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 HAVE A STRONG SOCIAL PUB AND BEER THEME

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2024
MAY

Thursday 23rd May
THIRSTY THURSDAY SOCIAL
The Park Inn, Shirley, Southampton
An informal pub social meet at the Park Inn just a short bus hop from Southampton Central Station (loads of buses and alight at Shirley Precinct).
Meet from around Noon onwards. The pub is opening specially and has an excellent range of cask and keg beers. The Park Inn has recently been announced as the local CAMRA group's Pub of the Year.
Maybe visit a few other pubs after before returning in time for... (see below)

Thursday 23rd May
VIETNAMESE NIGHT
The Andover Tap at the Lamb
Another of the regular themed food evenings with lots of very good beer and the special friendliness of this pub. 
Serving from 6.00pm. Bookings essential.
ANDOVER TAP AT THE LAMB

Friday 24th – Sunday 26th May
GIN AND BEER FESTIVAL
The Gin Palace / The Andover Tap at the Lamb
A special joint event with a wide range of gins and beers over the weekend.

Sunday 26th May
JOHNNY MARVEL DUO at the GIN AND BEER FESTIVAL
The Gin Palace / The Andover Tap at the Lamb
Great music from 2pm - 4pm

Thursday 30th May
NIDGES PIZZA EVENING
The Gin Palace, Andover
Some of the best pizzas around will be at the Gin Palace - with the Tap next door for beers.

JUNE

Sunday 2nd June
CHARITY PUB WALK
From the Andover Tap at the Lamb
Further details from the pub.

Thursday 6th June
THIRSTY THURSDAY SOCIAL
New Milton
An informal pub social meet at the Hourglass micropub just yards from New Milton station.
Meet from around 12.15pm. The pub is opening specially and has an excellent range of cask and keg beers. Travel by train.

Friday 7th – Saturday 8th June
WINCHESTER BEER FESTIVAL
Students Union, Sparkford Road, Winchester
The renowned Winchester CAMRA Beer Festival is back, and in a new venue. https://winchesterbeerfestival.camra.org.uk/2024/tickets/

Friday 7th – Sunday 9th June
EAGLE INN BEER FESTIVAL
The Eagle Inn, Abbotts Ann
One of the best local pub beer festivals in the area, always with an excellent selection of beers and ciders, music and food too. Not to be missed.

Thursday 13th june
PORTUGUESE NIGHT
The Andover Tap at the Lamb
Another of the regular themed food evenings with lots of very good beer and the special friendliness of this pub. 
Serving from 6.00pm. Bookings essential.
ANDOVER TAP AT THE LAMB

Friday 14th – Sunday 16th June
HYDE TAVERN BEER FESTIVAL
The Hyde Tavern, Winchester
A superb local pub beer festivals in a lovely historic pub oozing character. Always with an excellent selection of beers and ciders, music and food. Open noon Friday to 11.00pm Sunday.

Saturday 15th June
BEER DAY BRITAIN
Pubs of Britain 
Celebrate Britain’s national alcoholic drink and spread beery love throughout the land by joining the National Cheers To Beer at 7pm (19.00h) on June 15th as millions of people across the country raise a glass, say ‘Cheers to Beer’ and post a message on social media with the hashtag #CheersToBeer.

Thursday 20th June
THIRSTY THURSDAY SOCIAL
The Park Inn, Shirley, Southampton
An informal pub social meet at the Park Inn just a short bus hop from Southampton Central Station (loads of buses and alight at Shirley Precinct).
Meet from around Noon onwards. The pub is opening specially and has an excellent range of cask and keg beers. The Park Inn has recently been announced as the local CAMRA group's Pub of the Year.
Also visit a few other pubs after.

