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

AUGUST

Thursday 27th August 
CYCLE RIDE TO THE DOVE
Dove Inn, Micheldever Station

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

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.

Saturday 29th – Saturday 30th August
GEORGE INN BEER FESTIVAL
George Inn, Vernham Dean
One of the best small pub beer festivals in the area, featuring a range of local beers accompanied by excellent music and a range of food. This is one not to miss.

Saturday 29th August
CIDER and SAUSAGE FESTIVAL
Crook & Shears Upper Clatford
To celebrate the 50 years of The Wurzels 'I'm a Cider Drinker' reaching No.3 in the Charts.

Its a lovely walk out through the lakes to this great traditional pub.
BBQ and Live Music. Open 12noon onwards. Free Entry.

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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.

Thursday 3rd September
FRENCH FOOD 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.

Friday 4th September
FUNKY PICKLE

Andover Tap at the Lamb

This popular street food truck visits from 4.00pm – 8.00pm

Friday 4th – Sunday 6th September
BASINGSTOKE CAMRA BEER FESTIVAL
Basingstoke Sports & Social Club (Cricket Club)
Expect lots of cask beers and a good time.

Saturday 12th September
BRUGES BEER FESTIVAL
Bruges, Belgium
Yes, some local beer enthusiasts will be visiting, perhaps all to meet up and raise glasses together.

Wednesday 16th September
SOCIAL VISIT to ROMSEY
Romsey pubs
A visit to some of the better pubs in Romsey, starting at The Star at 12.30pm
This is one of the friendly Don's Spot events.
It's an easy bus journey via Winchester, then the 66.

Thursday 17th September 
MOROCAN 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.

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?

Sunday 20th September 
MFIRE BBQ – POP UP BBQ and FIREPIT

Andover Tap at the Lamb

From 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Sounds good.

Saturday 26th September
TAP BEER CLUB
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

OCTOBER

Thursday 1st October
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.

Thursday 1st October
SNITZEL 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 3rd October
COACH TRIP to ELECTRIC BEAR BREWERY and BATH PUBS
Electric Bear Brewery / Bath
Coach tour to Electric Bear Brewery in Bath followed by visiting various pubs in the city centre, of which there are many excellent venues.
Book with the Andover Tap.

Sunday 18th October 
APPLE EVENT at the ORCHARD

QEII Park Community Orchard, Whitchurch

Cider trees at the Orchard should have their apples ready. A community event is planned. Details when available. Maybe make some cider?

Thursday 22nd October
TRAFALGAR NIGHT

Andover Tap at the Lamb

A full evening of wonderful food and celebration., marking the Battle of Trafalgar.
Expect all the traditions.
Bookings essential.

Friday 30th October 
ANDOVER HAUNTING HISTORY TOUR

Around Andover

A guided walking tour with frights! Includes a drink in one of the venues visited.
Tickets from In Andover

NOVEMBER

Thursday 5th November
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.

Thursday 5th November
SANDWICH 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.

Thursday 5th November
NATIONAL REDHEAD/GINGER DAY

Andover Tap at the Lamb

This could be fun!

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.

Thursday 19th November

INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY

Andover Tap at the Lamb

Who knows what this may bring!

DECEMBER

Thursday 17th December
CHRISTMAS DINNER and SOCIAL

Andover Tap at the Lamb

Bookings are essential for this full evening of Christmas fayre. 

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