The Andover Tap at The Lamb

10/10/2026

🍺🍹 HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND IN ANDOVER! 🍏🎉

Fancy a drink and something tasty this weekend? The Andover Tap at The Lamb & The Gin Palace are hosting their annual B**r, Gin & C***r Festival, and it's happening right now!

Running from 9th–11th October, there's plenty to enjoy, including:

🍺 A selection of b**rs never before served at the venue

🍏 Classic festival c***rs

🍹 Exclusive gins, rums and vodkas available just for the festival

🥨 Tasty snacks available throughout the day

🚚 A different food vendor every evening!

All under one roof, bringing together everything people love about The Tap & The Gin Palace!

Whether you're a b**r lover, a gin enthusiast or just fancy getting out and enjoying the weekend, why not pop along and show some love to a local business?

🍻 Cheers to supporting local!

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09/10/2026

A message from Matt plus the full line up in the comments!

09/10/2026

Here it is—the one you’ve all been waiting for: the cask line-up! 10 fantastic b**rs, one brilliant festival. Once they’re gone, they’re gone, so don’t miss your chance to try your favourite! (hoping to get a keg one together later but its a bit harder to do as they are a constant rotation rather than all on at once)

We’ve also turned the suggestion box on the bar into a voting box. Drop in a vote for your top b**r, c***r, or gin of the festival! (No official prize—we’re just nosy!)

08/10/2026

1 day to go!

Second up on the agenda... Spirits & C***rs.
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Because you can't have a B**r, Gin & C***r festival without the gin & the c***r (plus some rum and vodka in there!) Gin available at The Gin Palace when its open, or if you ask the staff realllll nice, they'll grab one for you to try when they are closed.

Tomorrow's agenda. . . the one you've all been waiting for... the b**r. Keep your eyes peeled for the full keg line-up first thing tomorrow! 🍻

07/10/2026

2 days to go!

First up on the agenda... food.

​Because great drinks deserve great food, here’s a sneak peek at our lineup for the weekend so you can start planning your order:

Friday The Funky Pickle Co. Ltd.
Saturday The Travelling Thai
Sunday - hot dogs with chef Tim.

Tomorrow's agenda. . . Booze. Keep your eyes peeled for the drink line-up. 🍻

06/10/2026

05/10/2026

🏆 Gold Sponsor Spotlight

We’re delighted to recognise Barratt and David Wilson Homes, proud sponsor of the Business in the Community Award at the Test Valley Business Awards 2026.

The 2026 finalists are:

✨ Horns Drove Community Childcare
✨ The Andover Tap at The Lamb & The Gin Palace

A huge thank you to Barratt and David Wilson Homes for supporting the awards and helping us celebrate businesses making a real difference in our local community.

Who will be taking home the trophy on 17th October? 👀

04/10/2026

🍺 THE B**R, GIN & C***R FESTIVAL IS HERE! 🍸

📅 9th – 11th October | 📍 The Andover Tap & The Gin Palace

​Andover, clear your schedules—we’re taking over two of your favorite spots for a massive weekend of top-tier craft b**r, custom spirits, and incredible street food!

​Here’s the game plan:
​🍺 THE ANDOVER TAP
​Friday (11am – 10:30pm): We’re upgrading from 6 casks to 10 live casks, plus 7 keg lines and real c***r. Daytime snacks to fuel you, followed by legendary Canadian street food from The Funky Pickle Co. Ltd. . in the evening!

​Saturday (11am – 10:30pm): Fresh casks and kegs flowing all day. In the evening, treat yourself to authentic Thai street food from The Travelling Thai !

​Sunday (12pm – 7pm): Keep the weekend going! Fresh pours all day + Tim’s famous Chilli Dogs served from 1pm to 4pm.

​🍸 The Gin Palace
​Friday & Saturday (4pm – 10:30pm): We’re unlocking exclusive festival Gins, Rums, and Vodkas—featuring the unique flavor combos voted for BY YOU! Did your custom blend make the menu? Come find out!

​Grab your crew, come hungry, and let’s make a weekend of it. See you at the bar! 🍻✨

02/10/2026

Neighbourhood Watch - Vikki & Matt style

01/10/2026

Thank you so much CAMRA for awarding us with County Pub Of The Year Runner Up award for the whole of Hampshire... brb, just updating the CV to 7 x award winners.

This one really is for John Buckley. You would have been so proud.