Royal Oak

Head down to Charlton and you'll find the Royal Oak doing what it does best—being exactly the kind of neighbourhood pub Andover needs. It's the sort of place where you can pop in for a quick pint after work or settle in for a Sunday roast without any fuss. The Greene King chain gets a bad rap sometimes, but this spot punches above its weight with consistently good reviews and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. You're getting proper pub fare at sensible prices, a decent selection of ales, and staff who actually seem pleased to see you.