07-08-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Hampshire's cheapest place for a pint in 2025 revealed
Currently, the average price of a pint is £5.17 across the UK, with that going up to £6.10 in London.
While it depends on the pub, many are often paying between £5 and £6, and that is likely to keep increasing as time goes on.
To look into the issue Online Marketing Surgery and MG Timber have created their Pint Report, which looks at pint prices around the UK.
They shared: "The report ranks the cheapest and most expensive towns and cities to buy a pint of beer, revealing striking regional differences in cost."
These figures were sourced from the online database Numbeo in May 2025.
What is Hampshire's cheapest place for a pint?
Based on the data analysis, Andover was found to be Hampshire's cheapest place for a pint, with the average cost being £3.25.
Eastleigh was not too far away at an average of £4, while Aldershot and Portsmouth were at £4.40. Basingstoke was just behind those two at £4.50.
What are some pubs you can find in Andover?
Andover has quite a few pubs you can find in the town, including The Malt House on Weyhill Road.
On its website, it describes itself as a "community pub, with great homemade food at realistic prices, regular quiz nights, special offers and live music events".
It has earned a 4.3/5 score on Google Reviews from 331 ratings, with one visitor saying: "Fantastic freshly cooked Sunday roast. Generous portions, great cauli cheese, well cooked veg, crispy roast potatoes and succulent meat. Good value as well roasts were under £15 each."
Another option is The Foresters Arms, which describes itself as a "friendly local pub in the centre of Andover serving a great choice of drinks".
Charity quiz nights are held here on the first Tuesday of every month, and there are options to play darts and pool.
Not too far away is The White Hart, which has period features and dates back to the 17th century.
Its website adds: "The pub has a well-deserved reputation for fine real ales and great food. Find a cosy corner and relax with a pint of real ale and a plate of delicious food."
If you head over to Winchester Street, you can find The Andover Tap at The Lamb, which describes itself as a "proper old-fashioned pub" on its Facebook page.
Visitors can enjoy a mix of real and modern craft ales, spirits and wine.
A bit more on the outskirts of Andover is The Chestnut Tree, which is said to be a "cosy family-friendly pub".
Its website adds: "With our range of draught beers, chilled wines, and fruity ciders, perfectly paired with our dishes, you can be sure that the good times will roll in our pub.
"Whether you're getting energised before a walk around Anton Lakes or swinging by after shopping at The Chantry Centre, we'll be ready to host you and whomever you bring along."
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The Chestnut Tree is a Greene King pub that has earned a 4.2/5 score on Google Reviews from 1,233 ratings.
One visitor shared: "Absolutely Brilliant Night at the Chesnut! I've been coming to this pub for a while, and the difference under the new management is incredible.
"The atmosphere is better than ever, the staff are friendly and attentive, and the service has improved massively over the past couple of months."
