Step 2, no earlier than 12th April: Hospitality venues will be allowed to serve people outdoors at Step 2 and there will be no need for customers to order a substantial meal with alcoholic drinks and no curfew, although customers must order, eat and drink while seated (‘table service’). 1

If you’ve missed your pint in the pub, be cheered. From today you’re allowed to sit in the pub garden and enjoy a drink or meal.*

Pubs and restaurants with gardens are allowed to serve parties of up to six people from Monday 12th April.

Black Horse Inn, Bilton

Starting from Monday 12th April, the Black Horse Inn will be open 3pm to 10pm Monday to Saturday, and 12pm to 10pm Saturday and Sunday. Call 01788 811473 to book a table. Take-away is still available, they say.

The George, Bilton

Open from 12 noon on Monday 12th April. Book online: https://www.classicinns.co.uk/thegeorgerugby/party-booking

Classic Inns said: “We have missed having you lovely people at our pubs and we know it has been hard not having quality time with your friends and family, so what better way to catch-up than over some nice food & drink in your local.”

Dun Cow, Dunchurch

One of two pubs at the heart of Dunchurch, the Dun Cow is taking bookings for tables from 12 noon on Monday 12th April: https://tinyurl.com/74ju576h

Vintage Inns say there’s a reduced menu for garden drinks and dining.

The Green Man, Dunchurch

The Green Man is open from 4pm on Monday 12th April. Order from the table using the  app2table app. The new temporary opening hours are 4pm to 10pm, Monday to Friday, and 12 noon to 10pm on Saturday and Sunday. 

A spokesperson said they were looking forward to opening again, and ‘getting back to some normality’.

The Fighting Cocks, Cymbeline Way

The Fighting Cocks plans to reopen on 17th May, in line with current Government guidelines.

Shoulder of Mutton, Grandborough

The Shoulder of Mutton plans to reopen on 17th May, in line with current Government guidelines. Phone 01788 814306 to find out more.

Is there another pub open? Let us know on editor@southrugbynews.co.uk

*Always drink responsibly