Andover: Pubs featuring in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2026

For some, it will be a nice surprise, for others, yet another string to a bow of awards. For all of them, it is a sign of excellence.

The Campaign for Real Ale [CAMRA] has published the Good Beer Guide for 2026, as well as a message for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves: "It’s a make-or-break moment for the future of independent brewers and consumer choice."

Matt Mutton, bar manager at The Andover Tap at The Lamb(Image: The Andover Tap at the Lamb)

The Andover Tap at The Lamb was one of the Andover watering-holes to feature.

The pub's owner, Tim Abram, said: "We're delighted to be in the Good Beer Guide for the fifth year running.

"Our team do such a good job looking after our real and craft ales. Is nice that their hard work is recognised."

Ash Corbett-Collins, CAMRA Chairman, said: "This really is a make-or-break Budget for the Chancellor. It’s time for the Government to decide if they’re pro pubs and independent brewers, or if they are going to reign over the demise of the Great British Pub.

"Consumers want decisive action to get independent beers onto bars and allow pubs to thrive."

He continued: "Each edition of the Good Beer Guide is a collectable snapshot of beer and pub culture that year.

"This year’s Guide is a testament to the remarkable resilience of publicans, continuing to achieve excellence and choice for consumers despite a backdrop of sky-high tax bills and a lack of action from government.

"The chancellor needs to use the upcoming Budget to slash the tax burden on pubs, including VAT, duty and National Insurance contributions."

Here is a list of the pubs in and around Andover that are in the Good Beer Guide 2026:

Abbotts Ann

• Eagle Inn. The guide said: "The core beer is supplemented by two changing beers, often locals. A beer and cider festival is held in June."

Andover

• The Andover Tap at The Lamb. The guide said: "The Tap serves six beers on handpump and four KeyKeg, plus real cider."
• Town Mills. The guide said: "Guest ales are varied but usually local."

Kimpton Down

• Welcome Stranger. The guide said: "The focus is real ale with fast-moving guest ales."

Stockbridge

• Three Cups Inn. The guide said: "Like most other local pubs, it has a plentiful and high-quality food offering but also a dedicated bar area with locally-sourced ales."

Whitchurch

• King's Arms. The guide said: "Beers are often sourced locally, with a

  minimum of three cask ales on the bar."

• Prince Regent. The guide said: "It has a single bar and small rear drinking area overlooking the Test Valley."