Not already a member?
Join our community and - Rate & review pubs - Upload pictures - Add events JOIN for free NOW

Chat about:
Beer of the Week (w/e 27th April 2025) with Thuck Phat on the Pub Forum

Image posted by Paul Brett
Submitted on Friday, 9^th August 2013
With picture contributions to 1201 other pubs
View all this pub's pictures (4 more images)

Only members may add pictures, click to receive free membership

Detail Pages

Pub map
Pub reviews (4)
Pub pictures (5)
Page updates

The Lardicake, Andover

19 Adelaide Road
Andover
SP10 1HF

Correct details

Served areas

Andover Central

Reviews of The Lardicake (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) Add Review see review guidelines

Please Note: This review is over a year old.

E TA left this review about The Lardicake

As described below, it has the feel of someone’s house that has been badly knocked through and smothered with MDF. The rear games room was deserted while we were there, while the front bar was packed and full of joy generated by a half-capable solo music act. He did a Kylie cover, now I can’t get it out of my head. The gaming machines were standing sadly, stoically and silent while the pool table decayed in front of us. The staff and locals alike were friendly and welcoming, but there has been a decline in beer quality, and it no longer merits a GBG entry. There was Doombar on, in poor condition, and Pride, which was about average. Might be worth trying again in the future but there is better beer to be had in the town centre.

On 7^th April 2022 - rating: 6
[User has posted 3517 recommendations about 3481 pubs]

Please Note: This review is over a year old.

Moby Duck left this review about The Lardicake

A nice hidden away locals boozer, five handpumps with four beers on. T.T Landlord, Doom Bar, London Pride, Courage Best and a turned clip for Flack Manor Double Drop, a very pedestrian beer range, with a bit more adventure this could be a cracker, as it is, it's mid-table.

On 5^th August 2017 - rating: 6
[User has posted 2151 recommendations about 2118 pubs]

Please Note: This review is over a year old.

Quinno _ left this review about The Lardicake

A traditional ‘honest’ backstreet boozer, the Lardicake retains a number of period features and has a nice bit of stained glass above the main door picking out the name. The interior is a fairly basic affair, with stripped wood floor and impressive fireplace. Pool, darts and live TV football all available on my visit. What puts this one a level above is the well-kept ale (Tim Taylor Landlord, Pride and Banks Mild) on my visit. I also spotted Westons Stowford Press on keg, which I always enjoy. Clientele mainly in their 40’s, lively but well-behaved.

Undoubtedly one of Andover’s better offerings, I’d be happy to do this one again next time.

On 22^nd January 2012 - rating: 7
[User has posted 5552 recommendations about 5533 pubs]

View more reviews of The Lardicake (4)

External web links for The Lardicake

No known official website for this pub.