EVENTS

IMPORTANT: Events – always check for any changes with venues 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

JULY

Thursday 23rd July 
CYCLE RIDE TO THE DOVE
Dove Inn, Micheldever Station

Cycle out and meet up at The Dove Inn for a drink, natter and lunch at this lovely country pub. 

Thursday 23rd July 
FRIED CHICKEN NIGHT

Andover Tap at the Lamb

Another of the popular themed food evenings at The Tap. Enjoy the special menu along with the wonderful selection of beers, gins and other refreshments.
Bookings essential.

Saturday 25th July
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 Young Carers charity pot.
2.00pm 'til 4.00pm–ish

Friday 31st – Sunday 2nd August
SOUTHAMPTON ARMS BEER FESTIVAL
Southampton Arms, Andover

Beers, entertainment, family attractions, food trucks are all planned.

Friday 31st July – 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 Chandler's Ford Station.
More details when available.

AUGUST

Thursday 6th August
THIRSTY THURSDAY SOCIAL

The Hourglass, New Milton

A visit to this wonderful micropub just a few yards from New Milton Railway Station with its wide range of keg and traditional beers along with a superb selection of ciders.
Suggested itinerary – 09.45am No 75  from Andover to Winchester then train to New Milton to arrive for the special noon opening. Return via a pub or two in Winchester.

Saturday 8th August
PUB RESEARCH TRIP – FROME
Frome Pubs
Taking the direct 'Frome Flyer' train to join with other beer & pub enthusiasts for one of CAMRA's Pub Research Trips, visiting a number of this town's fine public houses.

Thursday 13th August 
CYCLE RIDE TO THE DOVE
Dove Inn, Micheldever Station

Cycle out and meet up at The Dove Inn for a drink, natter and lunch at this lovely country pub. 

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.

Thurday 27th August
BEER and CHEESE TASTING
To be held at the Andover Gin Palace
Tasting session, book with Wessex Spirits, £15 per person.

Friday 28th – Sunday 30th August
POTSFEST
The Flower Pots, Cheriton
Beer festival at this award winning pub. 

There is a shuttle service from Alresford to the event.

Sunday 30th August
LAMBFEST
Andover Tap at the Lamb
An afternoon of Tim's cooking – all things 'Lamb'. 

Followed by music at 5.00pm (below)

Sunday 30th August
BLACK CAT JAM
Andover Tap at the Lamb
Excellent music from 5.00pm to round off the LambFest 

SEPTEMBER

Thursday 3rd September
THIRSTY THURSDAY SOCIAL

The Hourglass, New Milton

A visit to this wonderful micropub just a few yards from New Milton Railway Station with its wide range of keg and traditional beers along with a superb selection of ciders.
Suggested itinerary – 09.45am No 75  from Andover to Winchester then train to New Milton to arrive for the special noon opening. Return via a pub or two in Winchester.

Friday 4th – Sunday 6th September
BASINGSTOKE CAMRA BEER FESTIVAL
Basingstoke Sports & Social Club (Cricket Club)
Further details when available.

Wednesday 16th September
SOCIAL VISIT to ROMSEY
Romsey pubs
A visit to sme of the better pubs in Romsey, starting at The Star at 12.30pm
This is one of the friendly Don's Spot events.

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?

OCTOBER

Saturday 3rd October
COACH TRIP to ELECTRIC BEAR BREWERY and BATH PUBS
Electric Bear Brewery / Bath
Further details when available.

NOVEMBER

Saturday 7th November
BULL-RUN SOCIAL – start FAREHAM – Provisional date
Fareham / Gosport
The Bull Run is a tour around four real/ale craft pubs (mainly micro pubs) with a small 'prize' for completion at the end.
The day out will visit these four plus one or two others using short bus journeys, starting and finishing at Fareham.
Catch train to Fareham for a noon start. Direct trains from Basingstoke/Winchester.

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