The White Hart, Andover

Official site of The White Hart - www.marstonsinns.co.uk

Official site of The White Hart - www.marstonsinns.co.uk

A 17th Century coaching inn, one of Andover’s safer bets, and as described below. The barman was friendly and welcoming, the atmosphere was comfortable despite the awful background music and it wasn’t too busy, a great contrast to other nearby pubs. Only one ale on, Ringwood Razorback, which was in good condition and enjoyable. I’d be happy to come back here.

It's been over 3 years since I was last in Andover. But I did miss out a few pubs back then. So, my first stop on my return visit was this centrally located Marston's pub. Marston's Pedigree & Ringwood Boondoggle. A guest, also from the Marston's stable, was Wychwood Hobgoblin. We decided to eat here and my Hunter's Chicken was nicely washed down with a Hobgoblin. A few local, well-oiled were characters were in. One woman was quite proud of the fact that she hadn't seen another guy since a day when she'd smashed a glass over his head. Nice lady. Nevertheless, I enjoyed my visit here. Marston's pubs are not so regimented post-Covid-19 and you can feel much more at home.

A pub within a hotel,it's all a bit smart and upmarket in here (by Andover standards). Unfortunately the beers do not match the grandeur,a straight choice between Hobgoblin and Ringwood Razorback, not much choice at all and not one I intend to repeat.