Powder Monkey at The Guildhall

You'll find yourself walking into one of Andover's most characterful spaces when you push through those Guildhall doors on the High Street. The Powder Monkey takes over this historic setting and actually does it justice—no forced theming, just good bones and better bartenders. They're clearly invested in what they're doing behind the bar, crafting cocktails that go beyond the obvious whilst keeping things approachable rather than pretentious. It's the sort of place where you can order something classic and it'll arrive exactly how it should, or ask for a recommendation and actually trust what you're given.