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.

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2026

APRIL

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 local trip over to Belgium to visit the brewery and to take part in Zwanze Day tasting at Moeder Lambic in Brussels.

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 
CYCLE RIDE TO CHILBOLTON
The Abbots Mitre, 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.

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.

Wednesday 13th May 
CAMRA MEETING in WHITCHURCH

White Hart, Whitchurch

Another popular themed food night, held approximat

The Local Caampaign for Real Ale group are holding a business Meeting at the White Hart from 8.00pm

Saturday 16th May
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

Thursday 21st May 
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 23rd May 
MAVERICK BREWERY BIRTHDAY
Maverick Brewery, Kingsley

A special 3rd Birthday event at this small brewery near Alton with beers from several other brewers including Elusive, Pipeline, Wheatlow, Malt Miller and Emperors + music + food. From 1.00pm.
Bus direct from Basingstoke via Alton where other pubs may also be enjoyed enroute.

Saturday 23rd May 
CAMRA SOCIAL in WINCHESTER
Winchester Pubs

A 'Regional Social' is being held in Winchester after a 'County Meeting.
More details when available.

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 

Thursday 11th June 
CYCLE RIDE TO CHILBOLTON
The Abbots Mitre, 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.

Thursday 11th June 
BBQ
Andover Tap at the Lamb

As it says on the tin!

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.

Thursday 18th June 
TAPAS FOOD NIGHT
Andover Tap at the Lamb

Another popular themed food night, held approximately fortnightly.
Excellent food and the great beer selection.
Bookings required.

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.
https://fb.me/e/3nGYP7mXh

Thursday 25th June 
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.

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 Chandler'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

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

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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