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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2025

OCTOBER

Thursday 30th October
TRAFALGAR NIGHT

Andover Tap at the Lamb
A truly sumptious meal of several courses, speeches and toasts to recognise the Battle of Trafalgar.
Make sure you book.

NOVEMBER

Thursday 6th November
PIZZA NIGHT

Andover Tap at the Lamb
These are very friendly good value Pizza nights – all home made of course.
6.00pm onwards.

Friday 7th November
MEET THE BREWER NIGHT

Powder Monkey at the Guildhall
An evening to sip savour and celebrate the craft beer from Powder Monkey – a guided tasting, meet the brewer and hear the stories behind the hops!
Plenty to raise your glasses to.

Saturday 8th November
A PAIR OF HORNS

Andover Tap at the Lamb
A pleasant evening of Jazz.

Wednesday 12th November
CAMRA MEETING

Queens Arms Basingstoke
The local CAMRA group hold a Business Meeting – all welcome. 8.00pm

Thursday 13th November
ROMAN EMPIRE 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.
Maybe this is a suitable precursor to the visit of the Emperor to the area – see 15th November.

Friday 14th November
SPIRIT CLUB

Andover Tap at the Lamb
A meet of the new Woolly Spirit Club that obtains high quality whiskies and other spirits for those who join its open-to-all membership. 8.00pm

Saturday 15th November
EMPERORS VISIT

Butchers Hook, Bitterne, Southampton
A visit to this amazing micropub where the Emperor himself will be overseeing a range of 'massive' barrel-aged and similar beers. Definitely one not to miss.

Thursday 20th November
PIZZA NIGHT

Andover Tap at the Lamb
These are very friendly good value Pizza nights – all home made of course.
6.00pm onwards.

Friday 21st November
ANDOVER PRE-CHRISTMAS WANDER

Pubs of Andover
Start at the Malthouse at 1.30pm then head via a number of pubs towards the celebrations in the town centre, with stalls, music and the grand Lights switch on. A very enjoyable afternoon.

Saturday 22nd November
TAP BEER CLUB – More Beers from the Cupboard

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.

Saturday 22nd November
CHILLI NIGHT

Andover Tap at the Lamb
This is likely to be a special hot evening – hosted by Chilli Mike! 

Thursday 27th November
GAME 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.

DECEMBER

Thursday 18th December
CHRISTMAS DINNER AT THE TAP

Andover Tap at the Lamb
The title says it all!
6.00pm onwards, booking essential.

2026

JANUARY

Friday 24th – Saturday 25th January
SALISBURY WINTER BEER FESTIVAL tbc

Guildhall, Salisbury
Just down the line. Always a very good event.
Details when confirmed.

MARCH

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!



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