep Andover Bus Station 11.28am arr 12.26

SEPTEMBER

Thursday 4th September
SCHOOL DINNER NIGHT
Andover Tap at the Lamb

Another of the excellent themed food evenings, along with some tasty beers and ciders.

6.00pm onwards, booking essential.

Friday 12th September
DUST HOLE OPENING
The Dust Hole, Salisbury

At 3.00pm Dark Revolution Brewery will be opening their first pub – the Dust Hole in Salisbury.
It will be well-worth the trip over the Plain.

Saturday 13th September
TAP BEER CLUB
Andover Tap at the Lamb

Bring a bottle or can and join in the fun.
Whether its something from the back of the cupboard, won in a raffle, or picked up on travels, anything goes. Its all very informal and great fun. 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Friday 5th – Sunday 7th September
BASINGSTOKE BEER FESTIVAL
Basingstoke Sports & Social Club (Cricket Club)
Over 40 real ales, craft beers and ciders, Food and music on Saturday evening.
Fri & Sat: Noon – 11pm; Sun: Noon – 4pm
Free entry.

Friday 19th – Sunday 20th September
ANDOVER TAP GIN and BEER FESTIVAL
Andover Tap at the Lamb
A superbly relaxed and enjoyable gin and beer festival, jointly between the Tap and the Gin Palace. 
Free entry.

Thursday 25th September
HARVEST SUPPER NIGHT
Andover Tap at the Lamb

Another of the excellent themed food evenings, along with some tasty beers and ciders.

6.00pm onwards, booking essential.

Sunday 28th September
TASTE OF TEST VALLEY
Andover

A great opportunity to support the town's pubs!

OCTOBER

Thursday 2nd October
GURKHA NIGHT
Andover Tap at the Lamb

This is a very special evening with real Gurkha food.
Make sure you book.

Saturday 11th October
TAP BEER CLUB – FRANCONIAN BEERS
Andover Tap at the Lamb

A special tasting of beers from Bavaria in Germany, with tasting notes from enthusiast Nick, who will be on hand to run through the different styles. Reservation is essential as numbers are limited.
2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Wednesday 15th October
SOCIAL DAY IN ROMSEY
Romsey pubs

Details to follow.

Saturday 18th October
BREWERY COACH TOUR – WINDSOR
Windsor & Eton, Indie Rebel, Two Flints
Coach trip starting at the Andover Tap at the Lamb. After a bacon Roll, a coach travels to Windsor to visit these three breweries. Pubs in the town (or The Castle) can also be visited in the afternoon.
Book at The Tap.

NOVEMBER

Saturday 22nd November
CHILLI NIGHT
Andover Tap at the Lamb

This is likely to be a special hot evening! 

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