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2026
MAY
Wednesday 13th May CAMRA MEETING in WHITCHURCH
White Hart, Whitchurch
The Local Campaign for Real Ale group are holding a business Meeting at the White Hart from 8.00pm
Saturday 16th MayTAP 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
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.
Friday 22nd May LONGDOG TAPROOM with Andover Loft Singers
Longdog Brewery, Worting.
The first opening of the brewery's Taproom for 2026 sees a visit by the Andover Loft Singers, a local choir that specialises in unaccompanied harmony. Open 6.00pm – 9.00pm
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.
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.
Meet 2 – 2.30pm in the Albion.
Meet 2 – 2.30pm in the Albion.
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.
Excellent food and the great beer selection.
Bookings required.
JUNE
Thursday 4th June 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.
Suggest 75 from Andover to Winchester then train to New Milton to arrive for noon opening.
Suggest 75 from Andover to Winchester then train to New Milton to arrive for noon opening.
Friday 5th – Saturday 6th JuneTHREE 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.
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
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 JulyNEW 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 JulySALISBURY 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 AugustCHANDLER'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.
More details when available.
AUGUST
Saturday 15th AugustTRIPLE 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 SeptemberBASINGSTOKE CAMRA BEER FESTIVAL
Basingstoke Sports & Social Club (Cricket Club)
Further details when available.
Thursday 17th – Sunday 27th SeptemberCASK 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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