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

JULY

Saturday 5th July
A CLATFORD PUB TRAIL
Three pubs in the Clatfords
Why not take a walk between the three Clatford Pubs.
From the Crook and Shears to the Royal Oak (see below) 

Friday 4th – Saturday 5th July
BEER and MUSIC FESTIVAL
Clatford Arms, Goodworth Clatford (s. of Andover)
The 'Goodstock' Beer Festival with live music both days; BBQ and Hog Roast.
2.00pm – 11.00pm
Details: https://fb.me/e/2hvZjyV8y

Saturday 12th July
PICKLEFEST
Delphic Brewery, Newbury

This event sounds interesting – Live Music, Tastings, Competitions.
2 – 6pm at Delphic's town centre Taproom.
  
Friday 11th – Saturday 12th July
SALISBURY CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
Salisbury Arts Centre
Over 30 craft beers, ales and ciders from top UK breweries like Dark Revolution, Verdant, Deya and others. This is a wonderful venue of a deconsecrated church in the centre of Salisbury
Details: https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/salisbury-craft-beer-festival

Thursday 17th July
SUMMERTIME SPECIALS
Andover Tap at the Lamb

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

6.00pm onwards, booking essential

Saturday 19th July
BEER TASTING – Beers from Franconia
Andover Tap at the Lamb

Nick will be presenting a number of beer styles from various breweries in Franconia, Germany. This informal tasting session has limited spaces so early booking is very advisable. 2.00pm.
Book at the bar.

Thursday 24th July
BELGIAN 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 25th July
PUB RESEARCH TRIP to ALTON and FARNHAM
Various pubs in Alton and Farnham

Take a 13 bus from Basingstoke/Hook/Odiham to Alton. Visit a number of pubs before a quick hop on the train to Farnham before returning home. More details when available.

AUGUST

Tuesday 5th – Saturday 9th August
GREAT BRITISH BEER FESTIVAL
NEC, near Birmingham
A new venue for this national beer festival.
A group will be travelling up from this area for the Thursday session.

SEPTEMBER

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.

OCTOBER

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.

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