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

JUNE

Sunday 7th June 
CELEBRATION OF HOT DOGS
Andover Tap at the Lamb

A special celebration of that favourite finger food – the Hot Dog.
Several varieties will be available.

12 noon – 4.00pm 

Wednesday 10th June 
CAMRA MEETING in BASINGSTOKE

Venue tba

The Local Campaign for Real Ale group are holding a Business Meeting from 8.00pm

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
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

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.

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.

Friday 26th – Sunday 28th June 
HYDE TAVERN BEER FESTIVAL
Hyde Tavern, Winchester

An excellent beer festival at this very historic and traditional pub.

JULY

Thursday 2nd July
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 then back for the Tap's Pizza evening if required.

Saturday 4th July
DUMMER DOWN FESTIVAL OF BREWERIES FESTIVAL 
Dummer Down Brewery.

A festival showcasing some local breweries.

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. 

Sunday 12th July
WALK and ROAST
Andover Tap at the Lamb

A pleasant walk followed by a Sunday Roast. Meet at 11.00am
Bookings essential for the Roast. 

£20 of which £5 goes to Andover Young Carers. 

Friday 31st – Sunday 2nd August
SOUTHAMPTON ARMS BEER FESTIVAL
Southampton Arms, Andover

Beers, entertainment, family attractions, food trucks are all planned.

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 8th August
PUB RESEARCH TRIP – FROME
Frome Pubs
Taking the direct 'Frome Flyer' train to join with other beer & pub enthusiasts for one of CAMRA's Pub Research Trips, visiting a number of this town's fine public houses.

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.

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. 

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?

OCTOBER

Saturday 3rd October
COACH TRIP to ELECTRIC BEAR BREWERY and BATH PUBS
Electric Bear Brewery / Bath
Further details when available.

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