THE HAPPY PINT

Supporting pubs and beers area of north Hampshire and the Test valley

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

APRIL

Thursday 2nd April 
BILL'S GOULASH NIGHT
Outside cooking at Andover Tap at the Lamb
Another popular themed food night, held approximately fortnightly.
Excellent food and the great beer selection. Funds to charity.
Bookings required.

Saturday 4th April 
SALISBURY SOCIAL at SIPS and other pubs
Salisbury
The micropub Sips is arguably the leading craft beer venue in the area with an amazing range of keg, can and bottled beers from the UK and throughout the world.
Today is their 4th Birthday. There will be special beers and much fun and music.
They open at 11.00am.  

Saturday 4th April 
SHIRLEY SOCIAL WANDER
Shirley area, Southampton
A social using public transport to visit a number of excellent pubs in the Shirley area of Southampton.
Use Contact for details.

Wednesday 8th April 
MEETING and PRESENTATION
Andover Tap at the Lamb
North Hampshire CAMRA are holding a meeting. 
This will also include a Presentation of Awards (Pub of the Year and Cider Pub of the Year) to the pub. Start is planned for 8.00pm.

Thursday 9th April 
CYCLE RIDE TO CHILBOLTON
The Abbots Motre, Chilbolton
Cycle out and meet up at The Abbots Mitre for a drink, natter and lunch at this lovely country pub in the Test valley.

Saturday 11th April 
BREWERY VISITS by COACH
Plans are to visit Delphic and Bearwood. Full details tbc

Thursday 16th April 
CURRY NIGHT
Andover Tap at the Lamb
Another popular themed food night, held approximately fortnightly.
Excellent food and the great beer selection. 
Bookings required.

Saturday 18th April 
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 charity pot.
2.00pm to 4.00pm–ish

Friday 17th – Sunday 19th April
OVERTON FIRKINS & FIZZ BEER FESTIVAL
St Mary's Hall, Overton
A small friendly village festival with a good selection of beers from around the country, along with ciders, a prosecco bar, food and entertainment.
The 76 bus stops right outside.

Thursday 23rd April 
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 25th April 
ZWANZE DAY
Across the World ... and Belgium of course.
This is a prestigious, international beer event organized by Brussels' Brasserie Cantillon, featuring a unique, experimental lambic beer, typically held every two years. A very limited number of bars are chosen partake, eg just nine specialist bars in the UK.
There is a possible trip over to Belgium to visit the brewery and to take part in Zwanze Day tasting at Moeder Lambic.

Thursday 30th April 
KOREAN FOOD NIGHT
Andover Tap at the Lamb
Another popular themed food night, held approximately fortnightly.
Excellent food and the great beer selection.
Bookings required.

MAY

Friday 1st – Monday 4th May
QUEEN INN BEER FESTIVAL
Queen Inn, Winchester
One of the best beer festivals in the area usually over this bank holiday weekend and with 100+ beers/ciders.
One to keep an eye out for.

Saturday 2nd May
FFF-FRIENDS OF TRIPLE FFF BEER FESTIVAL
Triple fff Brewery, Four Marks
A special beer festival showcasing local breweries. 20+ beers, food trucks, etc.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fff-riends-of-triple-fff-beer-festival-tickets-1984884602277

Monday 4th May
BUSES and PUBS
Winchester area
Friends of King Alfred Buses are running their fleet along with other visiting vintage buses. Its an opportunity to visit some country pubs using this wonderful service. Buses are free!
Catch a 75 down from Andover to join in the event.

Thursday 7th May 
MEXICAN FOOD NIGHT
Andover Tap at the Lamb
Another popular themed food night, held approximately fortnightly.
Excellent food and the great beer selection.
Bookings required.

Thursday 28th May 
BURGER FOOD NIGHT
Andover Tap at the Lamb
Another popular themed food night, held approximately fortnightly.
Excellent food and the great beer selection.
Bookings required.

JUNE

Friday 5th – Saturday 6th June
THREE PUB WALK and CLATFORD ARMS BEER FESTIVAL 
The Clatfords
A gentle walk on the Saturday afternoon from the Crook & Shears via the Royal Oak to the Clatford Arms for its Beer Festival – a great pub event. Also accessible using the Connect Transport-on-Demand service.

Sunday 7th June 
CELEBRATION OF HOT DOGS
Andover Tap at the Lamb
A special celebration of that favourite finger food – the Hot Dog.
12 noon – 4.00pm 

Friday 12th – Saturday 13th June 
WINCHESTER BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL 
University of Winchester Students Union, Sparkford Road, Winchester.
The annual beer festival run by the Campaign for Real Ale.

Monday 15th June 
BEER DAY BRITAIN 
Pubs throughout the UK
A great day to support your local pub.

Saturday 20th June 
WHITE HORSE 1st ANNIVERSARY BEER FESTIVAL 
White Horse, Thruxton
"A large selection of cask ales and ciders" – Live music, BBQ, family activities and a tug of war.
Charity raffle for Andover Young Carers.
Sounds like a great event. From noon.
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JULY

Saturday 4th July
NEW FOREST CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL 
Brockenhurst.
This event is back in 2026. Mark the date and keep eyes peeled for further information.

Friday 10th – Saturday 11th July
SALISBURY CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL 
Salisbury Arts Centre.
'Something special is brewing' as Dark Revolution are behind this festival in this iconic city centre venue. 

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

AUGUST

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.

SEPTEMBER

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?


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