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 Think craft beer. Think Camden, Hoxton   You live in Bishopstoke – what’s it like?  Sounds like there’s a real sense of community!  look through the windows and see how it’s made.
                                                    Is that so?                             But it’s not just about the craft beers – our music
 and hipster London. So, a sure sign of   It has a really local village feel, yet is on Eastleigh’s   nights offer a range of live acts spanning acoustic,
            doorstep, with the airport down the road. The river   Definitely.               jazz, bluegrass and R&B. It’s the community thing
 the area’s lifestyle renaissance is the   runs through it and we have local shops. We love   There’s always something going on: Mardi Gras,   again – bringing different groups of people together.
            the green spaces: the woods are up the road. We   The Chilli Festival and live acts at The Bandstand
 success of Bishopstoke Road’s very own   have kids and so it’s a really nice place for them to   and The Point.
            grow up – and the dog loves it!                                                 So, what can people expect on a visit?
 Steam Town Beer Co.                                I suppose we typify it. We support our community,   Great beer, great food and a great atmosphere for all!
                                                    sponsoring Eastleigh Football and Rugby Club.
            How would you describe Eastleigh?       We’re fundraising for Bishopstoke Carnival and the   We have 24 draught beers across 16 keg taps and
                                                                                            eight hand-pulls, with a ‘dirty’ burger and fries menu
            A town well on the up.                  Mayor’s Charity. We get our meat from LJ Smith   – all set in an environment reflecting Eastleigh’s
 Owner and Bishopstoke resident David   A lot of people have moved out of places like   and brioche rolls from Matt’s Bakery. It’s a good   industrial heritage.
                                                    place in a great place!
 Mackie talks about what makes the   Winchester to buy bigger family properties. It has   What’s behind the success of the  Pop in and see for yourself, after you’ve visited
            great communications and a really nice mix of
 brewery and community special.  high-street brands and independents, including   Steam Town Beer Co.?  Church Heights. Just turn right at the bottom of
            places like La Fenice, Artisan and, of course, us!
                                                    We’re about local craft production. People can   Church Road!
            It’s getting a real vibe.               engage and connect with that, it’s nice that they can







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