Friday 21st – Saturday 22nd June
SALISBURY 'SUMMERFEST' BEER FESTIVAL
The Guildhall, Salisbury
The Salisbury CAMRA Summer Beer Festival is in a new venue with up to 30 Cask Ales plus ciders from around the country. 
Tickets from:
https://tckty.camra.org.uk/e/256/summerfest-2024

Sunday 23rd June
CHARITY CYCLE RIDE
From the Andover Tap at the Lamb
Further details from the pub.

Wednesday 26th June
Winchester SOCIAL
Further details to follow.

Thursday 27th June
DEEP SOUTH SOUL FOOD NIGHT
The Andover Tap at the Lamb
Another of the regular themed food evenings with lots of very good beer and the special friendliness of this pub. 
Serving from 6.00pm. Bookings essential.
ANDOVER TAP AT THE LAMB

Saturday 29th June
NEW FOREST BEER FESTIVAL

Brockenhurst Village Hall
Catch the train down to Brockenhurst Station then just a short walk.
Cask and Keg beers from 10 breweries within a 25 mile radius of Brockenhurst, plus Real Cider, Artisan Wine, Beer Cocktails, Live Music, Street Food.
Sessions 12–5 and 6–11. Details from Belgium & Blues, Southampton.

JULY

Thursday 4th July
THIRSTY THURSDAY SOCIAL
New Milton
An informal pub social meet at the Hourglass Micropub just yards from New Milton station.
Meet from around 12.15pm. The pub is opening specially and has an excellent range of cask and keg beers. Travel by train.

Thursday 11th July
THIRSTY THURSDAY SOCIAL
The Park Inn, Shirley, Southampton
An informal pub social meet at the Park Inn just a short bus hop from Southampton Central Station (loads of buses and alight at Shirley Precinct).
Meet from around Noon onwards. The pub is opening specially and has an excellent range of cask and keg beers. The Park Inn has recently been announced as the local CAMRA group's Pub of the Year.
Also visit a few other pubs after.

Friday 19th – Saturday 20th July
EASTLEIGH BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL

Silverlake Stadium
Pp to 60 cask ales, keg craft beer, various real ciders, and a selection of gin and prosecco. Live music and street food. 
Tickets now from eastleighevents.co.uk or by calling 02380 613361.

Sunday 21st July
ANDOVER CARNIVAL
Around Andover
This is always a great day to make a special visit to the pubs of Andover and to enjoy the festivities.

AUGUST

Thursday 1st August
THIRSTY THURSDAY SOCIAL
New Milton
An informal pub social meet at the Hourglass micropub just yards from New Milton station.
Meet from around 12.15pm. The pub is opening specially and has an excellent range of cask and keg beers. Travel by train.

Tuesday 1st – Saturday 5th August
GREAT BRITISH BEER FESTIVAL

Olympia, London
Note: CAMRA has announced that this event has now been CANCELLED

Friday 9th – Saturday 10th August
LONDON CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
Tobacco Dock, Tobacco Quay, Wapping Lane, London E1W 2SF https://londoncraftbeerfestival.co.uk/2024-presale/

Friday 23 August
CHERITON BEER FESTIVAL
Flowerpots Inn, Cheriton 
By bus to this amazing beer festival.

SEPTEMBER

 Friday 6th – Sunday 8th September
CAMRA BEER FESTIVAL 

The Basingstoke Sports & Social Club, Mays Bounty (the Cricket Ground)
Beers Ciders and a good time at the North Hampshire CAMRA Beer Festival.
Further details when available, but mark the date now.

 Saturday 14th September
CRAFT BEER SOUTH BEER FESTIVAL

The 1865, Brunswick Square, Southampton 
Craft Beer South is back with 15 breweries from the south coast and beyond, plus Live Music, Street Food and DJs. Details from Belgium & Blues, Southampton.

Thursday 19th – Sunday 29th September
CASK ALE WEEK 2024
Pubs and Breweries across the UK
More details to follow

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2025
MAY

Sunday 25th May
A WHITCHURCH PUB TOUR 
Whitchurch
A Town wide event details to be announced.


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