The Weyhill Fair, Andover

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An 18th Century roadside pub on the site of the old Weyhill Country Fairground, on what used to be the A303 before the dual carriageway was built. It was the model for Weydon Priors in Hardy’s Mayor of Castorbridge. There is plenty of parking and a rather nondescript garden, mostly lawn with a covered shelter, unattractive and flat. Inside, the smaller old rooms have been conjoined to form two dining areas and a central bar. Tne bar has a large TV screen and bar stools, while one of the dining areas is part lounge, with a woodburner and a couple of comfy chairs. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, though there weren’t many customers in. Food is basic pub grub locally procured and freshly cooked. It’s a Fuller’s pub, so three of the ales on were from that Brewery – Pride, faux-HSB and Seafarers. There were also 2 guests, Butcombe Original and Darkstar Hophead. The beers were in good condition. Good enough to stop for a lunch when travelling down the A303, though it doesn’t open Mondays.

On 13^th March 2020 - rating: 6
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