Chestnut Tree

Head down Weyhill Road and you'll find yourself in the kind of pub that doesn't need to try too hard. The Chestnut Tree is your classic Greene King operation—which sounds corporate, but here it just means they've got their fundamentals sorted: decent ales on tap, a food menu that won't disappoint, and staff who actually know regular faces. It's the sort of place where you can settle in for a quiet pint or bring mates over for Sunday lunch without feeling like you're part of some staged Instagram moment. The rating speaks volumes; nearly 1,300 reviews averaging 4.2 stars suggests this isn't a flash-in-the-pan spot, it's earned its stripes with Andover locals. Whether you're after a weekday escape from the High Street or somewhere family-friendly on a Saturday afternoon, this does exactly what it says on the tin.